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A neatly made bed with white linens and pillows, a modern ceiling light fixture, and a door with a sign.

A building with a flat roof, multiple windows, and a red awning.

A hotel room with two beds, a large mirror, and a wall with a leaf pattern.

A copper bathtub in a room with a wooden floor, a fur rug, a small lantern, and a dark wooden cabinet with a gold lock.

1. The Hive at Poppi Red

3 km from Tarn Hows

George

￥12,931

￥15,518 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A cozy dining area with a fireplace, wooden chairs, and a plaid carpet.

A building with a sign reading "The Red Lion Inn."

A room with a wooden bookshelf, a leather chair, and a menu on the table.

A dish with noodles, vegetables, and meat, garnished with sesame seeds and herbs.

2. Red Lion Inn

2.9 km from Tarn Hows

Kirsty

￥12,382

￥14,859 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 19 - Nov 20

A white building with two wooden doors, each marked with a number. There are flower boxes with pink and white flowers on the steps.

A patio with wicker furniture, a round glass table, and potted plants.

A neatly made bed with white linens and two decorative pillows, a yellow blanket, and two bedside lamps on wooden nightstands.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a granite countertop, a built-in oven, and a window with blinds.

3. Betty's Mews

3 km from Tarn Hows

Mark

￥66,586

￥79,903 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A stone pathway leading to a picnic area with a view of a green landscape and trees.

A bedroom with a skylight, a bed with white bedding, a wooden wardrobe, and a nightstand with a lamp.

A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a black countertop, a built-in oven, and a window with a view of greenery.

A two-story house with a stone pathway leading to the front door.

4. Robins Nest

2.1 km from Tarn Hows

Matthew

￥88,423

￥106,108 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A stone wall entrance with a door labeled "The Grange".

A neatly made bed with a brown blanket, two bedside tables with lamps, a window with a plaid valance, and a wall-mounted artwork.

A stone wall with a gate leading to a green field.

A bathroom with a wooden vanity, a mirror, a vase with dried flowers, and a door leading to a garden.

5. The Granary

2.2 km from Tarn Hows

"Visable damp on the bathroom wall by the shower and a very strong smell of damp in the downstairs area including bedrooms. The owner tried to disguise the smell with air fresheners and by leaving the windows open but the smell of damp was still immediately apparent on entry. Had we been staying longer than 2 nights and not arrived so late in the evening on the first night we would have left. It was a real shame because everything else about the property and surrounding area was beautiful, but...

Ron

￥79,473

￥95,368 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A stone building with a white door, a wooden door, and a small window with a flower box.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, a staircase, and a bookshelf.

A garden with a wooden bench and a picnic table.

A neatly made bed with white linens and towels, wooden wardrobe, a red chair, and wall-mounted artwork.

6. Holme Ground Cottage

2.1 km from Tarn Hows

￥76,609

￥91,931 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in oven, and a dining area with a glass table and wicker chairs.

A wicker chair and table set outdoors with a wooden fence and greenery in the background.

A bedroom with a bed, a wardrobe, a mirror, and plaid curtains.

A white building with a wooden door and a sign that reads "BETTYS MEWS 2".

7. Betty's Loft

3 km from Tarn Hows

￥66,586

￥79,903 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a sofa with decorative pillows, a wooden coffee table, and a modern kitchen in the background.

A cozy kitchen with stone walls, wooden beams, a modern oven, and a built-in microwave.

A dining area with a wooden table set for four, a window with a floral valance, and a television mounted on the wall.

A wooden door, a mirror, a staircase, and a stone wall.

8. Spinners Loft

2.9 km from Tarn Hows

￥87,170

￥104,604 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A lush garden with various trees and shrubs, a stone pathway, and a view of distant mountains.

A cozy living room with a red armchair, a beige sofa with multiple cushions, a red patterned rug, and a wooden ceiling.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, a red armchair, a sofa with cushions, and a patterned rug.

A glass-top table with two chairs, a wooden deck, and a view of a mountainous landscape.

9. The Farmhouse

2.6 km from Tarn Hows

￥94,509

￥113,411 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A patio with a round table and four chairs, overlooking a lush green valley and distant mountains.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, wooden beams, a sofa set, and a window seat.

A white two-story house with a stone pathway leading to the entrance, surrounded by greenery.

A dining area with a wooden table set for four, surrounded by wooden chairs. A mirror hangs on the wall above the table, and a chandelier is visible above.

10. Spindle Coppice

3 km from Tarn Hows

￥208,170

￥249,804 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a dresser, a window, and a mirror.

A kitchen with a dining table, wooden chairs, a stove, and a washing machine.

A large stone house with a well-maintained lawn and mature trees.

A cozy room with a foosball table, two wicker chairs, a sofa, and a small table with a plant.

11. Hawkshead Hall

2.3 km from Tarn Hows

￥171,834

￥206,201 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

A neatly made bed with a green bedspread, two pillows, and two wall-mounted lamps on either side.

