Cartmel
Travel Guide
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Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa
"The Macdonald old England is a very tired hotel in desperate need of refurbishment, it certainly lives up to its name of “old”. The staff look tired and fed up. I requested a cot for my room in advance and was told via email that a cot would be provided but no cot in the room when we arrived. When ..."
Reviewed on Jun 22, 2026

Lakes Hotel and Spa
"Lovely hotel room and the spa was amazing too. Food from mizumi was one of my favourite meals ever."
Reviewed on Jun 22, 2026

Beech Hill Hotel & Spa
"Excellant stay, some work taking place on the outdoor spa area, although did not affect the stay. Relaxing stay on Lake Windermere with lovely views from room and bar area balcony. A very well presented hotel with modern rooms and facilities. Situated a few miles south of Windermere centre."
Reviewed on Jun 22, 2026

Pine Lake Resort
"Nice location, helpful staff. Dvd and Chromecast were hopeless, the shower pressure was a little under whelming and there were no spa treatments when we went as they were off. (Wish we were told)"
Reviewed on Jun 9, 2026

Thurnham Hall Resort
"Good value for money…very peaceful"
Reviewed on Jun 13, 2026

1 Bed Flat - Sleeps 4 - Garden - Parking - Wifi
"Amazing, the photos do not do it justice, lovely cosy cottage a home from home and fully equipped. Great location, short walk to village incl pubs and chippy, also access to walks (which pass through livestick fields so dogs on leads). Grizedale forest was a short drive away with really good (long ..."
Reviewed on Sep 15, 2024
Popular places to visit

Cartmel Racecourse
You can take time to visit Cartmel Racecourse during your travels to Cartmel. Check out the spas and top-notch restaurants in this quaint area.
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.
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 quaint area.
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 lively bars.
Cartmel Priory
You can learn about the history of Cartmel when you stop by Cartmel Priory. Amble around this relaxing area's lakeside and enjoy its lively bars.
Yewbarrow House Gardens
Explore the great outdoors at Yewbarrow House Gardens, a lovely green space in Grange-over-Sands. Check out the spas and top-notch restaurants in this quaint area.
Things to do

MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip Tour

Windermere Red Cruise: Sail Between Bowness and Ambleside

Cumbrian Coast - Online Self Guided Road Trip Plan

Windermere Yellow Cruise: Sail between Bowness and Lakeside
- Cartmel Racecourse
- Cartmel Priory
- Lake Windermere
- Yorkshire Dales National Park
- Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre
- Blackpool Beach
- Bowness Pier
- Lancaster University
- Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water
- World of Beatrix Potter
- Coniston Water
- Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre
- Old Man of Coniston
- Ambleside Pier
- Rydal Mount
- Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats
- Lancaster Castle
- Levens Hall and Gardens
- Lakeside Windermere Ferry Landing
- Morecambe Beach
- Hill Top Farm
- Blackwell
- Leighton Moss RSPB Reserve
- Orrest Head
- Windermere Golf Club
- Dove Cottage
- Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway
- Lancaster City Museum
- Laurel and Hardy Museum
- Grizedale Forest









