Curated luxury hotels in Cumbria

With a stay at Bartle Hall Country Hotel in Preston, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Preston Docks and St Walburge's Church. This hotel is 12.2 mi (19.7 km) from Blackpool Pleasure Beach and 12.3 mi (19.8 km) from Winter Gardens.

With a stay at Calf's Head Hotel in Clitheroe, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Forest of Bowland and The Grand. This inn is 17.4 mi (28 km) from Yorkshire Dales National Park and 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Clitheroe Country Market.

This historic, 18th-century townhouse is located in the heart of the harbour town of Kirkcudbright, 15 minutes’ drive from Galloway National Park. It features 2 cosy restaurants and a bar.

All of the bright, warmly furnished rooms at the Selkirk Arms Hotel offer private bathrooms, TVs, and free Wi-Fi. Each room is individually furnished in its own style, and some rooms include comfortable leather sofas or chairs.

Guests at the Selkirk Arms can enjoy fine food and wine at Aristas restaurant, or relax by the open fire with local real ales. The bistro offers fresh, hearty food from local ingredients.

Free parking is available at the Selkirk Arms, and Threave Castle is a 15-minute drive away. The 63-acre Threave Gardens are also 15 minutes away by car. Kirkcudbright Golf Club is just 15 minutes away on foot.

In the heart of the beautiful market town of Kirkby Lonsdale overlooking St Mary’s Church, this 17th century inn fuses both traditional and contemporary elements.

The traditional bar has a log fire and serves award-winning, local cask and keg beers. The restaurant serves contemporary English and European dishes prepared with local produce. Meals can be served in the restaurant or bar.

Set amid beautiful landscape, you can walk within minutes to Devil's Bridge, Ruskin's View (famously painted by Turner), as well as the stunning walking region of the Lune Valley.

This is a 5-star AA rated guest house property with two rosette awards for the restaurant.

All rooms have LCD TVs, free Wi-Fi and traditional Cumbrian biscuits. The en suite bathrooms feature Bath House toiletries.

With a stay at The Imperial Hotel in Blackpool (North Shore), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Blackpool Illuminations and Blackpool Tower. This beach hotel is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Winter Gardens and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Blackpool Pleasure Beach.

The Elks Head Inn features a garden, shared lounge, a restaurant and bar in Whitfield. This 5-star inn offers luggage storage space. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking.

At the inn, every room includes a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV. The private bathroom is equipped with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer.

A continental, Full English/Irish or vegetarian breakfast is available at the property.

Guests at The Elks Head Inn will be able to enjoy activities in and around Whitfield, like hiking and cycling.

Newcastle International Airport is 54 km away.

By the spectacular Aysgarth Falls in Yorkshire, this charming country inn offers a restaurant, 2 outdoor terraces, and wood-burning stoves for the colder months. There is free Wi-Fi in most rooms and public areas, and free parking on site.

Picturesque countryside and rolling hills surround the Aysgarth Falls Hotel & Restaurant, which is set in the Yorkshire Dales National Park. The nearby falls are just a minute’s walk away, and one of the most striking sights in the country.

Rooms at Aysgarth Falls Hotel & Restaurant are traditionally furnished, and benefit from views of the Dales, a TV, and DVD player. Guests can also enjoy tea and coffee making facilities, and an en suite bathroom.

Real ales are served in the relaxed bar, and delicious food is made from local ingredients in the restaurant.

With a stay at Duke of Wellington in Stocksfield, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of St Andrew's Church Corbridge and Corbridge Roman Site. This luxury inn is 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from Aydon Castle and 4.5 mi (7.3 km) from Tyne Riverside Country Park.

With a stay at The Inn At Brough in Kirkby Stephen, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Yorkshire Dales National Park and North Pennines. This 5-star inn is 18 mi (29 km) from Lake District National Park and 26.6 mi (42.8 km) from Ullswater.

