Top 10 Hotels in Thirlmere (from $96) 2026 - Competitive Prices

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A dining area with a table set for two, a window with a view of greenery, and a decorative window valance.

A cozy room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a staircase.

A white building with a sign reading "Kings Sweeney's Head Hotel."

Outdoor wooden tables and chairs with a view of a green landscape and hills in the background.

1. The King's Head Inn

Keswick

"Really lovely venue. Clean, spacious and attentive staff. They went out of their way to help! The food was delicious- we had the breakfast and, even as a big eater, I had to leave some of the full veggie english (amazing sausages!)! The pancakes were great too! We also used the packed lunch making facility for our climb to Helvellyn (which you can do from the hotel!) and this was also really nice. Would highly recommend. The only thing that would improve the hotel for me would be a dry room...

Juliet

$99 nightly

$119 total

Oct 11 - Oct 12

Total with taxes and fees

A serene outdoor seating area with wicker furniture overlooking a lake and forested hills.

A four-poster bed with a wooden canopy, a grey sofa, and a bedside table with a lamp and a kettle.

A wooden staircase with a balustrade leading to a second floor.

A view through a window of a grassy field, a body of water, and a forested hill.

2. Dale Head Hall Lakeside Hotel

Keswick

Sally

$132 nightly

$158 total

Oct 8 - Oct 9

Total with taxes and fees

A stone building with a window and a door, ivy-covered wall, and two wicker chairs with cushions.

A sign for Dale Head Hall Lakeside Hotel & Restaurant with a scenic view of hills and a stone wall.

A dining area with a wooden table set for two, a sofa, and a television mounted on the wall.

A wooden dining table with chairs, a wine bottle, and a glass.

3. The Hayloft

Keswick

$570 nightly

$570 total

Oct 10 - Oct 11

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a wall-mounted picture.

A gazebo with a wooden roof and a stone pathway leading to it.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a desk, a chair, and a television.

A dining area with tables and chairs, large windows with curtains, and a view of mountains.

4. Mary Mount Hotel

Keswick

Fuchun

$108 nightly

$130 total

Nov 2 - Nov 3

Total with taxes and fees

5. Rydal Hall Christian Retreat

Ambleside

Gregory

$91 nightly

$110 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Total with taxes and fees

A dining area with tables set for two, large windows with a view of greenery and hills, and two hanging lamps.

A lush green landscape with tall trees and a distant view of a house surrounded by mountains.

A two-story building with large windows and a garden in front.

A bar area with a counter, stools, and a variety of bottles.

6. Borrowdale Gates Hotel

Keswick

Rolls-Royce Solutions UK Andrew

$192 nightly

$230 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

Total with taxes and fees

A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, chandeliers, and framed pictures on the walls.

A bedroom with a large bed, a sofa, a window with curtains, and a floral wallpaper.

A bar area with wooden paneling, a variety of bottles, and a bar counter.

A stone building with a sign reading "The Hillswater Inn."

7. The Ullswater Inn- The Inn Collection Group

Penrith

Gail

$98 nightly

$118 total

Nov 4 - Nov 5

Total with taxes and fees

A stone building with ivy-covered walls and multiple windows.

A person sitting by a window reading a book, with a vase and a mirror on the windowsill.

A modern treehouse bedroom with a glass door, a wooden deck, and a bed with white bedding.

A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a vase with flowers, and a view of a garden through large windows.

8. Victorian House

Ambleside

Cameron

$84 nightly

$100 total

Oct 15 - Oct 16

Total with taxes and fees

A stone building with multiple windows and a porch, featuring a sign that reads "The Grange."

A table set outdoors with a view of a mountain range.

A conservatory with a white door, arched windows, and a view of a garden with flowers and a house in the background.

A table set with a glass of orange juice, a vase of flowers, and a view of mountains through a window.

9. The Grange Country House

Keswick

aaron

$176 nightly

$211 total

Oct 15 - Oct 16

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel lobby with a staircase, seating area, and a bar.

A lobby with a checkered armchair, a potted plant, and a dark armchair with a yellow pillow.

A historic building with a prominent arched entrance labeled "Reswick Hotel."

A dining area with tables set for service, chairs, and potted plants.

10. Keswick Country House Hotel

Keswick

Helena

$136 nightly

$164 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

Total with taxes and fees

An indoor swimming pool with a view of a forested landscape through large windows.

A bedroom with a large bed, a sofa, a TV, and a fireplace.

A person in a hot tub with a view of a mountainous landscape through a window.

A spacious living area with a sofa, ottoman, and chairs, a bed with patterned bedding, and a large window with curtains.

11. Another Place The Lake

Penrith

David

$265 nightly

$317 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Total with taxes and fees

An outdoor seating area with wooden tables and benches, surrounded by trees and a mountain in the background.

A white building with black-framed windows, a sign reading "Horse & Frier Inn," and flower baskets on the windowsills.

A neatly made bed with white linens and several pillows, a bedside lamp, and a window with blinds.

