Last-minute hotel deals near Cartmel Racecourse

With incredible mountain views, this traditional, family-owned guest accommodation has a real log fire and wooden beams in its cosy bar and restaurant. Located less than 10 minutes’ drive from the quaint and pretty village of Coniston, The Wilson Arms offers free private parking.

The restaurant serves food made from fresh produce sourced from the Lake District, including locally caught fish and game. Packed lunches can be supplied for those who are out for the day.


The Wilson Arms can arrange a variety of outdoor activities for you, including rock climbing, fishing and guided walks. Kayak and canoe hire is available at the edge of the vast Coniston Water, just a 5-minute drive away. The Cumbria Way, a long distance footpath, is 1-minutes walk away.

Free Wi-Fi is accessible in each bright room, and the separate cottage and suite have a lounge and a kitchen area.

With a stay at Bowness Guest House in Windermere, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Lake Windermere and World of Beatrix Potter. This guest house is 14.4 mi (23.2 km) from Ullswater and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Old Laundry Theatre.

When you stay at Oakfold House in Windermere, you'll be in a national park, within a 15-minute walk of Lake Windermere and World of Beatrix Potter. This bed & breakfast is 14.3 mi (23 km) from Ullswater and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Old Laundry Theatre.

When you stay at Windermere Boutique Hotel in Windermere, you'll be in a national park, within a 15-minute walk of Lake Windermere and Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories. This boutique guest house is 13.7 mi (22 km) from Ullswater and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from World of Beatrix Potter.

With a stay at Windermere Hillthwaite Hotel in Windermere, you'll be in a national park, within a 5-minute drive of Lake Windermere and World of Beatrix Potter. This country house is 13.9 mi (22.4 km) from Ullswater and 0.8 mi (1.4 km) from Old Laundry Theatre.

With a stay at Lakes Hotel and Spa, you'll be centrally located in Windermere, within a 5-minute walk of Lake Windermere and Bowness Pier. This luxury hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Old Laundry Theatre and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from World of Beatrix Potter.

With a stay at Damson Dene Hotel in Kendal, you'll be in a national park, within a 10-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Winster Valley. This hotel is 15.3 mi (24.6 km) from Yorkshire Dales National Park and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lyth Valley.

With a stay at Ees Wyke Country House in Ambleside, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Hill Top Farm. This luxury guest house is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Claife Viewing Station and Windermere West Shore and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Windermere Ferry.

With a stay at Lindeth Fell Country House in Windermere, you'll be in the mountains, within a 15-minute walk of Blackwell, The Arts & Crafts House and Lake Windermere. This luxury country house is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Bowness Pier and 1.2 mi (2 km) from World of Beatrix Potter.

With a stay at Linthwaite House in Windermere, you'll be next to a golf course, within a 5-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Blackwell, The Arts & Crafts House. This golf hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Windermere Golf Club and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Old Laundry Theatre.

Located in Carnforth, The County Lodge is within a 5-minute drive of Carnforth Station Heritage Centre and Arnside and Silverdale. This hotel is 11.4 mi (18.3 km) from Yorkshire Dales National Park and 3.7 mi (6 km) from The Hawk Garden.

With a stay at Puddle Duck Lodge in Windermere, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Lake Windermere and World of Beatrix Potter. This guest house is 14.4 mi (23.2 km) from Ullswater and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Old Laundry Theatre.

With a stay at White Lodge Hotel in Windermere, you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Lake Windermere and World of Beatrix Potter. This hotel is 14.3 mi (23 km) from Ullswater and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Old Laundry Theatre.

Just 2 minutes’ walk from Bowness centre, The Stags Head Hotel offers cooked breakfasts, free local leisure passes and home-cooked food in the traditional pub restaurant.

All of the rooms have en suite facilities, and feature a TV and tea and coffee making facilities.

The Stags Head is a traditional Lakeland building, and the popular pub offers regular live music and locally-brewed ales. The restaurant serves a range of full meals and light snacks, and a children’s menu is also available. Packed lunches can also be provided for guests.

Lake Windermere is just a short walk away, offering boating trips, fishing and wonderful views. The World of Beatrix Potter is less than 200 metres away, and there are plenty of walking, cycling and hiking routes nearby.

In a peaceful residential area of Windermere, this friendly guest house is in an area of outstanding natural beauty. Bowness in the Lake District is a 10-minute walk away.

Located between Windermere and Bowness, the 4-star Thornbank Guest House has free Wi-Fi and free parking on site. The homely en suite rooms feature flat-screen TV and tea/coffee facilities. Each room also features cake and biscuits.

Guests have the use of Choices Gym, Spa and *Pool. This facility is situated 2 miles away and can be reached by bus.

The extensive breakfast menu includes a choice of fruit, homemade jam and marmalade, a traditional cooked breakfast or continental and vegetarian options. Locally sourced produce is used.

Windermere Studio Rooms - with Free Car Parking Onsite features quiet street views, free WiFi and free private parking, set in Windermere, 1.2 km from World of Beatrix Potter. The property is around 37 km from Derwentwater Lake, 42 km from Askham Hall and 49 km from Trough of Bowland. When staying at the guest house, guests can use private entrance.

The units come with parquet floors and feature a fully equipped kitchenette with a microwave, a dining area, a flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom with walk-in shower and a hair dryer. A toaster, a fridge and kitchenware are also featured, as well as a kettle. At the guest house, the units come with bed linen and towels.

Muncaster Castle is 49 km from Windermere Studio Rooms - with Free Car Parking Onsite, while Kendal Castle is 16 km away. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 117 km from the property.

Located in Carnforth, this campsite is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of Arnside and Silverdale and Cinderbarrow Miniature Railway. This campsite is 8 mi (12.9 km) from Yorkshire Dales National Park and 20.1 mi (32.4 km) from Lake Windermere.

Located in Carnforth, The Royal Hotel is within a 5-minute drive of Carnforth Station Heritage Centre and Arnside and Silverdale. This hotel is 12.4 mi (20 km) from Yorkshire Dales National Park and 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from The Centre at Halton.

With a stay at The Westbourne in Windermere, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Lake Windermere and World of Beatrix Potter. This guest house is 14.5 mi (23.3 km) from Ullswater and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Old Laundry Theatre.

With a stay at The Belsfield Hotel in Windermere, you'll be on a lake, within a 10-minute walk of World of Beatrix Potter and Lake Windermere. This hotel is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Holehird Gardens and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Hill Top Farm.