The Best Hotels Closest to Buttermere Lake in Cockermouth for 2026

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An outdoor seating area with tables and umbrellas, surrounded by a wooden fence and trees.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, toaster, and coffee maker on the counter, a refrigerator, and a sink.

A neatly made bed with a dark blanket and white linens, a wooden nightstand with a lamp, and a window with plaid curtains.

A room with a wooden desk, a chair, a red patterned sofa, a mirror, and two framed certificates on the wall.

1. The Red Admiral Hotel

16.9 km from Buttermere Lake

Richard

￥13,899

￥16,679 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

A tranquil lake surrounded by mountains with a clear reflection.

A stone building with a sloped roof, multiple windows, and a paved driveway.

A modern interior with a staircase, a bed, a stone wall, and a painting.

A stone-walled interior with a kitchen area visible through an archway.

2. 1692 Wasdale

15.2 km from Buttermere Lake

Andrea

￥31,311

￥37,573 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A spacious indoor area with multiple wooden tables and chairs, a stone wall, and a skylight with hanging plants.

A bed with white linens, a plaid blanket, and a white pillow. A wall-mounted lamp provides light.

An outdoor patio area with wooden tables and chairs, a green cushioned bench, and a view of the surrounding garden and parked cars.

A white building labeled "Bridge Inn" with outdoor seating and a signboard.

3. The Bridge Inn

15.9 km from Buttermere Lake

Neil

￥13,988

￥16,786 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A large, historic stone building with multiple wings and a well-maintained lawn in front.

A banquet hall with round tables, white tablecloths, and chairs with gold sashes.

A cozy living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a lamp.

A grand staircase leading to an upper floor, a chandelier, and a wall with framed pictures.

4. Irton Hall

17.2 km from Buttermere Lake

Graham

￥18,359

￥22,031 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A mountain path with snow patches, surrounded by trees and under a cloudy sky.

A sunset over a calm sea with a pier extending into the water.

A cozy, compact room with a bed, a small desk, and a window.

A serene lake with a stone building and a small structure on the shore, surrounded by lush greenery and mountains.

5. The Kellbank

16.6 km from Buttermere Lake

PANAGIOTIS

￥14,258

￥17,110 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A patio with stone flooring, a table, chairs, and umbrellas, overlooking a green landscape with mountains in the background.

A cozy living room with a brick fireplace, a bookshelf, a clock, and a dining table.

A bar area with wooden bar stools, a counter with a cash register, and overhead lighting.

A spacious lobby with a wooden floor, two sofas with blue and yellow cushions, a central table with a vase of flowers, and large windows with a view of the outdoors.

6. Glaramara Hotel

6.8 km from Buttermere Lake

Devpura

￥26,789

￥32,147 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A cozy cafe with a wooden table and chairs, a chalkboard menu, and a rustic decor.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a grey headboard, white bedding, a red accent pillow, a vase with pink flowers, and a lamp on the nightstand.

A bar area with multiple taps, shelves of liquor bottles, and a counter with glasses.

A pool table in a room with wooden flooring, a door, and a wall with framed pictures.

7. Woolpack Inn

14.9 km from Buttermere Lake

Gregory

￥15,061

￥18,073 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

A stone house with multiple windows and a large lawn.

A neatly made bed with a fluffy white throw blanket, two wooden nightstands with lamps, and a wooden headboard with carved details.

A well-lit living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a dining table. There are two windows with curtains, a chandelier, and framed pictures on the walls.

A hallway with patterned carpet, a sofa with cushions, a table with a lamp, framed pictures on the wall, and a door at the end.

8. New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel

14.7 km from Buttermere Lake

Rewa

￥21,685

￥26,021 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A hotel lobby with a staircase, seating area, and a bar.

A dining area with tables set for service, chairs, and potted plants.

A spacious hotel room with a large bed, two sofas, a coffee table, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

A historic building with a prominent arched entrance labeled "Reswick Hotel."

9. Keswick Country House Hotel

11.5 km from Buttermere Lake

￥20,269

￥26,840 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 12 - Nov 13

A large, stately building with a symmetrical facade, multiple windows, and a central entrance.

A traditional bedroom with a four-poster bed, a wooden bench, a chair, and a small table with a lamp.

A bar area with leather seating and a patterned carpet.

A hotel lobby with a fireplace, multiple seating areas, and a large mirror.

10. Ennerdale Country House Hotel

16.6 km from Buttermere Lake

Neil

￥9,749

￥11,699 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A dining area with tables set for two, large windows with a view of greenery and hills, and two hanging lamps.

A lush green landscape with tall trees and a distant view of a house surrounded by mountains.

A bar area with a counter, stools, and a variety of bottles.

A spacious living area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

11. Borrowdale Gates Hotel

7 km from Buttermere Lake

Rolls-Royce Solutions UK Andrew

￥28,816

￥34,580 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

A stone building with ivy-covered walls and multiple windows.

A person sitting by a window reading a book, with a vase and a mirror on the windowsill.

A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a vase with flowers, and a view of a garden through large windows.

