Penrith & Ullswater Area Hotels

The Best Western Ambleside Salutation Hotel overlooks the centre of Ambleside. Many rooms enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding fells. The Garden Room restaurant offers a la carte and table d'hote cuisine.The Leisure Club offers a fitness room, indoor swimming pool, sauna, steam room and Jacuzzi®.

The epitome of a Lakeland country house hotel, the Derwentwater has developed a style of its own over the years and now offers guests a standard of accommodation that is sublimely comfortable, yet not in the least bit pretentious. The Deer's Leap Restaurant uses the best of local produce with vegetarian options always available.

Located in the National Park the Famouse Wild Boar is a former coaching inn. Award winning restaurant and extensive cellars plus real ales. During your stay, feel free to explore the 72 acres of woodland, make use of the leisure facilities at the sister hotel, or just sit back and relax in the lounge and bar in front of a roaring log fire.

Imagine a place where there is space to relax and unwind, with a choice of restaurants and bars, a Leisure Club, Beauty Salon and Water Sports Centre together with a superb lawned shoreline and one of the finest views across Lake Windermere. The Low Wodd Hotel Windermere is the perfect Lake District Accommodation.

Once a private residence, this 200-year-old house is surrounded by 22 acres of lush gardens and woodland leading down to the shore of Ullswater. Fourteen of the bedrooms have private balconies with views towards the lake, whilst the Regency Restaurant, with its modern and classic menu, has an excellent reputation.

The Macdonald Swan Hotel is a former coaching in set in 33 acres of it's own grounds on the edge of Grasmere Village. This Lake District gem offers log fires, oak beams, fine cuisine and comfy lounges. The rooms are traditionally furnished and promise a great nights sleep, with en-suite facilities and many with views across the garden to Helm Crag.

The traditional hunting lodge style of the North Lakes Hotel & Spa, Penrith reflects the rugged beauty of the Lake District. Local stone, natural wood and open log fires create a genuine 'away from it all' environment in this exclusive 4 star resort hotel. A major refurbishment has transformed the hotel, creating new lounges, a new restaurant and cafe bar.

Rampsbeck is a fine privately owned 18th Century Country House standing in 18 acres of garden and parkland which includes Lake Frontage. Relax in style in the elegant public rooms affording magnificent views of Lake and Fells. There's an elegant and spacious candlelit dining room with superb lake views.

Set in two acres of riverside gardens, on the outskirts of picturesque Grasmere village. Rothay Garden offers an unrivalled level of comfort and service. The conservatory restaurant provides AA two rosette cuisine and a 140 bin wine list compliments the dining experience. Complimentary membership of a luxurious local leisure club is also available to guests.

Situated in the heart of the Lake District this luxury country house hotel stands in its own grounds just a short walk from the centre of Ambleside and 1/4 mile from Lake Windermere. With its drawing rooms and candle-lit dining room the hotel is renowned for the relaxed, comfortable, friendly atmosphere and excellent food and wine.

Sharrow Bay and its Michelin star restaurant is a legend, arguably one of the finest luxury hotels in the Lake District. Nestled in twelve acres of private gardens and woodland on the shore of stunningly beautiful Lake Ullswater and surrounded by magnificent fells. All bedrooms are furnished in keeping with the building and all have en-suite bathrooms.

Ideally situated close to lakes, shops and restaurants the hotel offers a contemporary break in a traditional setting. Lively music, themed nights and a late license ensures residents enjoy a free party every night in the hotel's basement club. The bars are popular with tourists and locals alike and offer a varied menu of wholesome foods.

This Victorian hotel stands in six acres of beautiful gardens overlooking Lake Windermere and the Cumbrian Hills. Leisure facilities on-site include a heated indoor swimming pool and sauna. The hotel restaurant offers superb views over the lake and the opportunity to enjoy good food.

The Inn on the Lake is set in 15 acres of grounds in Ullswater. The hotel has extensive facilities including a gym, croquet lawn, jacuzzi, sauna, restaurant and two bars. All of the 46 en-suite bedrooms offer tea and coffee making facilities, hair dryers, direct dial telephone and colour television with satellite channels.

The Waterhead Hotel is perfectly located in Ambleside close to Lake Windermere. The 41 individually designed contemporary bedrooms have stunning lake or mountain views. The Bay Bar and Restaurant offer an eclectic mix of local foods and beers served in a modern, relaxing atmosphere overlooking Waterhead Bay.

Friendly, individual hotel with contemporary interior design. Spectacular views over the mountains. Spacious rooms, award winning restaurant, lounge with log fire. Within easy reach of the M6, ideal for exploring Lake District, Yorkshire Dales and Northumberland.

A superb Jacobean mansion built in 1662, standing in 7 acres of mature parkland. Guests have full use of the impressive oak panelled great hall with log fire, grand piano and snooker table.

21 The Lakes is a new luxury boutique hotel ideally situated between Windermere and Bowness. The new designer rooms all have king size beds many with elaborate four posters. All the upmarket bathrooms have huge aqua spa massage baths with shower.

The property was converted a number of years ago to a luxury themed lodge providing bed & breakfast with larger than average rooms, some mini suites and some large suites. All the rooms have luxury bathrooms with power shower and large aqua massage spa tubs either in the bathrooms or open plan to the room.

A magnificent family run Victorian Mansion house situated in a quiet street close to the heart of Windermere village. With 18 individually designed luxury bedrooms all with stylish en-suite facilities and a magnificent oak panelled lounge, bar and conservatory restaurant serving imaginative cuisine by the award winning chef.