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A hotel room with a bed, a framed picture on the wall, a lamp, and a remote control on the bed.

A bathroom shelf with four bottles of Bright Earth herbal remedy products and a small decorative sheep figurine.

A wooden tray with a coffee maker, a glass jar, a ceramic jug, a plant, and a packet of biscuits.

A bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a toilet, a sink, and a mirror.

1. The George Hotel

19.7 km from Whinfell Forest

Ruby

￥17,051

￥20,461 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A traditional room with a fireplace, leather sofas, a table with tea set, and a mirror above the mantelpiece.

A grand lobby with a wooden reception desk, a staircase, and a chandelier.

A riverside hotel with a stone pathway leading to the entrance, surrounded by lush greenery and a calm river.

A room with a fireplace, a large mirror, and a leather sofa.

2. Shap Wells Hotel

17.8 km from Whinfell Forest

Clara

￥18,388

￥22,066 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, and a framed picture of luxury brands on the wall.

A room with a wooden desk, a mirror, a chair with a patterned cushion, and a window with a view of greenery.

A cozy room with a stone wall, a wooden table, and a sofa. There are plants and a window with a view.

An outdoor patio area with wooden tables and benches, potted plants, and a view of the street.

3. Royal Oak Appleby

13.5 km from Whinfell Forest

George

￥16,442

￥19,730 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A bedroom with a bed, a bedside lamp, a television, a window with curtains, and a door leading to a bathroom.

A wooden table with a glass of beer, a cup of coffee, a wine glass, and a map.

A window with a view of a garden with picnic tables.

A white building with a sign reading 'The Old Inn' and picnic tables in the front yard.

4. The Royal Hotel

19.1 km from Whinfell Forest

￥12,528

￥15,034 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A cozy restaurant with two tables and chairs, large windows with a view of trees, and a wall-mounted circular decoration.

A stone building with a garden and a view of a river and mountains.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, leather sofas, and a large window offering a scenic view.

A window with a view of a lake and hills.

5. Haweswater Hotel

13.7 km from Whinfell Forest

Andrew

￥22,776

￥27,331 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a mirror, and a ceiling fan.

A modern bathroom with a toilet, sink, and shower.

A two-story house with a front lawn and a small garden.

A sign reading "BONGATE HOUSE" with a gravel driveway and a parked car in the background.

6. Bongate House

13.3 km from Whinfell Forest

Kevin

￥17,747

￥21,296 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

An indoor swimming pool with a view of a forested landscape through large windows.

A room with a sofa, a round wicker ottoman, and large windows with a view of a lake and hills.

A spacious living area with a sofa, ottoman, and chairs, a bed with patterned bedding, and a large window with curtains.

A person in a hot tub with a view of a mountainous landscape through a window.

7. Another Place The Lake

13 km from Whinfell Forest

David

￥41,779

￥50,135 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

A dining table set with plates of food, wine glasses, and cutlery. There are chairs around the table, and a painting is visible on the wall.

A building with a sign reading "GEORGE AND DRAGON" and a chalkboard sign outside.

An outdoor patio with picnic tables and umbrellas, surrounded by stone walls and potted plants.

A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a window with curtains, and a wall with a tree mural.

8. George and Dragon Clifton

4 km from Whinfell Forest

Kanya

￥18,791

￥22,549 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A wooden deck with seating and tables overlooking a body of water and a forested hillside.

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

A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a nightstand, a table with chairs, and a window with a view of trees and mountains.

A cozy room with a wooden table, chairs, a glass of beer, a dog, and a wood-burning stove.

9. Crown Inn at Pooley Bridge

10.9 km from Whinfell Forest

karl

￥20,879

￥25,055 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A large, historic building with multiple wings and a central courtyard.

A formal dining room with a long table set for a meal, flanked by chairs with patterned upholstery and gold sashes.

A neatly made bed with white linens and towels, a wooden headboard, and wall-mounted light fixtures.

A traditional room with a fireplace, red upholstered furniture, and a chandelier.

10. Appleby Castle

13.1 km from Whinfell Forest

"I have visited over 170 countries. This castle is in my top two or three most wonderful places I have ever visited. The castle is amazing but the main reason i loved this place so much is because the staff were beyond perfect. They made our stay something I will never forget. The food and wine could not have been more amazing. The live piano played at dinner was priceless. I will fondly remember this place for the rest of my life."

Daniel

￥18,414

￥22,097 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A sign for Albany House offering bed and breakfast, en-suite facilities, and special diets.

A neatly made bed with a headboard, two bedside lamps, and a window with curtains.

A dining area with two tables set for four, each with white chairs, a chandelier, and a framed picture on the wall.

