Bed and Breakfasts in Cumbria

Cumbria is also known as The Lake District and has many beautiful lakes and lots of stunning scenery. Scafell Pike is in Cumbria and this is the highest mountain in England. Some of the best known writers and characters come from this area, in particular Wordsworth, Beatrix Potter and Arthur Ransome. The Lake District National Park in unmissable. Towns in Cumbria include Broughton-in-Furness, Maryport, Whitehaven and Sedbergh.

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Fell Foot Farm, Ambleside, Cumbria

PPPN £25 - £30
No SmokingOff Street ParkingGarden
Distance: Miles
At Fell Foot Farm, we occupy what is one of the most stunning settings in the Lake District - at the head of the Little Langdale Valley surrounded by the spectacular skyline of the Langdale Pikes. Opportunities for walking and biking are outstanding. We are one of very few Bed & Breakfast farms in this part of the Lake District and the only B&B farm to be found in the Little Langdale Valley. Our warm and welcoming home still retains many original features, providing you with an archetypal Lakeland farm experience. We are well-used to catering for healthy appetites and your ‘full-works’ English breakfast of fresh Lakeland produce, cooked on our Rayburn, and served in our B&B guest breakfast room, will set you up superbly for a day’s walking, cycling or sightseeing. Please let us know in advance if you have any special dietary requests. Upstairs are two tastefully appointed double bedrooms, one with ensuite bathroom, and a separate spacious bathroom. Both rooms are fully equipped with towels, tea and coffee making facilities, TV, clock and hairdryer. B&B guests have private use of our walled cottage garden at the front of the farm and there is off-road parking adjacent. Our Lakeland location is quiet and secluded but far from remote or isolated, the Three Shires Inn lies 1.1 miles down the road at Little Langdale, Elterwater, just 3 miles away, has a village shop, popular inn and post office, while Ambleside in the heart of the Lake District is only a scenic 15-minute drive. The quiet lane that passes the farm leads over the awe-inspiring Wrynose and Hardknott passes to the historic village of Boot and verdant Eskdale Valley. We are a haven for walkers, cyclists and country lovers, drawing visitors all year round for the freedom of the fells in spring, summer’s long light days, perfect for those longer routes, autumn’s fantastic blaze of colours and winter’s snow capped peaks. Rates : £25 - £30 per person per night. Children are welcome. No smoking. Sorry, no pets. Off street parking.

Hazeldene Guest House, Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria

PR2S £63 - £72
No SmokingOff Street Parking
Distance: Miles
Your hosts, Lesley and Paul, welcome you into an informal and relaxed atmosphere. Our guest house is set over three floors and has five double bedrooms. Two of the rooms have a view towards the lake and two have 4 poster beds. They are all well furnished and have en-suite shower facilities, towels, tissues, remote control TVs, well stocked refreshment trays, iron and ironing board, hairdryer and alarm clock. Shower gel and shampoo are available upon request. Start your day with a hearty breakfast. Your own front door key allows you freedom to come and go as you please. We do not have family rooms, accept pets or cater for single sex groups, stag or hen parties. A choice of five double en-suite bedrooms is available. Two rooms have four poster beds and two have lake views where you can relax, read a newspaper or just watch the world go by. All the guest rooms are centrally heated, have complimentary tea, coffee and Fair Trade hot chocolate, colour television, a hair dryer, shaving points, ironing facilities and en-suite shower rooms with WC. Start your day with a hearty traditional or vegetarian breakfast freshly cooked to order and served in our breakfast room. Wherever possible we use local businesses for our breakfast items. Our bacon, especially dry cured for us and our hand-made sausage comes from Richardson's, our butcher in Bowness. Free range eggs are supplied from Bannerigg Farm on the Windermere to Kendal road. Complement your choice of breakfast with an unlimited supply of coffee or tea with lashings of toast and marmalade or jam. If you have any special dietary needs please let us know and we will try to accommodate. Hazeldene Guest House was built in 1856 as part of a Gentlemen's’ residence and for the past 100 years or so has been a guest house catering for all types of people wanting a holiday in the Lake District. We are situated on the fringe of Bowness. Shops, restaurants and pubs are all within a one minute stroll and the lake about 10 minutes away. Easy walking is right on the doorstep through local woods where you can see deer, squirrels and rabbits. If you fancy something a little more strenuous then there is Brantfell a mere 15 minutes from the front door. Other walks, local and further afield, as well as motoring routes can be provided, please ask for details. If its relaxation you are looking for then why not try a cruise on the lake. These operate all year round and timetables are available in reception so you can plan your day out. Cycling, fishing, horse riding and many, many other attractions are also available locally. We have drying facilities available for those inclement days. Rates : £63 - £72 per room per night based on two people sharing. Children are welcome by arrangement. No smoking. Sorry, no pets. Off street parking.

