Curated luxury hotels in Kendal

Situated in Lupton, 26 km from Trough of Bowland, Plough Inn features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. This 5-star inn offers a concierge service and luggage storage space. The property is non-smoking and is set 29 km from World of Beatrix Potter.

The rooms are fitted with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a kettle, a bath, a hairdryer and a desk. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at the inn also boast free WiFi, while certain rooms are fitted with a garden view. The units have a wardrobe.

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

Plough Inn offers a sun terrace. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Lupton, like hiking and cycling.

Kendal Castle is 18 km from Plough Inn, while Cathedral Church of St Peter is 26 km from the property. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 89 km away.

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.

Located in Grange-over-Sands, Grange Hotel is on a lake, within a 15-minute drive of Cartmel Racecourse and Lake Windermere. This spa hotel is 10.6 mi (17 km) from Sizergh Castle and 14.7 mi (23.7 km) from Laurel and Hardy Museum.

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 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Windermere Ferry and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Bowness Pier.

Located in Ulverston, Lakeside Hotel & Spa is on a lake – a 1-minute drive from Lake Windermere and 13 minutes from Laurel and Hardy Museum. This spa hotel is 5.8 mi (9.3 km) from Hill Top Farm and 6.9 mi (11.2 km) from Cartmel Racecourse.

Located in Ambleside, Rothay Manor Hotel is in a national park, within a 5-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Rydal Mount. This upscale hotel is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre and 5.6 mi (9 km) from World of Beatrix Potter.

With a stay at Cragwood Country House Hotel in Windermere, you'll be a 1-minute walk from Lake Windermere and 7 minutes by foot from Treetop Trek. This beach hotel is 11.9 mi (19.1 km) from Ullswater and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre.

With a stay at The Swan Hotel and Spa in Ulverston, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Lakeland Motor Museum. This spa hotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Lakes Aqaurium and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Lakeside Windermere Ferry Landing.

With a stay at Queens Head Hotel in Windermere, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Ullswater. This upscale inn is 17.1 mi (27.5 km) from Yorkshire Dales National Park and 15.9 mi (25.5 km) from Coniston Water.

With a stay at The Belsfield Hotel in Windermere, you'll be on a lake, within a 10-minute walk of World of Beatrix Potter and Lake Windermere. This hotel is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Holehird Gardens and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Hill Top Farm.

Located in Windermere, 2.7 km from World of Beatrix Potter, The Samling Hotel provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The hotel features a hot tub and a concierge service.

Guest rooms at the hotel include a TV with cable channels, DVD player, and a private bathroom with a bath or shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. All guest rooms in The Samling Hotel are equipped with bathrobes and a CD player.

A Full English/Irish, vegetarian or gluten-free breakfast can be enjoyed at the property.

Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Windermere, like skiing and cycling.

Derwentwater Lake is 35 km from The Samling Hotel, while Askham Hall is 39 km away. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 117 km from the property.

With stunning and exclusive panoramic views of Lake Windermere, this beautiful country house is set right on the lake’s shore. Guests can enjoy afternoon tea on the stone terrace overlooking Windermere.

The elegant and individually furnished bedrooms at Langdale Chase Hotel all include garden views and a private bathroom, while most also enjoy fantastic lake views. Rooms also feature a flat-screen TV and free tea and coffee.

The AA Rosette-winning restaurant at Langdale Chase serves a table d’hote dinner menu amongst panoramic lake views. Lunches are available on the lovely garden terraces and balconies.

With its very own jetty, Langdale Chase can provide sailing days and lessons on the lake. Scafell Pike, England’s highest mountain, is a 1.5-hour drive from the hotel. Windermere town and rail station are a 5-minute drive away.

When you stay at The Ro Hotel in Windermere, you'll be in a national park, within a 10-minute walk of Lake Windermere and World of Beatrix Potter. This hotel is 13.8 mi (22.3 km) from Ullswater and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Old Laundry Theatre.

With a stay at Linthwaite House in Windermere, you'll be next to a golf course, within a 5-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Blackwell, The Arts & Crafts House. This golf hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Windermere Golf Club and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Old Laundry Theatre.

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.

When you stay at Beech Hill Hotel & Spa in Windermere, you'll be on a lake, just steps from Lake Windermere and a 2-minute drive from Blackwell, The Arts & Crafts House. This hotel is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Winster Valley and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Bowness Pier.

When you stay at Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa in Windermere, you'll be on a lake, just steps from Lake Windermere and Bowness Pier. This family-friendly hotel is 13.8 mi (22.2 km) from Ullswater and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Old Laundry Theatre.

Situated in Burton, 18 km from Trough of Bowland, The kings arms hotel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. This pet-friendly hotel also has free WiFi.

At the hotel, rooms have a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels.

Guests at The kings arms hotel can enjoy a Full English/Irish breakfast.

World of Beatrix Potter is 30 km from the accommodation. The nearest airport is Leeds Bradford International Airport, 93 km from The kings arms hotel.

When you stay at Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa in Windermere, you'll be on a lake, just steps from Lake Windermere and 12 minutes by foot from Treetop Trek. This spa hotel is 10.9 mi (17.5 km) from Ullswater and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre.

Situated in the scenic market town of Sedbergh within the Yorkshire Dales National Park, The Dalesman Country Inn features an on-site restaurant and free Wi-Fi. The Lake District and scenic town of Windermere can be reached in just a 30-minute drive.

An en suite bathroom, a flat-screen TV and tea/coffee making facilities are provided in each room at The Dalesman.

A variety of grilled options, pizzas and classic British dishes are served in the restaurant, with all ingredients sourced locally. The property even makes their own ice cream, fudge and toffee. The bar offers a range of cask ales, wines and spirits. A full English breakfast is available each morning.

The local area offers riverside walks, a 9-hole golf course and a tennis club. Fishing is also available and pony trekking can be arranged.