Last-minute hotel deals near Cartmel Racecourse

Located in Windermere, The Brown Horse Inn is in a national park, within a 5-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Bowness Pier. This inn is 3.1 mi (5 km) from World of Beatrix Potter and 6.5 mi (10.5 km) from Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre.

With a stay at Midland Hotel in Morecambe, you'll be on the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Lancaster University and The Platform. This upscale hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Stone Jetty and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Morecambe Beach.

Enjoying beautiful views of Lake Windemere, the charming Ryebeck also boasts 5 acres of gardens and grounds, individually styled rooms and an award-winning restaurant.

Spacious and bright bedrooms have been elegantly decorated and furnished. Each room features a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom, with some offering a private patio or splendid lake views.

The surrounding fells and countryside provide beautiful walks, just moments from the hotel’s doorstep. Beatrix Potter’s former home, Hill Top Farm, is just a 30-minute journey over the car ferry.

With a stay at Buckingham House - Spacious 3-bedroom in Morecambe, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Regent Park Studios and Globe Arena. This apartment is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Morecambe Beach and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Reel Cinemas Morecambe.

Set in private grounds above Lake Windermere, Aphrodites Group offers luxury themed suites with spa baths or private hot tubs. There is free parking and free Wi-Fi throughout.

Full English and continental breakfasts are available in the restaurant or can be delivered to the room.

The suites are sumptuously decorated with romantic features and luxurious furnishings. All suites have a seating area, flat-screen satellite TV with DVD player, and a modern bathroom with Molton Brown toiletries and a double-size bath.

Aphrodites Group boasts a sauna and steam room. The large grounds feature manicured lawns and natural woodland, and there is a stylish conservatory guest lounge.

With a scenic location in the beautiful Lake District, Aphrodites is just 10 minutes’ walk from the Bowness Ferry Crossing. Bowness-on-Windermere centre is a 20-minute stroll away, offering shops, restaurants and pubs.

Set in Bowness-on-Windermere and only 1.6 km from World of Beatrix Potter, Brooklands Guest House offers accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. The 3-star bed and breakfast features garden views and is 39 km from Derwentwater Lake. The bed and breakfast has family rooms.

The bed and breakfast provides certain units with lake views, and the units come with a private bathroom. At the bed and breakfast, some units are equipped with a kettle and chocolates or cookies.

Guests can also relax in the garden.

Askham Hall is 43 km from the bed and breakfast, while Trough of Bowland is 48 km away. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 116 km from the property.

Located in Morecambe, Altham Place-fully Refurbished 2-bath Bungalow is within a 5-minute drive of Globe Arena and Regent Park Studios. This holiday home is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Morecambe Beach and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Reel Cinemas Morecambe.

When you stay at Gilpin Hotel & Lake House in Windermere, you'll be in the historical district, within a 5-minute drive of Blackwell, The Arts & Crafts House and Lake Windermere. This luxury hotel is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Bowness Pier and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories.

Lakes Apartments are situated in the grounds of the 5-star Lakes Hotel and Spa, near Lake Windermere in the village of Bowness-on-Windermere.

The open-plan apartments offer two bedrooms over two levels, one double bedroom with a large comfortable king size bed and one twin bedroom with two single beds or bunk beds. The first-floor self-catering apartments include a kitchenette with a kettle, toaster, microwave, fridge, oven and hob. Tea and coffee facilities and a pint of milk are included on arrival. Bed linen and towels are also provided.

Apartments are simpler than hotel bedrooms, some bedrooms in our apartments are built into the eaves, so please take care as head height may be limited and some have special features such as built in beds, please ask what your apartment will look like.

The on-site spa offers a poolside seating and bar, two hot tubs, a sauna, steam room and plunge pool. Within the spa is a pub serving real ale and bar meals. There is also a restaurant and free fibre-optic broadband.

Apartments offer no views as access to the apartments is from the car park, however the hotel lounge, cocktail bar and restaurants offers views of the gardens and lake.

Keswick is 36 km from the aparthotel, while Ambleside is 9 km from the property.

With a stay at The Wilson's Arms in Coniston, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Coniston Water. This bed & breakfast is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from John Ruskin Museum and 5.1 mi (8.3 km) from Brantwood.

38 km from Derwentwater Lake, The Berry Boutique is situated in Bowness-on-Windermere and provides free WiFi and express check-in and check-out. The property is set 42 km from Askham Hall, 49 km from Trough of Bowland and 50 km from Muncaster Castle. The property is non-smoking and is located 500 metres from World of Beatrix Potter.

Guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV. Each room has a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer.

The Berry Boutique offers a sun terrace. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Bowness-on-Windermere, like cycling.

Kendal Castle is 17 km from The Berry Boutique, while Cat Bells is 44 km away. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 117 km from the property.

