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Windermere Manor Hotel
It was a lovely building and location was great, food was good and most of the staff was great
Reviewed on Jan 11, 2026

Crown and Mitre Hotel
Clean and tidy hotel, very warm welcome at front reception. Lovely to be handed a proper door key rather than a digital keycard. Swimming pool small but clean and warm temperature and the hot tub was delightful. Great access to local pedestrianised shopping area.
Reviewed on Jan 11, 2026

The Daffodil Hotel
Spacious clean room with lake view. Excellent food. Polite and helpful staff. Fortunate to have dry and often sunny weather. A lovely winter break.
Reviewed on Dec 24, 2025

The Halston
Room was quiet and large.
Reviewed on Jan 3, 2026

Kotel Windermere
Fabulous property within easy reach of the town centre.
Reviewed on Jan 7, 2026

Courtyard Apartments
Communication was clear.
Reviewed on Jan 5, 2026
Popular places to visit

Derwentwater
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Derwentwater during your travels in Keswick. Amble around this relaxing area's lakeside and enjoy its lively bars.

Hellvellyn
Explore the great outdoors at Hellvellyn, a lovely green space in Patterdale. Check out the spas and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Honister Slate Mine
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Honister Slate Mine during your travels in Borrowdale. Wander the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this relaxing area.

Skiddaw
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Skiddaw during your travels in Keswick. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Castlerigg Stone Circle
Find out about the history of St. John's Castlerigg and Wythburn when you spend time at Castlerigg Stone Circle. Stroll along the lakeside in this relaxing area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

Thirlmere
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Thirlmere during your travels in St. John's Castlerigg and Wythburn.
Things to do

MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure Sightseeing Day Trip

Literary Lake District – Online Self-Guided Road Trip Plan

Mountain Biking/coaching experience in the Lake District

Lake District: Helvellyn Sunrise Guided Hike
- Yorkshire Dales National Park
- Lake Windermere
- Ullswater
- Lodore Falls
- Scafell Pike
- Derwentwater
- Coniston Water
- Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre
- Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water
- Old Man of Coniston
- Catbells Lakeland Walk
- Whinfell Forest
- Lowther Castle and Gardens
- North Pennines
- Carlisle Racecourse
- Ambleside Pier
- Lake District Wildlife Park
- Hellvellyn
- Rydal Mount
- The Sands Centre
- Honister Slate Mine
- Dove Cottage
- Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats
- Penrith Castle
- Skiddaw
- Aira Force
- Grizedale Forest
- Wast Water