A building with a sign indicating 'Vacancies' and a sign for 'All Day House Bed & Breakfast'.

11. Albany House

6.8 km from Whinfell Forest

James

￥13,224

￥15,869 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A modern indoor space with a fire pit, glass doors leading to a room with a sofa and a dining area, and a staircase with purple lighting.

A large estate with multiple buildings, expansive gardens, and a scenic countryside backdrop.

A spacious lobby with wicker furniture, large windows, and a high ceiling with a glass roof.

A large house with a well-maintained garden, a paved pathway, and a fenced area.

12. Appleby Manor Hotel & Garden Spa

13.6 km from Whinfell Forest

Kelly

￥24,427

￥29,312 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A cozy dining area with a stone fireplace, wooden beams, and a rustic stone wall.

A traditional building with a sign reading "The Queen's Head." It features a stone facade, multiple windows, and outdoor seating with umbrellas.

A bar area with a long counter, stools, and a patterned floor. There is a table set for dining with chairs and a vase of flowers.

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a wooden wardrobe, and a bedside table with a lamp.

13. Queen's Head Askham

7.2 km from Whinfell Forest

Claire

￥18,028

￥21,634 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

A wooden reception desk with framed certificates, a black and white striped rug, a floral arrangement, and a vintage-style sofa with a patterned cushion.

A traditional living room with two armchairs, a sofa, a wooden coffee table, a television, a dresser with lamps, and a large mirror on the wall.

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, a white canopy, and string lights.

A traditional room with a fireplace, wooden furniture, and a chandelier.

14. Tufton Arms Hotel

12.9 km from Whinfell Forest

Rosalind

￥27,508

￥33,010 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A row of traditional brick townhouses with a sign for Brooklands, a luxury house, and a sign indicating no vacancies.

A corner room with a dining table set for two, a potted plant, and a window with curtains.

A four-poster bed with a red bedspread and multiple pillows, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A room with a sloped ceiling, a skylight, a white radiator, a wooden cabinet, and two leather armchairs with cushions.

15. Brooklands Guest House

6.8 km from Whinfell Forest

Debbie

￥19,339

￥23,207 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A modern house with a fire pit in the yard, a covered outdoor seating area, and large windows.

An indoor swimming pool with wooden ceiling beams, seating area, and framed pictures on the walls.

A restaurant with a long, tufted bench seating area, wooden beams, and hanging woven light fixtures.

A wedding venue with a stone fireplace, clear chairs, and floral arrangements.

16. North Lakes Hotel And Spa

6.6 km from Whinfell Forest

Paul

￥21,443

￥25,732 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

A view through a window of a building with a large tree in the foreground and houses in the background.

A sign for Norcroft Guesthouse indicating a car park.

A traditional brick building with a corner window, a small balcony, and hanging plants.

A single bed with white bedding, a red blanket, and a folded white towel. There is a wall-mounted light fixture above the bed.

17. Norcroft Guest House Vegetarian B&B.

7 km from Whinfell Forest

Andy

￥16,442

￥19,730 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

The Kings Arms Hotel with a brick facade, a central entrance with a black door, and flower boxes on either side.

A spacious dining area with a wooden table and leather chairs, a bar area with stools, and a seating area with sofas and armchairs.

A room with a window overlooking a street, a green chair, a small table with cups and a bottle, and a sign indicating the room's opening hours.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, an orange wall, and a window with red curtains.

18. The Kings Arms

3.6 km from Whinfell Forest

Rebecca

￥21,130

￥25,356 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

A landscaped garden with a circular pond, neatly trimmed hedges, and a distant view of mountains.

A garden pathway leading to a stone building with a balcony.

A building with large arched windows, a stone facade, and a well-maintained garden.

A traditional living room with a fireplace, patterned furniture, and a large mirror.

19. Macdonald Leeming House

14.6 km from Whinfell Forest

Zach

￥29,114

￥34,937 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A cozy living room with a fireplace, green sofas, a coffee table, and a floor lamp.

A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a patterned wall, a nightstand, and a radiator.

A staircase with a wooden handrail and a view of the outdoors through a window with plaid curtains.

A spacious living area with a high ceiling and skylight, a dining area with wooden chairs and a table set for two, and a cozy green sofa with cushions.

20. Redstones Hotel

11.6 km from Whinfell Forest

Jell Irish

￥17,476

￥20,972 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

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Compare popular hotels close to Whinfell Forest

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
The George Hotel	9.0 Wonderful 201 reviews	View
Shap Wells Hotel	8.2 Very good 649 reviews	View
Royal Oak Appleby	9.4 Exceptional 240 reviews	View
The Royal Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 19 reviews	View
Haweswater Hotel	9.0 Wonderful 22 reviews	View

Top Whinfell Forest Hotel Reviews

The George Hotel

8/10 Good

"Really enjoyed our stay. Staff were all first class, and the ambiance was excellent. Only small downside was the noise in our bedroom from the heating system which didn’t stop until quite late. Nevertheless, still very enjoyable stay, and will come back"

Edenhall Country House Hotel

8/10 Good

"Lovely friendly, helpful staff, comfy beds, a great breakfast and a nice atmosphere in the bar/restaurant. Building interior is a bit dated."