When you stay at Thurnham Hall Resort in Lancaster, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Lancaster University and Old Holly Farm. This spa aparthotel is 4.5 mi (7.2 km) from Nuffield Theatre and 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from Ingleton Open Air Heated Pool.

With a stay at Gretna Hall Hotel in Gretna, you'll be in the historical district, just a 3-minute walk from Spoilt Spa at Smiths and a 2-minute drive from Old Blacksmith's Shop. This hotel is 4.8 mi (7.8 km) from The Devil's Porridge and 8.4 mi (13.5 km) from A World in Miniature Museum.

With a stay at The Birley Arms Hotel in Preston, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Blackpool Pleasure Beach and Lytham Heritage Centre. This hotel is 9.4 mi (15.2 km) from Winter Gardens and 9.9 mi (15.9 km) from Blackpool Tower.

• Family rooms with bunk beds
• Close to North Pier and Blackpool Tower
• Spa and 24-hour gym

Family stays in Blackpool are easy and affordable with the Grand Hotel Blackpool. Formerly the Blackpool Hilton Hotel, this place has a prime spot on Blackpool’s popular seaside promenade. So you’re granted quick (20 minutes’ walk, to be precise) access to North Pier, Blackpool Tower and the famous Blackpool Illuminations.

There are room options for all sorts of travellers. You can book sea-view rooms, a suite with a separate living area, or family rooms. The latter comes with either sofa beds or bunk beds for the kids. Talking of kids, they’ve got their own menu in the restaurant, which lines up views out over the promenade. It deals in breakfast and dinner, but you can grab a snack in between from the Lounge Bar. Or a nightcap or two – depending on how you roll.

When you’re not out sightseeing, there’s a health club with a 24-hour gym and a spa. At the spa, you can relax in a heated indoor pool, sauna or steam room. For business trips, there’s a whole centre with 11 meeting rooms and free Wi-Fi.

With a stay at The Greenhead Hotel in Brampton, you'll be a 5-minute walk from Northumberland National Park and 11 minutes by foot from Thirlwall Castle. This hotel is 0.8 mi (1.4 km) from Roman Army Museum and 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from Great Chesters Fort.

With a stay at Dryfesdale Hotel, Bw Signature Collection in Lockerbie, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Lockerbie Ice Rink and Lockerbie Golf Club. This hotel is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Dryfesdale Lodge Visitor Centre and 5.3 mi (8.6 km) from Lochmaben Golf Club.

With a stay at Gamekeepers Inn in Skipton, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Yorkshire Dales National Park and Kilnsey Park Estate. This inn is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Grassington Congregational Church and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Grassington Tourist Information Centre.

Situated in Brampton, 14 km from Thirlwall Castle, Farlam Hall Hotel & Restaurant features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. This 4-star hotel offers room service, a concierge service and free WiFi. Guests can make use of a bar.

At the hotel, rooms include a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV. The private bathroom is fitted with a bath or shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer.

À la carte and Full English/Irish breakfast options are available at Farlam Hall Hotel & Restaurant. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving British cuisine. Dairy-free, vegan and gluten-free options can also be requested.

Guests at Farlam Hall Hotel & Restaurant will be able to enjoy activities in and around Brampton, like hiking and cycling.

Housesteads Roman Fort is 26 km from the hotel, while Brougham Castle is 49 km from the property. Newcastle International Airport is 74 km away.

Located in Clitheroe, Assheton Arms is a 2-minute drive from Forest of Bowland and 8 minutes from The Grand. This luxury inn is 17.1 mi (27.5 km) from Yorkshire Dales National Park and 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Pendle Hill.

Located in Lytham St. Anne's, Mode Hotel Lytham is within a 15-minute drive of Blackpool Pleasure Beach and Blackpool Tower. This hotel is 7.9 mi (12.8 km) from Winter Gardens and 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from Blackpool Illuminations.

With a stay at Toll House Inn in Lancaster, you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Lancaster City Museum and The Dukes. This inn is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Cottage Museum and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Judges' Lodgings.