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1. Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa

A waterfront hotel with multiple buildings, a marina with boats, and a calm evening setting.

Location: Windermere
Guest rating: 8/10 (Very good, 1003 reviews)
Price: £135, includes taxes & fees, 26 Nov - 27 Nov
Review: Rooms were clean, spacious, staff helpful but breakfast was a disappointment, by Vinod

2. Macdonald Leeming House

A landscaped garden with a circular pond, neatly trimmed hedges, and a distant view of mountains.

Location: Penrith
Guest rating: 8.6/10 (Excellent, 409 reviews)
Price: £107, includes taxes & fees, 22 Nov - 23 Nov
Review: A lovely hotel, by Zach

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Crown Inn at Pooley Bridge

An outdoor seating area with wooden tables and chairs, a wooden bench, and a potted tree.

Location: Penrith
Review: Food was great worth the price! Whole team were fantastic from check in to check out. Accomodated us with a bigger room on the 1st before check in as we were booked in on the ground floor in needs with easy access room. really appreciated the care and attention to detail will be staying there again!, by CHRIS, 24 January 2025, rated 10/10 Excellent

George and Dragon Clifton

A dining table set with plates of food, wine glasses, and cutlery. There are chairs around the table, and a painting is visible on the wall.

Location: Penrith
Review: a, by Andrew, 20 September 2026, rated 10/10 Excellent

1863 Restaurant with Rooms

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a desk, and a TV.

Location: Penrith
Review: Excellent food. Very friendly staff. All perfect for a short break., by Anonymous traveller, 30 March 2019, rated 10/10 Excellent

North Lakes Hotel And Spa

A modern house with a fire pit in the yard, a covered outdoor seating area, and large windows.

Location: Penrith
Review: Family get together for 2 nights. Food excellent, bar service very good and rooms spacious and clean., by David, 22 February 2022, rated 10/10 Excellent

Stafford House Guest House

A historic stone building with a garden in front.

Location: Penrith
Review: My wife and I booked 2 nights in this Bed & Breakfast establishment because we thought it looked fantastic and the reviews were excellent and we had promised ourselves a special break away from home that was something to remember. We were greeted by Ian and Hazel who showed us to our room and they freely offered us everything that we had hoped for. The room was spotless and comfortable and the choice of breakfast simply amazing. The Lakes are all within easy reach and the views simply..., by Marion & Costa, 24 April 2018, rated 10/10 Excellent

Troutbeck Inn

A bedroom with a large bed, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Location: Penrith
Review: Place was easy enough to find with adequate parking right outside. On going in there was a friendly welcoming greating and there was nothing to check-in. After check-in we were asked if would be having an evening meal which we accepted. We had opted for a larger double room and it was clean and tidy and what you would expect from a rural country inn. After settling in to our room we went down to the bar area which was clean and had a nice country inn atmosphere with the log burner keeping..., by Paul, 8 March 2022, rated 10/10 Excellent

The King's Head Inn

A dining area with a table set for two, a window with a view of greenery, and a decorative window valance.

Location: Keswick
Review: Great location, close to Thirlmere and Keswick. Excellent service from friendly staff. Cosy room that’s been modernised., by Anonymous traveller, 19 June 2019, rated 10/10 Excellent

Abbey House Bed and Breakfast

A neatly made bed with a heart-shaped mirror above it, a pillow, and a rolled towel on the side.

Location: Penrith
Review: Andy & Toni are both wonderful hosts. They made us feel so welcome & made sure that we had everything we needed. Breakfasts were marvelous. Look forward to our next visit. Thank you for making our stay so pleasant., by Mary, 15 August 2020, rated 10/10 Excellent

Queens Head Hotel

A cozy room with a stone fireplace, wooden chairs, a wicker basket, and a caution sign.

Location: Windermere
Review: We've just spent a lovely week at the Queen's Head at Troutbeck, Windermere. Lovely staff. Great food. Just near enough Windermere without being in the hustle and bustle and easy walks right from the door! We hope to return again soon., by Elizabeth Jane, 31 August 2024, rated 10/10 Excellent

Roundthorn Country House and Luxury Apartments

A room with a view of a garden through a window, a grey armchair, a wooden table, and a vase with flowers.

Location: Penrith
Review: I stayed in the annex luxury apartments which are fantastic. Amazing comfortable king size bed. Luxury bathroom and living area - like a suite set up. Two large TVs and kitchen - the sort of place you would buy., by richard, 30 March 2019, rated 10/10 Excellent

The White House Guest House

A building with a white facade and black window frames.

Location: Penrith
Review: Every thing was excellent 😍, by Zulqarnain, 9 October 2026, rated 10/10 Excellent

Foundry 34

Location: Penrith
Review: Clean room, helpful staff, by Rhys, 14 August 2026, rated 10/10 Excellent

The Horse & Farrier Inn and The Salutation Inn

An outdoor seating area with wooden tables and benches, surrounded by trees and a mountain in the background.

Location: Keswick
Review: Idyllic village pub with beautiful scenic views. Would highly recommend this place as there is plenty of walking trails on your doorstep. This place has a lovely traditional pub layout, fantastic food with plenty of choice, all staff super friendly and the rooms were on point. WiFi great throughout the property. Our room rate included breakfast, a lovely adequate selection which included self help items and order of the menu for hot. We will be definitely staying again when visiting the northern..., by Bryan, 29 October 2026, rated 10/10 Excellent

Traveller's Rest Inn

A white building with multiple chimneys, a sign reading "The Travellers Rest," and flower boxes on the windowsills.

Location: Ambleside
Review: We were here less than three weeks after our last visit. Our trips get closer together. Obviously, we love it! Everything is perfect- especially the staff. Thank you., by Lorraine, 7 December 2023, rated 10/10 Excellent

Victorian House

A modern treehouse bedroom with a glass door, a wooden deck, and a bed with white bedding.

Location: Ambleside
Review: We stayed one night at the Victorian house as we had planned a last minute visit to the lakes due to particularly good weather forecast for this time of year. The staff were very welcoming; the room was as described ‘cosy’ and furnished beautifully. The breakfast was of a high standard with plenty of choice. We would definitely look to stay again, especially as it was such good value for money and right in the centre of the village., by Amanda, 26 September 2026, rated 10/10 Excellent

The Edwardene

A large, stone Victorian-style house with multiple windows, a porch, and a well-lit entrance.

Location: Keswick
Review: I really enjoyed my stay as a lone traveller. I really love Keswick and this property is located within a stones throw of the centre. Parking in Keswick can be an issue but i did manage to find on street parking. Thank you., by Andrea, 10 November 2026, rated 10/10 Excellent

The Grange Country House

A stone building with multiple windows and a porch, featuring a sign that reads "The Grange."

Location: Keswick
Review: We loved the view of Catbells from our room, No8 👍😊🏔️, by Barry, 30 June 2024, rated 10/10 Excellent

Glendale Guest House Penrith

A building entrance with hanging flower baskets and a door with a sign.

Location: Penrith
Review: Friendly owners welcomed us and were chatty about where to eat and parkruns in the area., by Margaret, 14 November 2026, rated 10/10 Excellent