Claife
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Lakes Hotel and Spa
"Great breakfast and close to Lake Windermere"
Reviewed on Jun 18, 2026

The Belsfield Hotel
"Lovley will return Staff great Room clean Lovley hotel"
Reviewed on Jun 19, 2026

Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa
"Top quality hotel in a brilliant location, absolutely loved it here. We didn’t find a better bar to have a drink in or a better restaurant to eat in, all perfect… with a wonderful view over the lake too! The leisure facilities really helped too, the pool was a proper pool you could actually swim ..."
Reviewed on Jun 8, 2026

Luxury country house for up to 18 in the heart of Beatrix Potter's Lake District
"A truly wonderful home away from home in a beautiful location. Lois was tremendously accomodating throughout the entire process. We had the main house and adjoining cottages for a group of 18. The house is well sized for a large group, the bedrooms are all decent sizes, multiple bathrooms and maintained ..."
Reviewed on May 5, 2026

Pine Lake Resort
"Nice location, helpful staff. Dvd and Chromecast were hopeless, the shower pressure was a little under whelming and there were no spa treatments when we went as they were off. (Wish we were told)"
Reviewed on Jun 9, 2026

1 Bed Flat - Sleeps 4 - Garden - Parking - Wifi
"Amazing, the photos do not do it justice, lovely cosy cottage a home from home and fully equipped. Great location, short walk to village incl pubs and chippy, also access to walks (which pass through livestick fields so dogs on leads). Grizedale forest was a short drive away with really good (long ..."
Reviewed on Sep 15, 2024
Popular places to visit

Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water
You can learn about the history of Grasmere with a trip to Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

Ambleside Pier
Explore the waterfront in Waterhead with a trip to Ambleside Pier. Check out the spas and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Rydal Mount
Wander through the picturesque grounds of Wordsworth’s family home and imagine how the views of lakes inspired him to write.

Dove Cottage
Visit the 17th-century house where William Wordsworth lived for almost a decade and wrote some of his most celebrated works.

Rydal Water
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Rydal Water during your travels in Lakes.

Church of St Mary
Enjoy the serene ambiance in this charming lakeside church, peruse the intricate stained-glass windows and learn about medieval traditions.
Things to do

MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip Tour

Windermere Red Cruise: Sail Between Bowness and Ambleside

MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure Sightseeing Day Trip

Lake District Road Trip Guidebook-Windermere, Langdale & Wasdale

Cumbrian Coast - Online Self Guided Road Trip Plan





