Last-minute weekend break deals in the Lake District

With a beautiful riverside location, Rydal Lodge Hotel offers elegant Lake District accommodation, 2 miles from the centre of Ambleside. With Lake Windermere just 6 minutes’ drive away, this Cumbrian hotel offers a full breakfast menu and free parking and Wi-Fi.

Rooms are traditionally furnished, many enjoying views of the gardens and river. Each has a TV, DVD player and tea and coffee facilities, as well as an en suite or private shower.

A Continental and full English/Irish breakfast is served in the dining room, overlooking the gardens and River Rothay. Vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free breakfast is also available. Packed lunches can be ordered in advance, and the hotel also provides a licensed bar and lounge with a wood-burning stove.

The hotel is a 4-minute walk from Rydal Mount, the former home of William Wordsworth, which is now a visitor attraction. The Armitt Gallery and Museum in Ambleside is a 2-minute drive away, and The World of Beatrix Potter in Windermere is around 7 miles from Rydal Lodge Hotel.

Set in Keswick and only 5.8 km from Derwentwater Lake, Dalegarth House Portinscale offers accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. The property has lake and garden views, and is 14 km from Buttermere. Guests can make use of a garden.

Some units in the guest house have private entrance and are fitted with desk and wardrobe. Complete with a private bathroom, all units at the guest house come with a flat-screen TV, and selected rooms also feature a seating area. At the guest house, units are fitted with bed linen and towels.

Continental and Full English/Irish breakfast options with warm dishes, local specialities and fruits are available. For visitors looking to embark on day trips to nearby landmarks, the guest house features a selection of packed lunches.

Skiing and cycling are possible within the area, and Dalegarth House Portinscale offers ski storage space.

Askham Hall is 35 km from the accommodation, while World of Beatrix Potter is 40 km from the property. Newcastle International Airport is 130 km away.

With a stay at this apartment in Windermere, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Orrest Head. This apartment is 14.8 mi (23.9 km) from Yorkshire Dales National Park and 13.2 mi (21.3 km) from Ullswater.

Grasmere – the heart of the Lake District; and at the heart of Grasmere is The Inn at Grasmere, the original Inn of Grasmere, where travellers have come for centuries to stop, rest and enjoy the Lakes.

The Inn at Grasmere is part and parcel of the historic village. With breath taking views in a central location, the Inn provides visitors with easy access to the Lakes District in a luxurious setting.

Ancient traditions and modern comfort come together in The Inn at Grasmere, the heart of Grasmere.

Your home away from home.

Our Inn has stylish rooms and a on site Wellness Centre which features a sauna, relaxation room and heated swimming pool.

Limited car parking is available on site free of charge. We also have parking at our sister hotel a 2 minute walk away providing us with ample parking.

All of our rooms at The Inn At Grasmere are newly refurbished with new carpets, deco, beds, bathrooms, also have free WiFi, flat-screen TVs, as well as a power shower/bath, luxury Bath House toiletries and lots of luxury touches.

1769 Bar & Restaurant features a traditional menu of seasonal, locally sourced ingredients with the hotel's Lakeland Bar & Restaurant offering a selection of real ales and bar meals. We also have a delightful Courtyard where you can unwind and enjoy the beautiful scenery inside or out.

The Inn at Grasmere is set in the centre of the village, with walking and hiking routes right on the property's doorstep.

The hotel is situated in a prime location for easy access to neighbouring locations and a bus stop is conveniently located across the road from the property. Ambleside is 6.9 km away, while Keswick is 20 km away.

With a stay at The Kellbank in Seascale, you'll be next to a golf course, just a 5-minute walk from Gosforth Library and 7 minutes by foot from The Square. This family-friendly hotel is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Ponsonby Tarn and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Seascale Library.

When you stay at The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group in Ambleside, you'll be on a lake, within a 15-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Ullswater. This upscale hotel is 9.8 mi (15.8 km) from Coniston Water and 19.3 mi (31 km) from Derwentwater.

Located in Seascale, Low Wood Hall Hotel is within a 10-minute drive of Wasdale and Wast Water. This hotel is 4 mi (6.4 km) from Gosforth Library and 4.1 mi (6.5 km) from The Square.

Stybeck Farm Shephards Hut is set in Thirlmere, 33 km from Askham Hall, 33 km from Lake Windermere, and 46 km from Muncaster Castle. With free private parking, the property is 11 km from Derwentwater Lake and 26 km from Buttermere. The property is non-smoking and is located 27 km from World of Beatrix Potter.

Cat Bells is 17 km from the luxury tent, while Whinlatter Forest Park is 18 km away.

The Yewdale Inn and Hotel Coniston Village is a situated in the centre of Coniston, within the Lake District National Park. Built of local stone and slate in 1896, the property was once part guest house, part bank.

The Yewdale provides centrally heated rooms with en-suite bathrooms, a TV and tea/coffee making facilities.

The Restaurant and Enzo's Caffe & Pizzeria, which serves a varied menu using locally sourced ingredients.

