Hotels near Buttermere Lake
Borrowdale Gates
Grange-in-Borrowdale - 4.4 miles away
Hugged by wooded grounds, the peaceful atmosphere, broad views and walks from the doorstep draw guests back to this comfortable Lakeland hotel.
From £65 per night
The Royal Oak
Borrowdale - 4.8 miles away
'A really classic walkers' delight', the former 18th-century farmhouse and one-time miners' tavern continues its century-old tradition of providing accommodation for visitors and hikers, and the Downey family's inn now provides food too.
Hazel Bank
Keswick - 4.8 miles away
‘Great hotel, great food,’ enthuse American readers in 2019, rating Gary and Donna MacRae’s ‘Lakeland gem’ as the ‘best hotel of our five-week European trip – and we stayed in some superb places’.
Leathes Head Hotel
BORROWDALE, KESWICK - 4.9 miles away
‘In a beautiful setting, with valley and fell views all around’, this country house, built for the daughter of a Liverpool ship owner, retains the leisured ambiance of its Edwardian past.
New House Farm
Cockermouth - 5 miles away
A cream tea on arrival and a hot tub in the grounds are among the pleasures that make Hazel Thompson’s B&B, in fans’ eyes, ‘the best in the Lakes’.
The Cottage in the Wood
Braithwaite - 6 miles away
‘Everything about this small, personal hotel was faultless, from the accommodation, food and helpful staff to the overall atmosphere.’ Readers loved this year’s stay at Kath and Liam Berney’s restaurant-with-rooms on Whinlatter Pass.
Dalegarth House
Keswick - 7 miles away
A mile outside Keswick, Craig and Clare Dalton’s welcoming, good-value Edwardian guest house is surrounded by splendid scenery.
Lyzzick Hall
Keswick - 8 miles away
'Glorious fell views’, ‘excellent food’ and ‘capable, obliging staff’ are found at this family-friendly spot on the lower slopes of Skiddaw.
The Old Dungeon Ghyll
Great Langdale - 9 miles away
Fell walkers, climbers – including some of Britain’s greatest mountaineers – and sleepy travellers have sought this unpretentious, dog-friendly inn, in a ‘glorious setting’, for more than 300 years.
The Pheasant
Cockermouth - 9 miles away
Close to the northernmost of the Lakes, under Wythop Woods in the shadow of Skiddaw, this 300-year-old coaching inn, managed by Matthew Wylie, is ‘a very special place, say fans’.
Hotels not in the Guide that you may want to consider
There is no GHG selected hotel within this 10 mile radius, these hotels are nearby
Hotels near Buttermere Lake
Ullswater House
Pooley Bridge - 19 miles away
In the village centre, with easy access to the lake and fells, David and Angela Beattie’s modern B&B is a great spot for walkers and cyclists – packed breakfasts and lunches can be provided, and secure storage is available.
1863 Bar Bistro Rooms
Pooley Bridge - 19 miles away
In the heart of the village, a former blacksmith’s house (built in 1863) and later the village post office, has been elegantly reinvented. It has a wood-panelled bar with an open fire, seasonal menus in the contemporary bistro, and seven prettily decorated bedrooms above.
Fern Lee Guest House
Carlisle - 29 miles away
Close to the Hadrian’s Wall Path, this B&B in a Victorian house is a useful stopover for weary walkers. Comfortable bedrooms are equipped with tea- and coffee-making facilities and a cooling fan for warm weather. Guests start the day with a fine breakfast; the welcoming hosts suggest where to eat in the evening. Near a busy road, rooms at the back are quieter. The city centre, train and bus stations are a 10-minute walk away.
The Sally
Carlisle - 34 miles away
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