Situated in Lupton, 26 km from Trough of Bowland, Plough Inn features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. This 5-star inn offers a concierge service and luggage storage space. The property is non-smoking and is set 29 km from World of Beatrix Potter.

The rooms are fitted with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a kettle, a bath, a hairdryer and a desk. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at the inn also boast free WiFi, while certain rooms are fitted with a garden view. The units have a wardrobe.

A buffet, à la carte or continental breakfast can be enjoyed at the property.

Plough Inn offers a sun terrace. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Lupton, like hiking and cycling.

Kendal Castle is 18 km from Plough Inn, while Cathedral Church of St Peter is 26 km from the property. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 89 km away.

When you stay at Bowness Bay Suites - Adults only in Windermere, you'll be in a national park, within a 5-minute walk of Lake Windermere and Old Laundry Theatre. This bed & breakfast is 13.8 mi (22.2 km) from Ullswater and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Bowness Pier.

Situated in the heart of the village of Bowness-on-Windermere, this adult only guesthouse overlooks Lake Windermere. The ferry terminal and the marina are 3 minutes' walk away.

Each suite at Bowness Bay Suites has a lounge area, a TV, free Wi-Fi access and an en suite bathroom with underfloor heating. A full English breakfast is available to order.

A variety of restaurants can be found from 400 feet from the property. Bowness-on-Windermere's town centre also offers quaint shops and boutiques.

Surrounded by the picturesque countryside, guests can enjoy outdoor activities such as walking, cycling, and sailing.

The Albert has a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Bowness-on-Windermere. Located around 39 km from Derwentwater, the hotel with free WiFi is also 42 km away from Askham Hall. The property is non-smoking and is set 60 metres from World of Beatrix Potter.

All guest rooms at the hotel come with a seating area. All rooms include a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At The Albert each room is equipped with a desk and a flat-screen TV.

Muncaster Castle is 42 km from the accommodation, while Trough of Bowland is 49 km from the property. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 118 km away.

Situated 38 km from Derwentwater Lake, 42 km from Askham Hall and 44 km from Muncaster Castle, Luxury Single Small Room Central Location King Bed features accommodation located in Windermere. The property is set 46 km from Trough of Bowland, 46 km from Wasdale and 16 km from Kendal Castle. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and World of Beatrix Potter is 400 metres away.

The holiday home features a TV and 1 bedroom. The accommodation is non-smoking.

Dalton Castle is 34 km from the holiday home, while Cat Bells is 43 km from the property. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 114 km away.

Fellview Guest House is situated in Bowness-on-Windermere. The property is located 600 metres from World of Beatrix Potter and 1.5 km from Lake Windermere. Free WiFi is available.

At the guest house, each room has a wardrobe and a TV.

Just a mile from Lake Windermere in the heart of the Lake District, this luxury boutique hotel offers home-cooked food and free Wi-Fi. Windermere Rail Station is only 15 minutes’ walk away, and there is free parking on site.

Originally the second home of a wealthy Edwardian gentleman, Windermere Boutique Hotel still retains many charming features like open fires and beamed ceilings.

Rooms all feature a large widescreen TV with satellite channels, a DVD player, and a king-size bed and luxury bathroom. Some luxury suites have outdoor hot tubs and seating areas.

The hotel is close to the World of Beatrix Potter Attraction, and Bowness, which is just a short drive away. The surrounding National Parkland is great for walking and cycling, and Ambleside is just 5 miles away.

Featuring mountain views, The Golden Ball Hotel Pods provides accommodation with patio, around 5.3 km from Trough of Bowland. This property offers access to a balcony and free private parking. Guests can enjoy river views.

All units in the apartment complex are equipped with a kettle. All units have a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. The units at the apartment complex are equipped with a seating area.

Guests at the apartment can enjoy a Full English/Irish breakfast.

North Pier is 44 km from The Golden Ball Hotel Pods, while Winter Gardens Conference Centre is 44 km away. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 99 km from the property.

Built in 1888, using Lakeland stone, the 4-star Glenville House combines traditional charm with modern facilities. The guest house offers luxurious en-suite rooms with wide-screen TVs, iPod docks and free Wi-Fi.

Includes free off site health club with fully equipped gym, fitness classes, swimming pool, sauna, steam room & hot tub, 2 miles from Glenville, 6 minutes by car.

Just 10 minutes’ walk from Bowness and 15 minute walk from Windermere Railway Station, Glenville House guest house provides easy access to local sights. The World of Beatrix Potter museum and the Windermere Steamboat Museum are less than a 15 minute walk away, as is Lake Windermere itself.

The hotel can provide information on guided and unguided walks and has free on-site parking. Gentle walks and more strenuous hikes start from both Bowness and Windermere.