Curated luxury hotels in Kendal

The family-run Ye Olde Fighting Cocks is set beside the Kent estuary in the picturesque village of Arnside, officially named an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The beer garden boasts views of the Lake District’s mountains and the estuary, as well as offering free on-site parking.

Most of the bedrooms offer views across the Kent estuary and the mountains within the Lake District.

The Fighting Cocks’ on-site bar features a wood-burning fireplace and offers a variety of traditional beers, lagers and wines. There are 2 on-site restaurants serving traditional home-cooked food. There is a Sky/BT Sports area showing live action.

Arnside Rail Station is just 350 meters from the property and junction 35 of the M6 is less than 8 miles away. The start of the Lake District National Park is just a 5 minute train journey.

When you stay at The Burn How Garden House Hotel in Windermere, you'll be in the historical district, within a 5-minute walk of Lake Windermere and Bowness Pier. This upscale hotel is 10.3 mi (16.6 km) from Coniston Water and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Old Laundry Theatre.

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.

Set in an 18th-century coaching inn in the tranquil village of Ambleside, The White Lion by Innkeeper's Collection offers easy access to the Lake District National Park and the popular destination of Grasmere, 4 miles away. Guests also benefit from free parking.

Each room at The White Lion by Innkeeper's Collection has free Wi-Fi and an en suite shower room. Rooms are set on the first or second floor.

Traditional pub food is served daily and guests can enjoy pub favourites. The pub offers an extensive selection of ales and wines.

Nestled within the Lake District, Scafell Pike, the highest mountain in England, is 1 hour's drive from the property. Guests can also enjoy outdoor activities such as mountain biking, fishing, and hill walking.

Set in private grounds above Lake Windermere, Aphrodites Group offers luxury themed suites with spa baths or private hot tubs. There is free parking and free Wi-Fi throughout.

Full English and continental breakfasts are available in the restaurant or can be delivered to the room.

The suites are sumptuously decorated with romantic features and luxurious furnishings. All suites have a seating area, flat-screen satellite TV with DVD player, and a modern bathroom with Molton Brown toiletries and a double-size bath.

Aphrodites Group boasts a sauna and steam room. The large grounds feature manicured lawns and natural woodland, and there is a stylish conservatory guest lounge.

With a scenic location in the beautiful Lake District, Aphrodites is just 10 minutes’ walk from the Bowness Ferry Crossing. Bowness-on-Windermere centre is a 20-minute stroll away, offering shops, restaurants and pubs.

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 11.6 mi (18.6 km) from Ullswater and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre.

With a stay at The Angel Inn - The Inn Collection Group in Windermere, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Lake Windermere and World of Beatrix Potter. This upscale inn is 13.8 mi (22.2 km) from Ullswater and 10.8 mi (17.4 km) from Coniston Water.

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.

When you stay at The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group in Ambleside, you'll be on a lake, within a 15-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Ullswater. This upscale hotel is 9.8 mi (15.8 km) from Coniston Water and 19.3 mi (31 km) from Derwentwater.

When you stay at Wateredge Inn- The Inn Collection group in Ambleside, you'll be in a national park, within a 15-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Ullswater. This upscale hotel is 9.6 mi (15.5 km) from Coniston Water and 19.2 mi (30.8 km) from Derwentwater.

With a stay at Longlands Inn and Restaurant in Carnforth, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Yorkshire Dales National Park and Arnside and Silverdale. This inn is 20.4 mi (32.8 km) from Lake Windermere and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Carnforth Station Heritage Centre.

Situated in Sedbergh, 35 km from World of Beatrix Potter, Howgills House Hotel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a barbecue. The hotel has a hot tub and a shared kitchen.

With a private bathroom fitted with a shower and a hairdryer, rooms at the hotel also boast free WiFi.

Guests at Howgills House Hotel can enjoy a continental breakfast.

You can play table tennis and darts at the 4-star hotel.

Askham Hall is 43 km from the accommodation, while Trough of Bowland is 45 km from the property. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 96 km away.

With a stay at The Tavern in Milnthorpe, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Yorkshire Dales National Park and Arnside and Silverdale. This hotel is 16.3 mi (26.2 km) from Lake Windermere and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Lakeland Wildlife Oasis Park.

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 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Claife Viewing Station and Windermere West Shore and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Windermere Ferry.

With a stay at Cranleigh Boutique in Windermere, you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Bowness Pier and Lake Windermere. This boutique hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from World of Beatrix Potter and 3.6 mi (5.9 km) from Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre.

In the heart of the Lake District, The Sun Boutique and Lounge offers charming rooms with period features and free Wi-Fi. It is just moments away from the shores of Esthwaite Water.

Set in a 17th-century coaching inn, the cosy bedrooms at The Sun Boutique & Lounge all have private en suite bathrooms Lakeland stone walls and free Wi-Fi. They also feature handmade furniture and a flat-screen TV.

The bar stocks a wide selection of world beers and ciders as well as local ales.

The Lounge hosts live music several times a week. Please check with the hotel for further information.

Situated in picturesque Hawkshead, The Sun is surrounded by walking tracks and cycling routes. Ambleside can be reached in 10 minutes’ drive, and beautiful Lake Windermere is just 3 miles away.

Oakbank at The Angel Inn is situated in the centre of Bowness overlooking Lake Windermere. There is free parking, a guest lounge and an a la carte breakfast on offer.

All of the rooms are individually styled and several have lake views. They all benefit from WiFi, complimentary beverage tray and hairdryers.

The many shops, restaurants and attractions are only a 1-minute walk from the house and the famous Lake Windermere Steamers sail from Bowness Bay.

With a stay at Red Lion Inn in Ambleside, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Beatrix Potter Gallery. This hotel is 13.9 mi (22.4 km) from Ullswater and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Hawkshead Grammar School.

Windermere Rooms at The Wateredge Inn are located in the heart of the Lake District, surrounded by fells and lakes. The edge of Lake Windermere, the largest natural lake in England, is a few minutes’ walk away and the shops of Ambleside are only a short stroll away.

Each room features a TV, Tea/Coffee making facilities, en-suite bathroom and free WIFI. If you have a particular bathroom or bed configuration request for your stay, please do not hesitate to contact the team who will check the availability for you. Upon arrival, please check in at The Wateredge Inn which is only moments away.

When you stay at Windermere Rooms at The Wateredge Inn in Ambleside, you'll be near the bay, within a 15-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Ullswater. This upscale hotel is 9.6 mi (15.5 km) from Coniston Water and 19.1 mi (30.8 km) from Derwentwater.