Last-minute bed and breakfast deals in Lake District National Park

Located in Keswick, The Royal Oak is on a river, within a 10-minute drive of Honister Slate Mine and Derwentwater. This hotel is within the vicinity of Catbells Lakeland Walk and Scafell Pike.

Set close to Lake Windermere, just a 5-minute walk from Long Wood Bay Watersports Centre and a 2-minute drive from Ambleside, Briery Wood Hotel is surrounded by peaceful fields and woodland. The traditional property has its own restaurant looking out onto landscaped gardens.

Each bedroom at Briery Wood Hotel comes with an en suite bathroom and complimentary toiletries. The décor mixes modern and traditional, some with heated towel rails and large sash windows, while all rooms come with a flat-screen TV.

Free Wi-Fi is available in the public areas, the Holbeck Bar offers fine wines and whiskies, and tea or coffee can be served by the fire in the lounge area.

Food at Briery Wood is sourced from local farmers, fishermen and butchers, and freshly cooked breakfasts are served each morning. The creative menu includes Herdwick lamb, local Cumbrian cheeses and fresh trout. Al fresco dining on the hotel’s terrace can even be arranged, weather permitting.

The spectacular Langdales are within 10 minutes’ drive, and mountain biking can be enjoyed from the doorstep.

With a stay at Rayrigg Villa Windermere in Windermere, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Lake Windermere and World of Beatrix Potter. This villa is 15.1 mi (24.3 km) from Yorkshire Dales National Park and 12.8 mi (20.5 km) from Ullswater.

The YHA Ambleside sits on the shores of Lake Windermere in the Lake District. It offers a range of budget accommodation and a café serving local food. After being refurbished, the property now boasts newly decorated rooms, a new restaurant and a decked terrace with lake views.

Some bedrooms have views across both the lake and the Langdale Pikes. This hostel offers private rooms with en-suite or allocated shared bathrooms..

The bar offers a range of local ales and there is a large garden.

There are many walking and cycling routes surrounding YHA Ambleside, and there is a bike store on site. A variety of watersports can be enjoyed on the lake.

Ambleside village is a 10-minute walk from the YHA hostel. It has a selection of quaint tea rooms, artisan shops and country pubs.

The majority of rooms contain bunk beds. Breakfast is available for an additional charge.

When you stay at Brathay Lodge in Ambleside, you'll be in a national park, within a 5-minute drive of Ambleside Pier and Lake Windermere. This bed & breakfast is 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre and 4.6 mi (7.5 km) from Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water.

Set within the stunning Lake District mountains, The Unicorn Inn is the oldest traditional pub in Ambleside. We have a bar and restaurant, with 4 en-suite rooms and one 1 small box double room with adjacent bathroom.

All rooms have free Wifi, tea/coffee making facilities, fresh cotton bedding, toiletries and towels. The accommodation is room only and guests have private access to the rooms and road. We have no parking but there is a public carpark close by.

The Unicorn, serves simple fresh bar food, made on site by our local chef and owners. We pride ourselves on our Sunday roasts and fine ales. Guests will always receive a warm welcome to our cosy traditional English pub.

With a stay at Damson Dene Hotel in Kendal, you'll be in a national park, within a 10-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Lyth Valley. This hotel is 15.3 mi (24.6 km) from Yorkshire Dales National Park and 14 mi (22.5 km) from Coniston Water.

When you stay at Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa in Windermere, you'll be on a lake, just steps from Lake Windermere and 12 minutes by foot from Treetop Trek. This spa hotel is 10.7 mi (17.2 km) from Coniston Water and 10.9 mi (17.5 km) from Ullswater.

With stunning views of the surrounding fells, The award-winning Strands Inn, Screes Inn & Strands Brewery all sit in the heart of Wasdale Valley. All rooms are en suite and traditional Cumbrian food is offered, along with cask ales brewed on the premises.

Rooms come with tea and coffee making facilities and free Wi-Fi is available throughout The Strands Hotel. Parking is also provided.

The Strands and Screes Inn were built in 18th century and both retain many original features, with log fires and wooden beams throughout. Home cooked food is on the menu and beer is brewed in the on-site micro-brewery.

The Strands and Screes Inn are perfectly positioned to explore the natural beauty of the Lake District National Parl. The deepest lake (Wastwater) and the mountain of Scafell Pike are both within walking distance.

With a stay at Dale Head Hall Lakeside Hotel in Keswick, you'll be on a lake, within a 15-minute drive of Lodore Falls and Thirlmere. This hotel is 11.9 mi (19.1 km) from Lake Windermere and 16.1 mi (25.9 km) from Ullswater.

With a stay at Cranleigh Boutique in Windermere, you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Bowness Pier and Lake Windermere. This boutique hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from World of Beatrix Potter and 3.6 mi (5.9 km) from Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre.

Located in Coniston, The Sun is in a rural location – a 1-minute drive from John Ruskin Museum and 6 minutes from Beatrix Potter Gallery. This inn is 6.4 mi (10.3 km) from Lake Windermere and 9.4 mi (15.2 km) from World of Beatrix Potter.

