The Best Cumbria Family-Friendly Hotels

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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