Last-minute bed and breakfast deals in Lake District National Park

Situated in the heart of Bowness-on-Windermere, The Royal Oak Inn offers a traditional Inn, which has been family run since 1995.

The Royal Oak Inn, in the heart of Bowness on Windermere, is situated 100 yards up the steep hill which leads to end of The Dales Way Walk, which we are proud to be associated with as The Finishing Pub.

All our cosy rooms are ensuite and located above the bar over two floors. They include free Wi-Fi, TV, radio alarm clock and tea/coffee making facilities.

Guests can enjoy The Royal Oak’s renowned full English breakfast along with homemade bar meals, served daily from 12pm - 8:30pm (Closed Christmas Day). Dishes are prepared using locally sourced produce,. The property also offers vegan, vegetarian and a gluten-free options.

Bowness Bay Pier offers steamship cruises across Lake Windermere. Home to The World of Beatrix Potter, Bowness features traditional craft and gift shops, within 5 minutes’ walk of the property. Free private parking is available on site and Windermere Railway Station is 1.5 miles away.

Located in Keswick, Maple Bank is within a 5-minute drive of Bassenthwaite Lake and Go Ape Whinlatter. This bed & breakfast is 17.3 mi (27.8 km) from Ullswater and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Womenrock.

With a stay at The Globe Inn in Seascale, you'll be just steps from The Square and Gosforth Library. This inn is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Ponsonby Tarn and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Hallsenna Moor National Nature Reserve.

With a stay at The Hideaway at Windermere in Windermere, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Orrest Head. This bed & breakfast is 13.4 mi (21.6 km) from Ullswater and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from World of Beatrix Potter.

In the heart of the Lake District, this 4-star woodland estate offers a luxury spa, award-winning dining and 35 acres of scenic grounds. Langdale Hotel is a 10-minute drive from Ambleside.

Rooms at Langdale each have a modern bathroom with designer toiletries and luxury robes. All rooms feature a flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi and an iPod dock, and the beds have Egyptian cotton sheets. All the rooms are located in the historic building around 50 metres from Stove restaurant and Langdale Fitness and Leisure facilities.

Wainwrights' Inn is a traditional pub with open fires and real ale, whilst on-site there is informal dining in Stove Bar and Restaurant overlooking a working water wheel.

Langdale Fitness and Leisure facilities have an indoor swimming pool and a fully equipped fitness centre. Guests can relax in the whirlpool bath, steam room or tropical showers. Brimstone spa is available for pre-booking at extra charge for residents only and offers beauty treatments and thermal experiences.


Surrounded by rolling hills and gentle streams, Langdale Hotel is situated in Chapel Stile. Free on-site parking is available, and the shores of Lake Windermere are within a 10-minute drive.

With a stay at Macdonald Leeming House in Penrith, you'll be on a lake, within a 5-minute drive of Ullswater and Aira Force. This hotel is 19.6 mi (31.5 km) from Yorkshire Dales National Park and 15.3 mi (24.6 km) from Lake Windermere.

With a stay at Windermere Manor Hotel in Windermere, you'll be in a national park, within a 5-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories. This hotel is 12.3 mi (19.8 km) from Ullswater and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Holehird Gardens.

Located in Penrith, Haweswater Hotel is on a lake, within a 15-minute drive of Shap Abbey and Lakeland Bird of Prey Centre. This hotel is 13.7 mi (22.1 km) from Yorkshire Dales National Park and 10.5 mi (16.8 km) from Ullswater.

With a stay at Green Gables Guest House in Windermere, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Lake Windermere and World of Beatrix Potter. This guest house is 15.1 mi (24.4 km) from Yorkshire Dales National Park and 10.3 mi (16.5 km) from Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water.

When you stay at Merewood Country House in Windermere, you'll be in a national park, within a 10-minute walk of Lake Windermere and Treetop Trek. This hotel is 11.6 mi (18.6 km) from Ullswater and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre.

With a stay at Lake View in Keswick, you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Derwentwater and Womenrock. This guest house is 16.4 mi (26.4 km) from Ullswater and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Crosthwaite Church.

With a stay at The Daffodil Hotel in Ambleside, you'll be on a lake, within a 10-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Wordsworth Museum. This upscale hotel is 12 mi (19.4 km) from Ullswater and 12.4 mi (20 km) from Coniston Water.

With a stay at The Windermere Hotel in Windermere, you'll be in a national park, within a 5-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Orrest Head. This hotel is 14.7 mi (23.7 km) from Yorkshire Dales National Park and 13.2 mi (21.2 km) from Ullswater.

Situated in Lowick Green, 25 km from World of Beatrix Potter, The Red Lion features accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar. Located around 26 km from Lake Windermere, the inn with free WiFi is also 43 km away from Muncaster Castle. Hill Top is 22 km from the inn.

The rooms in the inn are fitted with a flat-screen TV and a hairdryer.

Derwentwater Lake is 50 km from The Red Lion, while Coniston Water is 18 km from the property. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 129 km away.

With a stay at Storrs Gate House in Windermere, you'll be a 4-minute walk from Lake Windermere and a 1-minute drive from Blackwell, The Arts & Crafts House. This guest house is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Windermere Ferry and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Old Laundry Theatre.

When you a stay at Royal Oak at Keswick in Keswick, you'll be in a national park, within a 5-minute walk of The Puzzling Place and Hope Park. This inn is 15 mi (24.1 km) from Ullswater and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Keswick Museum and Art Gallery.

Set in Grasmere, 16 km from World of Beatrix Potter, Forest Side Hotel offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. Offering a bar, the property is located within 22 km of Lake Windermere. The property is allergy-free and is situated 23 km from Derwentwater Lake.

At the hotel, rooms are fitted with a wardrobe. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer, rooms at Forest Side Hotel also have free WiFi. At the accommodation all rooms are fitted with a desk and a TV.

A Full English/Irish, vegetarian or vegan breakfast can be enjoyed at the property.

Guests at Forest Side Hotel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Grasmere, like hiking and cycling.

Muncaster Castle is 35 km from the hotel, while Buttermere is 39 km away. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 130 km from the property.

When you stay at Crow How Country Guest House in Ambleside, you'll be in a national park, within a 15-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Ullswater. This bed & breakfast is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Armitt Museum and Library and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from White Platts Recreation Ground.

When you stay at Brathay Lodge in Ambleside, you'll be in a national park, within a 5-minute drive of Ambleside Pier and Lake Windermere. This bed & breakfast is 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre and 4.6 mi (7.5 km) from Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water.

When you stay at Hillsdale in Ambleside in Ambleside, you'll be in the mountains, within a 15-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Ullswater. This bed & breakfast is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from White Platts Recreation Ground and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Rothay Park.