The Lake District was made for pub stays. Spend the day walking a fell, swimming in a chilly lake or following a winding valley, then come back to a roaring fire, a local pint and a hearty dinner before heading upstairs to bed.

Our collection of pubs with rooms in the Lake District includes historic inns, characterful country pubs and cosy retreats surrounded by some of England’s most beautiful landscapes. Expect seasonal cooking, local produce and bedrooms where you can properly unwind after a long day outdoors, then wake to views across the fells. These are some of the best pubs with rooms in the Lake District for a stay that puts the landscape right outside your door.

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Our most loved pubs with rooms in the Lake District

We’ve kept our collection small and carefully chosen, with every pub personally inspected for its character, hospitality and connection to the surrounding landscape. These are the places we’d send you when you want to explore the Lakes from a proper local pub.

 

Why stay in a Sawday’s pub with rooms?

✓ A perfect base for getting outside. Many of our pubs sit close to lakes, fells and walking routes, making it easy to head out for the day without spending half of it in the car. Come back with muddy boots, rosy cheeks and a very good appetite.

✓ Good things come from the kitchen. Lake District pubs make the most of the region’s farms and producers, with seasonal menus that might feature local meats, cheeses, vegetables and game alongside proper pub classics.

✓ Cosy comes naturally here. After a day in the rain, there’s something particularly satisfying about a pub with a fire, a good drink and a comfortable bedroom upstairs. Some of our favourites have been welcoming travellers for generations, and it shows in the atmosphere.

Meet David Hancock, our chief pubs inspector

David has spent 30 years doing exactly what most people dream of: travelling the UK in search for the best British pubs. He’s edited every Sawday’s Pubs & Inns guide, written for The Sunday Times and Country Life Magazine, and has judged the country’s top pub awards.  

But what makes him truly invaluable is the way he notices the quiet markers of a great pub, like the barman who can proudly trace each pint back to the local brewer, bedrooms that still carry the character of the old coaching inn or village alehouse beneath, and the unmistakable atmosphere of a pub where people feel at home. That instinct is what shapes our pubs with rooms collection today. 

 

 

A few articles to inspire your next getaway to the Lake District

Sawday’s guide to pubs with rooms

Across Britain, our pubs with rooms offer hospitality shaped by the communities around them and food rooted in the local landscape. This guide explains what defines a great pub with rooms, the different types you’ll encounter and why they continue to be such a beloved way to explore the country.

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Six of the prettiest towns and villages in the Lake District

The Lake District might be famous for its scenery, but its towns and villages are just as much a reason to visit. Explore fantastic food and a creative spirit that lingers from the days of Wordsworth, Potter and Ruskin. Here are six of the best towns and villages in the Lakes, plus places to stay nearby.

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Walking and writing the Lake District with David Nicholls

We catch up with author David Nicholls, and learn what experiences of solo walking in the Lakes he drew from to create his latest novel, You are Here, in which his characters Michael and Marnie meet while taking on the coast-t0-coast walking trail from the Lake District to Northumberland.

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FAQ’s for pubs with rooms in the Lake District

Where are the best places to stay in a pub with rooms in the Lake District?

That depends on what you want from your stay. Windermere and the southern Lakes are great for lakeside walks, boating and exploring pretty villages, while the northern Lake District around Keswick and Ullswater offers wilder scenery and some spectacular fell walking. The central Lakes put you close to famous landscapes around Grasmere, Ambleside and Coniston. Wherever you stay, a pub with rooms makes a wonderfully comfortable base for exploring the Lakes.

What food can I expect at Lake District pubs with rooms?

The Lake District has plenty of excellent local produce, from Cumbrian beef and lamb to game, farmhouse cheeses and seasonal vegetables. Menus vary between pubs, but you might find hearty classics alongside more modern dishes, with local ales, ciders and spirits to drink alongside them. Many pubs work closely with nearby farms and producers, so the menu changes with the seasons.

Are Lake District pubs with rooms good for walking holidays?

Absolutely, many of our pubs are close to some of the Lake District’s best walking routes, from gentle lakeside paths to challenging fell walks. They make particularly good bases because you can spend the day outdoors, return to a warm pub for dinner and have your bedroom waiting just upstairs. Some are also well placed for exploring without needing to drive between every walk.

Do pubs with rooms in the Lake District have WiFi?

Most of our pubs with rooms have WiFi, so you can stay connected when you need to. If WiFi is important for your stay, use the WiFi filter when searching to find pubs that offer it.

Can I find pubs with rooms in the Lake District that include breakfast?

Yes, some of our pubs with rooms offer breakfast, whether you fancy a full cooked breakfast before heading out for the day or something lighter. Use the breakfast included filter when searching to find pubs where breakfast is included in your stay.

Are Lake District pubs with rooms suitable for rainy days?

Very much so, and the Lake District is rather good at providing them. When the weather turns, there are walks to suit shorter days, galleries and historic houses to explore, and plenty of pubs where you can settle in beside the fire with something good to eat. A comfortable room upstairs means you don’t have to go far when you’ve had enough of the rain.