A bar area with wooden bar counters, stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

12. The Horse & Farrier Inn and The Salutation Inn

Keswick

Robert

$99 nightly

$119 total

Oct 11 - Oct 12

Total with taxes and fees

A large, stone Victorian-style house with multiple windows, a porch, and a well-lit entrance.

A neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, and a window with curtains.

A door with decorative glass panels featuring red, white, and blue patterns.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a desk, and a chair.

13. The Edwardene

Keswick

Carol

$112 nightly

$134 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Total with taxes and fees

A stone fireplace with a lit fire, a metal bucket, and a wooden chair.

A fireplace with copper pots and kettles hanging above it.

A white building with multiple chimneys, a sign reading "The Travellers Rest," and flower boxes on the windowsills.

A sign for 'The Travellers Rest' with a walking figure, surrounded by flowers and a mountainous backdrop.

14. Traveller's Rest Inn

Ambleside

Susan

$80 nightly

$96 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

Total with taxes and fees

A modern living room with a wooden coffee table, a grey sofa, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

A cozy seating area with a yellow armchair, a gray pillow, a small round table with a coffee maker, two cups of coffee, a croissant, and a bowl of strawberries.

A hallway with a patterned floor, a door with brass handles, and a staircase with plaid carpet.

A hotel room with a bed, a small table with croissants and coffee, a sofa, and a window with curtains.

15. Rickerby Grange Country House

Keswick

Julie

$81 nightly

$98 total

Oct 11 - Oct 12

Total with taxes and fees

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a bar area, and framed pictures on the walls.

A bar area with a counter, shelves with bottles, and hanging glasses.

A window seat with a backpack, a steaming mug, and a book.

A building with the sign "The Royal Oak" indicating a hotel or pub.

16. Royal Oak at Keswick

Keswick

Julia

$127 nightly

$152 total

Nov 2 - Nov 3

Total with taxes and fees

A patio with stone flooring, a table, chairs, and umbrellas, overlooking a green landscape with mountains in the background.

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, and a window offering a view of the outdoors.

A cozy living room with a brick fireplace, a bookshelf, a clock, and a dining table.

A bar area with wooden bar stools, a counter with a cash register, and overhead lighting.

17. Glaramara Hotel

Keswick

Devpura

$170 nightly

$204 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

Total with taxes and fees

A calm lake with mountains in the background and overcast sky.

A white house with a well-maintained lawn and a forested hill in the background.

A large window with multiple panes, offering a view of a lush garden and tall trees.

A dining area with a wooden table, chairs, a bowl on the table, and a window with plants outside.

18. Powter Howe

Keswick

Pat

$127 nightly

$127 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

Total with taxes and fees

A well-maintained garden with outdoor seating, a staircase, and a variety of trees.

A cozy room with a fireplace, wooden furniture, and a menu board.

A large white building with multiple windows and a well-maintained lawn with picnic tables and umbrellas.

A rustic bar area with wooden furniture, a bar counter, and a variety of bar stools.

19. The Swan at Grasmere - The Inn Collection group

Ambleside

Ross

$116 nightly

$139 total

Nov 4 - Nov 5

Total with taxes and fees

A bedroom with a large bed, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A reception area with a 'Welcome To The Troutbeck Inn' sign, a 'Breakfast Forms' sign, and a Santa Claus decoration.

A bathroom with a wooden vanity, a sink, a toilet, and a glass shower enclosure.

A two-story building with a brick facade, a small porch area, and a visible entrance.

20. Troutbeck Inn

Penrith

shirley

$105 nightly

$126 total

Oct 22 - Oct 23

Total with taxes and fees

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Learn more about Thirlmere

Nestled between dramatic fells, Thirlmere reservoir offers tranquil lakeside trails where you'll spot red squirrels and rare birds. Hike to Helvellyn summit from the eastern shore for breathtaking views across the Lake District's most spectacular mountains.

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A mountain range with snow-capped peaks, a calm lake reflecting the scenery, and a forested valley.

Top Thirlmere Hotel Reviews

Beech Hill Hotel & Spa

8/10 Good

"L"

Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"A really lovely hotel, staff were attentive and friendly. The facilities, especially the spa were really fantastic and a cut above others I’ve visited. The breakfast was excellent and I really loved the decor and picture collages in the dining area. Thank you for a lovely stay."

Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa

8/10 Good

"Room was spotless and spacious. Large group in at breakfast time but staff coped very well. No towels in Spa so had to get some from room. Parking is overpriced considering room costs, only negative for us. Have been a few times now, and will return."

Woodlands Guest House Windermere

10/10 Excellent

"This was a nice hotel to stay at for our visit to the Lake District. It was very walkable and the breakfast was good."

Lake District Castle Inn hotel & Spa

8/10 Good

"The staff was very helpful,the meals was very nice and the facilities was good we enjoyed our stay"

Keswick Country House Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The food in the restaurant was first class and the staff were friendly and always helpful"

The Belsfield Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"It wouldn't really be right to single out just one aspect of this hotel as being superb. The truth is that every feature you would want to be top quality in an outstanding hotel was exactly that during our stay! Friendly, helpful and polite staff made for a relaxing stay. The breakfasts were very special; tasty food matched by the superb views!"

