Accommodation
Lake District
Places to stay in the Lake District
There is a wealth of accommodation in the Lake District to choose from to suit every budget and preference from camping and glamping through to boutique luxury hotel and spas and everything in between. Below are some ideas of places you can stay near Path to Adventure's activity venues in the Southern and Central Lakes.
Click here for Western Lakes accommodation.
Southern & Central Lakes Accommodation
Pubs and Hotels, Lake District
Ambleside Inn
Nestled in the heart of Ambleside, this charming Lakeland slate building has been welcoming guests for over 300 years, embodying a rich heritage and timeless character. With 29 cozy rooms equipped with all the essential amenities, The Ambleside Inn is the perfect place to stay for those seeking a warm and inviting pub experience in Ambleside. The Inn is perfectly situated with shops, walking all on the doorstep or with a short easy walk. Our activities in Coniston and Langdale are a short drive away.
Location: Ambleside
Special offer - 15% off flexible Bed and Breakfast rate. Call the reservations team and quote 'Path to Adventure' on 0191 580 3610. Large group discounts (5 rooms or more) are also available.
Temperance Inn
Nestled in the heart of Ambleside, the walking capital of the Lakes, The Temperance Inn sits among charming winding streets, a vibrant atmosphere, and breathtaking mountain views. Once a temperance establishment in the 1800s, it has since transformed into the perfect spot to unwind with a drink in hand. The perfect place to stay with shop, fells all on the doorstep or within a short easy walk. Our activities in Coniston and Langdale are a short drive away. .
Location: Ambleside
Special offer - 15% off flexible Bed and Breakfast rate. Call the reservations team and quote 'Path to Adventure' on 0191 580 3610. Large group discounts (5 rooms or more) also available.
Ashlack Hall
A luxury 17th century house and restaurant situated on a beautiful 500 acre farm. Serving delicious food that is mostly homegrown in their kitchen garden or reared on the farm! Complete with excellent hosts and Cumbrian hills on the doorstep!
Location: Grizebeck - LA17 7XN
Swan Hotel and Spa
A luxury hotel and Spa situated in Newby Bridge next to the river Leven on the edge of Lake Windermere.
Location: Newby Bridge - LA12 8NB
YHA's & Bunkhouses, Lake District
Thorney How guest accommodation and Bunkhouse
Rated as a 4 star Hostel in Grasmere, the heart of the Lake District. Offering en-suite B&B including double, twin or family rooms, plus Bunkhouse style accommodation. Private parking, secure cycle store, drying room, licensed bar, free wifi, mountain bike hire, electric car charging points, film nights, outdoor seating and spacious and peaceful grounds — everything you need for a comfortable stay perfect for Group Accommodation. Please note Stag and Hen groups are not accepted.
Location: Grassmere - LA22 9QW
Camping, Lake District
National Trust Campsites
The National Trust has a selection of great campsites across cumbria that are in fantastic locations that are handy for our activities. Campsites near our some of our activities are: Wasdale campsite, Great Langdale campsite, Low Wray campsite and Eskdale campsite.
Large Group Accommodation, Lake District
The Lakes Hostel
The Lake District's Premier Boutique Hostel is available exclusively to you, self catering accommodation with 5 star comfort for up to 19 persons. In Windemere Village this fabulous, unique, property featured in Cumbria Life 2022. Your base for the Lakes. Super comfy mattresses, and luxurious bed linen. So much to explore right on your doorstep. Lakes, fells, bike hire, boat trips / hire, pubs, restaurants cafes and shops are all within walking distance. Responsible Stag and Hen's accepted.
Location - Windermere Village
Highside Fell, Sedbergh
Sleeps up to 18 guests.
This magnificent, detached farmhouse, with its own private leisure centre, is set in five acres of its own grounds on a high hillside above the Lune Valley, just three and a half miles from Sedbergh and ten miles from Kirkby Lonsdale.
Howgills House, Sedbergh
Sleeps up to 28 guests.