A modern treehouse bedroom with a glass door, a wooden deck, and a bed with white bedding.

12. Victorian House

17.5 km from Buttermere Lake

Cameron

￥15,138

￥18,166 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A hotel room with two beds, a sitting area, a television, and a window with a view.

A cozy dining area with a fireplace, wooden furniture, and a blue wall adorned with framed pictures.

A corner building with a bay window, stone facade, and a red door.

A hallway with a map, a desk with a vase of flowers, and a staircase.

13. Brookfield B&B Guest House

12.5 km from Buttermere Lake

Louise

￥18,052

￥21,662 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A stone house with a white porch and flower boxes.

A rustic interior with exposed wooden beams, a long wooden table, and a bar area.

A stone building with a small stream flowing beside it.

A patio area with outdoor seating, umbrellas, and a view of a lake and forested hills.

14. The Three Shires Inn

18.3 km from Buttermere Lake

Colin

￥18,849

￥22,619 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

A rustic outdoor seating area with wooden tables and benches, surrounded by a stone wall and a white building with a traditional design.

A bar area with wooden furniture, a fireplace, and a bar counter with various bottles.

A bar area with multiple taps, a beer tap labeled "Lakeland Summit," and a display of various liquor bottles.

A traditional pub with outdoor seating, stone walls, and hanging flower baskets.

15. The Britannia Inn

18.2 km from Buttermere Lake

Peter

￥21,857

￥26,228 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A historic hotel with traditional architecture, including multiple gabled roofs and a prominent tower.

A reception area with a check-in counter, a computer, a clock, and a wall-mounted menu board.

A room with a large window, a desk, a chair, a radiator, a wooden cabinet, and a television mounted on the wall.

A golf course with a lake and mountains in the background.

16. Crow Park Hotel

11 km from Buttermere Lake

David

￥24,479

￥29,375 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A stone building with a sign reading "GRASMERE BREWERY."

A balcony with a round table and two chairs, overlooking a green landscape with trees and a mountain in the background.

A cozy room with a green sofa, wooden chairs, a wooden cabinet, and a large mirror.

A stone building with a sign reading 'Lake View Country House.'

17. Lake View Country House and Self-catering Apartments

17.7 km from Buttermere Lake

Harry

￥18,203

￥21,843 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

A calm lake with mountains in the background and overcast sky.

A white house with a well-maintained lawn and a forested hill in the background.

A dining area with a wooden table, chairs, a bowl on the table, and a window with plants outside.

A garden with a white building, a mountain in the background, and a stone urn in the foreground.

18. Powter Howe

11.3 km from Buttermere Lake

Pat

￥20,340

￥20,340 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A stone fireplace with a lit fire, a metal bucket, and a wooden chair.

A fireplace with copper pots and kettles hanging above it.

A sign for 'The Travellers Rest' with a walking figure, surrounded by flowers and a mountainous backdrop.

A white building with multiple chimneys, a sign reading "The Travellers Rest," and flower boxes on the windowsills.

19. Traveller's Rest Inn

16.8 km from Buttermere Lake

Susan

￥12,038

￥14,446 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

A table with teapots and cups, a yellow umbrella, and a scenic view of green hills.

A dining room with a wooden table, chairs, a fireplace, and a red accent wall.

A stone building with multiple windows and a front entrance.

A rustic wooden fence with a small wooden structure in the background, surrounded by greenery and hills.

20. YHA Eskdale - Hostel

14.9 km from Buttermere Lake

Colin

￥9,616

￥11,540 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

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Compare popular hotels close to Buttermere Lake

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
The Red Admiral Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 52 reviews	View
1692 Wasdale	10.0 Exceptional 104 reviews	View
The Bridge Inn	8.8 Excellent 511 reviews	View
Irton Hall	9.2 Wonderful 788 reviews	View
The Kellbank	9.0 Wonderful 224 reviews	View

Top Buttermere Lake Hotel Reviews

Mary Mount Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely hotel in beautiful setting. We chose a deluxe double and had a view of the lake/mountains. Food was good. Staff were very friendly including Sophia on reception who was very helpful."

Glaramara Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Not my first time staying here. Great location. Staff very friendly. Comfortable room. Delicious breakfast."

Borrowdale Gates Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"As a first time visitor to the Borrowdale Gates Hotel I have to say what a wonderful experience. The location was perfect with access to many hiking trails. The staff were pleasant and very attentive to our needs, the facilities including the restaurant were excellent, serving very high quality food. After spending several days at the Hotel I am convinced we will be returning. From two happy customers."

