Cartmel
Travel Guide
Visit Cartmel

Lakes Hotel and Spa
"Amazing upgrade to superior double room at the front of the property with views of lake Windermere. Spa facilities excellent and love you can order drinks for around the pool. Breakfast amazing with top quality produce. Love this hotel and it never disappoints."
Reviewed on May 21, 2026

Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa
"Our room (325, King bed with lake view) was clean, spacious and comfortable. Hotel location is excellent, a couple minutes walk to the ferries, good restaurants, shops and even the Victoria Wood theater (fun show!). The staff was courteous and unobtrusive. The breakfast was plentiful - and “unhurried” ..."
Reviewed on May 18, 2026

Holiday Inn Lancaster by IHG
"It's very convenient as it's the pick up point for early morning cruise coaches."
Reviewed on May 13, 2026

Pine Lake Resort
"Good"
Reviewed on May 21, 2026

Thurnham Hall Resort
"A stunning facility in a rural property in belies the quality of this place. Check in was painless, efficient and helpful with clear directions to our room, once there WOW. Walked into a very large room with more space one would expect in a 5 star establishment. Big comfortable bed, really good bathroom ..."
Reviewed on May 20, 2026

Lonsdale House Boutique Apartments
"We liked the space that the apartment had and the location of the property. The apartment was very quiet and had all the amenities we needed including the kitchen area. We also liked the garden at the back of the property. We will book again when we come back to Ulverston."
Reviewed on May 8, 2026
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Whitbarrow
You can take time to visit Whitbarrow during your travels to Crosthwaite and Lyth.
Things to do

MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip Tour

Windermere Red Cruise: Sail Between Bowness and Ambleside

Lake District: Six Lakes Morning Tour from Windermere

Windermere Yellow Cruise: Sail between Bowness and Lakeside

Windermere: 24-Hr Hop-on Hop-off Cruise. See all of the lake
- Cartmel Racecourse
- Cartmel Priory
- Yorkshire Dales National Park
- Lake Windermere
- Coniston Water
- World of Beatrix Potter
- Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre
- Lancaster University
- Blackpool Beach
- Bowness Pier
- Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water
- Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre
- Rydal Mount
- Ambleside Pier
- Morecambe Beach
- Blackwell
- Old Man of Coniston
- Lancaster Castle
- Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats
- Levens Hall and Gardens
- Lakeside Windermere Ferry Landing
- Dove Cottage
- Leighton Moss RSPB Reserve
- Hill Top Farm
- Grizedale Forest
- Brewery Arts Centre
- Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway
- Wray Castle
- Orrest Head
- The Platform








