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Best Stays in Cumbria & The Lake District

Published 27th March 2024

The most beautiful spot in Britain? It has to be up there. The landscape is just breathtaking - rugged mountains, fells, lakes and the prettiest villages.

Spend your days tramping the hills with a picnic and in the evenings dress up nice and head to one of the area's famously excellent restaurants.

And you'll need the perfect place to come back to. Check out these gorgeous treehouses, boathouses, lake-side pads and snug cottages.

Grey Gables

Grey Gables

Bowness on Windermere - Cumbria

10
Breathtaking luxury lodge on the shores of Lake Windermere with stunning interior, home cinema, games room and amazing lake views.
Silverholme Manor

Silverholme Manor

Ulverston - Cumbria

18
Luxurious lakeside Georgian manor house and separate cottage in a beautiful Lake District estate, perfect for big groups of family and friends.
Hawkhow Estate

Hawkhow Estate

Glenridding - Cumbria

Sleeps Two properties for up to 18
A beautiful lakeside estate with two luxurious properties, stunning views across Ullswater and acres of idyllic gardens and woodland to explore.
The Yan Glamping

The Yan Glamping

Grasmere - Cumbria

2
Beautiful bespoke micro lodge pods, nestled in the grounds of a 17th Century farmhouse right in the heart of The Lake District National Park - enjoy stunning views directly from your bed.
Upper Crumble

Upper Crumble

Nr Cartmel - Cumbria

2
Idyllic romantic retreat - this charming rural cottage complete with hot tub is the perfect Lake District bolthole
Hidden River House

Hidden River House

Carlisle - Cumbria

20
Extraordinary twenty guest country house in Cumbria with hot tub and spacious grounds, available as a whole space or individual self-contained wings
Great Langdale Glamping

Great Langdale Glamping

Great Langdale - Lake District

Pods sleeing 2 + 2 kids
A luxury handcrafted glamping pod in the heart of the Lake District, complete with underfloor heating, wood-fired hot tub, log-burner and spectacular views.
Mayfair House

Mayfair House

Bowness on Windermere - Cumbria

6
Modern property in Bowness-on-Windermere with fabulous lake views, stylish garden, and a cosy wood burner for chilly evenings.
River Barn

River Barn

Bowland Bridge - Cumbria

2
Utterly charming barn on the River Winster with cosy interior, indoor and outdoor wood burners and fabulous riverside patio for alfresco dining.
Cleugh Foot Cottage

Cleugh Foot Cottage

Longtown - Cumbria

6
Charming three bedroom Bolthole in Cumbria complete with wood-fired hot tub, overlooking the River Esk and acres of lush private parkland.
Riverside Terrace

Riverside Terrace

Ambleside - Cumbria

4
Three luxurious, eco-friendly properties near Ambleside, perfect for exploring the Lake District with friends or family.
Netherby Treehouse

Netherby Treehouse

Longtown - Cumbria

4
Delightful treehouse amidst the verdant Netherby Estate in Northern Cumbria - ideal for couples or a small family with kids 7+.
Lexington House

Lexington House

Bowness on Windermere - Cumbria

6
Beautiful barn conversion with luxurious interior, courtyard overlooking pretty woodland and outdoor fireplace only 500m from Lake Windermere.
The Country House Cumbria

The Country House Cumbria

Brampton - Cumbria

16
Beautifully restored Georgian Country House with six ensuite bedrooms and several living areas, set in an incredible location beside the Northern Pennines.
Cark Manor

Cark Manor

Grange-over-Sands - Cumbria

20 or 22
Sprawling manor house in impeccable grounds offering groups of up to 22 a deluxe, relaxing place to stay in Cumbria.
1692 Wasdale

1692 Wasdale

Seascale - Cumbria

2 per suite
Experience breathtaking views of the spectacular Lake District from the comfort of the hot tub at this stunning B&B.
The Boathouse at Knotts End

The Boathouse at Knotts End

Penrith - Cumbria

2
Perched on the water, this lake district bolthole offers plenty of romantic charm and views that go on forever - perfect for just the two of you
Barley Barn

Barley Barn

Keswick - Cumbria

2
Relax in the hot tub taking in amazing views at this beautifully converted, Grade II listed barn in the Lake District.
Stay Lambing Live

Stay Lambing Live

Kirkby Stephen - Cumbria

Sleeps 8
A luxurious barn set in the breathtaking surroundings of The Yorkshire Dales National Park
Lowfield House

Lowfield House

Little Langdale - Cumbria

10
Luxury home in Cumbria with utterly breathtaking views, a fireplace, hot tub, BBQ and lots of social space.
Wellington Farm Glamping Pods

Wellington Farm Glamping Pods

Cockermouth - Cumbria

Sleeps 2 +2 per pod
Glamping with a private hot tub on a working farm in the Western Lake District with panoramic views of the Cumbrian Fells.
Longlands Farm Cottage

Longlands Farm Cottage

Cartmel - Cumbria

6
17th century Lake District cottage with private hot tub and bundles of rustic charm.
The Stag

The Stag

Keswick - Cumbria

Sleeps 2
Enjoy a romantic break in this peaceful Lake District shepherd's on a private corner of a tranquil farm.
Cannon Belle

Cannon Belle

Bowness on Windermere - Windermere

11
Soak up incredible views of Lake Windermere from your private hot tub at Cannon Belle luxury waterfront residence.
Casterton Grange Estate

Casterton Grange Estate

Carnforth - Cumbria

Sleeps 18
Stunning grange situated on its own spectacular private estate close to the beautiful Lake District and Yorkshire Dales.