Hotels and Hotel Accommodation in the Lake District

Lake District Hotel Types and Hotel Size

In the Lake District most large hotel groups can be found in accommodation rich areas such as Bowness on Windermere, Great Langdale, Ambleside and larger hub locations such as Penrith and Carlisle. However, you'll find a few also alongside lakes such as Ullswater. Windermere has a particularly good range of conference and luxury hotels. Group consortia hotels generally offer excellent leisure and conference facilities, with all en-suite rooms, function rooms and some may be licensed for civil wedding ceremonies. Country house hotels usually pertain to some historic character and are usually set within their own grounds, offering perfect wedding and event settings, as well as romantic weekend breaks - watch out for the four posters! Townhouse hotels may be a little smaller, but benefit from close proximity to town centre attractions.

Small Lake District hotels will range in size up to 20 rooms. Smaller hotels have more of a guesthouse feel, where you're assured a little extra attention, but with all standard amenities you'd expect from hotel service, including in-house bar and restaurant service . Most are family run and privately owned, with a more relaxed atmosphere than a large hotel. Many serve food using fresh local produce.

Medium hotels range from 20 to 50 rooms, and with increased size comes more services such as staffed reception, room service, sometimes in-house entertainment, and some leisure facilities. As hotels become larger, decor generally becomes more uniform, which may suit for conference events. Large Hotels wil have more than 50 rooms. Some may be privately owned, but many with be part of hotel groups, offering the benefit of knowing what to expect as consortia generally offer the same services across their range of hotels. With large hotels, you can often benefit from discount deals, or voucher and points schemes which are particularly useful for frequent business guests, or if you take may weekend breaks. In luxury large Cumbria hotels, expect extensive leisure,health and beauty facilities - with the obligatory indoor swimming pool, conference facilities, in-house entertainment, internet access, staffed 24 hour reception service, plus usually good disabled access with lifts to all floors and often adapted rooms for disabled guests.

Lake District Hotel Star Ratings - One and Two Star Hotels

In England we now have an amalgamated rating system for accommodations. For Hotels, the star rating system applies and whether it's ETC, RAC or AA star ratings, they all follow the same definition below, which is good news and avoids confusion. These definitions apply only to England, not Scotland and Wales which have their own hotel rating systems. The Star rating scheme is awarded from one to five stars for hotels. The rating reflects on issues of quality including customer care, the range of services available, and the variety and standard of facilities. As a basic minimum the one-star hotel has guaranteed at least 75% of bedrooms with en-suite or private facilities. For those rare five star hotels, guests are assured of luxurious and spacious accommodation to the highest standards of international quality, accompanied by service excellence and superior cuisine. A hotel with a two star rating will include all criteria of a one star hotel, plus additions, and a three star hotel will include all two star hotel services plus extras and so forth. When you see a star rating you know that the hotel has been visited overnight and anonymously by qualified inspectors working to the same high standards, making it easier for you to identify quality accommodation you can trust.

One Star Hotels - with a One Star Hotel rating guests can be assured of a high standard of cleanliness and practical, ample facilities and services. Service will be friendly, with friendly staff always on hand to assist. A restaurant service and eating area for breakfasts and sometimes evening meal services will be available. In summary then expect at least 75% of bedrooms with en-suite or private bathroom facilities, plus alcoholic drinks served in a lounge or bar area.

Two 2 Stars - A two star rated hotel will provide above average comfort and facilities, included well equipped bedrooms. All rooms will have en-suite or private bathroom amenities and expect as standard a colour tv, a high standard of personal service and good food and drink. In summary expect a restaurant or dining room serving breakfast seven days a week and evening meal/dinner at least five days a week. Also, a lift may be available for extra accessibility.

Lake District Hotel Star Ratings - 3 Three, 4 Four and 5 Five Star Hotels

Three 3 Star Hotels - A three star hotel may well be a little larger, offering extra facilities and services. Quality will be higher and public spaces, including lounge, bar and other public amenities within the hotel such as games rooms, will be larger, as will bedrooms generally. As you'd expect with a slightly larger hotel, services such as reception service, in-house staff and room service options are likely. Usually a room service option of continental breakfast will be available. In summary, expect a higher standard of personal service, more extensive facilities and often larger lounges, bars and other public areas. Usually there will be a reception service, with in-house staff always on hand to help with your needs. This will be accompanied by a room service offering continental breakfasts in the room. Extensive choice of drinks and snacks will be served in bars or lounges, and there will usually be a laundry service.

