The Best Lake District Hotels

a listed Georgian mansion with opulent interiors, elegant rooms and an award-winning restaurant quietly set on Lake Windermere's shores

offering unobtrusive, yet attentive service, this smart hotel offers a sumptuous stay enhanced by fine dining with an exceptional wine list

a privately owned hotel set in glorious countryside on the A591 beneath Skiddaw's lofty peak, bright, airy and well-appointed rooms are offered

a Grade II listed house set in landscaped gardens with spacious, individually designed rooms, relaxing public lounges and fine dining

a luxurious, award-winning hotel set in a spectacular hilltop setting with wonderful views over Lake Windermere and the surrounding fells

this traditional hotel has been welcoming guests for over a 100 years and retains a homely atmosphere, stone walls, snug bar and open fires

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

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

luxurious, well-appointed accommodation at either a secluded lake side house or at a hotel set in 21 acres with award winning dining and spa

a charming hotel set in 5 acres of gardens that offers an informal and relaxing atmosphere, award-winning dining and spacious, bright rooms

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

secluded amidst 400 acres of deer park and woodland, ideal for a romantic escape, a luxurious spa stay or fine dining experience

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

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

sitting on the Verandah enjoying the views over parkland to Derwent Water and the fells beyond is a popular past time at this traditional hotel

fine dining, fine views, well-appointed traditional or contemporary style rooms and a relaxing ambience are on offer at this charming hotel

impressive former railway hotel set in 4 acres of tranquil grounds, some of the stylish rooms are located in the old station building next door

cosy, elegantly furnished rooms are offered in this annexe to the main hotel situated opposite, where all its amenities are available to guests

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

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