The Best Lake District 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

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 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

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

modern hotel with a good range of leisure facilities and a spa offering relaxing treatments; the M6 location makes for an ideal stopover