Four 4 Star Hotels - A four star hotel gives that little bit extra than a three star, including a higher standard of excellence. Comfort and quality will be higher, including all bedrooms having en-suite bath, shower and toilet facilities. Four star hotels will be spacious with large and well appointed public areas like lounges, bars and games rooms, as well as function rooms often equipped for full in-house entertainment programmes. Staff will be fully trained and always on hand to assist, anticipating the needs of guests. As you'd expect, room service will apply for all means with a 24 hour refreshment and snack service. A dry cleaning service will also usually be offerred.

Five 5 Star Hotels - Five star hotels have achieved the highest luxurious standard possible to achieve, and with a five star you really know you're getting luxury facilities, with rooms beautifully and tastefully furnished and all en-suite. Individuality will often pertain to five star hotels, with each room having it's own individual appeal and style. Cuisine in-house in restaurants will be of the finest standards, usually prepared by experienced chefs. Extra luxuries will be standard, including touches such as dressing gowns, extensive toiletries provided in rooms, fruits, flowers and other foods and drinks in rooms. Personal care and service is guaranteed, with attentive staff providing the highest quality of service catering for your needs. Five star hotels then will provide the highest international standards for the hotel industry, accompanied by an atmosphere of luxury, style and panache!Hotels in Yorkshire Hotels in Devon Hotels in the Northwest

Keswick Hotels

Keswick is located in north Lake District, and is a prominent tourist destination, attracting tens of thousands of people each year. Famous as a market town, it is situated just next to Derwent Water, and holds annual festivals for theatre enthusiasts and movie-goers. For more information on Keswick, you can visit the iknow-Lakedistrict Tourist Information Pages on Keswick.

Owing to Keswick's strong influx of tourism each year, there is an abundance of keswick hotels. These range in type from country house hotels to Victorian House hotels. Some of them are located near Derwent Water, while others are more centrally located. Many of the hotels in Keswick are pet friendly, and also provide accommodation for family-friendly holidays.

The typical cost of staying in a Keswick hotel overnight would be from under £25 to at least £45, depending on which hotel you choose. A cheap Keswick hotel could cost as little as under £25 per person per night, and may or may not include breakfast. The Linnet Hotel provides accommodation for a cheap price and includes breakfast. Most of the hotels in Keswick, though, would cost between £25 and £45 per night per person, and most of these would include breakfast. Budget Keswick hotels should cost between £25 and £35, and will probably include a breakfast. If you want everything included with the hotel (full breakfast, en-suite accommodation etc), you should look at anything from 3 star Keswick hotels and up.

But of course there are many factors that affect the price of a night's stay in a Keswick hotel. Things like location (is it in the town centre? Does the hotel room provide views over Derwent Water? Is the hotel near Derwent Water?), ensuite bedrooms, choice of breakfast, facilities, even car parking. It's always a good idea to read through the hotel description, and even, if necessary, contact the hotel proprietor.

Windermere Hotels

Located in central Lake District, Windermere is an immensely popular tourist destination, and this is mainly because of Lake Windermere, England's largest natural lake. You will find people come here for fly-fishing holidays, as well as for relaxing cruises on the Lake. For more detailed information about what to do and see here, take a look at the iknow-lakedistrict Tourist Information Pages on Windermere.

There a quite a few Windermere hotels to choose from. Some of them overlook Lake Windermere, while others are located half-way between Windermere and places like Bowness. Both types come in variable quality and size, but there is a general price range for all the hotels in Windermere. Typically for budget Windermere hotels, you will pay between £25 and £35 per person per night, and this will most likely include breakfast and en-suite accommodation. The rooms will be well-equipped and practical, ideal for a good night's sleep. A couple of steps up from budget hotels in Windermere will give you luxury Windermere hotels. The price for a night's board in this type of hotel will be at least £45, but for this you can expect excellent views of the Lake (if the hotel is by Lake Windermere), a good hearty breakfast, clean en-suite accommodation, and service to a high standard: friendly, efficient and polite.

