Penrith Travel Guide

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A lake reflecting mountains and trees.
An aerial view of a town with a prominent castle, lush green parks, and residential areas.
A wooden house with a balcony on a lakeside, surrounded by snow-covered mountains.
A grassy field with a single tree, a body of water, and rolling hills under a partly cloudy sky.
Ancient stone ruins with two prominent towers, surrounded by scattered rocks and a grassy field.

Where to stay in Penrith

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Newton Rigg

While Newton Rigg may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Rheged and Lowther Castle and Gardens.

North Lakes Hotel And Spa

North Lakes Hotel And Spa

4 out of 5
Ullswater Road Penrith England
The price is £115 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
£115
8 Nov - 9 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Penrith. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"This hotel has many positives-the location; facilities; it has a lift & is fully accessible; the staff (apart from the manager) are really lovely & helpful...but there are serious shortfalls. We paid for dinner in advance, understanding that the pre-payment bought an evening meal, but they simply ..."

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2026

North Lakes Hotel And Spa
Shap Wells Hotel

Shap Wells Hotel

3 out of 5
Shap Penrith England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £104 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
£104
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Penrith. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Shap Wells Hotel
Another Place The Lake

Another Place The Lake

2.5 out of 5
Lake District National Park Penrith England
The price is £254 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
£254
3 Nov - 4 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Penrith. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Ullswater and Gowbarrow Fall are located nearby.
Another Place The Lake
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Character Cottage with fabulous mountain views in the North Lakes District

Character Cottage with fabulous mountain views in the North Lakes District

Troutbeck England
Stay at this cottage in Penrith. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Ullswater and Rookin House Activity Centre are located ...
Character Cottage with fabulous mountain views in the North Lakes District
Detatched, Cosy Cottage With Mountain Views - Parking, Sleeps 8, Pet-friendly

Detatched, Cosy Cottage With Mountain Views - Parking, Sleeps 8, Pet-friendly

Hartsop, Cumbria England
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Penrith. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Ullswater and Brotherswater are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (112 reviews)
"Wow, what a location! Perfect location for hiker groups and families. The house is very roomy with lots of outside space too with a well equipped kitchen. The house was clean with plenty of towels and extra bedding for those chillier nights. I’d recommend you bring the basic provisions with you the ..."

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2026

Detatched, Cosy Cottage With Mountain Views - Parking, Sleeps 8, Pet-friendly
Orton Hall, Royalist Suite

Orton Hall, Royalist Suite

Orton England
Stay at this family-friendly apartment in Penrith. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and a garden. Popular attractions Orton Community Park and Kennedys Fine ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (93 reviews)
"A lovely peaceful place to recharge our batteries. Accommodation was comfortable and clean and had all we needed. We slept well throughout and enjoyed our stay. The accommodation host, Stephanie, was on the ball, making sure all was OK with our stay. The food at the village pub was superb, as was ..."

Reviewed on 2 Oct 2026

Orton Hall, Royalist Suite
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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