Aphrodites Group

10/10 Excellent

"In easy reach of Bowness, lovely private location, ample free parking. Rooms very clean and great in room facilities. Just think room service breakfast could have ended a little later especially if paid for a late check out"

The Daffodil Hotel

8/10 Good

"The hotel is lovely, well situated and very clean. Staff were few but very pleasant Spa was ok, but pool not very big Food was high quality and well presented Booked on line for restaurant, but no record of bookings when we checked in. All in all 7out of 10"

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The Royal Hotel

Dockray, Ullswater Dockray England

$81 nightly

$97 total

Oct 8 - Oct 9

Total with taxes and fees

9.4/10 Exceptional! (20 reviews)

Bowness Guest House

80 Craig Walk Windermere England

$89 nightly

$107 total

Oct 11 - Oct 12

Total with taxes and fees

9.6/10 Exceptional! (301 reviews)

Rydal Hall Christian Retreat

Rydal Ambleside England

$91 nightly

$110 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Total with taxes and fees

8.8/10 Excellent! (5 reviews)

The Gateway Hotel

Crook Rd Kendal England

$100 nightly

$120 total

Oct 22 - Oct 23

Total with taxes and fees

9.4/10 Exceptional! (192 reviews)

Norcroft Guest House Vegetarian B&B.

Graham Street Penrith England

$104 nightly

$125 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Total with taxes and fees

Another Place The Lake

Lake District National Park Penrith England

$265 nightly

$317 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Total with taxes and fees

Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in Thirlmere?

The best area to stay in Thirlmere is along the eastern shore of the lake, particularly in and around the village of Legburthwaite.This area provides direct access to the lake and its surrounding fells. It's characterized by quiet country lanes, traditional Lakeland cottages, and stunning views of the water and mountains. The A591 road runs nearby, offering convenient connections while maintaining a peaceful, rural setting.For couples seeking a tranquil retreat, Legburthwaite is an ideal base. You'll find charming guesthouses and small hotels that offer a calm atmosphere. The area is superb for enjoying scenic walks directly from your accommodation, with trails leading into the surrounding hills and along the Thirlmere shoreline.Families will also appreciate the ease of access to outdoor activities. Many accommodations offer space for children to play, and the nearby trails are suitable for various ages.

When is the best time to go to Thirlmere?

The best time to visit Thirlmere is during late spring and early autumn, specifically from May to June and September to October, when the weather is most pleasant for outdoor activities.During these months, you'll find the temperatures are mild, typically ranging from 12°C to 18°C (54°F to 64°F), making it ideal for walking, hiking, and exploring the fells around the lake. The rainfall is generally lower than in the peak summer or winter months, and the days are long enough to enjoy the natural beauty without the crowds of mid-summer. This period is particularly good for couples looking for a tranquil escape with excellent conditions for enjoying the scenic trails and views.For travelers who enjoy cooler weather and fewer visitors, the shoulder seasons offer a peaceful experience. You'll have better opportunities for photography with clearer skies and the landscape transitioning with seasonal colors.

Can I cancel my hotel reservation on Expedia?

You can cancel your hotel reservation on Expedia, though it depends on the cancellation policy of your booking. Most bookings are refundable if canceled within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. Be sure to check your booking confirmation for the exact cancellation policy. If free cancellation is available, you can cancel directly through your Expedia account by logging in, going to "My Trips", and selecting your reservation. To find flexible deals, filter your search by "Fully refundable property" for hotels in Thirlmere.

How much is the nightly rate at a Thirlmere hotel?

Prices for hotels in Thirlmere often vary, but you can find a great deal from $96 on Expedia. All sorts of factors affect price, such as the time of year or the days of the week you choose for your stay. Find the best deals by being flexible with your dates, and sort search results by "Price: low to high" for the cheapest rate.

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Our top choices for Thirlmere hotels

1. The King's Head Inn

2. Dale Head Hall Lakeside Hotel

3. The Hayloft

4. Mary Mount Hotel

5. Rydal Hall Christian Retreat

6. Borrowdale Gates Hotel

7. The Ullswater Inn- The Inn Collection Group

8. Victorian House

9. The Grange Country House

10. Keswick Country House Hotel

11. Another Place The Lake

12. The Horse & Farrier Inn and The Salutation Inn

13. The Edwardene

14. Traveller's Rest Inn

15. Rickerby Grange Country House

16. Royal Oak at Keswick

17. Glaramara Hotel

18. Powter Howe

19. The Swan at Grasmere - The Inn Collection group

20. Troutbeck Inn

Learn more about Thirlmere

Top Thirlmere Hotel Reviews

Beech Hill Hotel & Spa

Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa

Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa

Woodlands Guest House Windermere

Lake District Castle Inn hotel & Spa

Keswick Country House Hotel

The Belsfield Hotel

Aphrodites Group

The Daffodil Hotel

More cheap stays in Thirlmere

The Royal Hotel

Bowness Guest House

Rydal Hall Christian Retreat

The Gateway Hotel

Norcroft Guest House Vegetarian B&B.

Another Place The Lake

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