The English Lake Districts main industry is tourism and as such it has thousands of places offering accommodation. It caters for all tastes ranging from campsites and the humble B&B to some of the best hotels in the country outside London. Obviously it is impossible to list everyone; so I have just listed a few I know. Even so the list is quite extensive and unless you want to read the full list it is recommended that you click on the place name you are interested in below and jump to the relevant section.
I have not included any prices in the details as these are subject to change from time to time and it would be a full time job updating this list. If you are interested in any of the accommodation please contact them directly. Contact numbers are listed along with the address in each entry.
If you know of any other address that you would be willing to recommend please let me know and I will consider including it in the list.
Queens Hotel, Market Place, Ambleside, Cumbria LA22 9BU.
Tel :- 015394 32206
Situated in the centre of Ambleside, an ideal base for walking and touring the Lakes. Comfortable bedrooms with four poster, jacuzzi rooms available and fine dining in our candlelit Victorian restaurant. Our two fully licensed bars serve excellent beers and delicious home-made meals.
The Lakelands, Lower Gale, Ambleside, Cumbria LA22 OBD
Tel :- 015394 33777
A total of six luxury modern apartments to sleep 2 - 8 persons in a quiet location with outstanding views over Ambleside, two minutes walk from shops and restaurants. We have an excellent private swimming pool and jacuzzi, well kept gardens and parking facilities. Open all year.
Rydal, Ambleside, Cumbria LA22 9LR
Tel :- 015394 32321
A wide selection of quality holiday homes situated in the heart of the Lake District, we are approved by the ETB and our properties are inspected annually by the Cumbria Tourist Board. We have a total of 140 units that can sleep between 2-10 people and we are open all year.
Mr D Sowerbutts, 2 Swiss Villas, Vicarage Rd, Ambleside, Cumbria LA22 9AE
Tel :- 015394 32691
A small Victorian terrace house in the centre of Ambleside, near the church, in a slightly elevated position overlooking Wansfell. There are 3 double bedrooms, one with twin beds recently refurbished in the traditional style. Each room has central heating, tea making facilities and colour TV. Full English or vegetarian breakfast. Open all year round and you are sure of a friendly welcome and good home cooking. Open all year.
Alan & Gillian Rhone, Riverside Lodge, Rothay Rd, nr Rothay Bridge, Ambleside, Cumbria LA22 0EH
Tel :-015394 34208
Fax :- 015394 31884
Riverside Lodge is a Georgian country offering superior accommodation in an idyllic riverside setting. All rooms have en-suite and views of the river. Situated 500 yards from the centre of Ambleside. Within the grounds 5 self catering holiday cottages. Restricted smoking. Children and pets welcome, Open all year except Christmas.
Sheila & Tony Sutton, Grey Friar Lodge Country Guest House, Clappersgate, Ambleside, Cumbria LA22 9NE
Tel: 015394 33158
Fax: 015394 33158
A warm welcome awaits you at Grey Friar Lodge. Ideal setting between the Langdales and Ambleside is enhanced by the views, hospitality and home cooking. An RAC ‘Small Hotel of the Year', AA Premier Selected 5Q, ETB 3 Crown Highly Commended. Fully illustrated brochure on request. Restricted smoking, Children over 12, No pets, Open March - October.
Peter & Anne Hart, Bracken Fell, Outgate, Ambleside, Cumbria LA22 0NH
Tel: 015394 36289
BrackenFell is a delightful residence situated in the picturesque hamlet of Outgate. Ideally located between Ambleside and Hawkshead. Ideal base for exploring the Lake District. 7 rooms with tea/coffee facilities and outstanding views, all have en-suite/private facilities. Parking. ETB 2 Crowns Commended. No pets, No smoking, Children over 9, Open all year.
Skelwith Fold Caravan Park, Ambleside LA22 OHX
Tel :- 015394 32277
We are located in 125 acres of beautiful woodlands close to Ambleside (1.5 miles). An excellent base for exploring the Lake District. - bring your walking boots. Open from March to November.No tents.
Wild Rose Park, Ormside, Appleby-in-Westmorland CA16 6EJ
Tel :- 017683 51077
Located in the beautiful Eden valley with superb views of the Pennine hills and close to the Lakes and Dales, we were awarded the England for Excellence Silver Award in 1993. Superb facilities for adults and children including heated swimming pool. Open all year.
David & Eleanor Lines, Castlemont, Aspatria, Cumbria CA5 2JU
Tel:- 016973 20205
Castlemont is a Victorian family home in 2 acres of gardens, views of the northern Lakeland Fells and Solway Firth. Start the day with a traditional English breakfast, an oak smoked kipper or a poached egg with haddock/ham. Loads of toast, butter and marmalade with tea/coffee, all made on the AGA. Dinner by request. No smoking, Children welcome, Open all year except Christmas & New Year.
Scafell Hotel, Rosthwaite, Borrowdale, Nr. Keswick, Cumbria CA12 5XB
Tel: 017687 77208
Fax: 017687 77280
Email: scafell@insites.co.uk
Check out their web siteat http://www.scafell.co.uk
The Scafell Hotel is located in the very heart of Borrowdale, considered by many as England's finest valley, surrounded by mighty fells, tranquil meadows and crystal clear waters. A paradise for the walker and a perfect centre from which to visit other parts of the Lake District.
