Title: Visit Cartmel: 2026 Travel Guide for Cartmel, Grange-over-Sands | Expedia.com [Hotels in Cartmel](https://expedia.com/Cartmel-Hotels.d553248634717688202.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Cartmel](https://expedia.com/Cartmel-Vacation-Rentals.d553248634717688202.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Cartmel](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Cartmel.d553248634717688202.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Cartmel](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Cartmel.d553248634717688202.Car-Rental-Guide)[Cartmel Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Cartmel.d553248634717688202.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Cartmel ## Travel Guide ![Photograph of Cartmel Priory, Cumbria, England](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4367/26a3d1f9-f434-4b24-8906-10f1f51353a7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4367/26a3d1f9-f434-4b24-8906-10f1f51353a7.jpg) by [Anthony O'Neil](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/41966) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Photograph of Cartmel Priory, Cumbria, England](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4367/26a3d1f9-f434-4b24-8906-10f1f51353a7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4367/26a3d1f9-f434-4b24-8906-10f1f51353a7.jpg) by [Anthony O'Neil](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/41966) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Cartmel](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4367/c61de523-b5ec-4a33-a269-ae29aee164a0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The Race Course, Cartmel Taken, looking north, from the road which crosses the race course at the southern end](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4367/e0666a3e-2b02-41a1-834e-6a7569e54c63.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4367/e0666a3e-2b02-41a1-834e-6a7569e54c63.jpg) by [Alexander P Kapp](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/3216) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![The final straight at Cartmel The grandstand at Cartmel racecourse allows the punters an execellent view down the final straight with the winning line just inside gridsquare SD2779.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4367/c5c2d751-481c-443f-b48f-65bb2bd33541.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4367/c5c2d751-481c-443f-b48f-65bb2bd33541.jpg) by [John Berry](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/1620) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ## Visit Cartmel Things to do ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.com/deals?rfrr=DX_SPRING_PROMO_553248634717688202) - Cartmel Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Cartmel ![Cartmel Old Grammar](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113630000/113627700/113627672/36452b15_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cartmel Old Grammar Cartmel Old Grammar Grange-over-Sands England $232 nightly $279 total Mar 12 - Mar 13 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this hotel in Grange-over-Sands. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Cartmel Racecourse and Cartmel Priory are located ... 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(1,243 reviews) its our 3rd time staying here, we have enjoyed it each time (First time there was a power cut! however even still we enjoyed our stayed) Great location, Great Hotel, Great Staff, Great Facilities Reviewed on Feb 26, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F18%2F2026&endDate=3%2F19%2F2026&selected=901040&PinnedHotelID=901040&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634717688202) ![Beech Hill Hotel & Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/6000/5965/8baf2920_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Beech Hill Hotel & Spa Newby Bridge Road Windermere England $111 nightly $134 total Mar 2 - Mar 3 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this hotel in Windermere. Enjoy free parking, 2 hot tubs, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the comfy rooms in our reviews. ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (59 reviews) The whole experience was exceptional from the friendly staff to excellent facilities. Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F2%2F2026&endDate=3%2F3%2F2026&selected=5965&PinnedHotelID=5965&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634717688202) [See all 5,071 properties in Cartmel](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=2%2F27%2F2026&endDate=2%2F28%2F2026®ionId=553248634717688202) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Pine Lake Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1930000/1928700/1928661/462e7d36_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Pine Lake Resort Dock Acres Carnforth England Book a stay at this spa aparthotel in Carnforth. