# 23 4 and 5-star hotels in Cumbria (2026)

> 23 4 and 5-star hotels in Cumbria, best reviewed first — including Langdale Chase Hotel. Ratings, locations and details.

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23 listed · best reviewed first

Updated 31 August 2026 · Ratings from Google · [All hotels and B&Bs in Cumbria](https://staycation.co.uk/cumbria/hotels)

[Dog-friendly 130](https://staycation.co.uk/cumbria/hotels/dog-friendly) [Families 361](https://staycation.co.uk/cumbria/hotels/family-friendly) [4-5 star 23](https://staycation.co.uk/cumbria/hotels/four-and-five-star)

[Lake District Langdale Chase Hotel ★ 4.6 (1,413) Victorian mansion on the shore of Windermere, reopened after a full restoration, with lake-view rooms, a restaurant and gardens running down to the water.](https://staycation.co.uk/lake-district/hotels/langdale-chase-hotel) [Lake District The Daffodil Hotel & Spa ★ 4.5 (1,327) Four-star hotel and spa on the edge of Grasmere village with lake-facing rooms, a bistro and a treatment spa, within walking distance of Dove Cottage.](https://staycation.co.uk/lake-district/hotels/the-daffodil-hotel-and-spa) [Ambleside The Waterhead Inn ★ 4.4 (1,138) A lakeside inn with rooms directly opposite Waterhead Pier, combining traditional pub character with Windermere views.](https://staycation.co.uk/ambleside/hotels/the-waterhead-inn) [Lake District Drunken Duck Inn ★ 4.4 (1,121) Former farmhouse inn at a crossroads between Ambleside and Hawkshead, with 11 rooms, a serious kitchen and its own Barngates brewery.](https://staycation.co.uk/lake-district/hotels/drunken-duck-inn) [Keswick Skiddaw Hotel ★ 4.3 (905) A refurbished 4-star hotel on Keswick's Main Street with 43 en-suite rooms, a brasserie restaurant and a lounge bar.](https://staycation.co.uk/keswick/hotels/skiddaw-hotel) [Grasmere The Forest Side ★ 4.7 (390) A Victorian Gothic mansion in 43 acres of woodland with a Michelin-starred restaurant built around its own kitchen garden.](https://staycation.co.uk/grasmere/hotels/the-forest-side) [Keswick Lyzzick Hall Hotel ★ 4.8 (339) A family-run country hotel on the flank of Skiddaw with landscaped gardens, mountain views and a restaurant built around local, seasonal produce.](https://staycation.co.uk/keswick/hotels/lyzzick-hall-hotel) [Grasmere The Wordsworth ★ 4.3 (612) A 19th-century former hunting lodge in the centre of Grasmere with a spa, riverside gardens and two on-site restaurants.](https://staycation.co.uk/grasmere/hotels/the-wordsworth) [Lake District Rothay Manor ★ 4.6 (333) Grade II listed Regency house on the edge of Ambleside, family-run in feel, with a well-regarded kitchen, a hot tub and gardens away from the traffic.](https://staycation.co.uk/lake-district/hotels/rothay-manor) [Ambleside Ambleside Townhouse ★ 4.6 (305) A boutique bed and breakfast on Compston Road with individually decorated ensuite rooms in the heart of Ambleside.](https://staycation.co.uk/ambleside/hotels/ambleside-townhouse) [Grasmere Lake View Country House ★ 4.8 (165) A family-run stone country house with private lake access and seven individually furnished en-suite rooms.](https://staycation.co.uk/grasmere/hotels/lake-view-country-house) [Ambleside Melrose Guest House ★ 4.9 (115) An elegant Victorian Lakeland townhouse on Church Street, in the centre of Ambleside, known for its breakfasts and hosts.](https://staycation.co.uk/ambleside/hotels/melrose-guest-house) [Grasmere Moss Grove Organic ★ 4.6 (153) A boutique organic guest house in the village centre, built around natural materials and locally sourced breakfasts.](https://staycation.co.uk/grasmere/hotels/moss-grove-organic) [Lake District The Waterwheel Guesthouse ★ 5.0 (98) Adults-only B&B in a Grade II listed 17th-century cottage beside Stock Ghyll in central Ambleside, with three en-suite rooms.](https://staycation.co.uk/lake-district/hotels/the-waterwheel-guesthouse) [Lake District Seven Oaks Guest House ★ 5.0 (85) Four-star guest house with five en-suite rooms in a quiet Keswick side street, a short walk from the town centre and Derwentwater.](https://staycation.co.uk/lake-district/hotels/seven-oaks-guest-house) [Ambleside Crow How Country Guest House ★ 4.8 (100) A Victorian country guest house set in two acres of gardens on the edge of Ambleside, built from stone taken from the old Rydal Hall.](https://staycation.co.uk/ambleside/hotels/crow-how-country-guest-house) [Grasmere Beck Allans Guest House ★ 4.9 (78) A well-regarded, family-run guest house in the centre of Grasmere with river views and cooked-to-order breakfasts.](https://staycation.co.uk/grasmere/hotels/beck-allans-guest-house) [Grasmere Raise View House ★ 5.0 (61) A traditional Lakeland stone B&B with five en-suite rooms and fell views, five minutes' walk from the village.](https://staycation.co.uk/grasmere/hotels/raise-view-house) [Keswick Howe Keld ★ 4.8 (58) An award-winning 12-room bed and breakfast on the edge of Keswick's centre, with bright modern rooms and a well-regarded breakfast.](https://staycation.co.uk/keswick/hotels/howe-keld) [Keswick Ellergill Guest House ★ 4.7 (28) A small, well-kept guest house on Stanger Street, a few minutes' walk from Keswick's shops, pubs and the market square.](https://staycation.co.uk/keswick/hotels/ellergill-guest-house) [Ambleside Riverside at Ambleside ★ 4.5 (15) A seventeenth-century house beside the River Rothay, a ten-minute walk from Ambleside's centre, holding a 4-Star Gold rating.](https://staycation.co.uk/ambleside/hotels/riverside-at-ambleside) [Kendal Castle Green Hotel in Kendal BW Premier Collection ★ 4.8 (12) Set on Castle Green Lane below Kendal Castle, with the fells and Windermere close by, this 99-room hotel suits both gateway breaks and business stays.](https://staycation.co.uk/kendal/hotels/castle-green-hotel-in-kendal-bw-premier-collection) [🏨Hotels Keswick The Grange Country House A Victorian guest house in its own grounds with individually styled rooms, an award-winning garden and a short walk to Derwentwater.](https://staycation.co.uk/keswick/hotels/the-grange-country-house)

## Quick answers

How many 4 and 5-star hotels are there in Cumbria?+

We list 23 in Cumbria. The best-reviewed are shown first.

Which 4 and 5-star hotels in Cumbria are best reviewed?+

By Google rating weighted by the number of reviews: Langdale Chase Hotel (4.6/5, 1,413 reviews), The Daffodil Hotel & Spa (4.5/5, 1,327 reviews) and The Waterhead Inn (4.4/5, 1,138 reviews).

Is this list up to date?+

It is built live from our listings; ratings come from Google and each venue page shows when its details were last checked. Always confirm with the venue before travelling.