A floor lamp with a white base and black stand, positioned against a wall with a white railing and a carpeted floor.

A plate of breakfast food including sausages, bacon, eggs, tomatoes, and baked beans.

A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a white sink, and a large mirror.

12. Compston House B&B - Adults Only

Ambleside Town Centre, 6.2 km from Tarn Hows

Gertruida

￥14,107

￥16,928 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

A stone house with a white porch and flower boxes.

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

A stone building with a small stream flowing beside it.

A cozy room with leather armchairs, a round table, a bar area, and a stone fireplace.

13. The Three Shires Inn

3.5 km from Tarn Hows

Colin

￥19,303

￥23,163 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A coastal town with a marina, houses, and green hills in the background.

A hotel room with a bed, two patterned armchairs, a small table with two cups, and a view of greenery through large windows.

A stone building with a small patio area featuring a table and two chairs.

A large stone house with a well-maintained garden and a green gazebo.

14. Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn

5.6 km from Tarn Hows

Trusha

￥13,863

￥16,636 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A rural landscape with rolling hills, a clear sky, and a variety of trees and shrubs.

A large, white, two-story house with a stone wall surrounding the property, set in a lush green landscape with trees and a clear sky.

A dining area with round tables, chairs, and a green carpet.

A staircase with a red carpet and patterned wallpaper, leading to an upper floor.

15. Ees Wyke Country House

5.8 km from Tarn Hows

Trynne

￥28,728

￥37,921 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A cozy restaurant with wooden floors, leather seating, and a bar area.

A room with a plaid armchair, a bookshelf, and a wall with a sign reading "The Coniston Inn Eat, Drink, Sleep, Explore".

An outdoor seating area with wooden tables and chairs, umbrellas, and a pergola structure.

A bar area with wooden bar stools, multiple taps, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

16. The Coniston Inn - The Inn Collection Group

3.3 km from Tarn Hows

Ece

￥14,915

￥17,899 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A hotel with a large bay window, outdoor seating, and a snow-covered landscape.

A neatly made bed with folded towels, a headboard with wall-mounted lamps, and a window with curtains.

A horse-drawn carriage outside a building with a sign reading "16th Century Inn".

17. The Sun

3.9 km from Tarn Hows

RALPH

￥18,338

￥22,006 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A large estate with a well-maintained lawn, a formal garden, and a prominent house with multiple chimneys.

A spacious bedroom with a large window, a four-poster bed, and a sitting area with chairs and a bench.

A spacious living room with a fireplace, leather sofas, a staircase, and a chandelier.

A view through a window with a stone frame, revealing a well-maintained garden with a circular lawn, stone pathways, and a variety of trees.

18. Cragwood Country House Hotel

6 km from Tarn Hows

Garry

￥16,728

￥20,073 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

A cozy living room with a brick wall, a leather sofa with striped cushions, a small wooden table with a dish, and a kitchen in the background.

A compact kitchen with a dishwasher, sink, and stove.

A compact living space with a sofa, a glass dining table, and a kitchenette in the background.

A bedroom with a large bed, wooden wardrobe, two bedside tables with lamps, and wall-mounted lights.

19. Bluebird Loft

3.6 km from Tarn Hows

Jill

￥76,430

￥91,716 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A pool with a view of a lake and mountains, surrounded by trees and wooden deck chairs.

A balcony with a table, a chair, a bottle of champagne, and a glass of wine.

A room with a bed, two chairs, and a table with a vase. It has a large window with a view of a lake and mountains.

A cozy cabin with a stone fireplace, a large window, and a wooden interior.

20. Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa

5.9 km from Tarn Hows

Jill

￥26,375

￥31,651 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

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Compare popular hotels close to Tarn Hows

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
The Hive at Poppi Red	9.0 Wonderful 46 reviews	View
Red Lion Inn	8.8 Excellent 47 reviews	View
Betty's Mews	9.8 Exceptional 6 reviews	View
Robins Nest	8.0 Very good 1 review	View
The Granary	7.0 Good 2 reviews	View

Top Tarn Hows Hotel Reviews

The Hive at Poppi Red

8/10 Good

"Attic room needs a little TLC, bath taps looked old and velux window was taped in place. A few walls with marks on and the bed not the most comfortable. But nicely decor and very clean. The whole process is very impersonal, an email with a code to use the door and no real interaction with anyone other than staff in the restaurant. We left the room and no one around to ask how everything was etc. Left us feeling a bit cold about all. But it’s a nice enough place and it did the job. We just like the human touch a bit more than you get here."

Red Lion Inn

8/10 Good

"The Red Lion is perfectly located within the picturesque village of Hawkshead. The pub is a great, friendly place to spend the evening and the fact that they serve food is a bonus if you don't want to go out. All the staff we interacted with were friendly and helpful. I would definitely stay there again."

Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa

8/10 Good

"We had room 310 it where there are some sort of blowers air con also a fire door is left open and the staff use it come come in and out but the hotel is a great place to stop apart from this"

The Sun

8/10 Good

"Good place to stay. Easy parking. Good breakfasts"

Paradise in the Lake District.

