Curated luxury hotels near Theatre By The Lake

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 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water.

Located in Ambleside, The Swan at Grasmere - The Inn Collection group is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of Wordsworth Museum and Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water. This upscale hotel is 6.1 mi (9.8 km) from Lake Windermere and 6.7 mi (10.7 km) from Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre.

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 hotel is 13 mi (21 km) from Ullswater and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Skelwith Force.

Located in Seascale, 5.1 km from Wasdale, The Wasdale Head Inn & Apartments provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. This 4-star hotel features free WiFi and a bar. The property is non-smoking and is set 24 km from Muncaster Castle.

At the hotel, every room is fitted with a wardrobe. Each room has a kettle and a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, while selected rooms are fitted with a kitchen equipped with a fridge. Guest rooms in The Wasdale Head Inn & Apartments are fitted with a flat-screen TV and a hairdryer.

Breakfast is available, and includes buffet, à la carte and Full English/Irish options. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving British cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested.

Leeds Bradford International Airport is 173 km away.

Offering mountain views, Birch Timber Holiday Lodge is an accommodation set in Bassenthwaite, 31 km from Buttermere and 23 km from Whinlatter Forest Park. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 23 km from Derwentwater Lake.

This chalet features 2 bedrooms, a kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a flat-screen TV, a seating area and 2 bathrooms fitted with a walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are available in the chalet. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

Cat Bells is 24 km from the chalet. Newcastle International Airport is 123 km from the property.

Oak Tree Timber Holiday Lodge is located in Bassenthwaite, 31 km from Buttermere, 23 km from Whinlatter Forest Park, as well as 24 km from Cat Bells. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 22 km from Derwentwater Lake.

The spacious chalet with a terrace and mountain views has 2 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are available in the chalet. There is also a seating area and a fireplace.

Brougham Castle is 49 km from the chalet. Newcastle International Airport is 123 km from the property.

Originally an 18th-century Lakeland farmhouse, Embleton Spa Hotel is a family-run hotel offering apartments, suites, and en-suite rooms. The Embleton boasts its own swimming pool, steam room, and a gym.

Each contemporary room/apartment features en suite bathrooms and free Wi-Fi. Most have stunning countryside views across the Derwent valley. All the rooms have a TV, a hairdryer, tea/coffee making facilities, an iron and 100% cotton linen. A laundry service is also available.

Using ingredients from local farms, the hotel's restaurant serves traditional Cumbrian food. Guests can enjoy their meal in front of an open fire, or on the terrace looking out over the fells. Every morning, guests will enjoy a full Cumbrian breakfast.

Ideal for exploring the beautiful Lake District, Bassenthwaite Lake is just 3 miles away. Keswick and Cockermouth are just 10 minutes away by car. Free parking is available.

Leisure facilities include a pool, steam room and a gym. Use of the pool and steam room are included in the room rates. Please see timetable for availability.

In the heart of the Lake District, this 4-star woodland estate offers a luxury spa, award-winning dining and 35 acres of scenic grounds. Langdale Hotel is a 10-minute drive from Ambleside.

Rooms at Langdale each have a modern bathroom with designer toiletries and luxury robes. All rooms feature a flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi and an iPod dock, and the beds have Egyptian cotton sheets. All the rooms are located in the historic building around 50 metres from Stove restaurant and Langdale Fitness and Leisure facilities.

Wainwrights' Inn is a traditional pub with open fires and real ale, whilst on-site there is informal dining in Stove Bar and Restaurant overlooking a working water wheel.

Langdale Fitness and Leisure facilities have an indoor swimming pool and a fully equipped fitness centre. Guests can relax in the whirlpool bath, steam room or tropical showers. Brimstone spa is available for pre-booking at extra charge for residents only and offers beauty treatments and thermal experiences.


Surrounded by rolling hills and gentle streams, Langdale Hotel is situated in Chapel Stile. Free on-site parking is available, and the shores of Lake Windermere are within a 10-minute drive.

With a stay at The Boot and Shoe in Penrith, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Ullswater and Hutton in the Forest. This inn is 3.4 mi (5.4 km) from Eden Valley and 5 mi (8.1 km) from Dalemain Country Park.