The Best Hotels Closest to Buttermere Lake in Cockermouth for 2026

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

A bar area with multiple taps, a counter with various bottles, and stools.

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.

1. The Bridge Inn

15.9 km from Buttermere Lake

Neil

￥12,180

￥14,615 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A tranquil lake surrounded by mountains with a clear reflection.

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

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

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

2. 1692 Wasdale

15.2 km from Buttermere Lake

Andrea

￥31,281

￥37,537 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

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

A cozy cabin with a bed, a small desk, and a TV. It has a wooden interior and a large window overlooking a deck.

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.

3. The Kellbank

16.6 km from Buttermere Lake

Ian

￥14,262

￥17,115 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

A wooden deck with a grill and picnic table, surrounded by a wooden fence and trees.

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

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

4. Irton Hall

17.2 km from Buttermere Lake

Graham

￥13,920

￥16,704 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

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.

5. The Red Admiral Hotel

16.9 km from Buttermere Lake

Richard

￥13,958

￥16,749 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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

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

6. Keswick Country House Hotel

11.5 km from Buttermere Lake

Helena

￥19,950

￥26,446 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 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 hallway with a patterned carpet, a leather sofa, a fireplace, and framed artwork on the walls.

7. Ennerdale Country House Hotel

16.6 km from Buttermere Lake

Neil

￥9,739

￥11,687 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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

8. Traveller's Rest Inn

16.8 km from Buttermere Lake

Sarah

￥15,137

￥18,164 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

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

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.

9. Borrowdale Gates Hotel

7 km from Buttermere Lake

Rolls-Royce Solutions UK Andrew

￥30,796

￥36,956 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, and a window offering a view of the outdoors.

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

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

10. Glaramara Hotel

6.8 km from Buttermere Lake

Devpura

￥25,008

￥30,009 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

An outdoor seating area with wooden tables and benches, surrounded by trees and a mountain in the background.

A neatly made bed with white linens and several pillows, a bedside lamp, and a window with blinds.

A white building with black-framed windows, a sign reading "Horse & Frier Inn," and flower baskets on the windowsills.

A cozy restaurant interior with wooden furniture, a central table, and a visible fireplace.

11. The Horse & Farrier Inn and The Salutation Inn

16.9 km from Buttermere Lake

Robert

￥18,007

￥21,608 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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

A cozy living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a bookshelf filled with books.

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.

12. Lake View Country House and Self-catering Apartments

17.7 km from Buttermere Lake

Harry

￥18,890

￥22,668 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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.

13. Crow Park Hotel

11 km from Buttermere Lake

Ron

￥25,229

￥30,275 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A stone building with a steeply pitched roof, multiple chimneys, and a small balcony.

A cozy living room with a large Christmas tree, a fireplace, and a comfortable seating area.

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a sitting area with a chair, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.

A cozy dining area with patterned chairs and tables, a fireplace with festive decorations, and a large mirror above the mantel.

14. Ravenstone Manor

15.3 km from Buttermere Lake

"My wife and I had a fabulous 2 night stay. Our room was lovely, staff were very helpful and friendly and the food was first class. The bar was a lovely place to relax after a long day walking. We would definitely return for another visit. I have only one observation to feedback, and its minor. The decor in our bathroom was tired and needs looking at. The bathroom was clean and tidy, but paint work and fixtures were beginning to show their age."

Stephen

￥19,290

￥23,148 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A bar area with a stone counter, multiple taps, and hanging light fixtures.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, stone wall, and wooden furniture. There is a bar area with a coffee machine and a large mirror.

A neatly made bed with plaid pillows, a wooden headboard, and two wall-mounted lamps.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a fireplace, and a bar area.

15. The Lion and The Lamb

16.9 km from Buttermere Lake

Samuel

￥14,977

￥17,972 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

A stone building with a mix of traditional and Tudor-style architecture, featuring multiple chimneys and a large lawn in front.

A library with leather sofas, bookshelves, a fireplace, and ornate wood paneling.

A kitchen with a sink, a window overlooking a mountainous landscape, and several potted plants.

