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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 close-up of a dish with sesame seeds and green garnish.

1. Red Lion Inn

2.9 km from Tarn Hows

Kirsty

RM326

RM391 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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.

A cozy living room with a sofa, a small round table, a floor lamp, and a TV mounted on the wall.

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

2. The Hive at Poppi Red

3 km from Tarn Hows

George

RM363

RM435 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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 cozy living room with a brown leather sofa, a wooden cabinet with glass doors, a flat-screen TV, a floor lamp, and a small side table.

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

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

3. Betty's Mews

3 km from Tarn Hows

Mark

RM1,718

RM2,061 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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

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

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

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and a television.

4. Robins Nest

2.1 km from Tarn Hows

Matthew

RM2,281

RM2,737 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A stone building with a rustic exterior, a wooden bench, and a grill area.

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

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

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

RM2,050

RM2,460 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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

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.

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

6. Holme Ground Cottage

2.1 km from Tarn Hows

RM1,976

RM2,371 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A modern living room with a grey armchair, a striped sofa, a glass coffee table, and a kitchen in the background.

A bedroom with a bed, a window with curtains, a mirror, and a wooden shelf.

An outdoor patio with a round table and two chairs, surrounded by potted plants and a white textured wall.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, a television, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

7. Low Ashmead Cottage

1.7 km from Tarn Hows

RM1,907

RM2,288 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.

A stone house with a gravel driveway, a garage, and a well-maintained hedge.

An open window with a view of a green landscape and a candle on the windowsill.

A balcony with a view of a green landscape, a table with food, and a seating area.

8. Hilltop At Hawkshead Hill

2 km from Tarn Hows

RM5,817

RM6,981 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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

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

9. Spinners Loft

2.9 km from Tarn Hows

RM2,248

RM2,698 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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

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

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

A staircase leading to a living area with a sofa and a coffee table.

10. Hawkshead Hall

2.3 km from Tarn Hows

RM6,395

RM7,673 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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

A white house with a stone pathway leading to the entrance, surrounded by greenery and a stone wall.

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

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

11. The Farmhouse

2.6 km from Tarn Hows

RM2,438

RM2,925 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

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

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

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

A corner seating area with a view of a green landscape and mountains.

12. Spindle Coppice

3 km from Tarn Hows

RM5,370

RM6,443 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A house with a pathway leading to it, surrounded by trees.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a large window, and a wooden wardrobe.

A house with a driveway leading to a gated entrance, surrounded by well-maintained lawns and trees.

An outdoor patio with a round table and white chairs, a gazebo in the background, and a well-maintained lawn.

13. Briery Wood Country House Hotel

5.9 km from Tarn Hows

Mary

RM403

RM484 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Nov - 21 Nov

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

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

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.

14. Compston House B&B - Adults Only

Ambleside Town Centre, 6.2 km from Tarn Hows

Gertruida

RM414

RM496 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A stone house with a white porch and flower boxes.

A stone building with a small stream flowing beside it.

A rustic interior with exposed wooden beams, a long wooden table, and a bar area.

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

15. The Three Shires Inn

3.5 km from Tarn Hows

Colin

RM498

RM597 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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.

16. Ees Wyke Country House

5.8 km from Tarn Hows

Trynne

RM852

RM1,125 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

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

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

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

A stone building with multiple windows and a sign reading "The Coniston Inn."

17. The Coniston Inn - The Inn Collection Group

3.3 km from Tarn Hows

Ece

RM385

RM462 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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".

18. The Sun

3.9 km from Tarn Hows

RALPH

RM498

RM598 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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 modern building with a large glass facade, a stone base, and a well-lit entrance.

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

19. Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa

5.9 km from Tarn Hows

Jill

RM680

RM816 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

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

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

A living room with a leather sofa, a coffee table, a TV on a wooden stand, and a brick wall.

20. Bluebird Loft

3.6 km from Tarn Hows

Jill

RM1,971

RM2,366 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Tarn Hows

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Red Lion Inn	8.8 Excellent 47 reviews	View
The Hive at Poppi Red	9.0 Wonderful 46 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 Coniston Inn - The Inn Collection Group

10/10 Excellent

"Fabulous dog-friendly hotel in a great location!"

Rothay Garth

10/10 Excellent

"Clean, delicious breakfast and friendly staff. Parking really well situated too"

Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Great location and staff could not have been more welcoming especially the people at breakfast"

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."

Lakes Hotel and Spa

8/10 Good

"Nice hotel. Warm welcome on arrival. Hot tub great. The only thing was the wet dog smell in the compact room. Could do with changing the flooring. The room perfume made it worse! Breakfast good choice, great quality."

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"

Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn

8/10 Good

"At the fringes of the town, so it’s quieter. There is no lifts at Lakehouse so please ensure you get the ground floor if you have difficulty climbing stairs, especially with big luggage."

The Three Shires Inn

10/10 Excellent

"What a gem Loved it Period building lovingly maintained"

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 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 when you spend time 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 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, take a look at the 9 hotels and other accommodation options 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 traveller 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 be able to find close to Tarn Hows?

Expedia has 9 hotels and other accommodation options 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! You'll find that most hotel reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the top deals on offer near Tarn Hows.

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. Red Lion Inn

2. The Hive at Poppi Red

3. Betty's Mews

4. Robins Nest

5. The Granary

6. Holme Ground Cottage

7. Low Ashmead Cottage

8. Hilltop At Hawkshead Hill

9. Spinners Loft

10. Hawkshead Hall

11. The Farmhouse

12. Spindle Coppice

13. Briery Wood Country House Hotel

14. Compston House B&B - Adults Only

15. The Three Shires Inn

16. Ees Wyke Country House

17. The Coniston Inn - The Inn Collection Group

18. The Sun

19. Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa

20. Bluebird Loft

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Top Tarn Hows Hotel Reviews

The Coniston Inn - The Inn Collection Group

Rothay Garth

Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa

The Hive at Poppi Red

Lakes Hotel and Spa

Red Lion Inn

Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa

Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn

The Three Shires Inn

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

Frequently asked questions