Last-minute family friendly hotel deals in Lake District National Park

When you stay at Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa in Windermere, you'll be on a lake, just steps from Lake Windermere and Bowness Pier. This family-friendly hotel is 8.2 mi (13.1 km) from Coniston Water and 13.8 mi (22.2 km) from Ullswater.

Nestled in the Eskdale Valley, Bower House Inn is 4 miles from the Cumbrian coast. This 17th century 3 star inn offers superb food in its restaurant and rooms with en suite bathrooms.

Set across 2 buildings, Bower House Inn is quiet hotel, set in beautiful countryside. With free WiFi, rooms feature TVs and tea/coffee making facilities.

The extensive breakfast and fine dinner menu use the finest of local ingredients and locally sourced produce.

The bar has low beamed ceilings and offers local ales. The garden has fantastic views and free parking is available at Bower House Inn.

A great base for countryside walks, Scarfell, Great Gable and Wastwater are all within reach. Coniston Water is a short 15-minute drive from the Bower.

2 Bedroom Dog Friendly Cottage At Windermere Marina Village, a property with a bar, is set in Bowness-on-Windermere, 39 km from Derwentwater Lake, 43 km from Askham Hall, as well as 48 km from Trough of Bowland. There is an in-house restaurant, plus free private parking and free WiFi are available. The property is non-smoking and is situated 1.7 km from World of Beatrix Potter.

The spacious apartment with a balcony and garden views has 2 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 1 bathroom with a bath. Towels and bed linen are available in the apartment. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

The apartment features a children's playground and a picnic area.

Kendal Castle is 16 km from 2 Bedroom Dog Friendly Cottage At Windermere Marina Village, while Dalton Castle is 33 km from the property. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 117 km away.

Nestled peacefully amongst the Eastern Lakeland Fells and located on many of the best-loved Lakeland walks, this charming country retreat is ideal for a peaceful break in Dockray.

Run by a charismatic and friendly family, the hotel provides a relaxed, informal but efficient service, well suited to the Lakeland way of life. The Helvellyn and High Street mountain ranges are right on the doorstep, which makes The Royal Hotel an ideal and comfortable base for walkers.

The facilities include 10 en suite bedrooms with Freeview TV. Royal Hotel has a large restaurant and a bar that boasts a fine selection of wines, locally produced Real Ales and malt whiskies.

Located in Ulverston, Lakeside Hotel & Spa is on a lake – a 1-minute drive from Lake Windermere and 13 minutes from Laurel and Hardy Museum. This spa hotel is 5.8 mi (9.3 km) from Hill Top Farm and 6.9 mi (11.2 km) from Cartmel Racecourse.

With a stay at this cottage in Keswick, you'll be next to a golf course, within a 15-minute walk of Hope Park and Derwentwater. This golf cottage is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Castlerigg Stone Circle and 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Lodore Falls.

With a stay at Lindeth Howe Hotel in Windermere, you'll be in a national park, within a 5-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Blackwell, The Arts & Crafts House. This hotel is 8 mi (12.8 km) from Coniston Water and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Windermere Ferry.

When you stay at The Fisherbeck in Ambleside, you'll be in a national park, within a 15-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Coniston Water. This hotel is 9.6 mi (15.5 km) from Ullswater and 19.5 mi (31.3 km) from Lodore Falls.

Set 5.8 km from Muncaster Castle, 13 km from Wasdale and 44 km from World of Beatrix Potter, Lutwidge Arms offers accommodation located in Holmrook. There is an in-house restaurant, plus free private parking and free WiFi are available. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a children's playground.

The units in the guest house are equipped with a kettle. All units in the guest house are fitted with a flat-screen TV and a hair dryer.

Guests may relax in the on-site bar, while packed lunches are also available upon request.

You can play darts at this 3-star guest house, and the area is popular for cycling.

Buttermere is 46 km from the guest house, while Lake Windermere is 48 km from the property. Teesside International Airport is 163 km away.

In the centre of Windermere village, the Oakdene apartment provides spacious self-catering accommodation with a fully equipped kitchen. Free Wi-Fi is available but not guaranteed in all rooms.

The apartment has two bedrooms, two bathrooms. The living area has a sofa, TV with video/DVD player and a dining table and chairs.

The kitchens include a hob/oven, microwave and fridge-freezer. All linens and towels are provided and the nearest food shop is just 100 metres away.

There are local walks for both experienced and casual hikers which start from Windermere village. There is a play park 5 minutes' walk from the property, which has skateboard slides, a football pitch and an enclosed playground.

The Oakdene Apartments are 10 minutes’ walk from Windermere Railway Station and Lake Windermere, the World of Beatrix Potter Museum and Bowness village are just 25 minutes away.

Parking info; please change to one parking space guaranteed but we may be able to supply a parking permit for another car to park on the roadside.

We require full address of guests at booking including house number or name and area code, or post code or Zip code.

