Matterdale Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Matterdale

Lakes Hotel and Spa
"Great breakfast and close to Lake Windermere"
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026

The Belsfield Hotel
"Lovley will return Staff great Room clean Lovley hotel"
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026

Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa
"Top quality hotel in a brilliant location, absolutely loved it here. We didn’t find a better bar to have a drink in or a better restaurant to eat in, all perfect… with a wonderful view over the lake too! The leisure facilities really helped too, the pool was a proper pool you could actually swim ..."
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026

Kotel Windermere

Rayrigg Villa Windermere
"Great location, very clean, spacious room would definitely stay here again 💯😊"
Reviewed on 12 May 2026

1 Bed Flat - Sleeps 4 - Garden - Parking - Wifi
"Amazing, the photos do not do it justice, lovely cosy cottage a home from home and fully equipped. Great location, short walk to village incl pubs and chippy, also access to walks (which pass through livestick fields so dogs on leads). Grizedale forest was a short drive away with really good (long ..."
Reviewed on 15 Sept 2024
Popular places to visit

Ullswater
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Ullswater during your travels in Penrith. Stroll along the area's lakeside or simply savour its lively bars.

Penrith Castle
Penrith Castle is just one of the places to see in Penrith, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around this culturally rich area's lakeside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Aira Force
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Aira Force during your travels in Penrith. Amble around this relaxing area's lakeside and enjoy its lively bars.

Lowther Castle and Gardens
You can find out about the history of Lowther with a visit to Lowther Castle and Gardens. Stroll along the lakeside in this relaxing area or visit its lively bars.

Brougham Castle
You can study the exhibits at Brougham Castle, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Brougham. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this culturally rich area.

Brougham Hall
You can browse the exhibits at Brougham Hall, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Eamont Bridge. Amble around this culturally rich area's lakeside and enjoy its lively bars.
- Lake Windermere
- Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre
- Lodore Falls
- Bowness Pier
- World of Beatrix Potter
- Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water
- Coniston Water
- Lake District Wildlife Park
- Old Man of Coniston
- Penrith Castle
- Aira Force
- Lowther Castle and Gardens
- Hill Top Farm
- Orrest Head
- Dove Cottage
- Honister Slate Mine
- Carlisle Racecourse
- Eden Valley
- Grizedale Forest
- Hellvellyn


