The Best Cumbria Family-Friendly Hotels

an early 17th century inn where character features blend pleasingly with 21st century comforts including stylish rooms and award-winning food

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 classic, stylish Victorian hotel, just a 5 minute walk from the town-centre amenities that has benefited from a all encompassing makeover

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

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

a cosy inn where hearty food, real ales and open fires are the order of the day situated a short drive from Beatrix Potter's home, Hill Top Farm

Lakeland slate building welcoming visitors for over 300 years, recently updated to offer stylish rooms, a popular village bar and hearty food

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

a character pub with open fire, oak beams and gleaming brassware set in a quiet village

an 18th-century former coaching inn that has undergone an extensive transformation and today offers stylish rooms and good food and drink

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

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

experience the great outdoors at this pub with a nature reserve next door and walks nearby

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

there are plenty of characterful features still on display at this charming 17th century inn including oak beams, stone floors and wood panelling

for a stay in Keswick in the heart of Lakeland, this fine stone house is praised for its hospitality and the comfort of the well-appointed rooms

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