Windermere Suites - Winner of the AA's 'Funkiest B&B' award for 2009/10, these boutique-style suites offer designer luxury, with 42-inch LCD TVs, crystal lights, iPod docking stations and free Wi-Fi. With a 5-star Guest Accommodation rating from the AA, enjoy luxury bathrooms and modern designer furniture at the elegant Windermere Suites. A hearty Cumbria platter or continental breakfast is served in your suite every morning. Windermere Suites is a 2-minute stroll from the main village's shops and fine restaurants. Also within walking distance is Bowness-on-Windermere, home to the 'World of Beatrix Potter'.

Lake House - This family-run country house has spectacular views across Waterhead Bay, Windermere, Loughrigg Fell and the Langdale Peaks, and offers stylish, modern and luxurious accommodation. Lake House combines the best of all possible worlds: the warm welcome, friendly service and relaxed atmosphere of a guest house with the stylish rooms and modern facilities of a luxury hotel. Set in large, beautiful gardens, only a minute from the shores of the lake and the pier and jetties at Waterhead, the guest house is just a short walk from the shops, cafes and restaurants of Ambleside. Free parking is available for guests. Beautiful, stylish and modern, the en suite rooms are fitted to the highest standards and have CD players, tea/coffee making facilities and large, modern TVs with DVD players. With a spectacular setting and superb accommodation at affordable prices, Lake House is great for a luxury break.

Strands Hotel - Strands Hotel/Inn was built in the eighteen hundreds. The building is nestling in the heart of Wasdale Valley, which has beautiful views of the surrounding fells. It is situated only a short walk from the Deepest Lake (Wastwater) in England, also the Highest Mountain (Scawfell) and the Smallest Church which is at Wasdale Head. Mark, Lesley and family have run this typical Lakeland Hotel since June 2006. Mark brews his own ales, our home cooked traditional food is very popular with visitors and locals.

Churchill Inn - Located in the centre of Ambleside, with private parking and all the amenities literally on your doorstep. Within the hotel there are two bars: the larger Popular bar and the more tranquil Monty's bar with an open fire etc. A traditional bar menu is served in the the main bar with a 10% discount for residents.

Lingwood Lodge - This peaceful, modern guest house is a pleasant 400-metre walk from Lake Windermere and the attractions, restaurants and shops of Bowness. Enjoy a relaxed stay in the very well-presented, Lake District B&B. The 6 pretty rooms have free Wi-Fi, a king-size double bed, a TV, DVD/CD player, toiletries, a hospitality tray and many other features. A tasty breakfast is included in your room rate. Lingwood Lodge has free private parking and a guest lounge with a computer for internet access.

The Grange Country Guest House - A lovely Victorian property offering fine quality bed and breakfast accommodation, situated in an elevated position in its own grounds. Overlooking Keswick-on-Derwentwater and the surrounding mountains, this elegant Lakeland house offers a warm, relaxing atmosphere. Proudly owned by Mark and Sally Huit-Lansbury, their bed and breakfast holds various awards and is featured in many leading guides. With quality and comfort in evidence throughout, the breakfast offered at this lovely guest house includes fresh fruit salads, the best locally farmed produce and free-range eggs.

Smallwood House - Located in the centre of Ambleside and offering private parking, this high-quality guest house accommodation is situated in a great location for exploring the many wonders of the Lake District. Smallwood House is a family-run establishment where your comfort and enjoyment are of the owners' main concern. During your stay you can walk, relax and enjoy the beautiful surroundings of this prime Lake District location, close to the banks of Lake Windermere. Each morning you can tuck into a freshly cooked breakfast, including yoghurt, fruit and cereals, which can be served in your room if you prefer. As a guest of the hotel you can enjoy complimentary use of the Low Wood Leisure Club, with facilities including a sauna, jacuzzi and indoor swimming pool. This environmentally friendly home is also close to many activities including a cinema, tennis courts, putting green and horse riding.

Applegarth Villa and JR's Restaurant - This family-owned and run hotel is set in a magnificent Victorian mansion house in a quiet street close to the heart of Windermere village. With a magnificent oak panelled lounge, bar and conservatory restaurant serving imaginative cuisine by our award- winning head chef, you will find the Applegarth is the perfect base for exploring the Lakes. Our wonderful location gives you the opportunity of stepping onto the lake land fells, boarding a steamer on Lake Windermere or visiting some of the many attractions the Lake District has to offer. Yet the hotel is only 20 minutes by car from the M6 and a very short walk from the main bus and rail services.

Stanley House - Stanley House is a Lake District B&B with en suite bedrooms with stunning views of the fells, gardens and rivers. Located in Eskdale, the B&B is ideal for walkers and is a few miles from Wastwater, England's deepest lake. The Ravenglass & Eskdale railway stops at Beckfoot, the local station. Each comfortable room comes with a TV, DVD player with DVD library, and free Wi-Fi. There are 2 ground-floor sitting rooms, one with a wood stove and sofas to laze on, the other with a TV and PlayStation for the children. Breakfast is served in the dining room overlooking the gardens and 2 rivers.

Oakthorpe and Lamplighter Bar - In the heart of the town of Windermere, surrounded by the stunning natural beauty of the Lake District, this attractive Victorian building is now a family-owned guest house and pub. Close to all that the town has to offer, the Oakthorpe and Lamplighter Bar has a good location, only a two-minute walk from Windermere Railway Station and just off the A591, which runs right through the Lake District. Lake Windermere is just 5 minutes away by car or only a 15-minute stroll from the front door. There is a large, free car park. A range of accommodation is available to suit the needs and budget of any traveller. Some rooms have en suite bathrooms and rooms with shared bathroom facilities are also available. Delicious food and real ales are served in both the restaurant and the Lamplighter Bar. Seafood is a speciality, with fresh fish delivered daily from Fleetwood.