Beechwood, Bowness on Windermere, Cumbria

PPPN £30 - £55
4 Star4 Star4 Star4 Star
No Smoking
Distance: Miles
Beechwood Guest House in Bowness the central lakes, is an atmospheric house built circa 1900, in the traditional lakeland style. Beechwood is 4 Star rated with a coveted Gold Award currently one of only 2 guest houses in Bowness on Windermere with a Gold Award. All of our Bedrooms are spacious and individually decorated to a high standard, the bedrooms have King Size beds with one room being a Standard Double. Each bedroom is en-suite with the exception of one which has its own Private Facilities. Bedrooms are equipped with Colour TV and Video/DVD (guests are welcome to bring their own Videos/DVDs) CD Player, Clock Radio, Hair Dryers, Ironing Facilities and Complimentary Beverage Trays. Most rooms have cosy sofas to relax on while planning your next days activities. The bedrooms overlook the Rose Gardens opposite and in the distance second floor rooms can see the splendour of the Cumbrian Fells. All bedrooms have modern refurbished bathrooms with quality showers and fittings, also complimentary quality toiletries. Beechwood boasts an elegantly refurbished lounge where you can relax after your days activities, simply reading magazines, doing a jigsaw or just unwinding beside the fire. On a Sunny day some guests just prefer to sit in the Rose Gardens opposite or take a stroll to the Lake. Bowness has an abundance of shops, tea rooms and restaurants to cater for all tastes. Beechwood serves a sumptious Breakfast. Our Menu includes various choices and local produce is used wherever possible. Our Fresh Fruit Salad is a very popular choice as a refreshing start to your hearty Breakfast. Beechwood can offer off street parking for all guests and safe storage for Mountain Bikes. Drying facilities for wet walking gear also available, we can advise on walks and provide Guide Books/Maps for your days walking. An Internet Cafe is available close by. Leisure facilties are available free of charge to guests at local Windermere Manor Hotel which is operated by the Charity "Action For The Blind". Facilities available are heated indoor pool, solarium and sauna. Guests can also take advantage of Windermere Manor's restaurant and bar which overlook the Lake. Rates : From £30 - £55 per person per night. Children are welcome over the age of 14. No smoking. Sorry, no pets. 4 Star Gold Visit Britain.

Red Bank, Lake District, Ambleside, Cumbria

PPPN £41 - £42
5 Star5 Star5 Star5 Star5 Star
No SmokingOff Street ParkingHas WiFi/Internet
Distance: Miles
Luxurious 'Five Star' accommodation in the heart of the English Lake District. Features include: Three sumptuous, individually designed bedrooms. Wide choice of breakfast options, prepared to order. Complementary wireless internet access. Off-road parking facilities for all guests. Complementary access to leisure facilities (off-site). Red Bank is an elegant, traditionally built Lakeland house located in the residential fringes of Ambleside. The centre of the village along with its many restaurants, bars and local amenities is only a 5 minute walk. The Lake Windermere launch and steamer trips are available at Waterhead which is only half a mile away. Our central location makes Red Bank Guest House an ideal base for discovering the Lake District - From here all the grandeur of the Lake District National Park are within easy reach - as are outdoor activities and water sports of every kind. We have 3 tastefully furnished en-suite rooms offering spacious deluxe Bed & Breakfast accommodation with many little extras. Our 5 Star Visit Britain award together with our Silver Accolade reflect the comfort, quality and service enjoyed by our guests. Feel assured that we will do our very best to make your stay with us as relaxing and comfortable as possible. Rates : £41 - £42 per person per night. Children are welcome over the age of 9. No smoking. Sorry, no pets. WiFi access. Off street parking. 5 Star Visit Britain.

Bramblebeck Cottage B & B, Thurstonfield, Carlisle, Cumbria

PPPN £30
No SmokingOff Street ParkingGardenDinner AvailableHas WiFi/Internet
Distance: Miles
Bramblebeck Cottage is a delightful modern farm house with a warm and cosy atmosphere. Bramblebeck Cottage was built in 2004 and is situated approximately 5 miles west of Historical Carlisle on a working dairy farm. The farm lies close to the Solway Estuary, the path of Hadrians Wall and is a popular migration route for a large variety of birds. Gretna Green is within a 40 minute drive and includes a busy shopping outlet for those of you who aren't thinking of tying the knot! The Lake District National Park is within an easy 30 minute drive. The house comprises of 3 rooms. These are; A family room has a king sized bed and two single beds, digital colour tv, tea and coffee making facilities and an en suite shower room. on the first floor. This is a large, sunny room, that has been tastefully decorated and boasts views across to Scotland. On the ground floor we have a double room which hosts a double bed, digital colour tv, tea and coffee making facilities and beautiful views across open fields. The second room on the ground floor comprises of a king sized bed, digital colour tv, tea and coffee making facilities, with pleasant views across the garden. The large bathroom which is shared by both the ground floor bedrooms has a walk in power shower and luxurious underfloor heating. Breakfast is served in the private conservatory with views across open farmland. All food is locally sourced where possible. Wireless broadband is available throughout the house. You can be assured of a friendly greeting, a cup of tea and some delicious homebaking. We look forward to welcoming you to our home. Rates : £30 per person per night. £70 for a family room. Children are welcome. No smoking. Sorry, no pets. WiFi access. Off street parking. Dinner available by prior arrangement.

