The 30 Best Hotels in Lake District

Ranked 1 out of 252 in the region, as well as being 1 of 20 for hotels in Penrith.

• “A true 20/10 gem”
• “Perfect Shepherds Hut to get away from it all”
• “Exceptional!”
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Ranked 2 out of 252 in the region, as well as being 1 of 8 for hotels in Gosforth.

• “Great place in Lake District close to the deepest lake in England”
• “An excellent place for an overnight stop while exploring the Lake District.”
• “Perfect everything we wanted and more.”
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Ranked 3 out of 252 in the region, as well as being 2 of 20 for hotels in Penrith.

• “Would definitely stay again.”
• “The peaceful setting is very relaxing.”
• “Just perfect! The Hut had everything you needed to enjoy your stay, the view from the hut was amazing…we just loved ever”
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Ranked 4 out of 252 in the region, as well as being 3 of 20 for hotels in Penrith.

• “A wonderful experience”
• “Wow, what a place!”
• “Rosies barn is truly an amazing little spot the owners have...”
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Ranked 5 out of 252 in the region, as well as being 1 of 27 for hotels in Keswick.

• “Amazing place to stay, great location, amazing hosts. Thank you ☺️”
• “On site parking, friendly owners, large comfortable bed,...”
• “Perfect! Thank you so much.”
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Ranked 6 out of 252 in the region, as well as being 1 of 20 for hotels in Windermere.

• “This guest house was amazing and the standard of the...”
• “Fantastic stay in a beautiful location.”
• “Perfect for a special occasion.”
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Ranked 7 out of 252 in the region, as well as being 2 of 20 for hotels in Windermere.

• “Fabulous clean rooms and the breakfast is excellent”
• “Great staff - friendly and accommodating and beautiful rooms.”
• “Nice location, quality furnishings”
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Ranked 8 out of 252 in the region, as well as being 2 of 27 for hotels in Keswick.

• “Beautiful place to stay.”
• “Would 100% return”
• “Wonderful place to stay if you’re looking for a base to explore the Lake District. Modern, spacious and luxurious glampi”
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Ranked 9 out of 252 in the region, as well as being 2 of 48 for hotels in Millom.

• “Great stay wish it was for leisure not for my mums funeral great communication”
• “Fantastic. Looking forward to visiting again”
• “Every thing from home to back home.”
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Ranked 10 out of 252 in the region, as well as being 3 of 20 for hotels in Windermere.

• “Pancakes for breakfast were burnt and inedible - had to be...”
• “One of the finest hotels in the UK”
• “Can’t wait to return 👍”
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Ranked 11 out of 252 in the region, as well as being 3 of 92 for hotels in Ulverston.

• “Amazing, good value for money. Cosy & quiet.”
• “Breathtaking Nature”
• “Lovely spot, convenient location”
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Ranked 12 out of 252 in the region, as well as being 4 of 20 for hotels in Penrith.

• “Great apartment, Penrith is a convenient stopover”
• “A great stay en route to Scotland”
• “Great stay in Penrith”
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Ranked 13 out of 252 in the region, as well as being 1 of 4 for hotels in Lamplugh.

• “Comfy and clean”
• “Comfy and enough space for 4 adults, the kitchen had...”
• “Good base to explore some of the western lakes and fells”
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Ranked 14 out of 252 in the region, as well as being 1 of 8 for hotels in Grange Over Sands.

• “Absolutely brilliant time, very friendly. 6 stars from me.”
• “Wonderful”
• “The staff were so welcoming and helpful, making our stay there and visit to the races even more special”
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Ranked 15 out of 252 in the region, as well as being 1 of 16 for hotels in Bowness-on-Windermere.

• “The gardens are just lovely.”
• “Great hotel in lovely grounds with very helpful staff”
• “View, style”
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Ranked 16 out of 252 in the region, as well as being 5 of 20 for hotels in Penrith.

• “We had a great holiday and the caravan was absolutely amazing! We would love to stay again!”
• “Clean, spacious and comfortable with good facilities.”
• “Great stay”
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Ranked 17 out of 252 in the region, as well as being 2 of 16 for hotels in Bowness-on-Windermere.

• “A lovely traditional top tier hotel with amazing lake location.”
• “Lake view (best hotel view ever), historical place built...”
• “Fantastic weekend with fantastic views and beautiful weather.”
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Ranked 18 out of 252 in the region, as well as being 4 of 48 for hotels in Millom.

• “Excellent Stay”
• “Location was perfect for me as I was racing at the mx track...”
• “Enjoy our stay over Christmas”
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Ranked 19 out of 252 in the region, as well as being 2 of 8 for hotels in Troutbeck.

• “Brilliant loved it and all the staff was great”
• “Perfect”
• “This is an excellent inn with nice rooms/food in a perfect location for visiting the Lake District”
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Ranked 20 out of 252 in the region, as well as being 1 of 11 for hotels in Ambleside.

• “Easy access to hotel and very central.”
• “Lovely”
• “Very relaxing”
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Ranked 21 out of 252 in the region, as well as being 3 of 13 for hotels in Bassenthwaite.

• “Amazing”
• “Beautiful park, stunning scenery.”
• “Lovely caravan,very comfortable and clean”
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Ranked 22 out of 252 in the region, as well as being 1 of 9 for hotels in Elterwater.

• “Location Location Location, Great bus link to Dungeon Ghyll & Ambleside, wonderful views.”
• “Please stay here.”
• “Exceptional”
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Ranked 23 out of 252 in the region, as well as being 4 of 13 for hotels in Bassenthwaite.

• “An Excellent Experience!”
• “A truly exceptional hotel - accomplished luxury without being stuffy.”
• “Will l return again in the future”
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Ranked 24 out of 252 in the region, as well as being 2 of 11 for hotels in Ambleside.

• “Good but make sure to get the right room.”
• “Comfortable room and great breakfast”
• “Excellent stay for my wife’s birthday”
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Ranked 25 out of 252 in the region, as well as being 3 of 27 for hotels in Keswick.

• “A splendid place to stay for a short to medium break.”
• “Comfortable hotel with views.”
• “Outstanding setting and we had great weather.”
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Ranked 26 out of 252 in the region, as well as being 1 of 13 for hotels in Grasmere.

• “A rare and amazing example of where staying at accomodation...”
• “Wonderful!”
• “Don't stay in the cosy room and don't believe the photos”
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Ranked 27 out of 252 in the region, as well as being 1 of 3 for hotels in Near Sawrey.

• “Perfect in every way!”
• “Wonderful location and friendly staff, with good food”
• “Beautiful house and surrounds.”
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Ranked 28 out of 252 in the region, as well as being 1 of 4 for hotels in Buttermere.

• “Beautiful, romantic yurt in amazing location”
• “Heavenly stay in beautiful Buttermere”
• “Peaceful relaxing stay where the yurt was very comfy and could get nice and wark with the wood burner”
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Ranked 29 out of 252 in the region, as well as being 4 of 27 for hotels in Keswick.

• “Just a tip… apparently if you book direct with the hotel they don’t charge £10 for the dog staying o”
• “Ravenstone Manor is a great base to explore The Lakes. Rooms are comfortable and has a great menu.”
• “A comfortable and friendly place, particularly if you take your dog.”
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Ranked 30 out of 252 in the region, as well as being 3 of 16 for hotels in Bowness-on-Windermere.

• “If you want a special place to stay with exceptional service and fantastic food look no further.”
• “Spectacular! Highly recommend.”
• “Relaxing , stunning setting and exceptional staff.”
• See more reviews of Linthwaite House Hotel