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Ashleigh House is set in Carlisle, 41 km from Askham Hall, 30 km from Thirlwall Castle, and 36 km from Brougham Castle. The property is located 42 km from Whinfell Forest, 43 km from Housesteads Roman Fort and less than 1 km from Carlisle Railway Station.

Featuring a private bathroom, units at the guest house also have free WiFi. charming accommodation with typical British charm. Charming and friendly host. Hearty breakfast in a very pleasant dining room. The room is small but ideal for one person.

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9.3
Superb
1,035 reviews
Price from
US$66
per night

At the guest house, all units are fitted with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. The guest house provides certain units with mountain views, and each unit is equipped with a kettle. The units are equipped with heating facilities. Just fabulous!!! It's a great place, wonderful hospitality. Perfect breakfast!! Location two minutes walk from the town center and the lake

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9.7
Exceptional
1,235 reviews
Price from
US$190
per night

The guest house offers a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a hair dryer, free toiletries and walk-in shower. All units are fitted with a kettle, while selected rooms have a patio and others also offer garden views. At the guest house, all units come with bed linen and towels. We had an amazing stay it’s a beautiful place , very cute and romantic. I highly recommend it

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9
Superb
1,259 reviews
Price from
US$124
per night

Situated in Kirkby Lonsdale and within 28 km of Trough of Bowland, Red Dragon Inn has a bar, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi. The property is located 36 km from World of Beatrix Potter, 23 km from Kendal Castle and 28 km from Cathedral Church of St Peter. Lancaster Castle is 29 km away and Lancaster University is 38 km from the inn. Excellent hospitality, great food and very clean. Made us feel at home with our little dog !!

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9.1
Superb
1,067 reviews
Price from
US$107
per night

Situated in Grasmere, 12 km from Windermere, Victorian House features parking is limited and offered on a first come and first served basis.

The rooms come with a flat-screen TV. Some units include a seating area where you can relax. Certain units feature views of the mountains or garden. Victorian House features free WiFi . We loved everything. Perfect. We had a family room, very neatly decorated, like the rest of the property. Comfortable, calming and pretty. There was tea and coffee in the room as well as all other hotel amenities. Staff was extremely friendly and helpful. Location was absolute best and breakfast was excellent. We will come back for sure.

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9.3
Superb
1,869 reviews
Price from
US$100
per night

In beautiful Lakeland surroundings overlooking an idyllic brook, Glencree is situated between the villages of Bowness and Windermere. With free parking and free Wi-Fi, it serves hearty breakfasts cooked to order. Guests can swim in the property's off-site pool.

Breakfasts are all made from high quality local produce, with a selection of traditional full English breakfasts or vegetarian and continental options. Very tastefully decorated, in pastel blue, clean , comfortable

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9.2
Superb
1,162 reviews
Price from
US$113
per night

Overlooking picturesque hills, Meadowcroft Country Guesthouse is a family-run guest house in the tranquil Village of Ings, 2 miles from Windermere. There is free Wi-Fi in the bedrooms.

A delicious breakfast is provided each morning in the chandelier-lit dining room, which has a log-burning stove for the colder months. Full cooked options are served, along with cereals, yoghurts. The Guest House is very well decorated clean and fresh. Our bedroom was a good size very comfortable bed with a TV and tea and coffee facilities. Excellent shower is very powerful in a separate cubicle. There is a small lounge for guests to use with a fridge and microwave. Very nice dining room and breakfast was excellent with friendly accommodating staff. Looked a bit out of the way on the map but perfect location as a base for touring the lakes. Bus stop outside. Londis supermarket next door at the garage that stocks most things you might want including food and drinks. Five min walk to a lovely pub that had a good choice of drinks and great food menu. What we had was excellent. On site car park We were very pleased with our choice and happy to recommend.

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9.3
Superb
1,019 reviews
Price from
US$152
per night

The family-run Ambleside Townhouse is situated in Ambleside, 800 metres from Lake Windermere. It offers en suite rooms and a full English breakfast in the morning.

Each stylish room has fresh light décor. Excellent location. Was able to purchase early parking and check in. The staff were helpful and welcoming. The hotel was clean, bright, modern and comfortable. The breakfast was excellent, fruit juices, fruit, yogurt, granola and cereals and a great selection of cooked breakfast choices.

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9
Superb
1,249 reviews
Price from
US$105
per night

The Westbourne is a beautiful guest house set in the peaceful area below Biskey Howe in the Lake District. Bedrooms feature walk-in-shower rooms, luxurious toiletries and large fluffy towels.

Bowness-On-Windermere's quaint shops and restaurants are just a short walk from The Westbourne. Free parking is available. Beautiful cottage, very comfortable, very quiet, very helpful staff

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9.2
Superb
1,052 reviews
Price from
US$97
per night

Dating from around 1659, the String of Horses is a traditional coaching inn is set in the country village of Faugh, 8 miles from Carlisle and junction 43 of the M6 motorway.

String of Horses lies in the middle of one of the most beautiful and historic areas of Britain: near Hadrian's Wall, the Lake District and the Scottish borders. Breakfast was served by a very friendly lady. Nothing was too much trouble.

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9.1
Superb
1,262 reviews
Price from
US$146
per night

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