You can read more details about the Windermere hotels that are listed in iknow-lakedistrict by following the links in the text above.

Ambleside Hotels

Ambleside is loaced in central Lake District and can be found at the head of Lake Windermere. It's a great base for hiking and is extremely popular among tourists. This is indicated by the relatively high number of pubs in Ambleside. You can find out more about this town in the iknow-lakedistrict Tourist Information Pages on Ambleside.

Hotels in Ambleside offer the perfect get-up-and-go starting point for hikers in the Lake District. You can expect a good level of hotel service, with clean comfortable rooms. The general cost of staying in an Ambleside hotel is from around £25 to possibly over £45 per person per night. It's possible to find budget Ambleside hotels that cost between £25 and £35, but most of the hotel accommodation costs between £35 and £45. For this price, though, you will receive an en-suite bedroom, good views, and a nice hearty breakfast. Typically these are 3 to 4 star hotels in Ambleside.

Grasmere Hotels

Grasmere is a village located in central Lake District. It was home to William Wordsworth for fourteen years, and he lived Dove Cottage, which is today a tourist hot-spot. You can find out more about Wordworth's home in the iknow-likedistrict Tourist Information Pages on Grasmere.

There are a number of Grasmere hotels to choose from, and these typically range in price from £25 to over £45 per person per night. For £25 you will get only the basic neccesities for a good night's sleep, but there's a possibility that breakfast is included. You may have to check with the proprietors to see exactly what they offer. Budget Grasmere hotels are slightly better, and you'll almost certainly have an en-suite bedroom and breakfast. One night in a budget hotel should cost between £25 and £35. For luxury Grasmere hotels, you will be charged at least £45 per night. However, you can be guaranteed top-quality service, with all the facilities and amenities necessary for a comfortable stay: good clean rooms, ensuite, polite and friendly staff etc.

Kendal Hotels

Kendal is a quaint little market town in the south Lake District. It is popular as a tourist destination, and is famous for producing Kendal Mint Cake, having loads of pubs, and for being a bit of a shopping haven. For more detailed information, take a look at the iknow-lakedistrict Tourist Information Pages on Kendal.

Hotels in Kendal come in a variety of shapes and sizes, and many reflect their rustic period charms. You will find hotels in Kendal range in price from under £25 to over £45 per person per night, but this of course depends on what you require from the hotel accommodation. Budget Kendal hotels cost between £25 and £35, and may nor may not come with a breakfast. They will certainly include an en-suite bedroom. Some of the hotel chains fall into the budget price category, like the Best Western Castle Green Hotel in Kendal, and for the basic fee will not include breakfast. However, budget accommodation is often clean and comfortable, with efficient service, and offers rooms that are very family friendly.

For a better class of holiday accommodation, you can look at 3 to 4 star hotels in Kendal. These would normally cost between £35 and £45 per person per night, but will most definitely include a breakfast and en-suite accommodation. You'll find that many of these premium-class hotels have bar facilities, very friendly service, and come with larger sized-rooms.

Coniston Hotels

Coniston is a small village in the south Lakes. It was very popular for tourists during the Victorian period in the 19th century, and today still enjoys plenty of trade from tourists wishing to go on hill walking holidays and hoping for the odd bit of rock climbing. The sublime Coniston Water is not far away, and other features around the village include Coniston Old Man. For a bit more information, see the iknow-lakedistrict Tourist Information on Coniston.

Due to the size of the village, Coniston hotels are not too abundant. However, those that are there provide a very good standard of accommodation, and offer the perfect base for pursuing walking and activity holidays. Most of the hotels in Coniston have great views of the surrounding area.

The cost of a one night's stay can be anything from under £25 to over £45, depending on which class of hotel you require. A cheap Coniston hotel should cost under £25 and may or may not include breakfast, but will be clean and comfortable: perfect for a night's sleep. For better overall quality accommodation (larger rooms, more facilities, rooms with very nice views etc), 3 or 4 star Coniston hotels will provide clean, comfortable rooms that will be en-suite, and you'll certainly be served a nice breakfast, too. These hotels will cost between £35 and £45 per person per night.