Curated boutique hotels in Lake District National Park

When you stay at Merewood Country House in Windermere, you'll be in a national park, within a 10-minute walk of Lake Windermere and Treetop Trek. This hotel is 11.4 mi (18.3 km) from Coniston Water and 11.6 mi (18.6 km) from Ullswater.

Near Windermere village, this striking Victorian mansion house has a conservatory restaurant, free parking and elegant rooms with iPod docks and flat-screen TVs. Windermere Rail Station is a 3-minute walk away.

All of the beautiful en suite rooms feature luxurious Egyptian cotton linen and sleek bathrooms with power showers. Applegarth Villa Hotel & Restaurant (Adult Only) rooms have free bottled water and digital radios.

Overlooking the surrounding Lake District fells, JR’s restaurant offers an imaginative menu featuring local produce. There is free Wi-Fi and the cosy oak-panelled bar serves a selection of beers, wines and spirits.

Set in a quiet street, the family-run Applegarth Villa Hotel & Restaurant (Adult Only) is a short walk from the shores of Lake Windermere. The hotel is only 20 minutes’ drive from the M6.

With a stay at Cuckoo Brow Inn in Ambleside, you'll be in a national park, within a 5-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Hill Top Farm. This inn is 8.1 mi (13.1 km) from Coniston Water and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Claife Viewing Station and Windermere West Shore.

With a stay at Lindeth Howe Hotel in Windermere, you'll be in a national park, within a 5-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Blackwell, The Arts & Crafts House. This hotel is 10.4 mi (16.7 km) from Coniston Water and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Windermere Ferry.

With a stay at Watermill Inn & Brewing Co in Kendal, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Lyth Valley. This inn is 12.7 mi (20.5 km) from Yorkshire Dales National Park and 13.1 mi (21.1 km) from Ullswater.

When you stay at Irton Hall in Holmrook, you'll be near the airport and 7 minutes by car from Gosforth Library. This guest house is 13.2 mi (21.2 km) from Scafell Pike and 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Hallsenna Moor National Nature Reserve.

Overlooking Lake Windermere and the Langdale Pikes, the Craig Manor is 5 minute walk from Bowness.

The rooms have modern decor, en suite bathrooms, and flat-screen TVs with satellite channels. Many rooms have lake views.

Craig Manor offers free on-site parking and free Wi-Fi. It was built as a private residence in 1848, while the bar and lounge provide coffee and drinks.

Windermere Railway Station and the town center are 1.2 miles away and Craig Manor is just 10 minute's walk from Lake Windermere itself.

Located in the heart of Keswick, the refurbished Skiddaw Hotel offers good food, and spacious rooms with tea/coffee making facilities. There is free WiFi throughout the hotel, and parking permits available at an extra cost for the car park near the hotel.

The hotel's restaurant, Brasserie 31, serves seasonal menus of local produce, while the lounge bar offers drinks, bar meals and our Hiker's Picnic Board - a savoury twist on traditional afternoon tea. A full Cumbrian or continental breakfast is provided each morning, made using the finest locally sourced ingredients.

Surrounded by dramatic lakes and mountains of the Lake District, Skiddaw Hotel is a short walk from Keswick’s shops and cafés. Derwentwater is less than a 5-minute drive away.

The hotel has a conservatory lounge overlooking the market square, with food and drink served all day. Discounted vouchers for local attractions are available from reception.

With a stay at Langdale Hotel in Ambleside, you'll be in the mountains, within a 10-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Allan Bank. This spa hotel is 9.2 mi (14.9 km) from World of Beatrix Potter and 13 mi (21 km) from Ullswater.

When you stay at Langdale Hotel in Ambleside, you'll be in the mountains, within a 15-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Coniston Water. This hotel is 13 mi (21 km) from Ullswater and 18.7 mi (30.1 km) from Lodore Falls.

With a stay at Traveller's Rest Inn in Ambleside, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Lake Windermere and The Herdy Shop. This inn is 13.2 mi (21.2 km) from Ullswater and 13.3 mi (21.3 km) from Coniston Water.

With a stay at Red Lion Inn in Ambleside, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Coniston Water. This hotel is 13.9 mi (22.4 km) from Ullswater and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Beatrix Potter Gallery.

Set close to Lake Windermere, just a 5-minute walk from Long Wood Bay Watersports Centre and a 2-minute drive from Ambleside, Briery Wood Hotel is surrounded by peaceful fields and woodland. The traditional property has its own restaurant looking out onto landscaped gardens.

Each bedroom at Briery Wood Hotel comes with an en suite bathroom and complimentary toiletries. The décor mixes modern and traditional, some with heated towel rails and large sash windows, while all rooms come with a flat-screen TV.

