Best Luxury Hotels in the Lake District

Overlooking Lake Windermere and Langdale Fells, Holbeck Ghyll is a 4-red star country house hotel with fabulous views and rooms. The individually designed rooms all include beds dressed in Egyptian cotton. They feature an LCD TV, DVD player and tea/coffee making facilities.

- "The owner Tom and the Resturant Mananger Rocco were both very attentative to every need." - "Excellent we will" - "Foodie heaven in a romantic environment" - "Amazing value for money, made my partners birthday really special, so accommodating and helpful. Staff were amazing and" - "Outstanding" - "Lovely historic building, great location, more like a home than a hotel, revisit whenever possible." - "We had a very nice stay in a suite adjacent to the main house that was large and very comfortable but would benefit from"

Linthwaite House is located on a hilltop overlooking Windermere, making it the perfect base from which to explore the scenic surroundings. Guests can enjoy activities such as boules, or play chess on the giant outdoor chessboard. Linthwaite House offers luxurious accommodations, with stylish, individually designed bedrooms and bathrooms. Many overlook the lake and manicured gardens as well as the surrounding hills and mountains. Wednesdays to Sundays, the on site fine dining restaurant, Henrock by Simon Rogan, serves dishes using local ingredients. The a la carte menu features small plates and sharing dishes. On Mondays and Tuesdays there is an all day dining menu available in the Bar & Conservatory area. There are two row boats available for guests to use. Inquire a Reception.

- "Amazing views over Windermere, quiet, very comfortable rooms, beautiful grounds and communal areas" - "Quiet classy and worth the money" - "Absolutely fantastic, a gem in the heart of the Lake District!" - "We stayed at The Linthwaite for our 40th wedding anniversary. It was a very special stay," - "Exceptional" - "very special place" - "A fabulous short stay which exceeded our expectations; We are definitely planning to return"

Located in Windermere, 1.7 miles from World of Beatrix Potter, The Samling Hotel provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The hotel features a hot tub and a concierge service. Guest rooms at the hotel include a TV with cable channels, DVD player, and a private bathroom with a bath or shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. All rooms in The Samling Hotel are equipped with bathrobes and a CD player. A Full English/Irish, vegetarian or gluten-free breakfast is available daily at the property. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Windermere, like skiing and cycling. Derwentwater is 22 miles from The Samling Hotel, while Askham Hall is 24 miles away. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 73 miles from the property.

- "Amazing and what a wonderful team" - "We had a really great stay!! Room amazing, hotel excellent and all staff were super friendly and everyone lnew what they" - "One of the finest hotels in the UK" - "Can’t wait to return 👍" - "Every time we've visited this hotel we leave having experienced something truly special." - "The best hotel in the lakes. You get what you pay for. The staff are amazing" - "Emma the front of house set the tone for the whole experience - so professional helpful and friendly x Chris the restaur"

The Swan Hotel is ideally located at the southern tip of Lake Windermere, with easy access to the region’s most beloved spots—just 20 minutes by car to Bowness, 25 minutes to Ambleside, and 15 minutes to Windermere town. We're well connected by the West Windermere Way, a scenic 20-minute walk from Windermere Lake Cruises, where you can set off on a boat trip to explore the lakeside towns from the water. Travel is seamless with a bus stop right outside the hotel, and the nostalgic Lakeside & Haverthwaite steam train just around the corner—perfect for sightseeing with or without the car. At The Swan, there’s something for everyone. We’re proudly family-friendly, with a dedicated family pool, a well-equipped health club, and an outdoor activity playpark to keep little ones entertained. For those seeking peace and pampering, our Holte Spa is an adults-only sanctuary, and we offer a collection of adults-only suites for restful escapes. After a day of exploring, relax and refuel right here at The Swan. Enjoy elegant dining in our Brasserie, cozy up in The Swan Inn pub, or grab a fresh coffee and homemade treat from our café. Everything you need for the perfect Lake District escape is right here. Whether you're planning lakeside adventures or a relaxing retreat, The Swan Hotel combines countryside charm, modern comforts, and thoughtful touches for families, couples, and solo explorers alike.