YHA Buttermere - Hostel

10/10 Excellent

"Spot on"

Mill House - sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms

10/10 Excellent

"Mill House is situated in one of the prettiest and most peaceful parts of Braithwaite. Just across The Puddle (the road to the cottage) is Coledale Beck with its little bridges adorned with flowers. The cottage itself is generously sized, well-appointed and was spotlessly clean. It is light inside and the lounge/dining-room/kitchen is surrounded with windows and lovely views. The bedrooms share these views, and the master bedroom is dual aspect looking down the Beck on one side towards Skiddaw and up The Puddle the other side towards Kinn. The cottage has a private driveway though the gates are a little narrow for a large car. The garden at the back is magnificent and allows you to relax to the sound of the Beck. One thing we would particularly praise about the kitchen is that two cupboards were empty meaning we had places to store our food and some of our own utensils. There was very little to fault but in the interests of constructive criticism, the ensuite basin is just suitable for handwashing. Any other washing would need to use the full-sized basin in the bathroom which might result in a queue should there be six people staying. We would also have liked places in the bathroom to hang bath towels and places in the kitchen to hang tea towels."

Rose Bank Cottage - a cottage that sleeps 5 guests in 3 bedrooms

8/10 Good

"if it were not good we would not have stayed here 7 times. Parking, and getting out not easy due to hedging and increasing traffic down Newlands Road. Excellent for dogs"

The Duck House

10/10 Excellent

"homely and very clean. comfortable beds"

Riverside Cottage/Bungalow - Borrowdale - Nr Grange - just 4 miles from Keswick

10/10 Excellent

"Host and family were really lovely.Spotless cottage. Top grade facilities.Spectacular views from all windows.It is Borrowdale after all one of our favourite places to visit.Patio was lovely with river view.Pity the weather wasn’t kinder.Will hopefully visit again soon."

The Royal Oak

10/10 Excellent

"⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We had such a lovely stay at The Royal Oak in Rosthwaite. It’s a beautiful, quaint hotel with so much character, set in a gorgeous location. The staff were absolutely fab — so friendly and welcoming — and the food was fantastic. Everything about the hotel made it feel relaxed and homely, and we really enjoyed our stay. I’d definitely recommend The Royal Oak to anyone looking for a lovely Lake District break. We’ll absolutely be back! ❤️"

Other attractions near Buttermere Lake

A valley with a lake, rolling hills, and a cloudy sky.

Crummock Water

9.4/10 (13 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Crummock Water, a lovely green space in Loweswater. Stroll along the lakeside in this relaxing area, or check out its lively bars.

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A calm lake surrounded by mountains and a clear sky.

Wild Ennerdale

You can take time to visit Wild Ennerdale during your travels to Ennerdale and Kinniside.

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A rocky path through a valley with grassy hills and a cloudy sky.

Honister Slate Mine

9.0/10 (47 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Honister Slate Mine during your travels in Borrowdale. Wander the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this relaxing area.

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A hiker on a grassy hill overlooking a valley shrouded in mist, with mountains in the background.

Catbells Lakeland Walk

9.6/10 (105 reviews)

You can take time to visit Catbells Lakeland Walk during your travels to Above Derwent. Amble around this relaxing area's lakeside and enjoy its lively bars.

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Grisedale Pike

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Grisedale Pike during your travels in Lorton. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

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Bowder Stone

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

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Church of St Olaf

7.4/10 (3 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Wasdale Head with a stop at Church of St Olaf. Amble around this quaint area's lakeside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Buttermere Lake?

Buttermere Lake is located in a welcoming area of Buttermere known for its array of dining options and bar scene. You'll find 82 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay close to Buttermere Lake?

Located a short 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Buttermere Lake, YHA Buttermere - Hostel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data. Other good options within a few miles include Borrowdale Gates Hotel and Glaramara Hotel.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to Buttermere Lake?

Expedia has 82 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Buttermere Lake.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Buttermere Lake, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals near Buttermere Lake.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Buttermere Lake?

For more details about updating your stay near Buttermere Lake or cancelling it, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Buttermere Lake?

Learn about local history at Honister Slate Mine and Church of St Olaf. You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Crummock Water and Whinlatter Forest Park. Spend some time exploring the great outdoors at Catbells Lakeland Walk, Wild Ennerdale, and Ennerdale Water.

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Our top choices for Buttermere Lake hotels

1. The Red Admiral Hotel

2. 1692 Wasdale

3. The Bridge Inn

4. Irton Hall

5. The Kellbank

6. Glaramara Hotel

7. Woolpack Inn

8. New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel

9. Keswick Country House Hotel

10. Ennerdale Country House Hotel

11. Borrowdale Gates Hotel

12. Victorian House

13. Brookfield B&B Guest House

14. The Three Shires Inn

15. The Britannia Inn

16. Crow Park Hotel

17. Lake View Country House and Self-catering Apartments

18. Powter Howe

19. Traveller's Rest Inn

20. YHA Eskdale - Hostel

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Top Buttermere Lake Hotel Reviews

Mary Mount Hotel

Glaramara Hotel

Borrowdale Gates Hotel

YHA Buttermere - Hostel

Mill House - sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms

Rose Bank Cottage - a cottage that sleeps 5 guests in 3 bedrooms

The Duck House

Riverside Cottage/Bungalow - Borrowdale - Nr Grange - just 4 miles from Keswick

The Royal Oak

Other attractions near Buttermere Lake

Crummock Water

Wild Ennerdale

Honister Slate Mine

Catbells Lakeland Walk

Grisedale Pike

Bowder Stone

Church of St Olaf

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