Hotels in Tebay
34 handpicked places to stay
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Hotel choice directly in Tebay is limited given its size, but the village makes a practical and scenic base for exploring both the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales, sitting almost exactly between the two. Nearby villages such as Orton, Shap and Kirkby Stephen offer traditional inns and bed and breakfasts within easy reach, many set in old stone farmhouses that reflect the character of the upper Lune and Eden valleys. Kendal, a short drive to the south-west, has a wider range of hotels and guesthouses for those wanting more choice while still staying close to the M6 corridor.
What makes staying near Tebay appealing is the combination of genuine quiet and genuine access: the Howgill Fells rise straight from the valley floor for walkers, the Yorkshire Dales lie just over the tops, and the central Lake District is a manageable drive away, all without the summer congestion that affects Windermere or Keswick. Booking ahead is sensible during peak walking season and around school holidays, when accommodation across the wider Cumbria and Dales borders fills quickly, but Tebay itself, tucked away from the honeypot villages, tends to stay noticeably calmer even in high summer.
The Old School B&B
B&B · The Old School B&b, Tebay
A converted schoolhouse B&B in Tebay, Cumbria, with en-suite family rooms and easy reach of the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales.
Westmorland Hotel Tebay
Hotel · M6, Penrith · 1.4 miles away
A 51-room hotel right off the M6 near Penrith, offering surprisingly quiet rooms and a dog-friendly welcome for Lake District travellers.
The George Hotel - Orton
Hotel · Front Street, Penrith · 2.3 miles away
A village pub with rooms in Orton, on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales, handy for Appleby Castle and known for hearty Sunday roasts.
Shap Wells Hotel
Hotel · Shap, Penrith · 4 miles away
A large, old-fashioned hotel near Penrith suited to walkers and families wanting quiet countryside days and easy access to the northern Lakes.
High Greenside
B&B · High Greenside, Kirkby Stephen · 5.5 miles away
A B&B in Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, well placed for exploring both the Eden Valley and the Yorkshire Dales.
Christine's Stable
Guest Accommodation · Christine's Stable, Crosby Ravensworth · 6.3 miles away
A three-room cottage conversion at Crosby Ravensworth, Cumbria, with en-suite rooms and garden and mountain views, handy for the Eden Valley and Dales.
Kings Head - Riverside Ravenstonedale
Hotel · Ravenstonedale, Kirkby Stephen · 6.3 miles away
Small riverside pub-hotel in the village of Ravenstonedale, deep in Cumbria's Upper Eden Valley, with just six rooms and a garden by the water.
The Black Swan
Hotel · Ravenstonedale, Kirkby Stephen · 6.5 miles away
A 15-room village inn in Ravenstonedale, Eden Valley, suited to walkers and families exploring Hardraw Force and Brough Castle.
The Greyhound Hotel
Hotel · Main Street, Penrith · 6.8 miles away
A 10-room hotel on Penrith's Main Street with en-suite rooms, free parking and easy reach of the Lake District.
The Kings Arms
Hotel · Main Street, Shap · 7.2 miles away
A traditional coaching inn on Shap's main street in Cumbria, well placed for walkers heading into the Lake District National Park.
Heron View B&B
B&B · Heron View, Maulds Meaburn · 7.3 miles away
A B&B in Maulds Meaburn, Cumbria, well placed for walking, cycling and touring the Eden Valley and Lake District.
Fat Lamb Country Inn
Hotel · Crossbank, Kirkby Stephen · 7.6 miles away
Fat Lamb Country Inn is a 12-room pub-hotel near Kirkby Stephen, with its own bar and garden close to the Smardale Gill walking trails.
New Ing Lodge
Hotel · Main Street, Shap · 7.7 miles away
A Main Street hotel in Shap, Cumbria, with mountain views and free parking, handy for reaching the Lake District nearby.
Howgills Apartments
Hotel · Bainbridge Court, Sedbergh · 8 miles away
Self-catering apartments in Sedbergh, Cumbria, with kitchens for cooking your own meals and pubs and restaurants close by.
The Dalesman Country Inn
Hotel · Main Street, Sedbergh · 8.1 miles away
A former coaching inn on Sedbergh's Main Street, The Dalesman Country Inn pairs pub dining with a bridal suite for weddings, though there's no parking.