- "A relaxing mini break." - "Happy stay Amber on reception is a credit to your company as we’re all the reciption First impression so important" - "Excellent hotel" - "Perfect get away weekend" - "It was great, and would definitely return" - "Wonderful stay!" - "Lovely stay" - "Been 3 times this year" - "Brilliant location and real quality accommodation ." - "Will revisit" - "Thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would definitely go back."

In the heart of the Lake District, this 4-star woodland estate offers a luxury spa, award-winning dining and 35 acres of scenic grounds. Langdale Hotel is a 10-minute drive from Ambleside. Rooms at Langdale each have a modern bathroom with designer toiletries and luxury robes. All rooms feature a flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi and an iPod dock, and the beds have Egyptian cotton sheets. All the rooms are located in the historic building around 164 feet from Stove restaurant and Langdale Fitness and Leisure facilities. Wainwrights' Inn is a traditional pub with open fires and real ale, while on-site there is informal dining in Stove Bar and Restaurant overlooking a working water wheel. Langdale Fitness and Leisure facilities have an indoor swimming pool and a fully equipped fitness center. Guests can relax in the whirlpool bath, steam room or tropical showers. Brimstone spa is available for pre-booking at extra charge for residents only and offers beauty treatments and thermal experiences. Surrounded by rolling hills and gentle streams, Langdale Hotel is located in Chapel Stile. Free on-site parking is available, and the shores of Lake Windermere are within a 10-minute drive.

- "We so enjoyed our stay. Everything perfect from location to service and comfort" - "Fantastic short break in the Lake District within walking distance of local pubs!" - "What an amazing place and a must visit for anyone" - "Amazing and I will be staying next year for the wifes birthday again" - "Fabulous location in a fabulous surrounding" - "Fab" - "Thoroughly enjoyed thank you" - "Really enjoyed our stay. Great location"

Located in Grasmere, 10 miles from World of Beatrix Potter, Forest Side Hotel provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. Providing a bar, the property is located within 14 miles of Lake Windermere. The property has a concierge service, and luggage storage for guests. At the hotel, rooms contain a closet. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer, rooms at Forest Side Hotel also have free WiFi. At the accommodation all rooms have a desk and a TV. A Full English/Irish, vegetarian or vegan breakfast is served at the property. Guests at Forest Side Hotel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Grasmere, like hiking and cycling. Derwentwater is 14 miles from the hotel, while Muncaster Castle is 22 miles away. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 81 miles from the property.

- "Excellent and looking forward to next time" - "Wonderful!" - "Lovely hotel with very comfortable beds" - "Don't stay in the cosy room and don't believe the photos"

Overlooking Lake Windermere, Lindeth Fell offers impressive views and free parking, just 5 minutes from Windermere Ferry Crossing. It offers colorful flower gardens, elegant rooms and tea and scones on arrival. An award-winning, luxury bed and breakfast, Lindeth Fell Country House is set in an elegant Edwardian house with high ceilings and period features. It offers spacious, individually decorated rooms with Egyptian cotton sheets, an airy private bathroom, flat-screen TV and tea and coffee facilities. Many offer lake views. An extensive breakfast menu is served in the bright dining room overlooking 7 acres of beautiful gardens and the stunning Coniston mountain range. A 3 course menu is served at lunch and dinner in the restaurant. As well as a light lunch option of soup and sandwiches. You can also relax in a cozy lounge with log fires and a fully licensed residents bar. Lindeth Fell Country House is just a mile south of Bowness-on-Windermere, which is home to shops, restaurants and cafés. Windermere Golf Club is just 20 minutes’ walk away, and Windermere Railway Station can be reached in 10 minutes.

