This is the lakes
Your family friendly Lake District break
This is the lakeside
With a long list of family-friendly things to do, both in the hotel and just a short walk away, as well as easy access to everything the Lakes has to offer families, the Lakeside is the perfect place for a family break in the Lakes.
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The adventure starts on our doorstep
At the perfectly located Lakeside Hotel, the family fun starts without delay, just a hop, skip and a jump from your hotel room. Take a boat to Bowness, ride on a steam train, feed the ducks on Lake Windermere, explore a fantastical forest, dive in to the aquarium or enjoy a family canoe trip – the best of the Lakes, right on your doorstep. Did we mention the games room?
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Experience the Lakes as a family
Cumbria is home to two UNESCO World Heritage sites; the Lake District and Hadrian’s Wall. Sitting right on the lakeshore, Lakeside Hotel is perfectly positioned for you to explore the very best of the Lake District. Filled with iconic sights and hidden gems waiting to be discovered, Lakeside is your perfect base to adventure from. Home to Beatrix Potters’ house and charming villages, there’s so many places to see with or without the kids.
Stay by the Lakeside
Family rooms
Our handpicked selection of rooms for families have everything you need to enjoy a little bit of Lakeland luxury on your stay in the Lakes.
Lakeland inspired food for all the family
With two restaurants to choose from, there are plenty of dining options for your family. If you prefer a more refined dining experience, you will find what you need in Lakeview, but if you prefer a more relaxed setting, the John Ruskin’s Brasserie provides an informal, fun, and family-orientated pub-style food menu. With a focus on locally sourced seasonal produce, our dining options promise a taste of the Lakes for every palate, even the fussy ones!
Indoor heated swimming pool
For those who don’t fancy a wild swim (or paddle) in Lake Windermere, just head feet first into our 17-metre indoor heated pool. The Lakeside is the perfect place to unplug, unwind, and recharge, especially with kids in tow. Enjoy a gentle swim or get your lengths in, the pool is child friendly and the perfect place to burn off some energy on a rainy Lake District day.
"I just returned from a lovely couple of nights stay, it was with the family for a big birthday occasion. The hotel is in a stunning spot, with a good choice of walks and things to do from the door. I didn’t mention the food - that was good too!"
Alex, Hotel Guest
Fun-packed games for little (and big!) kids
Challenge friends and family on our PlayStation 5 or enjoy the timeless fun of a (giant) Connect Four. Have a shot at table football, sink the stripes and spots on our American pool table or sit back and relax with one of a selection of classic board games, all to enjoy at your leisure. Game on!
Family Activities
With lots to do both in and out of the hotel, let us help you book the ideal family day. Find your inspiration here!
Hawkshead Chocolate Factory
Do you have a sweet tooth? Pack up your Oompa Loompas and visit the unique and interactive Hawkshead Chocolate Factory in Hawkshead. Completely indulgent and sure to satiate the sweetest tooth of them all, treat yourself to an experience you won’t forget.
Zipworld Treetop Trek & Nets
High adrenaline and a lot of fun! Become Mowgli and swing, climb, balance, and fly your way through 250-year old oak trees at Brockhole, an adventure playground for the entire family. If you don’t fancy the ‘trek’, there are more than 1,500 metres of giant trampolines up in the trees to explore.
Ghyll Scrambling
Another proper Lake District adventure. It’s time to get wet (on purpose – rather than caught in the rain)! Ghyll scrambling involves clambering up a mountain river, jumping into plunge pools, and exploring nature’s natural water slides.
The World of Beatrix Potter
Discover The World of Beatrix Potter, an enchanting attraction that brings the Lake District writer and illustrator’s most famous children’s stories to life. Take the ferry over to Bowness-on-Windermere and hop, skip, and jump around with Peter Rabbit himself!
The Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway
Travel back in time and climb aboard an iconic steam train at The Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway. Located just outside the Lakeside Hotel, you can explore the Leven Valley by steam train – a completely unique and fun day out for all!
Paddle Boarding
Whether you want to hire a board or take a guided tour, Bowness Paddle Boards, run by two sisters who love life on the lake, can show you the ropes. You’ll find Windermere from the lake, compared to the shore, a much quieter place to be!
Honister Adventure Activities
Honister Slate Mine is the home of adventure. Tackle extreme via ferrata, take a mine tour, ‘climb the mine’, or wander across the infinity bridge. In England’s last working slate mine, you’ll discover some very unique adventures to get your adrenaline pumping!
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