Free Wi-Fi is available in the public areas, the Holbeck Bar offers fine wines and whiskies, and tea or coffee can be served by the fire in the lounge area.

Food at Briery Wood is sourced from local farmers, fishermen and butchers, and freshly cooked breakfasts are served each morning. The creative menu includes Herdwick lamb, local Cumbrian cheeses and fresh trout. Al fresco dining on the hotel’s terrace can even be arranged, weather permitting.

The spectacular Langdales are within 10 minutes’ drive, and mountain biking can be enjoyed from the doorstep.

In the Lake District National Park, Inn on the Square has a central location by Keswick’s market square. This family-run property offers Scandinavian-style design combined with Cumbrian elements.

Modern bedrooms have an en suite bathroom.

The property features a chic lounge bar and a steakhouse.

A 10-minute walk from Derwentwater Lake, the property is close to shops, bars and restaurants. You can take a boat out or simply enjoy a walk and the lovely views.

Overlooking picturesque Lake Derwentwater, the four-star Lodore Falls Hotel & Spa is set in forty acres of tranquil land with a waterfall and a lakeshore.

Views across the lakes or mountains feature in many of the rooms at Lodore Falls. Free Wi-Fi is provided, and the elegant rooms also feature tea and coffee facilities.

Mizu Pan Asian Restaurant serves a selection of Japanese, Chinese and Thai-inspired dishes, freshly prepared from the finest ingredients with a Lake District twist.

The Falls Spa offers a thermal suite with twelve different heat experiences, five treatment rooms, an exclusive Champagne bar and an outdoor infinity-edge vitality pool, with neck jets, underwater loungers and stunning views.

Guests staying in a Lodore Suite or Deluxe Spa Suite receive two hours of complimentary access to the spa per day, bookable once your reservation is confirmed.

Guests staying in all other room types can book two hours of access to the spa, subject to availability at an additional cost.

The Falls Brasserie award-winning Lake View Restaurant has a varied menu of local produce and fine cuisine, serving light meals and afternoon teas. The lounge bar offers cocktails, real ales and afternoon tea.

The hotel is next to a variety of woodland trails, just five miles from Keswick.

Set in Windermere, 5.4 km from World of Beatrix Potter, The Watermill Inn & Brewery offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. This 4-star inn offers a bar. The property is non-smoking and is situated 39 km from Derwentwater Lake.

At the inn, all rooms are fitted with a wardrobe. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at The Watermill Inn & Brewery also have free WiFi, while some rooms also offer a river view. All guest rooms in the accommodation are fitted with a flat-screen TV and a hairdryer.

A buffet, à la carte or continental breakfast can be enjoyed at the property.

You can play darts at The Watermill Inn & Brewery.

Askham Hall is 43 km from the inn, while Trough of Bowland is 44 km from the property. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 112 km away.

In the Borrowdale valley, this charming hotel has traditional rooms, and is surrounded by picturesque Lake District scenery. Free Wi-Fi is provided, as well as free private parking.

Built in 1866, The Borrowdale Hotel still retains many original Victorian features. Some of the bedrooms feature lake views.

With open fires, the oak-panelled lounge bar and conservatory are open for light lunches and afternoon teas, with terraces overlooking landscaped gardens and surrounding mountains. The AA Rosette Restaurant features a fine menu and friendly staff.

Located in Windermere in the Cumbria region, Windermere Retreat - White Cross Bay Holiday Park features a balcony. There is an on-site restaurant, plus free private parking and free WiFi are available. The property is non-smoking and is set 4.5 km from World of Beatrix Potter.

The spacious chalet comes with 2 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a fully equipped kitchen that provides guests with an oven and a microwave. This chalet also has a terrace that doubles up as an outdoor dining area.

A bar can be found on-site.

Guests at the chalet can enjoy hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden.

Derwentwater Lake is 33 km from Windermere Retreat - White Cross Bay Holiday Park, while Askham Hall is 39 km away. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 118 km from the property.

Located in Windermere, Wild Boar Estate is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of Lyth Valley and Windermere Golf Club. This luxury inn is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Lake Windermere and 13.3 mi (21.3 km) from Yorkshire Dales National Park.

In a secluded location near Bowness Bay, Wild Boar Estate offers en suite rooms, just 3 miles from Lake Windermere Ferry crossing.

Wild Boar Estate is a former coaching inn, named after the legend of Richard de Gilpin, who bravely fought a wild boar nearby. The individually designed rooms are all en suite and have a TV. Some rooms feature copper baths or log burners.

Full of character, the Grill and Smokehouse restaurant has a theatrical open kitchen, and serves locally-sourced produce. Wild Boar Estate also has a bar with real local ales, a wine cellar and an open fire.

Windermere Golf Club is a short walk away.