Hotels in the Lake District

Whether you are planning a weekend break to explore the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales and Northumberland or looking for a place to break your journey on the way to or from Scotland, choose the Westmorland Hotel – an individual Lake District hotel with a stunning and convenient location. This family owned, AA 3 star Hotel offers 50 ensuite bedrooms with luxurious bathrooms and contemporary design and natural materials. The award winning restaurant with a AA rosette serves delicious menus featuring only the freshest ingredients and the best local produce. Add to this spectacular mountain views, water falls and a comfortable lounge with a log fire and WIFI broadband and you have the ideal location only minutes from the M6 motorway (between J38 & J39). The Westmorland Hotel also offers superb conference facilties and is the perfect wedding venue.

Situated in the attractive town centre of Penrith, amongst the mix of traditional shops and charming arcades, stands The George Hotel. This proud building steeped in over 300 years of History, provides the ideal base from which to explore the Lake District and Eden Valley. To enter through The George Hotel's revolving doors is to experience Tradition and Quality in the warm and welcoming atmosphere of a gentler time ­ So step in, and share the experience.

Swinside Lodge Hotel is a small luxury hotel with seven rooms, personally run by owners Mike and Kath Bilton. Set in the heart of the beautiful English Lake District at the foot of the mountains and yet within easy access to Keswick, the hotel is a haven of peace and tranquillity. Wildlife, including red squirrels, can be seen in the gardens. Four course dinner is served each evening, complemented by an extensive wine list, earning the hotel a prestigious two AA Rosettes. Other recent awards are Lakeland hotel of the Year: Good Hotel Guide, and Small Hotel of the Year: Cumbria Tourism. All rooms are ensuite, individually designed and maintained to a high standard. Swinside Lodge is ideal for walkers, with many breathtaking walks starting from the door. Other activities in the area range from Lake cruises, historic houses and castles, beautiful gardens and quaint villages and craft shops.

Located in the heart of England’s beautiful Lake District, set amid 14 acres of private grounds, Linthwaite has spectacular views of Lake Windermere and the surrounding fells. Award-winning 3 Red Star (AA) Linthwaite offers modern British cuisine using the best of local produce in the 3 rosette restaurant. Recently awarded Johansens Most Excellent Country House Hotel 2007 award. All 27 individually decorated bedrooms are en-suite some with lake views. All are equipped with satellite television, CD Hi-Fi, direct-dial telephone, radio, trouser press, tea and coffee-making facilities, bathrobes and hairdryer. In the grounds there are many peaceful seating spots to take maximum advantage of the views. There's fly fishing in the private tarn, 9-hole putting green and croquet lawn, mountain bikes for hire. Guests have complimentary use of a nearby leisure spa (including swimming pool and sauna). Unstuffy and relaxing, Linthwaite is the perfect place to unwind.

This imposing hotel, built in traditional Lakeland slate has had a commanding presence in the Borrowdale Valley for over 200 years. Standing in 40 acres of grounds with lake frontage and the dramatic backdrop of the spectacular Lodore Falls and surrounding mountains, this hotel has one of the finest settings in the Lake District, with access to some of the most impressive walks in the area from the front door.