The Best Cumbria Family-Friendly Hotels

enjoys a peaceful setting just outside the village and glorious scenic views of the surrounding fells, many of the rooms have the same vistas

a combination of a historic 400 year old pub on one side and smart, well appointed rooms on the other all set on the A591 near to Rydal Water

surrounded by unspoilt scenery at the head of the Great Langdale Valley, a 300 year old hotel offering cosy, traditional rooms

features cool and chic interiors by Laura Ashley, a drawing room and library, scenic lake views, 6 acres of gardens and award-winning dining

a relaxing, family-run hotel set in peaceful gardens 5 minutes stroll from Lake Windermere with individually decorated rooms set in the grounds

a grand Edwardian house set in acres of lakeside gardens and woodland with refined guest rooms and plenty of space to simply relax and unwind

a traditional country house that has retained many of its original features that sits in 20 acres of quiet grounds overlooking Lake Windermere

nestled alongside the babbling waters of the River Rothay in the centre of this charming village, guest rooms are homely with a traditional decor

set in its own quiet grounds close to Lake Windermere and boasting relaxing spa facilities including a plunge pool, hot tubs and a sauna

a traditional country house hotel set amidst peaceful fields and woods and ideally located for Lake Windermere and pretty Ambleside

in the heart of the famous Lakeland village, this elegant hotel, with its sumptuous furnishings, makes an ideal base for exploring the area

a traditional hotel set in pleasant gardens with views over Langdale Pikes and Lake Windermere, the comfy rooms are contemporary in style

a 16th century, former coaching inn set in a pretty village that lies at the confluence of 3 rivers, offers smart, modern rooms and a relaxing air

surrounded by open countryside, charming, this ivy-clad hotel features all the facilities needed for a place from which to explore the Lakes

a period property set in 3 acres of mature gardens offering traditional charm, individually designed rooms and a popular restaurant and bar

an independent, family-run hotel set in wooded gardens and offering fine dining, relaxing spa and leisure facilities and its own traditional pub

a stylish hotel ideally placed at the southern tip of Lake Windermere offering a wealth of relaxing leisure and spa facilities and dining options

a comfortable hotel set in lawns running down to the shore of Coniston Water, most of the individually styled rooms have lake or fell views

boasts an enviable water's edge setting on the southern shores of Lake Windermere and features rooms with lake views and a relaxing spa

set in a stunning location in the beautiful Lake District, a traditional hotel offering simple, comfortable accommodation with a friendly atmosphere and breakfasts using locally sourced produce

offering sensational views across the fells, this charming country inn, with its relaxed restaurant, makes an ideal base for touring the Lakes

privately owned hotel set amidst Borrowdale's stunning scenery and ideally placed to enjoy a host of outdoor activities in the area

a tranquil retreat residing along the shores of Thirlmere with Helvellyn rising majestically behind, guests maybe lucky to spot a host of wildlife

set in a quiet spot just outside Penrith with views over the Eden Valley, stylish accommodation is in guest rooms or Mews Apartments

a charming country house set in peaceful surroundings just outside Cockermouth, guest rooms are comfortable and well-presented

enjoy the majestic views and the modern British cuisine at this Regency house set in 22 acres of lawns and gardens overlooking Ullswater

a grand, lake front hotel offering stylish and elegant rooms, a luxury beauty spa and a restaurant serving a creative British menu

featuring light and airy accommodation, this welcoming, modernised inn is well placed for visiting the Yorkshire Dales and the Lake District

enjoy a meal in front of a cosy fire in winter or on the terrace with fells views in summer or a relaxng pamper treatment after a long fells hike

enjoy the relaxing leisure facilities - steam room, spa pool, mini-gym and indoor pool - at this elegant hotel at the foot of Lake Windermere

17th century, former coaching inn set amidst spectacular scenery at the foot of Helvellyn offering well-appointed rooms many with scenic views

offers bright, cosy rooms many with fell views, a cosy fireplace in the bar and seasonal, locally sourced food, freshly baked bread and local ales

enjoy majestic sunsets and views across the Irish Sea toward the Isle of Man from the restaurant and bar and stay in individually styled rooms

enjoys a secluded setting on the fringes of the Lake District yet has easy access to the M6 and A6, a quiet, comfortable exploring base

an ideally placed hotel for visiting Windermere, Bowness and Ambleside that sits in 3 acres of gardens and offers traditional style rooms

enjoys a prime seafront location and is close to the start of the Coast to Coast walk, there are 3 bars and a restaurant serving local produce