A dining area with a wooden table and black chairs, a bookshelf filled with books, and a door leading to another room.

16. YHA Wasdale Hall - Hostel

12.1 km from Buttermere Lake

Jack

￥10,613

￥12,736 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

An outdoor dining area with wooden picnic tables and benches, surrounded by trees and a rustic building.

A cozy room with a fireplace, leather chairs, a small table with cups and saucers, and patterned wallpaper.

A bar area with wooden furniture, a patterned carpet, and a wine rack.

A garden with a bench, a stone building with multiple windows, and a variety of colorful flowers.

17. The Pheasant Inn - The Inn Collection Group

15 km from Buttermere Lake

Chris

￥18,269

￥21,923 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

A hot tub in an outdoor setting with a wooden pergola overhead.

A four-poster bed with wooden posts and a white mattress, a small bedside table with a lamp, a chair, and a window with blinds.

A spacious living room with wooden furniture, a fireplace, and large windows.

A kitchen pantry with shelves stocked with food items, a bowl of fruit, and a cutting board with vegetables.

18. Moss Grove Organic

17.5 km from Buttermere Lake

Kevin

￥24,155

￥28,987 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

The Globe Inn, a white building with a traditional design, featuring a signboard and a small outdoor seating area.

A hotel room with a neatly made bed, a wooden nightstand, a red throw blanket, and a folded towel on the bed.

A cozy room with a fireplace, leather sofas, a wooden table, and a dining area with chairs.

A bar area with stools, a menu board, and a welcome sign for The Globe Inn.

19. The Globe Inn

16.8 km from Buttermere Lake

Samuel

￥8,174

￥9,809 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A restaurant interior with wooden tables, leather seating, and large windows.

A modern kitchen with a large clock, wooden cabinets, and a round bar area.

A street view of The Serpentine Court, featuring outdoor seating and hanging flower baskets.

A room with two leather armchairs and a round table.

20. The Allerdale Court Hotel

16 km from Buttermere Lake

Matthew

￥13,294

￥15,953 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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Compare popular hotels close to Buttermere Lake

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
The Bridge Inn	8.8 Excellent 510 reviews	View
1692 Wasdale	10.0 Exceptional 103 reviews	View
The Kellbank	9.0 Wonderful 222 reviews	View
Irton Hall	9.2 Wonderful 787 reviews	View
The Red Admiral Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 51 reviews	View

Top Buttermere Lake Hotel Reviews

YHA Buttermere - Hostel

10/10 Excellent

"Spot on"

Borrowdale Gates Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice hotel in great location. Very helpful staff"

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"

Hill Cottage, Braithwaite with views to Skiddaw and walks from the door

10/10 Excellent

"Well presented, lovely house in the quiet village of Braithwaite. House was very well maintained, clean and spacious. Nice garden, with great views overlooking the fells. Couple of lovely pubs in the village too. Highly recommended and would certainly be back."

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."

Causey View - a bungalow that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent location very well equipped and what else can I say a home from home. I will definitely rebook causey view in the future"

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 Bridge Inn

2. 1692 Wasdale

3. The Kellbank

4. Irton Hall

5. The Red Admiral Hotel

6. Keswick Country House Hotel

7. Ennerdale Country House Hotel

8. Traveller's Rest Inn

9. Borrowdale Gates Hotel

10. Glaramara Hotel

11. The Horse & Farrier Inn and The Salutation Inn

12. Lake View Country House and Self-catering Apartments

13. Crow Park Hotel

14. Ravenstone Manor

15. The Lion and The Lamb

16. YHA Wasdale Hall - Hostel

17. The Pheasant Inn - The Inn Collection Group

18. Moss Grove Organic

19. The Globe Inn

20. The Allerdale Court Hotel

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Top Buttermere Lake Hotel Reviews

YHA Buttermere - Hostel

Borrowdale Gates Hotel

Mill House - sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms

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

The Duck House

Hill Cottage, Braithwaite with views to Skiddaw and walks from the door

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

Causey View - a bungalow that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms

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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