Lake District family holidays are some of the best. The landscape of this national park is absolutely wonderful and it’s the perfect place to unplug and reconnect. There are some wonderful Lake District family hotels to come together to relax at the end of days out sightseeing. We have rounded up the best family hotels in the Lake District for every budget designed to give you perfect Lake District family breaks that you will never forget.
Everywhere on this list of family hotels Lake District style has either been personally stayed in by one of our Family Hotels Expert team or heavily researched so you don’t need to. Click the ‘check availability here’ button to find out the cost of the hotel. We don’t link to anything or anywhere we wouldn’t stay in ourselves with our own children (and wherever possible we have).
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Lakeside Hotel & Spa
££
✅ – Family Hotel Expert stayed and loved
This is a lovely, good sized hotel which is on the southern tip of Lake Windermere. It is a real peaceful retreat and with really large family rooms has plenty of space for all the family to really relax in. Lakeside Hotel & Spa feels like the best bits of old time hotel stays but with all the modern features you might need. There’s a lovely indoor pool but it’s the location that will call families back here time and time again with a real tranquillity. There’s a great restaurant onsite and a fabulous breakfast to set you up for the day.
See our full review of Lakeside Hotel Lake District here.
The Newby Bridge Hotel
££
This is a lovely hotel overlooking Lake Windermere and with a collection of family rooms including some with bunk beds. They have a lovely indoor heated pool which kids are welcome in to and a great restaurant with a really nice breakfast to set everyone up for the day.
YHA Coniston Coppermines
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Banish any thoughts of shared rooms and rustic hostel, the YHA have some amazing offerings for families and YHA Coniston Coppermines is one of them. With dedicated family rooms this is accommodation that is comfortable and affordable in the heart of the Lake District. Coniston Waters was the setting for Swallows and Amazons so a chance to stay in the area it was filmed is a very special experience for all the family. There are gorgeous views from the hostel in this mountainous landscape and with an onsite restaurant it’s the perfect place for active families to relax between adventures.
Armathwaite Hall Hotel & Spa
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Set in the lovely Cumbrian village of Armathwaite which has The River Eden running through it, Armathwaite Hall Hotel & Spa is a lovely hotel for families. They have great family rooms along with interconnecting rooms if that’s how you prefer to stay. This is a magical setting with the hotel nestled amongst 400 acres of deer park and woodland and with Bassenthwaite Lake to the edge. This former stately home is very welcoming of those travelling with kids and families will love the indoor and outdoor pools.
Burnside Hotel & Spa
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This is a fantastic hotel that is perfect for families planning a trip to the Lake District with kids. The Burnside Hotel & Spa is set in gorgeous grounds near to Lake Windermere. There’s an indoor pool here, hot tubs and steam rooms. Their family rooms sleep up to six so are perfect for those travelling with kids. This four star hotel is one of the great Lake District family hotels.
Windermere Manor
££
Windermere Manor is one of the great Lake District family hotels. Situated just a ten minute walk from Lake Windermere there is all the space to relax in its three acres of grounds. Those travelling with kids will love the family rooms and kids will love the indoor heated swimming pool. This hotel is at a great rate and there’s a great breakfast included too.
The Quiet Site
££
✅ – Family Hotel Expert stayed and loved
A little different to the hotels on offer in the Lake District, The Quiet Site is luxury glamping with a difference. Here there are 15 underground dwellings with large sleeping areas for all the family to bunk down together. These cosy little homes are perfect for a few nights of really getting to experience the beautiful Lake District environment in the best possible way. Each little dwelling has a small bathroom and there are hot showers and baths in a main block. This is a lovely way to enjoy the Lake District with kids.
Lakes Hotel & Spa
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The Lakes Hotel & Spa is set with gorgeous views of Lake Windermere and an easy walk in to the lovely village of Bowness-on-Windermere. You can also take boats from here throughout Windermere so it’s easy to visit many of the key sites in the area without getting in your car. The hotel is one of the great Lake District family hotels with one and two bedroom apartments so if you’re travelling with kids everyone will have space. The hotel offers some wonderful facilities with half of the rooms having hot tubs and there is a great swimming pool for all residents. The hotel offers bike hire along with wakesurfing and paddleboarding and you can ask the hotel to direct you to one of the numerous walks straight from the hotel.
Another Place, The Lake
£££
✅ – Family Hotel Expert stayed and loved
Another Place, The Lake is one of the best Lake district child friendly hotels on the shores of the second largest lake in England, Ullswater. They have wonderful family suites for all the family to enjoy and this is luxury accommodation that is also family friendly. Set in a converted Georgian house the hotel is the latest venture from the team behind Cornwall’s much loved Watergate Bay hotel (see our guide to the best family hotels in Cornwall for more). The grounds are gorgeous with a private lake beach and jetty and an indoor pool with amazing lake views if the weather takes a turn. There’s also a brilliant kids club for fun, supervised activities and a lovely lounge packed full of family friendly board games. This is a hotel you won’t want to leave.
We hope you’ve enjoyed our round up of Lake District family hotels. Do let us know if you have any questions or if you book a stay at any of these hotels and how it goes. Check out our list of the best family holidays in the Peak District or the best family holidays in the UK for more inspiration. Don’t forget to sign up for our newsletter to to be the first to hear about great offers and deals.