located just just above the town centre with views of Lake Windermere and the fells, a classic hotel in pretty gardens with comfortable rooms

the roadside location, on the A590, makes this homely hotel a great exploring base with easy access to the Southern Lake District

stylish, lakefront hotel with views across Lake Windermere, guest rooms are well-appointed and the restaurant serves a creative British menu

a converted farmhouse set in glorious countryside yet only 10 minutes drive from the coast, there is a large beer garden with kids play area

set in landscaped gardens in a quiet and relaxing spot beside Lake Windermere with spa facilities, elegant rooms and lake views

a traditional, family-run hotel comprised of 2 Victorian houses situated in a residential area of Barrow yet within a 15 minute walk of the centre

set in an acre of garden in an idyllic, Eden Valley village, this welcoming, well-appointed hotel is ideal as an exploring base

set back off the road in a mature garden on the outskirts of Barrow, offers a range of room types and styles from traditional to contemporary

a former coaching inn dating from 1650 set on the A591 amidst a scenic landscape featuring well-appointed rooms and cosy public areas

traditional hotel in a quiet spot overlooking Morecambe Bay, some sea view rooms, and ideally placed to explore the Furness Peninsula

this village pub is situated just a 15 minute drive from the Lake District National Park and the Cumbrian coast is under 10 minutes drive away

a 19th century inn with smart, contemporary rooms set in a peaceful hillside spot overlooking the village toward the majestic fells beyond

this former coaching inn offers smart, modern rooms, locally sourced produce is served in the restaurant and a garden with kids play area

watched over by spectacular Blencathera this traditional inn enjoys a scenic spot, it retains period features whilst providing modern comforts

a lakefront hotel in a spectacular setting boasting extensive leisure facilities and a water sports centre to suit all ages and abilities

guests can enjoy a tour of the brewery attached to this attractive, ivy-clad inn, nestling between the Lakes towns of Windermere and Kendal

an award winning guest house with elegant, traditionally furnished rooms ideally placed 10 minutes walk from Windermere and Bowness

former coaching inn, now a modern, relaxing hotel offering a great range of facilities including, a steam room, tennis court and games room

with an expansive garden, convivial bar and relaxed restaurant, this friendly inn makes a great base for exploring the Cumbrian coast

5 minutes walk from the water's edge, this typically Cumbrian inn offers comfortable rooms and a convivial bar, serving traditional pub food

independent, family-run hostel located within walking distance of the station and town centre with simple accommodation and shared kitchen

in an elevated spot with scenic lake and fell views from the terrace and pretty gardens, rooms are elegantly decorated in a variety of styles

this traditional hotel sits in 25 acres of grounds and features a ballroom, tennis court, putting green, kid's play area and a games room

good value accommodation - simple dormitories and rooms - with shared kitchen facilities, drying room, cycle storage in a picturesque setting

this magnificent mansion prides itself on a relaxed welcome; rooms are in grand period style with antique furniture, and dinner can be ordered

cozy hotel and log cabins set in 3 acres of woodland near Grange-over-Sands, bedrooms are well-appointed and there is a restaurant and bar

nestled in 18 acres of grounds close to Derwent Water with individually furnished rooms and a conservatory bar that enjoys scenic views

a 400 year old former coaching inn set in a pleasant village sandwiched between the North Pennines, Lake District and Yorkshire Dales

a restored community pub in a pleasant Lakeland village, with tastefully decorated rooms, a friendly atmosphere in the bar, and tasty pub food

sits on a hillside overlooking the Eskdale Valley and has a wildlife garden and nature trail, riverside and fell walking trails are nearby

family-run guest house, offering clean and spacious rooms, some with seating area, close to University of Cumbria

guests praise the warm welcome, well-equipped rooms and enjoyable dining at this traditional inn convenient for visiting Hadrian's Wall

traditional 17th-century inn, with 4.5 miles of fishing rights on the River Eden, offering a cosy bar, well-appointed rooms and hearty meals

set at the heart of a quiet, picturesque hamlet surrounded by majestic Eskdale scenery, a great place to rest and relax after a day of walking

set in 17 acres of grounds close to the shores of Derwent Water simple hostel accommodation in a Grade II listed Georgian mansion

in a prime lakeside spot offering a range of budget accommodation, shared kitchen facilities and a cafe serving locally sourced food

offers simple dormitories and rooms in a scenic location on the edge of the village, there is a communal kitchen, a drying room and social areas

situated down a quiet lane outside the village and enjoying views toward Lake Windermere and offers simple style rooms and dormitories