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,439 reviews) Lodge was nice, though disappointed to not get much of a lake view. It was mostly clean however floor was not, with debris and crumbs left and sweets under the raised sofa. The sofa itself was rock hard and not very comfortable. The bed was also quite hard but ithe main bed was huge in size. We had ... Reviewed on Feb 25, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Carnforth-Hotels-Pine-Lake-Resort.h1928661.Hotel-Information) ![Thurnham Hall Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1930000/1930000/1929911/1d247265_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Thurnham Hall Resort A588 Lancaster England Book a stay at this spa aparthotel in Lancaster. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,116 reviews) Everything was great Reviewed on Feb 25, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Lancaster-Hotels-Thurnham-Hall-Resort.h1929911.Hotel-Information) ![Kotel Windermere](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38330000/38322500/38322434/661f0b78_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Kotel Windermere Lake road Windermere England Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Windermere. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Lake Windermere and Windermere Jetty Museum ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (256 reviews) Room was amazing, clean fresh warm and inviting Reviewed on Jan 21, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Windermere-Hotels-Kotel.h38322434.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Cartmel](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=553248634717688202&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Cartmel hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634717688202&startDate=2026-02-26&endDate=2026-02-27)[Feb 26 - Feb 27](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634717688202&startDate=2026-02-26&endDate=2026-02-27) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634717688202&startDate=2026-02-27&endDate=2026-02-28)[Feb 27 - Feb 28](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634717688202&startDate=2026-02-27&endDate=2026-02-28) [This weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634717688202&startDate=2%2F27%2F2026&endDate=3%2F1%2F2026)[Feb 27 - Mar 1](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634717688202&startDate=2%2F27%2F2026&endDate=3%2F1%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634717688202&startDate=3%2F6%2F2026&endDate=3%2F8%2F2026)[Mar 6 - Mar 8](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634717688202&startDate=3%2F6%2F2026&endDate=3%2F8%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![A short walk from the course](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6088037/7f8d2a2b-33ce-4d36-8e61-19044d421cb1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cartmel Racecourse 4/5(4 reviews) You can take time to visit Cartmel Racecourse during your travels to Cartmel. Check out the spas and lively bars in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.com/Cartmel-Racecourse-Grange-over-Sands.d6088037.Vacation-Attraction) #### Cartmel Priory You can learn about the history of Cartmel when you stop by Cartmel Priory. Amble around this quaint area's lakeside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Cartmel-Priory-Grange-over-Sands.d553248621532493308.Vacation-Attraction) #### Holker Hall You can browse the exhibits at Holker Hall, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Holker. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.com/Holker-Hall-Grange-over-Sands.d6088039.Vacation-Attraction) #### Cartmel Cheeses Enjoy an outing to Cartmel Cheeses during your stay in Cartmel. Amble around this relaxing area's lakeside and enjoy its lively bars. [](https://expedia.com/Cartmel-Cheeses-Grange-over-Sands.d553248621532493309.Vacation-Attraction) #### Whitbarrow You can take time to visit Whitbarrow during your travels to Crosthwaite and Lyth. [](https://expedia.com/Whitbarrow-Grange-over-Sands.d974582953338208256.Vacation-Attraction) #### The Beach Hut Gallery You can spend time studying the exhibits at The Beach Hut Gallery during your trip to Kents Bank. Stroll along the lakeside in this quaint area, or check out its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/The-Beach-Hut-Gallery-Grange-over-Sands.d553248621561942952.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2931592/60e7a6a2-35a7-4eb5-90e1-2ad867ccdc1a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip Tour $81 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/manchester-lake-district-adventure-sightseeing-day-trip-tour.a2931592.activity-details) ![Lake District: Six Lakes Morning Tour from Windermere](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45488428/bcdad39a-5c0d-46e3-b069-fa6e6c70e044.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lake District: Six Lakes Morning Tour from Windermere $48 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/lake-district-six-lakes-morning-tour-from-windermere.a45488428.activity-details) ![Lake District: Beatrix Potter Half-Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44787663/92bb468a-b89f-4b91-b464-e6ff03638a96.