Located in Windermere, Thirlmere 4 Luxury Lodge at White Cross Bay Windermere provides accommodation with a private pool, a patio and lake views. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 4.9 km from World of Beatrix Potter.

The holiday home with a terrace and mountain views features 2 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are provided in the holiday home. There is also a seating area and a fireplace.

At the holiday home, the family-friendly restaurant is open for dinner, lunch and brunch and serves European cuisine.

For guests with children, Thirlmere 4 Luxury Lodge at White Cross Bay Windermere offers indoor and outdoor play areas. After a day of cycling or hiking, guests can relax in the garden or in the shared lounge area.

Derwentwater Lake is 34 km from the accommodation, while Askham Hall is 40 km away. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 119 km from the property.

Lake District Apartment At Windermere Marina Village is located in Bowness-on-Windermere, 39 km from Derwentwater Lake, 43 km from Askham Hall, as well as 48 km from Trough of Bowland. There is an in-house restaurant, plus free private parking and free WiFi are available. The property is non-smoking and is situated 1.6 km from World of Beatrix Potter.

The spacious apartment has 2 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with a shower.

There is a coffee shop and bar.

A children's playground is also available for guests at the apartment.

Kendal Castle is 16 km from Lake District Apartment At Windermere Marina Village, while Dalton Castle is 33 km from the property. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 117 km away.

Lakeland Apartment At Windermere Marina Village, a property with a bar, is set in Bowness-on-Windermere, 1.6 km from World of Beatrix Potter, 39 km from Derwentwater Lake, as well as 43 km from Askham Hall. This apartment provides free private parking and luggage storage space. The accommodation offers free WiFi throughout the property, as well as a terrace and a family-friendly restaurant.

The spacious apartment with a balcony and lake views features 1 bedroom, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 1 bathroom with a bath. The property has an outdoor dining area.

For guests with children, the apartment features a children's playground.

Trough of Bowland is 48 km from Lakeland Apartment At Windermere Marina Village, while Kendal Castle is 16 km away. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 117 km from the property.

With a stay at Denecrest Guest House in Windermere, you'll be near the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Lyth Valley. This bed & breakfast is 15.2 mi (24.5 km) from Yorkshire Dales National Park and 11.6 mi (18.6 km) from Coniston Water.

With a stay at this apartment in Keswick, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Lodore Falls and Keswick Museum and Art Gallery. This apartment is 14.7 mi (23.7 km) from Ullswater and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from The Puzzling Place.

The hotel is in 15 acres of grounds, with lawns up to the shores of Lake Ullswater.

The Inn On The Lake offers stylish en suite rooms with freeview TV, free WiFi and tea/coffee facilities. Some rooms have striking mountain and lake views.

The Ramblers Bar and Candleroom serves real ales and food. The Orangery offers panoramic views of the lake, grounds and surrounding fells where you can enjoy afternoon tea.

Set in the Lake District, Inn on the Lake offers a 9-hole pitch and putt golf course, and 3 private jetties.

Situated in the quaint village of Boot, The Boot Inn offers free WiFi access, free parking, a bar and a restaurant. Set in the heart of the Lake District National Park, the inn is surrounded by cycling and hiking trails. Scafell Pike is 13 miles away and Muncaster Fell is a 15-minute drive away.

Each of the rooms includes an electric kettle. Featuring a bath or a shower, the private bathroom also comes with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Extras include bed linen.

At The Boot Inn you will find a garden with outdoor seating. Other facilities offered at the property include a children's playground.

From the property, the coast is 11 miles away and Coniston Water is 21 miles away.

When you stay at Cuckoo Brow Inn in Ambleside, you'll be in a national park – a 2-minute drive from Lake Windermere and 7 minutes from Coniston Water. This inn is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Hill Top Farm and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Claife Viewing Station and Windermere West Shore.

Boasting a garden and views of garden, Fitz House is a bed and breakfast set in a historic building in Keswick, 3.1 km from Derwentwater Lake. The 3-star bed and breakfast has inner courtyard views and is 17 km from Buttermere. Guests can make use of the sun terrace or the children's playground, or enjoy views of the mountain and city.

All units in the bed and breakfast are fitted with a flat-screen TV. Units are fitted with a kettle, a private bathroom and free WiFi, while selected rooms also feature a balcony and some have river views. At the bed and breakfast, each unit has bed linen and towels.

Guests at the bed and breakfast will be able to enjoy activities in and around Keswick, like cycling, fishing and hiking. The bed and breakfast has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open.

Askham Hall is 32 km from Fitz House, while World of Beatrix Potter is 35 km from the property. Newcastle International Airport is 127 km away.

With a stay at The Swan Hotel and Spa in Ulverston, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Lakeland Motor Museum. This eco-friendly hotel is 13.5 mi (21.7 km) from Coniston Water and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Lakes Aqaurium.