Last-minute hotel deals near Dove Cottage

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.

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.

When you stay at Glendale Guest House in Keswick, you'll be in a national park, within a 10-minute walk of Hope Park and Keswick Museum and Art Gallery. This guest house is 14.8 mi (23.8 km) from Ullswater and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from The Puzzling Place.

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.

Located in Windermere, Wild Boar Estate is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of Windermere Golf Club and Blackwell, The Arts & Crafts House. This luxury inn is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Lake Windermere and 13.3 mi (21.3 km) from Yorkshire Dales National Park.

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.

With a stay at Premier Inn Keswick in Keswick, you'll be a 3-minute walk from Derwent Pencil Museum and 6 minutes by foot from The Puzzling Place. This hotel is 15.4 mi (24.8 km) from Ullswater and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Crosthwaite Church.

Boasting a bar, George Hotel is situated in Keswick in the Cumbria region, 2.8 km from Derwentwater Lake and 17 km from Buttermere. The property is set 35 km from World of Beatrix Potter, 41 km from Lake Windermere and 8.2 km from Cat Bells. The property is non-smoking and is located 32 km from Askham Hall.

The rooms in the hotel are fitted with a TV. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at George Hotel also boast free WiFi.

Full English/Irish and vegetarian breakfast options are available at the accommodation. At George Hotel you will find a restaurant serving British cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested.

Whinlatter Forest Park is 9.1 km from the hotel. Newcastle International Airport is 127 km from the property.

Located in Keswick, Dalegarth House is in a national park – a 1-minute drive from Derwentwater and 5 minutes from Castlerigg Stone Circle. This guest house is 4.8 mi (7.8 km) from Lodore Falls and 8.3 mi (13.4 km) from Lake District Wildlife Park.

Located in Threlkeld, 10 km from Derwentwater Lake, The Horse and Farrier Inn and The Salutation Inn Threlkeld Keswick provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. Providing a bar, the property is located within 23 km of Buttermere. The property is non-smoking and is set 26 km from Askham Hall.

All units in the inn are equipped with a flat-screen TV. Every room comes with a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer.

You can play darts at The Horse and Farrier Inn and The Salutation Inn Threlkeld Keswick, and the area is popular for hiking and cycling.

World of Beatrix Potter is 35 km from the accommodation, while Lake Windermere is 41 km away. Newcastle International Airport is 121 km from the property.

Set within 2.9 km of Derwentwater Lake and 16 km of Buttermere in Keswick, West View offers accommodation with seating area. Featuring mountain and garden views, this guest house also features free WiFi. The property offers soundproof units and is located 34 km from Askham Hall.

At the guest house, the units include a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. Additional in-room amenities include chocolates or cookies. The units are equipped with heating facilities.

Guests may wind down in the in-house lounge, while packed lunches are also available.

Guests at the guest house will be able to enjoy activities in and around Keswick, like cycling and hiking.

World of Beatrix Potter is 36 km from West View, while Lake Windermere is 42 km from the property. Newcastle International Airport is 129 km away.

Located in Keswick, The Lodge In The Vale is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of Hellvellyn and Castlerigg Stone Circle. This bed & breakfast is 12.6 mi (20.3 km) from Lake Windermere and 15 mi (24.1 km) from Ullswater.

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 Crow Park Hotel in Keswick, you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Derwentwater and Derwent Pencil Museum. This bed & breakfast is 10.9 mi (17.5 km) from Buttermere Lake.

Located in the heart of Keswick, the refurbished Skiddaw Hotel offers good food, and spacious rooms with tea/coffee making facilities. There is free WiFi throughout the hotel, and parking permits available at an extra cost for the car park near the hotel.

The hotel's restaurant, Brasserie 31, serves seasonal menus of local produce, while the lounge bar offers drinks, bar meals and our Hiker's Picnic Board - a savoury twist on traditional afternoon tea. A full Cumbrian or continental breakfast is provided each morning, made using the finest locally sourced ingredients.

Surrounded by dramatic lakes and mountains of the Lake District, Skiddaw Hotel is a short walk from Keswick’s shops and cafés. Derwentwater is less than a 5-minute drive away.

The hotel has a conservatory lounge overlooking the market square, with food and drink served all day. Discounted vouchers for local attractions are available from reception.

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.

Set in 5 acres of woodland gardens, The Mary Mount Hotel is set on the shores of Derwentwater. With countryside views, rooms are en suite. There is also a restaurant and free WiFi throughout. Free parking is available.

With the picturesque Borrowdale Valley all around, the Mary Mount has a peaceful country house atmosphere. Rooms have TVs and tea/coffee making facilities.

The hotel’s oak-panelled bar has a real open fire whilst the restaurant has large picture windows with spectacular views across the Lake. There is an à la carte menu and a regional wine list.

Take a boat trip across the Lake or visit Keswick, which is only 3 miles away. The Mary Mount can provide you with quality packed lunches for your excursions.

With a stay at The Angel Inn - The Inn Collection Group in Windermere, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Lake Windermere and World of Beatrix Potter. This upscale inn is 13.8 mi (22.2 km) from Ullswater and 10.8 mi (17.4 km) from Coniston Water.