Buttermere Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





Visit Buttermere

Lakes Hotel and Spa
Superb check in experience. Staff were very friendly and helpful, rooms very clean and hotel itself was beautiful. Would 100% recommend.
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026

Lakeside Hotel & Spa
We stayed for New Year’s Eve and the staff couldn’t be more friendly and attentive! The hotel is gorgeous and the views of the lake are lovely. It’s a little bit out of the way but it’s worth it for a lovely stay. The breakfast was also really good!
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026

Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa
Will start with the negatives first. 1. Parking after I booked was £25 per night which you don't have to go with, opted for parking in Glebe Road for £21.60 for 3 days which is a 5 minute walk from the hotel, all amenities are within a 5 minute walk from the hotel so no need to drive anywhere. 2. ...
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

Kotel Windermere
Room was amazing, clean fresh warm and inviting
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026

Hapimag Burnside Park Apartments
Property is in a very good location. Close to everything.
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026

Courtyard Apartments
Communication was clear.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Popular places to visit

Buttermere Lake
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Buttermere Lake during your travels in Buttermere. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

Crummock Water
Explore the great outdoors at Crummock Water, a lovely green space in Loweswater. Stroll along the lakeside in this relaxing area or visit its lively bars.
Isel Hall
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Isel Hall during your travels in Blindcrake. Stroll along the lakeside in this relaxing area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Wordsworth House
You can find out about the history of Cockermouth with a stop at Wordsworth House. Amble around this culturally rich area's lakeside and enjoy its lively bars.
St Michael's Church, Isel
After visiting St Michael's Church, Isel, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Blindcrake. Stroll along the lakeside in this relaxing area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Wordsworth House and Garden
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Wordsworth House and Garden in Cockermouth. Amble around this culturally rich area's lakeside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
- Lake Windermere
- Lodore Falls
- World of Beatrix Potter
- Coniston Water
- Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre
- Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water
- Bowness Pier
- Old Man of Coniston
- Hill Top Farm
- Lake District Wildlife Park
- Muncaster Castle
- Hellvellyn
- Honister Slate Mine
- Skiddaw
- Derwent Pencil Museum
- Aira Force
- Dove Cottage
- Solway Coast
- Lakeside Windermere Ferry Landing
- Grizedale Forest
- Wast Water