- "A beautiful place to stay and absolutely stunning throughout!" - "A memorable anniversary get-away." - "Excellant hotel and great staff made for an enjoyable stay" - "Absolutely incredible! Awesome host! Incredible staff! If you are looking for that perfect lakes get away, then this is" - "My base for a week where friends & family could visit me." - "Gorgeous property and location" - "Wonderful" - "Pre Christmas break"

Located in Rosthwaite, 4.3 miles from Derwentwater, Hazel Bank Country House Borrowdale Valley provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. With free WiFi, this 5-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and a concierge service. Guests can enjoy garden views. All guest rooms at the hotel are equipped with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a private bathroom with free toiletries and a shower. Hazel Bank Country House Borrowdale Valley has certain units with mountain views, and every room comes with an electric tea pot. Guest rooms in the accommodation are equipped with a hairdryer and an iPod docking station. The breakfast offers Full English/Irish, vegetarian or gluten-free options. At Hazel Bank Country House Borrowdale Valley you'll find a restaurant serving British cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free options can also be requested. Guests at the hotel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Rosthwaite, like hiking. Buttermere is 6.3 miles from Hazel Bank Country House Borrowdale Valley, while Askham Hall is 27 miles away. Newcastle International Airport is 86 miles from the property.

- "This hotel deserves all the awards it has been given it’s a lovely place to stay." - "Wow" - "Relaxing and enjoyable" - "This place is an experience not just another BnB." - "Amazing stay can’t wait to go back" - "Just Perfect" - "We were very happy with everything at Hazel Bank Guest House." - "Exceptional service and very hospitable. Food was a culinary delight." - "Set in spectacular scenery a lovely hotel with fantastic food."

Broadoaks Boutique Country House is a recently renovated guest house in Windermere where guests can make the most of its open-air bath and garden. This 5-star guest house offers room service and a shared lounge. There's a picnic area and guests can make use of free Wifi, free private parking, and an electric vehicle charging station. The guest house provides certain units with garden views, and all units are fitted with a kettle. At the guest house, every unit has a private bathroom and bed linen. À la carte and continental breakfast options with warm dishes, local specialities, and fruit are available. At the property, there is an traditional restaurant serving local cuisine as well as vegetarian options. Guests at the guest house will be able to enjoy activities in and around Windermere, like hiking. World of Beatrix Potter is 2.8 miles from Broadoaks Boutique Country House, while Derwentwater is 22 miles away. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 73 miles from the property.

- "Peace and tranquility, just what we needed." - "Excellent place" - "Perfect" - "Loved it. We will return" - "Very comforting and relaxing. Certainly will come again" - "A beautiful stay, I would love to come back with my wife" - "Perfect" - "Amazing, we will definitley be back." - "Beautiful peaceful setting excellent staff and breakfast" - "Wonderful, look forward to going back" - "A beautiful place in a great location"

Featuring a garden, Brimstone features accommodations in Ulverston. Free Wifi is available throughout the property and World of Beatrix Potter is 9.4 miles away. The apartment includes 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower, a seating area, and a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher. A TV is offered. The accommodation is non-smoking. Guests at Brimstone will be able to enjoy activities in and around Ulverston, like golfing, cycling, and fishing. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 75 miles from the property.

- "Great apartment, great location." - "Beautiful modern property. Perfect for families and great location to travel around the Lake District" - "A peaceful riverside stay with lovely views. Perfectly located near Haverthwaite station, which was a good spot to start" - "Lovely property. Would recommend and return."

* The hotel is in the heart of the English Lake District, on the shores of lake Windermere, in 17 acres of private grounds. Most bedrooms have lake views, others look over the gardens. *There are 2 restaurants and a traditional 'pub' style bar. The restaurants offer 2 different style menus, one informal and one with a fixed price 4 course menu; plus a traditional English Afternoon Tea. *Most bedrooms have lake views, or of the gardens. The hotel is a Grade II* Listed building, decorated in a traditional Country House style.

- "One of the best hotels we stayed in in the Lake District" - "Perfect" - "Unbelievably brilliant" - "Wonderful room, facility, and views!" - "Very relaxing" - "Fantastic place to stay for relaxing weekend..." - "We had a lovely relaxing and enjoyable stay at Storrs Hall" - "A lovely relaxing time, just what we wanted ." - "Brilliant stay we will be back" - "Fantastic weekend with fantastic views and beautiful weather."