The Black Bull Inn
Hotel · 44 Main Street, Sedbergh · 8.1 miles away
A straightforward 18-room inn on Sedbergh's Main Street, well suited to walkers and cyclists exploring the Yorkshire Dales and Lake District.
The Red Lion
Hotel · Finkle St, Sedbergh · 8.1 miles away
Small three-room inn on Finkle St in Sedbergh, on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales, with a bar and restaurant on site.
Days Inn Kendal Killington Lake
Hotel · Roadchef Motorway Service Area, Kendal · 8.6 miles away
A modern two-storey motorway service hotel by Kendal with 37 rooms, lake views and free on-site parking, handy for the Lake District.
Howgills House
Guest Accommodation · Garsdale Road, Sedbergh · 8.7 miles away
Small guesthouse on Garsdale Road, Sedbergh, close to walking and cycling routes into the Yorkshire Dales.
The Lodge at Carus Green
Hotel · Carus Green Golf Club, Kendal · 9 miles away
Straightforward en-suite rooms with drinks on hand at this golf club lodge near Kendal, handy for exploring the Lake District.
Castle Green Hotel in Kendal BW Premier Collection
Hotel · Castle Green Lane, Kendal · 9.3 miles away
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.
The Lakeland Kendal Hotel Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western
Hotel · Station Rd, Kendal · 9.4 miles away
A 43-room hotel by Kendal station, three floors of straightforward comfort on the edge of the Lake District.
Riverside Hotel
Hotel · Beezon Road, Kendal · 9.5 miles away
A 58-room hotel on Beezon Road in Kendal, with pool, gym and spa close to the River Kent and Lake District countryside.
Premier Inn Kendal Central
Hotel · Maude Street, Kendal · 9.7 miles away
Kendal town centre hotel with 92 rooms, handy for Windermere and the wider Lake District, with on-site parking and a restaurant.
The Black Bull at Nateby
Hotel · Nateby, Kirkby Stephen · 9.7 miles away
Traditional inn near Kirkby Stephen with a proper bar and restaurant serving locally-sourced food, plus straightforward en-suite rooms.
The Gateway Hotel
Hotel · 1 Crook Road, Kendal · 9.8 miles away
An 8-room hotel on Crook Road in Kendal, with free on-site parking and a garden, close to the Lake District National Park.
Shakespeare Inn
Hotel · 78 Highgate, Kendal · 9.9 miles away
A traditional inn on Highgate in Kendal, with a restaurant, bar and free parking handy for the Lake District.
Bollam Cottage Bed and Breakfast
B&B · Bollam Cottage, Kirkby Stephen · 9.9 miles away
A quiet, adults-only B&B in Kirkby Stephen with just three rooms, suited to couples wanting walking, cycling or the Settle-Carlisle railway.
Hillside Bed & Breakfast
B&B · 4 Beast Banks, Kendal · 10 miles away
Kendal B&B on Beast Banks, handy for walking routes into the Lake District, with free parking and en-suite rooms.
The Black Bull Hotel
Hotel · 38 Market Street, Kirkby Stephen · 10 miles away
A 9-room hotel on Kirkby Stephen's Market Street, within easy reach of the Yorkshire Dales and the Cumbrian fells for walkers.
Pennine Hotel
Hotel · 23 Market Square, Kirkby Stephen · 10 miles away
Small 6-room hotel on Kirkby Stephen's Market Square, with en-suite rooms and free parking, handy for Eden Valley walks.
Old Croft House
B&B · Market Street, Kirkby Stephen · 10 miles away
Old Croft House is an adults-only B&B on Market Street in Kirkby Stephen, well placed for walking and cycling between the Lakes and Dales.
The Eagle And Child Inn
Hotel · Kendal Road, Kendal · 10 miles away
A small six-room inn on Kendal Road, well suited to couples or walkers wanting a quiet base near Cumbria's countryside.
The Inn At Brough
Hotel · Main Street, Kirkby Stephen · 10 miles away
A 16-room inn on Kirkby Stephen's Main Street with free on-site parking, a gym and a garden, right in the Cumbrian countryside.