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Built in the early 18th century, this 4-star bed and breakfast offers contemporary rooms in the Lake District National Park.

Once owned by children's author Beatrix Potter, this country house hotel is set in beautiful large gardens, just a 5-minute walk from the banks of Lake Windermere.

Set in 3 acres of mature gardens, Dale Lodge Hotel is a period property with traditional charm. Located in the heart of the Lake District, it features a popular restaurant, bar and modern bedrooms.

In a peaceful residential area of Windermere, this friendly guest house is in an area of outstanding natural beauty. Bowness in the Lake District is a 10-minute walk away.

This family-run hotel overlooks Lake Windermere and has free parking, free Wi-Fi and fine food. The shops of Ambleside are a 10-minute stroll away. Each room at Regent By The Lake has a TV, CD player and tea and coffee facilities.

In beautiful landscaped gardens, Beech Hill has an AA Rosette restaurant and an indoor heated pool. Some rooms feature spa baths, four-poster beds or garden terraces.

Set in the historic Rydal Valley, amidst the fells, sits Crow How Country Guest House. Just a 15-minute walk from Ambleside the Crow offers spacious rooms with stunning countryside views. Clean modern rooms are en suite and all have TVs and radios.

Between Windermere village and the lake at Bowness Bay, St Johns Lodge is an award-winning guest house with free Wi-Fi and award-winning breakfasts. It is just 10 minutes' walk from the Beatrix Potter attraction.

This family-run Ambleside bed and breakfast offers free on-site parking, free Wi-Fi, and bedrooms with a spa bath, shower and king-size beds. There are scenic views over Wansfell and Loughrigg.

Located just 1 mile from Lake Windermere, The Coppice features rooms with a free decanter of sherry. It offers free Wi-Fi and free private parking. Windermere town centre and rail station can be reached after a 10-minute walk.

Set within the heart of the beautiful Lake District in the idyllic village of Ambleside, Melrose Guesthouse offers spacious rooms and free spa access, and is just 15 minutes’ walk from Lake Windermere.

With wonderful views across Waterhead Bay and Windermere, the family-run Lake House offers cooked breakfasts and leafy gardens. The 4-star bedrooms have DVD players. The stylish rooms are individually decorated, and each has tea/coffee facilities.

Located in tranquil gardens, this family-run country house is a 1-minute walk from the town centre. The property boasts a car park and free WiFi. Dogs can be accommodated on request (see Important Information for details).

In Grasmere, the Red Lion Hotel has an indoor swimming pool, stylish rooms and a mini-gym. On site, Lilliputs Leisure Centre features a sauna, steam room and spa bath. Limited car parking is available on site free of charge.

This delightful Lake District hotel is a 10-minute walk from the centre of Windermere and the shores of the lake in Bowness. Glenburn Hotel is an Edwardian property which offers home-cooked food and rooms with flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi.

Close to the pretty centre of Bowness-on-Windermere, this traditional "adult only" Lakeland House is below Biskey Howe Viewpoint and contains spacious, stylish bedrooms with free WiFi.

This charming traditional stone and slate guest house is situated close to the centre of Bowness-on-Windermere. Guests have free use of the leisure facilities at Old England Spa, a short walk away.

This traditional Lake District inn is set in the quiet village of Far Sawrey. Just 1 mile from Lake Windemere, and surrounded by wildlife and countryside that inspired Beatrix Potter on nearby Hill Top Farm, this hotel offers cosy, refurbished...

With wonderful views across the Langdale Valley and River Brathay, this period arts & crafts mansion offers 5-star luxurious rooms and traditional breakfasts. Nanny Brow has direct access to the Cumbrian Fells.

Built in the 19th-century, the Hydro has views over Windermere Lake. It boasts a swimming pool, a sauna as well as free parking and Wi-Fi.