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Windermere

59 guest houses

Keswick

47 guest houses

Ambleside

41 guest houses

Bowness-on-Windermere

29 guest houses

Penrith

17 guest houses

Carlisle

14 guest houses

Kendal

7 guest houses

Barrow in Furness

7 guest houses

Coniston

6 guest houses

Grasmere

5 guest houses

Grange Over Sands

5 guest houses

Eskdale

5 guest houses

Workington

4 guest houses

Whitehaven

4 guest houses

Seascale

4 guest houses

Appleby

4 guest houses

The best guest houses in Cumbria

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Fellpack House

Keswick

Fellpack House in Keswick provides adults-only accommodations with a garden, a bar, and a shared lounge.

C
Christine
From
United Kingdom
Breakfast choice and quality was excellent; the rooms were beautiful and the staff were all so friendly, helpful and went the extra mile
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1,295 reviews
Price from
$210.51
1 night, 2 adults

The White House - Off-Site Health Club & Spa 2 minute walk away

Bowness-on-Windermere

The White House - Off-Site Health Club & Spa 2 minute walk away offers accommodations in Bowness-on-Windermere, a 2-minute walk from World of Beatrix Potter and 24 miles from Derwentwater.

P
Paul
From
United Kingdom
Beautiful property inside and out, had everything you need for a stay over and right in the middle of Bowness. Best night sleep I’ve had in a very long time.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,178 reviews
Price from
$185.62
1 night, 2 adults

Red Dragon Inn

Kirkby Lonsdale

Located in Kirkby Lonsdale and with Trough of Bowland reachable within 17 miles, Red Dragon Inn has a restaurant, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi and a bar.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,016 reviews
Price from
$125.57
1 night, 2 adults

Plough Inn

Lupton

Located in Lupton, 16 miles from Trough of Bowland, Plough Inn has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

A
Arturo
From
United States
Cozy and warm, excellent place to stay
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,024 reviews
Price from
$200.60
1 night, 2 adults

The Ruddings

Keswick

Your perfect lakes escape begins here, at our family-run hotel located in the bustling village of Braithwaite.

R
Robert
From
Australia
Beautiful, clean and great facilities
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,148 reviews
Price from
$122.70
1 night, 2 adults

Latimer House

Bowness-on-Windermere

Set in the village of Bowness, Latimer House Guest House offers 4-star accommodations with views of its surrounding gardens and of the village.

K
Kristie
From
United Kingdom
The room was stunning, I couldn’t have asked for anything better and I had the best night sleep. The guest house is very safe and secure, which made me feel 10x more comfortable on my first solo trip. Barely a 5 minute walk down to the lakeside, with plenty bars and food places to choose from nearby
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,304 reviews
Price from
$91.97
1 night, 2 adults

Ambleside Townhouse

Ambleside

The family-run Ambleside Townhouse is located in Ambleside, 2625 feet from Lake Windermere. It offers rooms with attached bathroom and a full English breakfast in the morning.

K
Kantaporn
From
Thailand
Wonderful stay in the heart of Ambleside!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,180 reviews
Price from
$122.70
1 night, 2 adults

String Of Horses

Carlisle

Dating from around 1659, the String of Horses is a traditional coaching inn is set in the country village of Faugh, 8 miles from Carlisle and junction 43 of the M6 motorway.

B
Belinda
From
Qatar
Beautiful room, great bathroom. Excellent dinner in the restaurant. Cooked breakfast included in room rate was very nice
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,368 reviews
Price from
$118.20
1 night, 2 adults

Jerichos Boutique Accommodation

Windermere

Jerichos is a contemporary family-run guest house with stylish decor located on a quiet side street in the heart of Windermere village. There is free Wi-Fi and free ample private parking.

J
Jennifer
From
United States
Perfectly located on a gorgeous and quiet street, with their own parking spaces. It's just one short block from all of the shops in Windermere, and a great hike to the lookout point for the views. Hop in your car for a short journey to the lake and more shops and restaurants. Beautifully decorated, quiet, and inviting for a night in with a glass of wine in the lobby. The breakfast was lovely too, and the staff were very friendly. Loved all of the details in the room and the property. If you're interested in less touristy food, it's only a 30 minute drive to Ambleside, which has some fantastic restaurants and less tourists.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1,124 reviews
Price from
$162.10
1 night, 2 adults

Rum Doodle, Windermere B&B

Windermere

Just 1 mile from Lake Windermere this beautiful Victorian house is set in a peaceful location between Windermere and Bowness.

F
Fouad
From
Morocco
Th breakfast is great, the staff is lovely and the room just wonderful. I like hotels paying attention to small details.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,249 reviews
Price from
$79.75
1 night, 2 adults
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Avg. price/night: $114.82
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 381 reviews
Great host, Room 7 good view over the river and a comfy little lounge area. Great location short stroll into the town centre.
Guest review byDavid
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 128 reviews
Great hosts, nothing too much trouble. Very clean. Games room was a bonus and seeing a badger who comes every night was a treat. Very good breakfast with lots of fresh fruit. Comfortable room with chairs and table.
Guest review byGail
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 326 reviews
Great location, quiet and close to the town centre. Beautiful house and wonderful garden! Comfortable, clean and cosy room with good beds. Good breakfast, in the room but perfectly organised. Friendly hosts. Convenient parking place.
Guest review byFilip Tondeleir
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 264 reviews
John & Heather are great hosts, they're very friendly & helpful. The house was in a great location, was very clean & the breakfast was delicious. We will definitely stay here again.
Guest review byPaul
Young couple
Avg. price/night: $313.38
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,178 reviews
Modern and charming, impeccably clean room and bathroom. Great location close to town. Quiet room could not hear noise inside. Very comfy bed.
Guest review byBelinda
Young couple
Avg. price/night: $273.03
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 679 reviews
Great location ..Clean room ..friendly staff .Second trip throughly enjoyed it.There were a few guest houses allot cheaper this season, but as had a great time before choose to stay again .Good location to catch the buses if you don't want to drive xx
Guest review byPatricia
Young couple
Avg. price/night: $158.05
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 438 reviews
Large spacious rooms and great location between bowness and windermere. Great hosts.
Guest review byAlex
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 39 reviews
Beautiful house. Excellent breakfast. Great location. Lovely host. Very comfortable and quiet. Would highly recommend.
Guest review byPeter
Solo traveler
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 327 reviews
I had a small but comfortable single room with a king single bed, and a small but well-equipped ensuite. Good location close to the centre in a quiet street. My room was cleaned every day of a 4 night stay (this has not been the case elsewhere in England) which made it much nicer to come back to after a day's hiking. The host Jo was very welcoming and helpful. Fabulous hot breakfast every day with no waiting to be served. Loved the fresh fruit salad!
Guest review byHelen H
Solo traveler
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 444 reviews
Everything. The guest house was homely furnished...and was nicely decorated and room..bedding ..bed linen mattress all perfect...all tastefully decorated ...ensuite bathroom perfect and city view good too....breakfast included too..was handy as was working later in city centre..before travelling by train for more work..hostess friendly and thoughtful
Guest review byPamela
Solo traveler