Offering 12 en-suite twin and double rooms. There's a lounge with log fire, dining room, snug and commercial kitchen. Outside there's a games room with pool table, ping pong, darts and a pizza oven.
There are two undercover hot tubs looking across the countryside. We also work with local chefs who will come onsite and cook you home-made pizzas, tray bakes or fine dining.
Howgills house is group accommodation with a splash of luxuary.
Howgills Barn, Sedbergh
Sleeps up to 35 guests.
Located on 5 private acres with a stunning backdrop of the Howgill fells, our Barn provides group accommodation for up to 35 guests.
There are 8 en-suite bunk rooms for you to enjoy as well as a large, open-plan living and dining area to socialise and unwind. An upstairs snug with Sky TV provides a quieter space to enjoy. There are 2 commercial kitchens kitted with everything you'll need to cater for your group. We also work with local chefs who will come onsite and cook you homemade pizzas, tray bakes or fine dining. Outside there's a terrace with a hot tub, fire pit and a games field for activities and football.
https://www.howgillsaccommodation.co.uk
B & Bs, Lake District
B & B's - Ambleside
Brathay Lodge
Brathay Lodge Guest Accommodation, best rates guaranteed. This family run Lake District bed & breakfast with scenic views over Wansfell and Loughrigg. Free on site parking / Wi-Fi. Short walk to Ambleside shops and restaurants or Lake Windermere. Brathay Lodge is very well located for walkers, mountain bikers and golfers visiting the Lake District.(Extract from website) It is a short drive to access our activities in Coniston or Langdale.
Location: Ambleside
B & B's - Coniston
Orchard Cottage B&B
Orchard Cottage Guest House centrally situated in the Lake District village of Coniston, offering en-suite Bed and Breakfast accommodation. Orchard Cottage is ideally placed on both the Cumbria Way and Inn Way. (Extract from website). The perfect location if you are going Ghyll Scrambling or Canyoning with us!
Location: Coniston - LA21 8DU
www.orchardcottageconiston.co.uk
Wheelgate B&B
A charming Lakeland house with a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Situated in a peaceful location just a stone's throw from Coniston Water, the house is surrounded by the beautiful lake and mountain scenery of Coniston. 4 Star B&B (Extract from website). Close to our activities in Coniston and on Coniston Water.
Location: Coniston - LA21 8AU
Glamping, Lake District
Shepards Hut
Hand crafted cosy huts which contain a double bed, wood burner and water. Situated close to the town of Broughton in Furness near the Duddon Valley. There is a kitchen and toliet facilities nearby.
There are 2 huts - each sleeps 2.
To book contact Jen:
Email: jdawsonatkinson@gmail.com
Tel: 01229 716023
Cottages, Lake District
Cottages - Broughton-in-Furness
Thornthwaite Farm Cottages
Thornthwaite is a traditional Lakeland family run farm, set amidst the beautiful scenery of the Woodland Valley, known as one of the “Three Jewels of Lakeland” immortalised by Wordsworth, located in the Southern Fells of the Lake District in Cumbria.
We have five self-catering holiday cottages sleeping between 2 and 6 people, they include our 4 Star Gold Award barn conversion with stunning views of the Lake District fells, and our hand crafted 4 Star Gold Award Log Cabin, with views across the valley and ancient woodland. (Extract from website)
Location: Woodland, near Broughton-in-Furness - LA20 6DF
Bank End Lodge
Situated close to the Lake District National Park, Bank End Lodge is a super base for exploring the South and West Lakes areas, being away from the hustle and bustle of the central Lakes but easily accessible, Lake Winderemere being a 25 minute drive away. 4 Star Gold award. (Extract from website)
Sleeps 10, 5 Bedrooms, pet friendly and a Hot Tub.