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lake District: Beatrix Potter Half-Day Tour $103 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/lake-district-beatrix-potter-half-day-tour.a44787663.activity-details) ![Lake District: Half-Day 8 Lakes Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4536697/3fefe95d-b80b-45b7-8c8c-58b582ec2399.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lake District: Half-Day 8 Lakes Tour $108 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/lake-district-half-day-8-lakes-tour.a4536697.activity-details) ![Cumbrian Coast - Online Self Guided Road Trip Plan ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49713968/b14a7d89-1f6c-417b-be4e-f0b4ba7e75c2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cumbrian Coast - Online Self Guided Road Trip Plan $15 per traveler [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/cumbrian-coast-online-self-guided-road-trip-plan.a49713968.activity-details) ![Picture 10 for Activity Windermere Red Cruise: Sail between Bowness and Ambleside](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50056348/304f3f45-d4ba-46ca-9848-82d048778b22.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Windermere Red Cruise: Sail Between Bowness and Ambleside $25 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/windermere-red-cruise-sail-between-bowness-and-ambleside.a50056348.activity-details) [See all activities in Cartmel](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Cartmel.d553248634717688202.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Cartmel ![Ornate Railway Station at Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4367/aa83d0c4-8185-4b9e-8c2d-2896552ac9fc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Grange-over-Sands ![Allithwaite](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4367/8dfeffd5-fe8f-4ef4-a8f1-ff2fb5ab42e6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Allithwaite - Cities near Cartmel - Places of interest [Grange-over-Sands](https://expedia.com/Grange-Over-Sands.dx4367)[Allithwaite](https://expedia.com/Allithwaite.dx6361588) - [Cartmel Racecourse ](https://expedia.com/Cartmel-Racecourse-Grange-over-Sands.d6088037.Vacation-Attraction) - [Cartmel Priory ](https://expedia.com/Cartmel-Priory-Grange-over-Sands.d553248621532493308.Vacation-Attraction) - [Yorkshire Dales National Park ](https://expedia.com/Yorkshire-Dales-National-Park-England.d6046377.Vacation-Attraction) - [Lake Windermere ](https://expedia.com/Lake-Windermere-England.d553248621563222832.Vacation-Attraction) - [Lancaster University ](https://expedia.com/Lancaster-University-Lancaster.d553248621558032545.Vacation-Attraction) - [World of Beatrix Potter ](https://expedia.com/World-Of-Beatrix-Potter-Windermere.d6087973.Vacation-Attraction) - [Coniston Water ](https://expedia.com/Coniston-Water-England.d6087991.Vacation-Attraction) - [Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre ](https://expedia.com/Brockhole-The-Lake-District-Visitor-Centre-Windermere.d6087971.Vacation-Attraction) - [Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water ](https://expedia.com/Grasmere-Lake-Rydal-Water-Ambleside.d553248621533024741.Vacation-Attraction) - [Blackpool Beach ](https://expedia.com/Blackpool-Beach-England.d6087879.Vacation-Attraction) - [Bowness Pier ](https://expedia.com/Bowness-Pier-Windermere.d553248635975742713.Vacation-Attraction) - [Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats ](https://expedia.com/Windermere-Jetty-Museum-Of-Boats-Windermere.d553248621532493334.Vacation-Attraction) - [Morecambe Beach ](https://expedia.com/Morecambe-Beach-Morecambe.d6087923.Vacation-Attraction) - [Old Man of Coniston ](https://expedia.com/Old-Man-Of-Coniston-Coniston.d6087987.Vacation-Attraction) - [Lancaster Castle ](https://expedia.com/Lancaster-Castle-Lancaster.d6087917.Vacation-Attraction) - [Hill Top Farm ](https://expedia.com/Hill-Top-Farm-Ambleside.d6088001.Vacation-Attraction) - [Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre ](https://expedia.com/Manjushri-Kadampa-Meditation-Centre-Ulverston.d553248621532493303.Vacation-Attraction) - [Levens Hall and Gardens ](https://expedia.com/Levens-Hall-And-Gardens-Kendal.d6229594.Vacation-Attraction) - [Rydal Mount ](https://expedia.com/Rydal-Mount-Ambleside.d6087985.Vacation-Attraction) - [Brewery Arts Centre ](https://expedia.com/Brewery-Arts-Centre-Kendal.d553248621532494114.Vacation-Attraction) - [Ambleside Pier ](https://expedia.com/Ambleside-Pier-Ambleside.d553248635171373525.Vacation-Attraction) - [Dove Cottage ](https://expedia.com/Dove-Cottage-Ambleside.d6087983.Vacation-Attraction) - [Lakeside Windermere Ferry Landing ](https://expedia.com/Lakeside-Windermere-Ferry-Landing-Ulverston.d6224224.Vacation-Attraction) - [Leighton Moss RSPB Reserve ](https://expedia.com/Leighton-Moss-RSPB-Reserve-Carnforth.d553248621532494106.Vacation-Attraction) - [Blackwell ](https://expedia.com/Blackwell-Windermere.d553248621533024782.Vacation-Attraction) - [Sizergh Castle ](https://expedia.com/Sizergh-Castle-Kendal.d6229598.Vacation-Attraction) - [The Platform ](https://expedia.com/The-Platform-Morecambe.d553248621532493285.Vacation-Attraction) - 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