10/10 Excellent

"The apartment is in a location, on the hillside, amongst trees and overlooking a wildlife pond.The onsite swimming pool was appreciated by our grandson, he loved it. Despite being on a holiday "site" it is quiet and feels secluded.It is well equipped, clean, warm and comfortable.We would not normally stay in a property on a site, and didn't realise this one was, but we would not hesitate to return."

The Three Shires Inn

10/10 Excellent

"What a gem Loved it Period building lovingly maintained"

Bluebird Lodge and Waterhead Apartment

10/10 Excellent

"Nice compact room ideal for me and the dog staff excellent carnt do enough for you,, clean room lovely views, excellent breakfast one of the best cooked breakfasts I've ever had.. 👍"

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Outstanding refurbished home in the heart of Coniston Village

10/10 Excellent

"Really clean, well equipped cottage, very central and convenient. Plenty of room and very comfortable. Felt like staying in a home with lovely furnishings and kitchenwaters, not just a rental with tatty basics. Very weloming of our dog.Hosts very kind, provided lots of information, maps etc (perhaps better as seperate documents as we know the area well and didnt need any of it). The only thing that would improve it is a place for wet coats/boots by either door to stop you dripping everywhere. Be aware it's a family bathroom on 2nd floor and shower room on ground floor, with bedrooms on 1st and 2nd floors which worked fine for us."

1 Bed Flat - Sleeps 4 - Garden - Parking - Wifi

10/10 Excellent

"Great property for 3 people. It was well equipped very clean . Location perfect for Hawkeshead for all amenities. Will definitely return."

Other attractions near Tarn Hows

Church of St Mary

Enjoy the serene ambiance in this charming lakeside church, peruse the intricate stained-glass windows and learn about medieval traditions.

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Hawkshead Grammar School

8.0/10 (1 review)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Hawkshead Grammar School during your travels in Hawkshead. Amble around this relaxing area's lakeside and enjoy its lively bars.

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Grizedale Forest

9.0/10 (40 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Grizedale Forest, a lovely green space in Hawkshead. Amble around this relaxing area's lakeside and enjoy its lively bars.

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beach near Church Beck

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at beach near Church Beck during your trip to Coniston? Stroll along this quaint area's lakeside, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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Skelwith Force

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Skelwith Force during your travels in Skelwith Bridge. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

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Donald Campbell's Grave

Learn about the local history of Coniston with a stop at Donald Campbell's Grave. Stroll along this quaint area's lakeside, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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beach near Steam Yacht Gondola

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at beach near Steam Yacht Gondola during your trip to Coniston? Stroll along this quaint area's lakeside, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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John Ruskin Museum

7.8/10 (8 reviews)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at John Ruskin Museum during your travels in Coniston. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Tarn Hows?

Tarn Hows is located in a welcoming area of Ambleside known for its beautiful lakeside setting and array of dining options. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 9 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Tarn Hows?

1 Bed Flat - Sleeps 4 - Garden - Parking - Wifi is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this cottage offers free parking and in-room kitchens. It's located 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Tarn Hows. Other good options within a few miles include Bluebird Lodge and Waterhead Apartment and Red Lion Inn.

How many hotels will I find close to Tarn Hows?

Expedia has 9 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Tarn Hows.

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

Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals near Tarn Hows.

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

For additional details about changing or cancelling your stay near Tarn Hows, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Tarn Hows?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Wordsworth Museum, Hawkshead Grammar School, or John Ruskin Museum. Sights like Hill Top Farm, Dove Cottage, and Rydal Mount are landmarks to visit in the area. Spend some time wandering around Old Man of Coniston, Grizedale Forest, and Go Ape Grizedale.

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Our top choices for Tarn Hows hotels

1. The Hive at Poppi Red

2. Red Lion Inn

3. Betty's Mews

4. Robins Nest

5. The Granary

6. Holme Ground Cottage

7. Betty's Loft

8. Spinners Loft

9. The Farmhouse

10. Spindle Coppice

11. Hawkshead Hall

12. Compston House B&B - Adults Only

13. The Three Shires Inn

14. Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn

15. Ees Wyke Country House

16. The Coniston Inn - The Inn Collection Group

17. The Sun

18. Cragwood Country House Hotel

19. Bluebird Loft

20. Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa

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Top Tarn Hows Hotel Reviews

The Hive at Poppi Red

Red Lion Inn

Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa

The Sun

Paradise in the Lake District.

The Three Shires Inn

Bluebird Lodge and Waterhead Apartment

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Outstanding refurbished home in the heart of Coniston Village

1 Bed Flat - Sleeps 4 - Garden - Parking - Wifi

Other attractions near Tarn Hows

Church of St Mary

Hawkshead Grammar School

Grizedale Forest

beach near Church Beck

Skelwith Force

Donald Campbell's Grave

beach near Steam Yacht Gondola

John Ruskin Museum

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