Location: Close to Grizebeck and Broughton-in -Furness
Sykehouse Cottage
A beautifully renovated 17th century cottage in the lively South Lake District town of Broughton in Furness. Set in the National Park, the cottage sleeps six people in three bedrooms and is an ideal base for exploring the Coniston and Duddon Valley area of the Lake District. (Extract from website)
Location: Broughton-in-Furness
Nether House
Nether House - 17th Century Lakeland cottage thoughtfully updated - sleeps up to 9 guests in five comfortable bedrooms and welcomes up to 3 dogs.
EV charger for guests' use free of charge. Peaceful, large private garden, off the beaten track.
Location: Netherhouses, Broughton Beck, 3 miles from Ulverston.
Cottages - Coniston
Coniston Cottages
Eleven great-value cottages in and around Coniston, right at the heart of England’s beautiful Lake District. The properties range from cosy hideaways for two up to larger cottages sleeping twelve which are ideal for families or friends. Some are dog friendly. (Extract from website)
Location - near Coniston
Coniston Lodges
These two stunning self catering Cottage Style apartments are situated on a quiet side road, in Coniston at the heart of the Lake District, Cumbria. Step out of our door onto the road leading straight up to the Old Man of Coniston and its adjacent Mountains and Tarns. (Extract from website)
Both have two en- suite bedrooms, off road parking and a garden.
Location - Coniston
Coal Cottages
3 Cottages, situated high up on Lowick Common near Coniston they offer the most stunning, uninterrupted views overlooking the Lakeland mountains and surrounding Lake District National Park countryside. It is a magical place set within in 25 acres of our own pasture land, with visitors commenting it's the most serene, rejuvenating and uplifting place to stay. (Extract from website)
Sleeps 6, 5 & 2
Location - Lowick Common, 4 miles from Ulverston. Close to Coniston
Cottages - Windermere
Matson Ground Holiday Cottages
Less than two miles from Windermere and nestled on the edge of Bowness, Matson Ground Holidays has 6 cottages set in an idyllic, rural location. Surrounded by the peace and quiet of traditional Lake District countryside and working organic farm, the cottages are only a short walk into the bustling town of Bowness and the pretty village of Windermere.
Location - Windermere, Bowness and Ullswater
Lands End Cottage
Set in the peaceful Rusland Valley, between Windermere and Coniston, Lands End Cottage is a two bedroomed, two bathroomed cottage that is finished to a very high standard and offers great quality in a stunning location. Neighbouring Grizedale Forest, with Hawkshead and Coniston within easy reach and a myriad of local walks to choose from it is an ideal base to explore the lakes. Dogs are welcome as long as they can cope with our very free-range hens and sheep in neighbouring fields.
Location - Rusland Valley, Grizedale
Cottages - Staveley
Avondale Bungalow
Avondale bungalow is situated in the beautiful village of Staveley which sits nestled amongst the hills on the river Kent and is just 7 minutes walk from Staveley station. With transport links nearby, Avondale is an ideal base to explore the Lake District National Park. Staveley itself is a bustling village with a selection of local and unusual shops - Artisan bakeries and cafe, Health and Holistic shops, a large bike shop and a good local pub.
Location - Staveley
Cottages throughout the Lake District
Lakeland Hideaways:
The Lakeland Cottage company:
A stunning collection of Cottages in and around Hawkshead.
A fine collection of Cumbrian Cottages in Cartmel, Ambleside, Ullswater, Wiindermere & Coniston
Lakes Cottages:
Sykes Holiday Cottages:
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Lakes Cottages is a company firmly rooted in the Lakes. With over 25 years experience holiday letting in the area and extensive local knowledge, Lakes Cottage Holidays will find a great holiday cottage in the Lake District for you.
Enjoy an action-packed stay in the Lake District with Sykes Holiday Cottages. Discover nearly 2,000 properties to choose from in the Lake District alone, each with its own unique features and enchanting surroundings. Whether you’re visiting with family, friends, or your canine companion, you’re sure to find the perfect property for you.
https://www.sykescottages.co.uk/lake-district-holiday-cottages.html