former coaching inn set in a lofty spot with splendid Ullswater views, there are traditional style rooms, a cosy bar and a microbrewery

located in the old stable yard within the grounds of Muncaster Castle, comfy rooms, a relaxing lounge and shared kitchen facilities are offered

stylish rooms decorated in a contemporary fashion are afforded to guests at this attractively refurbished inn that is at the heart of the community

traditional inn that is the heart of the village providing comy well-appointed rooms in the pub or cosy, log cabins in the garden that sleep 6

set in a peaceful, wooded location 5 minutes walk from the centre of the village and ideally placed to take advantage of local walking trails

enjoy well-presented rooms, hearty regional dining and a bar with log fires, in the centre of atmospheric Alston, high in the North Pennines

a cosy country pub with log fires, beams and a convivial atmosphere: upstairs, rooms are furnished in a smart rustic contemporary style

comfortable, individually designed rooms, a hearty breakfast featuring local produce and an inviting lounge bar are offered here

enjoy the rustic charm and period-style rooms of this ancient inn on a cobbled street, featuring beams, real ales and homely food

sits atop one of England’s most beautiful valleys surrounded by scenic walking trails and offers simple, cosy rooms and hearty, home-cooking

Grade I listed farmhouse dating back to 1668 that retains many original character features, the working farm is home to sheep and cattle

many of the comfy, well-presented rooms at this welcoming guest house enjoy fell views, advise on walks and on-site parking are a bonus

set in a quiet hamlet on the Solway Coast and well placed as a relaxing base to discover the Scottish Borders, Gretna Green and the Lakes

an imposing Victorian mansion set in a tranquil spot between Grassmere and Elterwater lakes with bright rooms and dormitory accommodation

in a stunning location overlooking Coniston Water, this well-appointed, farmhouse B&B provides a relaxing stay in the heart of the Lake District

quietly placed barn conversion set on the edge of Sedbergh offers bunk bedrooms, a spacious lounge, drying room and use of a shared kitchen

unique Tudor manor packed full of history, now a friendly, family home also providing B&B in a self-contained suite full of antique furniture

peaceful and serene Elizabethan manor house, known as the cradle of Quakerismm, set in acres of beautiful gardens and farmland

a friendly pub with spacious, traditionally furnished rooms, a cosy bar, restaurant serving local produce and a beer garden with kids play area

a Lakeland slate house, set above the village, ideally located for the Haystacks walk, with simple accommodation and a shared kitchen

a Regency mansion set in beautiful grounds overlooking Esthwaite Water offering simple dormitory accommodation, rooms and pod cabins

serving locals and travellers since the 14th century, today's guests will find stylish rooms that retain original character and good food and drink

get away from it all at this warm and comfortable luxury guest house set amidst a wild and rugged landscape on the A684 5 miles from Hawes

a comfortable village inn close to the start of the Coast to Coast walk with traditional style rooms, home-cooked food and secure cycle storage

14th century manor with a rich heritage set in the foothills of the Lake's western fells offering well-appointed rooms, a lounge bar and restaurant

a late Victorian property with high ceilings and spacious rooms, many have scenic views, just a few minutes walk from the shores of the lake

an inviting, friendly guest house in a peaceful spot, close to Oxenholme Station and a country pub affording guests high quality accommodation

comfortable, well-presented guest rooms afford guests a touch of luxury at this bright, welcoming guest house located near the town centre

a modernised Georgian farmhouse set on the Main Street of the village near to the station, shops and pubs, the beach is 10 minutes walk away

a contemporarily styled B&B, in a stunning, elevated position, affording spectacular mountain views, just 10 minutes drive from Derwentwater

set facing the pretty village green and pub and is close to the route of the Pennine Way and therefore an ideal walking and cycling base

dating from the 1700s, this historic barn was converted in the '80s and now offers welcoming B&B accommodation, half a mile to the beach

within a 5 minute stroll of this comfortable, well-appointed guest house is the bustling village centre with its shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants

set in an elevated spot on the edge of Bowness 5 minutes walk from the pier, many of the spacious rooms enjoy views over the surrounding fells

a traditional pub with log fires, real ales and a restaurant serving a British menu tucked peacefully away amidst spectacular scenery

just outside of the town centre, a relaxing guest house, with well-appointed rooms, where the day starts with a Cumberland breakfast

set in a unique and unspoilt location at the foot of the Catbell Hills, all of the comfortable guest rooms enjoy stunning views of the fells

a traditional guest house with homely style rooms, one with a 4-poster bed, situated a mile from the town centre which can be accessed by bus