Dacre

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Steamer pier @ Pooley Bridge..steamer travels to Howtown, Glenriddin and also Aira Force (where you can visit the Aira Force waterfall).
Steamer pier @ Pooley Bridge..steamer travels to Howtown, Glenriddin and also Aira Force (where you can visit the Aira Force waterfall).
Helvellyn 8 April 2018
The odd gnarled stone in the foreground is one of 4 ( now rather weathered) stone bears that once looked down from the four corners of nearby Dacre Castle. They can be found amongst the gravestones in the churchyard of St Andrews in this pretty village.
Photograph of Greystoke Pillar, a monument for the 11th Duke of Norfolk on the B5288 road near Greystoke, Cumbria, England
Photo by Bill Boaden (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)

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Luxury, romantic boathouse on the shores of Lake Ullswater, perfect for special occasions.

Luxury, romantic boathouse on the shores of Lake Ullswater, perfect for special occasions.

Ullswater Cumbria
The price is SAR 1,951 per night from Mar 11 to Mar 12
SAR 1,951
SAR 1,951 total
11 Mar - 12 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this cottage in Penrith. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and balconies. Popular attractions Ullswater and Dalemain Country Park are located nearby.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (63 reviews)
Best property in the lake district
We have been coming to the lakes for many years, and thie Duke of portland is by far our favourite place to stay....and it's just not down to it's location alown, it's the attention to detail, it's the Decor inside...its absolutely stunning....the owners should be extremely proud of what they have ...

Reviewed on 5 March 2026

Luxury, romantic boathouse on the shores of Lake Ullswater, perfect for special occasions.
Lakes Hotel and Spa

Lakes Hotel and Spa

5 out of 5
Kendal Road Windermere England
The price is SAR 568 per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
SAR 568
SAR 682 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Windermere. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 15 hot tubs. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,248 reviews)
Beautiful Hotel, lovely staff and the spa is a must to visit as well as Mizumi for wonderful food and atmosphere. We will certainly return again - hopefully soon.

Reviewed on 9 March 2026

Lakes Hotel and Spa
Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa

Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa

4 out of 5
Lake Road Ambleside England
The price is SAR 856 per night from Apr 1 to Apr 2
SAR 856
SAR 1,028 total
1 Apr - 2 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Ambleside. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (889 reviews)
We stayed in Olive 3, which has a jacuzzi double bath, steam room, sauna and shower! Beautiful! We used the spa which was lovely peaceful and clean. The restaurant staff, service and food is excellent and this is about our 10th visit. We love the place and staff.

Reviewed on 8 March 2026

Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa
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Luxury, romantic boathouse on the shores of Lake Ullswater, perfect for special occasions.

Luxury, romantic boathouse on the shores of Lake Ullswater, perfect for special occasions.

Ullswater Cumbria
Stay at this cottage in Penrith. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and balconies. Popular attractions Ullswater and Dalemain Country Park are located nearby.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (63 reviews)
Best property in the lake district
We have been coming to the lakes for many years, and thie Duke of portland is by far our favourite place to stay....and it's just not down to it's location alown, it's the attention to detail, it's the Decor inside...its absolutely stunning....the owners should be extremely proud of what they have ...

Reviewed on 5 March 2026

Luxury, romantic boathouse on the shores of Lake Ullswater, perfect for special occasions.
The Halston

The Halston

4 out of 5
20-34 Warwick Rd Carlisle England
Stay at this aparthotel in Carlisle. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
The Halston
Kotel Windermere

Kotel Windermere

4.5 out of 5
Lake road Windermere England
Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Windermere. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Lake Windermere and Windermere Jetty Museum ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (256 reviews)
Room was amazing, clean fresh warm and inviting

Reviewed on 21 January 2026

Kotel Windermere
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Popular places to visit

Ullswater

Ullswater

4.5/5(26 reviews)

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

Ullswater
Lowther Castle at Penrith in Lake District from Cumbria in England, Shutterstock ID 712013206, SF SSA Case with Manager Approval: Case 07151371, Job: Prepay credit, Client/Licensee: , Other:

Lowther Castle and Gardens

3.5/5(3 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Lowther with a trip to Lowther Castle and Gardens. Stroll along the lakeside in this relaxing area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

Lowther Castle and Gardens
Aira Force waterfall after a rainy day and at its most dramatic

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.

Aira Force
Red ruins of a Castle in the market town of Penrith. There's also a park with bandstand & cafe.

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.

Penrith Castle
Knocker on door with sanctuary ring

Brougham Hall

You can browse the exhibits at Brougham Hall, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Eamont Bridge. Amble around this culturally rich area's lakeside and enjoy its lively bars.

Brougham Hall
A surprising Topiary Dragon in the gardens of Dalemain, a handsome Country House in the Eden valley near Penrith. Also look out for the herd of fallow deer in the deer park and try the marmalade in the gift shop. Dalemain holds an annual marmalade fest every March.

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.

Dalemain Country Park