Best Hotels in Lakes

Explore Lakes hotels and choose from 28 properties near landmarks, luxury hotels, and top boutiques for the best shopping and dining.

Compston House B & B
9.5 (40 reviews)

Compston House B & B ★★★★

📍 Compston Rd, Lakes

"This hotel is a gem although it has only 10 rooms. The host John is very friendly and helpful. The room is very clean and comfortable although it's not very big. The choice of breakfast spread are many and I like most is their homemade blueberry pancakes. Portion is very generous and we skipped lunch during our 2 nights stay there. Highly recommended!"

The Daffodil Hotel & Spa
8.6 (105 reviews)

The Daffodil Hotel & Spa ★★★★

📍 By The Lake, Keswick Road, Ambleside, Grasmere

"There was no mini-fridge, and the towel racks weren't warm enough; the details were lacking. The scenery was absolutely stunning, but I'd recommend a few other places in town."

The Traveller's Rest
8.9 (102 reviews)

The Traveller's Rest ★★★

📍 The Traveller's Rest, Grasmere

"We used the travellers inn as we wanted to see the grisdale tarn and we needed to a room to stay after the sight. They allowed us to store our luggage at the inn as our check in was at 3pm. The rooms were clean and it overlooked a farm area with lots of sheep. The room had an aesthetic look and there was tea satchets we could have as well. The staff were kind and wonderful. The rooms had the britain charm you see in old english movies. If you love sheeps, kind people, good food and 80's british aesthetics- then this place is just for you. We loved our stay here."

YHA Grasmere Butharlyp Howe
8.7 (32 reviews)

YHA Grasmere Butharlyp Howe ★★★★

📍 Easedale Rd, Ambleside, Grasmere

"I booked a shared room at the YHA for one night based on a last-minute decision to head out into the Lake District whilst the weather was nice for 2 consecutive days (which doesn't happen too much in Winter for Cumbria.) Fortunately I managed to get myself a bed and the whole overnight stay was comfortable, at affordable pricing, with friendly staff and all services explained to a first-time rookie. As i'm bagging Wainwrights i'll definitely be considering the Butharlyp Howe YHA again as accommodation next time i'm in the area."

Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa
9.4 (98 reviews)

Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa ★★★★

📍 Salutation Hotel, Lake Rd, Ambleside, Lakes

Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels
8.9 (98 reviews)

Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels ★★★★

📍 Broadgate, Ambleside, Grasmere

"The scenery is beautiful."

Victorian House
9.3 (103 reviews)

Victorian House ★★★★

📍 Broadgate, Ambleside, Grasmere

"This hotel in the Lake District is absolutely excellent. It boasts a beautiful setting and is conveniently located within walking distance of the famous poet's former residence. Parking was easy and convenient. The town itself is very peaceful, with a lovely small river flowing through it. The breakfast was also fantastic; all hot items were freshly cooked to order. Our room was spotless."

The Swan at Grasmere- the Inn Collection Group
8.5 (96 reviews)

The Swan at Grasmere- the Inn Collection Group ★★★★

📍 Keswick Road, Ambleside, Grasmere

"This is a hotel very close to the lake area and belongs to a family hotel.  Breakfast and dinner are very good, the amount is also very large, the price is relatively reasonable, and the surrounding scenery is not bad."

Top Lodge, 4 Skiptory Howe
10 (1 reviews)

Top Lodge, 4 Skiptory Howe ★★★★

📍 4 Skiptory Howe White Cross Bay, Troutbeck, Lakes

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Family
Compston House B & B ★★★★
"This hotel is a gem although it has only 10 rooms. The host John is very friendly and helpful. The room is very clean and comfortable although it's not very big. The choice of breakfast spread are many and I like most is their homemade blueberry pancakes. Portion is very generous and we skipped lunch during our 2 nights stay there. Highly recommended!"
★★★★★
2026-05-10
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Couple
The Daffodil Hotel & Spa ★★★★
"The front desk is not very friendly but the service in the restaurant is very good and the breakfast is great"
★★★★★
2023-12-21
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Traveling with friends
The Traveller's Rest ★★★
"We used the travellers inn as we wanted to see the grisdale tarn and we needed to a room to stay after the sight. They allowed us to store our luggage at the inn as our check in was at 3pm. The rooms were clean and it overlooked a farm area with lots of sheep. The room had an aesthetic look and there was tea satchets we could have as well. The staff were kind and wonderful. The rooms had the britain charm you see in old english movies. If you love sheeps, kind people, good food and 80's british aesthetics- then this place is just for you. We loved our stay here."
★★★★★
2026-06-30
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Family
YHA Grasmere Butharlyp Howe ★★★★
"Having stayed in a number of YHAs over the past 18 months, Butharlyp Howe remains one of the best with a fantastic location in a beautiful building. The staff were all very friendly, the rooms clean and comfortable and the food was decent. Some excellent weather was also a massive bonus for a weekend at the Lakes. Perhaps I am highlighting my ignorance on these matters but I feel that the total cost of £215 for two nights in a 4 bed dorm with no en suite and breakfast on one morning was just about on the right side of affordable for us, thanks to 15% off (5% young persons/ 10% members). Looking ahead for future weekends, it would be over £200 for the Saturday night on its own, which seems a lot for budget accommodation. I worry that YHA are pricing out families at their current weekend rates and, with our 2 children being the only under 18s at the hostel during the weekend, perhaps that is already happening and seems counter to their mission. Overall we had a brilliant stay at a fantastic hostel, but unless we can manage a night midweek when it is significantly cheaper, weekend stays might well be beyond our budget."
★★★★★
2025-03-19
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Traveling with friends
Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels ★★★★
"Hotel locate in great place with fantastic view, spa facilities is excellent."
★★★★★
2025-04-25
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Guest User

Couple
Victorian House ★★★★
"The breakfast is plentiful, and main courses are available from a menu. Bread, coffee, and other refreshments are also self-service. The hotel is located in a beautiful area, suitable for those driving. The staff are warm and attentive!"
★★★★★
2025-11-02
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Traveling with friends
The Swan at Grasmere- the Inn Collection Group ★★★★
"Service is good, hotel food is good"
★★★★★
2023-09-06
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Solo traveler
The Ambleside Inn - the Inn Collection Group ★★★
"Nice hotel in the middle of the town. Only issue is if you are a traveller with huge luggage, it will be difficult to bring it up to your room"
★★★★★
2026-04-10
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Couple
Heidi's Grasmere Lodge ★★★★
"Had a lovely 2 night stay while my other half did the Swim Run Coniston which finished just next door, so the location was perfect. The room (no.3) was small but perfect for our stay. Lovely and clean with comfy bed and quality bedding. Only negative was we did keep knocking our legs when walking past the edge of the bed but it get was such a minor thing. Parking is charged but there are other places in Grasmere if you look around but for convenience we paid to park at the rear of the property. Breakfast is served in the property’s cafe. Good choice and lovely quality. Illy coffee and tea leaf breakfast tea were great! The staff are really pleasant and Craig is definitely the HEART of the place. Grasmere is lovely and Heidi’s is perfectly located with pubs and eateries close by…. We will definitely be back!"
★★★★★
2024-09-24

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28

Weekday Avg. Price

CAD 798

Weekend Avg. Price

CAD 869

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