Cote How Organic Guest House, Rydal, Ambleside, Cumbria

PPPN £45 - £80
4 Star4 Star4 Star4 Star
No SmokingOff Street ParkingHas WiFi/Internet
Distance: Miles
Cote How organic guest House is one of only 3 Soil Association licensed organic guest houses in UK. A splendid C16th historic home offering luxury accommodation and quality locally sourced, home made food. A full organic english cooked breakfast to suit all including a full vegetarian and vegan hot menu. Relax and enjoy our very spacious double aspect Guest lounge with ample comfortable seating and an open log fire. Treat yourself after a long day on the hill with a refreshing drink from our honesy bar of local ales, organic beers, lagers, cider and fine wines. We do not have television in Cote How as the splendid mountains prevent any signal, so the peace and quiet is to be savoured! Each bedroom is individually furnished in keeping with the house and has been very tastefully decorated. All rooms have tea and coffee making facilities, wine glasses, corkscrews and hairdryers. There are laundry facilities on request. Cote How is set amongst acres of open countryside, flanked by breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. Our private grounds are 4 acres of fabulous natural gardens with a further 7 acres of meadow down to Rydal water's edge. We are located 200m off the main road with very little noise other than the river and wildife around us. This is a very special location which brings customers back time after time. Rates : From £45 - £80 per person per night, Children are welcome over the age of 12. No smoking. Sorry, no pets. WiFi access. Off street parking. 4 Star Visit Britain.

West View Guesthouse, Kendal, Cumbria

PPPN £25 - £30
PR2S £55 - £65
No SmokingOff Street ParkingGarden
Distance: Miles
Dawn and Ray welcome you to West View Guesthouse and offer you quality accommodation in our traditional Victorian House which we have recently renovated. All our rooms are equipped with colour television, hair dryers, irons and ironing boards together with tea and coffee making facilities. We are a non smoking establishment and offer double, single and twin rooms. Dawn is a qualified chef and in addition to the full English breakfast provided, guests may avail themselves of fresh fruit, juice, yoghurts and cereal. Special diets are catered for by arrangement and flasks are filled with tea or coffee on request at no extra cost. We are ideally situated for exploring the nearby market town of Kendal, the town centre being a delightful ten minute walk along the riverside. As we are located only eight miles from Junction 36 of the M6 Motorway, we are ideally placed for exploring both National Parks of the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales. The many local restaurants also make Kendal an ideal stopover for those travelling between England and Scotland on holiday or business. We have private off road parking at the rear of the premises and can provide secure storage for bikes and climbing equipment. We are dog friendly however, guests are requested that they provide their own dog beds and feeding bowls. Rates: From £25 to £30 per person per night. From £55 to £65 per room per night based on 2 people sharing. Children are welcome. No smoking. Pets are allowed. Off street parking.

Orrest Head House, Windermere, Cumbria

PPPN £30
No SmokingOff Street ParkingGarden
Distance: Miles
Brenda Butterworth invites you to her guest house in Windermere, a Grade II, 17th - 18th Century, listed building. Built of the traditional Lakeland style, Orrest Head House is situated just above the village of Windermere in the heart of the English Lake District - set in 3 secluded acres of garden, woodland and surrounded on three sides by National Trust farmland. The Lake District National Park is famous for its stunning scenery, peaceful forests, cascading waterfalls and of course, fell walkers paradise, making it a perfect retreat for a brief weekend or a leisurely holiday. Orrest Head Guest House is very conveniently situated for Windermere village, the station and buses, all of which are a five minute walk from the guest house. The famous viewpoint of Orrest Head, a favourite walk of Alfred Wainwright is also a five minute walk from us. Lake Windermere and all its attractions, steamer trips to Lakeside and Ambleside. Also, at Bowness is the Beatrix Potter Attraction, where there is an exhibition of the animals and works of Beatrix Potter. There are many Lake District activities to do all from our doorstep, so why not come and find out for yourself what the Lake District has to offer. All our bedrooms are en-suite - three double and two twin-bedded rooms, which are all comfortably furnished with tea and coffee making facilities, hair dryers and colour television. Breakfast is served in the pleasant dining room overlooking the garden which is set with mature shrubs, bushes and trees. We offer full English breakfast each morning or a lighter breakfast of fresh fruit and yogurt for those less hungry or watching calories. We can also cater for vegetarians - please ask for details. Orrest Head House has its own private car park. For the comfort and safety of our guests we have a Non-smoking policy. Rates: From £30 per person per night. Children over 7 are welcome. No smoking. Sorry, no pets. Off street parking.