Lake District Accommodation
Looking for somewhere to stay for your Lake District wild swimming adventure? Look no further! We've compiled a handy list of places to stay in the main areas our swims take place, many of which come recommended by regular customers. We do our best to make sure information is up to date but if there is a problem with any of the links please drop us a line.
Bassenthwaite Lake
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Link House, Dubwath - guest house with self catered cottage.
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Ouse Bridge House, Dubwath - guest house with parking. Handy for an early morning dip.
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The Pheasant Inn, Wythop Mill - 17th century coaching inn and pub.
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Borrowdale
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Borrowdale YHA, Longthwaite - youth hostel with camping pods and pitches.
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Glaramara Hotel, Seatoller - Suzanna's favourite place to stay. Hotel and restaurant with stunning views and no mobile signal.
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Braithwaite
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Applegarth - self-catered Victorian house sleeping 12.
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The Royal Oak - cosy pub with rooms.
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The Coledale Inn - historic inn with rooms.
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The Cottage in the Wood - boutique Michelin starred restaurant with rooms. Where Suzanna's Lake District odyssey began.
Buttermere
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The Bridge Hotel - Hotel with cosy bar, restaurant, and private guest lounges.
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Buttermere Court Hotel (formerly The Fish) - hotel with bar and great views.
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Cockermouth
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Allerdale Court Hotel - hotel with steakhouse.
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Tithe Barn Hotel - room only boutique hotel in central Cockermouth.
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Graysonside - guest house and self-catering units Serves an award winning breakfast!
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Keswick
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Crow Park Hotel - traditional hotel with great views and carpark.
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Elm Tree Lodge - guest house with legendary owners and cat.
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Cumbria House - room-only guest house, also available for sole use and self-catering.
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The Bird Box - self catered apartment for two with incredible views.
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Lorton
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High Swinside Holiday Cottages, High Lorton - Stunning views, hot tubs, dog friendly. Often booked up well in advance but last minute slots are worth looking for.
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Kirkfell Cottage, Lorton - luxurious boutique self-catered cottage for 4 at the foot of Whinlatter Pass.
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Darling How Cottage - cosy self-catered cottage for 2 hidden away in Whinlatter Forest.
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Loweswater
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The Grange - traditional country hotel serving resident meals, and self-catering units.
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The Kirkstile Inn - pub with rooms and fantastic food. Bertie's favourite fire to sleep in front of.
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Scale Hill - historic coaching inn offering bed and breakfast, and self-catered cottages.
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Portinscale
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The Mount - art deco guest house close to Derwentwater. Also has a cosy shepherds hut for self-catered stays.
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West Cumbria - near Cockermouth and Loweswater
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The Old Posting House, Deanscales - pub with rooms and great food. Also allows pre-booked campervans.
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Graysondale Farm, Deanscales - dog friendly self-catered cottage with woodland garden.
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Springlea Cottage, Deanscales - beautifully restored self-catered cottage. Dog friendly.
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Self-catering
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Sally's Cottages - self-catered cottages across Cumbria and the Lake District. Many are dog friendly.