George and Dragon Clifton

10/10 Excellent

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Agricultural Inn

10/10 Excellent

"I would highly recommend the agricultural inn nice clean place and quiet nights sleep in a great location and the food was first class"

Foundry 34

10/10 Excellent

"We had a wedding to attend and the staff were so helpful in allowing us to check in early so we could get dressed and leave bags in our room. Rooms were clean and had everything you needed, air con was perfect and a comfortable bed. Breakfast was also lovely - would happily stay here again next time we visit Penrith. Thank you!"

Hawthorn Cottage, Temple Sowerby - dog friendly, romantic cottage

10/10 Excellent

"We had a wonderful week away at Hawthorne Cottage. A perfect location to walk from and explore the delights of the Lakes. Added bonus of a great pub in the village serving good food too. Perfect little cottage delightfully decorated and perfect for two and our dog given the secure garden. Host was extremely helpful and welcoming."

Other attractions near Whinfell Forest

A castle on a hill, a river, and a clear blue sky.

Brougham Castle

10.0/10 (3 reviews)

You can study the exhibits at Brougham Castle, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Brougham. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this culturally rich area.

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A metal door knocker with a dragon head design.

Brougham Hall

8.0/10 (5 reviews)

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.

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Go-Karts & Street Karts

You can take time to visit Go-Karts & Street Karts during your travels to Brougham. Take in the museums while you're in the area.

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OffRoad Explorers

You can take time to visit OffRoad Explorers during your travels to Brougham. Take in the museums while you're in the area.

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Acorn Bank

7.6/10 (4 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Acorn Bank during your stay in Temple Sowerby. Amble around this relaxing area's lakeside and enjoy its lively bars.

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Lowther Park

10.0/10 (1 review)

Learn about the local history of Lowther when you take a trip to Lowther Park. Stroll along the lakeside in this relaxing area, or check out its lively bars.

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The Eden Millennium Monument

You can learn about the history of Eamont Bridge with a stop at The Eden Millennium Monument. Stroll along the lakeside in this relaxing area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

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Mayburgh Henge

Explore the great outdoors at Mayburgh Henge, a lovely green space in Eamont Bridge. Amble around this relaxing area's lakeside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Whinfell Forest?

Whinfell Forest is located in a welcoming area of Brougham known for its bar scene and array of dining options. You'll find 285 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay close to Whinfell Forest?

North Lakes Hotel And Spa is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and a restaurant. It's located 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from Whinfell Forest. Other good choices within a few miles include The Kings Arms and George and Dragon Clifton.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Whinfell Forest?

Expedia has 285 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Whinfell Forest.

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

Yes! Most hotel bookings are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the top deals on offer near Whinfell Forest.

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

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What can I see and do near Whinfell Forest?

Lowther Castle and Gardens, Brougham Castle, and Acorn Bank are well-known local landmarks worth a visit. You might plan a visit to OffRoad Explorers or Go-Karts & Street Karts while you're in the area. If you want to see more of the surrounding area, you can plan a visit to Lowther Park and Penrith Castle.

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Our top choices for Whinfell Forest hotels

1. The George Hotel

2. Shap Wells Hotel

3. Royal Oak Appleby

4. The Royal Hotel

5. Haweswater Hotel

6. Bongate House

7. Another Place The Lake

8. George and Dragon Clifton

9. Crown Inn at Pooley Bridge

10. Appleby Castle

11. Albany House

12. Appleby Manor Hotel & Garden Spa

13. Queen's Head Askham

14. Tufton Arms Hotel

15. Brooklands Guest House

16. North Lakes Hotel And Spa

17. Norcroft Guest House Vegetarian B&B.

18. The Kings Arms

19. Macdonald Leeming House

20. Redstones Hotel

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Top Whinfell Forest Hotel Reviews

The George Hotel

Edenhall Country House Hotel

George and Dragon Clifton

Agricultural Inn

Foundry 34

Hawthorn Cottage, Temple Sowerby - dog friendly, romantic cottage

Other attractions near Whinfell Forest

Brougham Castle

Brougham Hall

Go-Karts & Street Karts

OffRoad Explorers

Acorn Bank

Lowther Park

The Eden Millennium Monument

Mayburgh Henge

Frequently asked questions