Set 38 km from Derwentwater Lake, 43 km from Askham Hall and 50 km from Trough of Bowland, Craig Walk Suite offers accommodation situated in Bowness-on-Windermere. The property is located 50 km from Muncaster Castle, 16 km from Kendal Castle and 44 km from Cat Bells. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and World of Beatrix Potter is 400 metres away.

The guest house is equipped with a TV. The kitchen has an oven, a toaster and a fridge and there is a private bathroom with slippers and a hair dryer. The accommodation is non-smoking.

Leeds Bradford International Airport is 117 km from the property.

Located in the market town of Keswick in the heart of the Lake District National Park, Denton House Hostel is just a 5-minute stroll from Keswick Leisure Centre. With free WiFi and free parking, Keswick Museum and Art Gallery and Cumberland Pencil Museum are also less than a mile away.

Each room has access to shared bathrooms with a shower. Extras include a washing machine, a barbecue and bed linen.

At Denton House Hostel there is a garden, barbecue facilities and a shared kitchen. Other facilities offered at the property include meeting facilities, a shared lounge and laundry facilities. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including hiking.

The hostel is 1.1 miles from Derwentwater and the Theatre by the Lake. Go Ape Whinlatter Forest Park is 5.3 miles away.

Located in Holmrook, The Bridge Inn is in the mountains – a 5-minute drive from Gosforth Library and 5 minutes from The Square. This inn is 12.1 mi (19.5 km) from Scafell Pike and 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from Hallsenna Moor National Nature Reserve.

The extensively-refurbished Bridge House Hotel is set in Grasmere, directly across from St Oswalds Church and the graveyard where William Wordsworth rests. The hotel sits in its own mature grounds, with beautiful views overlooking the River Rothay.

The hotel has an Art Deco design and is set in an elegant Edwardian house with some period features. All bedrooms feature en-suite bathrooms complimented with luxury Noble Island Bath House. Most rooms also offer stunning views of the river Rothay or the scenic fells.

Guests are welcomed with cream tea with homemade scones and cakes upon arrival and the pantry offers complimentary tea/coffee also with homemade cookies.

Each morning, the hotel offers a hearty breakfast. A range of cold platters and snacks are available to order, and the property can recommend and book local restaurants for an evening meal. You can also relax on site in a cosy lounge with a log fire, while the residents bar offers an extensive wine and drinks menu.

Guests can use the leisure facilities at the property's sister hotel, The Inn Grasmere. Facilities include a swimming pool and sauna.

Many mountain and lakeshore walking routes are available directly from the hotel. These include Helvellyn, Fairfield Horseshoe, Langdale Pikes, and low level routes beside Rydal Water and Grasmere Lake.

Bridge House Hotel & Silver Howe View Cottage is less than 5 miles from Lake Windermere and around 13 miles from Keswick. Ambleside’s attractions include the Armitt Museum and 17th-century Bridge House.

Free parking is included for guests.

Enjoying beautiful views of Lake Windemere, the charming Ryebeck also boasts 5 acres of gardens and grounds, individually styled rooms and an award-winning restaurant.

Spacious and bright bedrooms have been elegantly decorated and furnished. Each room features a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom, with some offering a private patio or splendid lake views.

The surrounding fells and countryside provide beautiful walks, just moments from the hotel’s doorstep. Beatrix Potter’s former home, Hill Top Farm, is just a 30-minute journey over the car ferry.

The 5-star Beaumont House is a Victorian property featuring many original features with a tranquil location, just metres from the heart of Windermere. It offers delicious cooked breakfasts, free Wi-Fi and free private parking, less than 10 minutes' walk away from Windermere Railway Station.

Our rooms are sure to be desirable for any visitor of the lakes. Our lounge is no exception, equipped with comfy sofas and an honesty bar.

Please be advised that your accommodation stay only includes a cold continental breakfast with a good selection of granolas and jams, toast, tea, coffee, berries, fruits, fruit salads, juices, and yogurts, in addition to more than six Corn Flex variations and much more.

You can upgrade to an a la carte breakfast, which includes a hot, organic, or free-range breakfast with local produce created to order depending on your needs and tastes, for an extra £10 per person per day.


Please note: The Health Center is not located on the property; it is off-site, just a 5-minute drive from Beaumont House.

Opening hours:
Monday to Thursday: 6:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday: 6:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Sunday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Important Information:

The last entry is accepted 30 minutes before closing time.
You will need to bring your towel.
As the health center is a collaborating partner, we have no control over their opening or closing times.
They may close without prior notice due to unforeseen circumstances.

Beaumont House holds no liability for lost or damaged property while using the Health Center’s facilities.

With a stay at The Westmorland Inn in Windermere, you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Lake Windermere and World of Beatrix Potter. This property is 10.9 mi (17.5 km) from Coniston Water and 14.4 mi (23.1 km) from Ullswater.

With a stay at Red Lion Inn in Ambleside, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Coniston Water. This hotel is 13.9 mi (22.4 km) from Ullswater and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Beatrix Potter Gallery.