Nestling in 2 acres of riverside gardens on the edge of picturesque Grasmere village, Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels is a 4-star hotel with a stylish Four AA Silver Stars and 2 AA-Rosette restaurant, stunning designer rooms and a riverside spa. Each luxurious room features a flat-screen satellite TV and a sleek bathroom with a hairdryer and bathrobes. All rooms have views over the nearby fells. Overlooking the hotel gardens, the stylish Garden Restaurant at Rothay Garden provides award-winning food, using local, seasonal produce. A generous Lakeland breakfast is served each morning. Riverside Spa offers guests an exclusive facility including Hydrospa, a Herbal Pine Sauna, Aromatherapy Room and a Reflexology Walk. In the English Lake District, Rothay Garden Hotel was built in 1856 and is a short walk from Grasmere’s lake. Rydal Water is just 1.5 miles away and Ambleside, Windermere and Kendal are within easy reach.

- "A relaxing stay, made even more relaxing by the kindness of the staff." - "Chilled, wholesome and content" - "Perfect place to relax" - "Fantastic stay for my daughter’s 15th birthday. Will definitely return" - "We stayed for a mid winter break and had a lovely time. Very comfortable and the spa facilities were fabulous." - "January family break" - "Superb efficient and friendly staff team" - "Had a great stay definitely would book again thank you for a great experience : )"

Located in 400 acres of deer park and woodland, this prestigious 4-star hotel features a spa with an infinity pool and a modern gym. The AA-Rosette restaurant has lake views. The Armathwaite spa features a hydrotherapy pool, a sauna and a steam room. There is a large outdoor hot tub and a holistic beauty salon with treatment rooms. Each room has satellite TV, fresh fruit, bathrobes and slippers. Rooms are individually designed, and overlook the parkland, grounds or lake. There is free Wi-Fi in public areas of the building. The fine dining restaurant at Armathwaite Hall serves traditional Cumbrian dishes and classical French cuisine. A full Cumbrian breakfast is served each day, and afternoon tea can be enjoyed in the conservatory or by the lawns. Located in the Lake District and dating back to the 11th century, Armathwaite Hall Hotel & Spa is close to Bassenthwaite Lake and Skiddaw Mountain. Guests can enjoy a variety of scenic walks in the surrounding area.

- "I got married here 11 years ago and have been back a good few times just love everything" - "You must visit Armathwaite for a thoroughly relaxing and top notch experience" - "Beautiful special retreat" - "Stunningly set hotel and spa where you are made to feel at home" - "Perfect wedding anniversary" - "Returning customers that can’t wait for the next stay there." - "Excellet" - "Tranquil" - "Amazing" - "Wonderful"

With stunning and exclusive panoramic views of Lake Windermere, this beautiful country house is set right on the lake’s shore. Guests can enjoy afternoon tea on the stone terrace overlooking Windermere. The elegant and individually furnished bedrooms at Langdale Chase Hotel all include garden views and a private bathroom, while most also enjoy fantastic lake views. Rooms also feature a flat-screen TV and free tea and coffee. The AA Rosette-winning restaurant at Langdale Chase serves a table d’hote dinner menu among panoramic lake views. Lunches are available on the lovely garden terraces and balconies. With its very own jetty, Langdale Chase can provide sailing days and lessons on the lake. Scafell Pike, England’s highest mountain, is a 1.5-hour drive from the hotel. Windermere town and rail station are a 5-minute drive away.

- "Fabulous, laid-back, friendly luxury. We will be back." - "Luxury relaxing excellent accommodating staff" - "My expectations were high and the hotel delivered." - "Will definitely be coming back. We had a brilliant time" - "Wonderful and charming hotel with a great garden and spectacular view on Lake Windermere" - "Magic" - "IT WAS REALLY MEMORABLE" - "Excellent." - "Excellent location but the service level need to be improved"