The inn is open daily for breakfast, morning coffee, snacks, lunches, afternoon tea and evening meals. Non-residents are welcome. The owners and staff are happy to offer advice and information on how to enjoy the local area.

If you feel like visiting the surroundings, fishing, boating, canoeing, walking and pony trekking are all available on or around Coniston Water. The museum in the village features the speed record breaker Donald Campbell, plus the life and work of the Victorian artist John Ruskin.

Located in Holmrook, YHA Eskdale - Hostel is within a 5-minute drive of Eskdale Mill and Hardknott Roman Fort. This hostel is 18.2 mi (29.2 km) from Scafell Pike and 29.1 mi (46.8 km) from Lodore Falls.

With a stay at Thornbank House - inc off-site Health Club in Windermere, you'll be in the historical district, within a 15-minute walk of World of Beatrix Potter and Lake Windermere. This upscale guesthouse is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Windermere Golf Club and 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre.

Set within 1.6 km of World of Beatrix Potter and 39 km of Derwentwater Lake in Bowness-on-Windermere, Fair Rigg by Cradel Haus - Ultra Luxury Lakes Holiday Homes, Pet Friendly, Parking & EV Plug offers accommodation with seating area. There is a private entrance at the apartment for the convenience of those who stay. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking.

The units come with a flat-screen TV with streaming services, microwave, a coffee machine, a shower, a hair dryer and a wardrobe. The units are fitted with a kettle, while selected rooms will provide you with a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven and a stovetop. At the apartment complex, units are equipped with a private bathroom and bed linen.

Guests at the apartment will be able to enjoy activities in and around Bowness-on-Windermere, like cycling and hiking. The apartment has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open.

Askham Hall is 43 km from Fair Rigg by Cradel Haus - Ultra Luxury Lakes Holiday Homes, Pet Friendly, Parking & EV Plug, while Trough of Bowland is 48 km away. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 116 km from the property.

Situated in Bowness-on-Windermere, near World of Beatrix Potter, The Den - The White House Windermere - Off-Site Health Club & Spa 2 minute walk away is housed in a historic building where guests can enjoy a garden. This holiday home features accommodation with a patio. Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, the non-smoking holiday home features a hot tub.

The holiday home with a terrace and garden views has 1 bedroom, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 1 bathroom with a hot tub. A private entrance leads guests into the holiday home, where they can enjoy some wine or champagne and chocolates or cookies. The property has an outdoor dining area.

Guests at the holiday home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Bowness-on-Windermere, like golfing.

Derwentwater Lake is 39 km from The Den - The White House Windermere - Off-Site Health Club & Spa 2 minute walk away, while Askham Hall is 42 km from the property. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 117 km away.

With a stay at The Ryebeck Hotel in Windermere, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Blackwell, The Arts & Crafts House. This hotel is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Bowness Pier and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Old Laundry Theatre.

With a stay at Claremont in Windermere, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Lake District National Park and World of Beatrix Potter. This bed & breakfast is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Lake Windermere and 14.4 mi (23.2 km) from Ullswater.

With a stay at this apartment in Ambleside, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Ullswater. This apartment is 19.1 mi (30.7 km) from Lodore Falls and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from White Platts Recreation Ground.

Set in Ambleside in the Cumbria region, with Grizedale Forest nearby, Betty's Loft offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is around 36 km from Derwentwater Lake, 42 km from Askham Hall and 3.5 km from Hill Top. The property is non-smoking and is located 8.1 km from Lake Windermere.

The spacious apartment features 2 bedrooms, a TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower.

Guests at the apartment will be able to enjoy activities in and around Ambleside, like golfing, cycling and fishing. Guests can also relax in the garden.

Coniston Water is 11 km from Betty's Loft. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 123 km away.

With a stay at this cottage in Windermere, you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Lake Windermere and World of Beatrix Potter. This cottage is 14.4 mi (23.1 km) from Ullswater and 10.9 mi (17.6 km) from Coniston Water.

Set in Lake Side in the Cumbria region, Abbots Reading Suite has a garden. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and private parking is available on site. The property is non-smoking and is situated 18 km from World of Beatrix Potter.

The holiday home features 1 bedroom, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a fridge, and 1 bathroom with a shower and a hair dryer.

Leeds Bradford International Airport is 122 km from the property.

Ednas Cottage, a property with a garden, is situated in Ambleside, 18 km from Lake Windermere, 28 km from Derwentwater Lake, as well as 38 km from Muncaster Castle. The property is set 38 km from Askham Hall, 41 km from Wasdale and 43 km from Buttermere. The property is non-smoking and is located 13 km from World of Beatrix Potter.

The holiday home features 2 bedrooms, a TV, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with a shower. Providing free private parking, this 3-star holiday home also features free WiFi.

Guests at the holiday home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Ambleside, like cycling.

Scafell Pike is 47 km from Ednas Cottage, while Grizedale Forest is 10 km away. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 126 km from the property.