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Crown Inn at Pooley Bridge
Pooley Bridge is a very small village nestled at the top of Ulswater. It has 3 public house & a couple of small shops. The crown Inn is perfectly placed by the river & in the thick of the village. The only downside is parking a busy sunny days! Staff at the Inn were very pleasant & helpful
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Lakes Hotel and Spa
The hotel is very well decorated and looks lovely! The spa is lovely, we used it 2 out of 3 days, hot tubs lovely and warm, also has a cold pool, sauna and steam room, all very good! The Asian restaurant was really good, with great staff and lovely atmosphere, it was full on a Monday evening it’s ...
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa
Underwhelming. This is a very ordinary hotel, despite the hot tubs, pool and spa. The decor is vile, all dull browns with turquoise. In the “Troutbeck” room there is a nasty trip hazard into the bathroom. A stubbed toe was annoying but a cracked skull would have been more so. Tip: if it’s not fixed ...
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
The Halston
Hapimag Burnside Park Apartments
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.
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 top-notch restaurants.
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 Matterdale. Amble around this relaxing area's lakeside and enjoy its lively bars.
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.
Dalemain Country Park
Explore the great outdoors at Dalemain Country Park, a lovely green space in Dacre. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
- Lake Windermere
- World of Beatrix Potter
- Lodore Falls
- Coniston Water
- Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre
- Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water
- Bowness Pier
- Lowther Castle and Gardens
- Old Man of Coniston
- Dove Cottage
- Hill Top Farm
- Honister Slate Mine
- Carlisle Racecourse
- Lake District Wildlife Park
- Kendal Castle
- Whinlatter Forest Park
- Derwent Pencil Museum
- Hellvellyn
- Penrith Castle