The Hotel is situated almost at the foot of Great Gable and the Scafell Massif and is, therefore, an excellent headquarters for climbers and hill walkers. Keen anglers, too, will appreciate the Scafell Hotel, for there is excellent fly fishing on the River Derwent and in Derwentater. Those who are content with gentle rambling or just lazing on restful lawns fringed by trees amidst imposing scenery will be equally happy staying here.
The public rooms have been tastefully furnished and in the elegant restaurant one can enjoy excellent fare prepared by skilled chefs.
Under the constant direction of the owner, Mr. Miles Jessop and the management and staff, the Scafell Hotel offers an efficient and friendly service, thus making this comfortable Hotel a perfect base for exploring the heart of Lakeland.
Royal Oak Hotel, Rosthwaite, Keswick, Cumbria CA12 5XB.
Tel :- 017687 77214
A commended traditional family run Lakeland Hotel situated in the heart of Borrowdale, six miles from Keswick. Open fires, excellent home cooking and a cosy bar.
Eric & Joan Murray, Lakeside, Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria CA13 9YD
Tel: 017687 76358
Lakeside is an elegant house offering friendly hospitality. Superb views across Bassenthwaite Lake to Skiddaw. Keswick, western fells and lakes of Buttermere and Crummock Water is a short drive away. The tasteful en-suite rooms have TV, hair dryer, and tea/coffee facilities. Delicious home cooking with a 4-course evening meal plus coffee and mints. No smoking or pets, Children welcome, Open January-November.
Pauline & Bob Hodge, Sundawn, Carlisle Rd, Bridekirk, Cockermouth, Cumbria CA13 0PA
Tel: 01900 822384
A warm welcome awaits you at Sundawn, a spacious Victorian home with views of the Lakeland Fells and Cockermouth. Tasteful rooms with tea/coffee makers. Close to Loweswater, Crummock, Buttermere and the Lake District. Set main course, choice of starter & dessert. Unlicensed, own wine welcome. No smoking, Children welcome, No pets, Open early January-mid December.
John & Hazel Hatch, New House Farm, Lorton, Cockermouth, Cumbria CA13 9UU
Tel/Fax: 01900 85404
This is the ‘real lakes', the fells, valleys and lakes, but without the crowds. New House Farm offers comfortable accommodation. En-suite rooms. Food prepared/served by Hazel & John. Grounds with fields, ponds, streams and woods in which guests may walk. ETB 3 Crown Highly Commended. AA 5Q Premier Selected. 1994 Cumbrian Hotel of the Year. No smoking. Minimum age 12, Pets by arrangement, Open all year.
David & Dani Edwards, Pickett Howe, Buttermere Valley, Cockermouth, Cumbria CA13 9UY
Tel: 01900 85444
Fax: 01900 85209
Winner of ETB's England for Excellence award and Deluxe 3 crowns. Pickett Howe is set in mountain scenery, this 17th century house offers cosy rooms have Victorian bedsteads, jacuzzi baths, telephones and extras. Dani's breakfast & 5-course dinner are a treat - vegetarian meals available. No smoking. Minimum age 10, Pets welcome, Open March-November.
Sunny Bank Farm, c/o Mrs Daphne Libby, St James Vicarage, Goschen Road, Carlisle CA2 5PF
Tel :01228 515639
This superb 17th century self-catering farmhouse is fully equipped to sleep up to 12 people in comfort. Sunny Bank Farm has an idyllic setting with lovely garden, large grounds and a wide private frontage onto Coniston Water.
Check out their website for full details
Coniston Lodge Hotel, Coniston, Cumbria LA21 8HH.
Tel : 015394 41201
Check out their websitefor full details.
RAC Small Hotel of the Year Northern Region in 1992 offering superb country house accommodation with fine hospitality, excellent home cooking and views of the Lakeland Fells.
Black Bull Hotel, 1 Yewdale Road, Coniston, Cumbria LA21 8DU.
Tel : 015394 41335
16th century old coaching inn with open log fires, oak beams and gleaming brassware. Highly commended for food and comfort with own beer brewed the traditional way.
The Crown Hotel, Coniston, Cumbria LA21 8EA.
Tel : 015394 41243
Situated in the village of Coniston and close to the famous lake used by Donald Campbell for his world water speed record.
Townson Ground, Coniston, Cumbria LA21 8AA.
Tel : 015394 41272
A delightful 16th century farmhouse tastefully converted and offering high quality accommodation. Located on the quiet eastern side of Coniston Water (Approximately 1 mile from Coniston village and have private lake access.
The Woolpack Inn, Boot, Eskdale, Cumbria CA19 1TH.
Tel : 019467 23230
Checck out their website for fuller details.
Situated in Eskdale, a beautiful unspoilt valley close to Scafell, England's highest mountain and Hardknott Pass. Comfortable bedrooms, a reputation for good food and real ale. An ideal base for walking and touring the Lakes.
The Burnmoor Inn, Boot, Eskdale, Cumbria CA19 1TG.
Tel : 019467 23224
Check out their website for fuller details.
A sixteenth century Inn located in Eskdale, one of Lakeland's loveliest and most peaceful valleys. A walkers' paradise with an access route to Scafell only 100 yards away. Comfortable en-suite rooms, excellent restaurant and Lakeland bar serving real ales and food.
Fisherground Farm Holidays, Eskdale, Cumbria CA19 1TF
Tel : 019467 23319
Located at the foot of the fells in the beautiful Eskdale valley this is a family run site and has excellent toilet and washing facilities, laundry, adventure playground - great for children. No caravans but pets welcome. Open from March to November.
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