Family hotels with a pool in Lake District & Cumbria

We list 54 places to stay in Lake District & Cumbria with a pool and something for children: 25 hotels, 13 park lodges and caravans and 16 cottages and self-catering stays. That is 24% of the 221 stays with a pool we list in Lake District & Cumbria. 1 list a children's pool and 1 water slides.

54stays with a pool
25hotels
39indoor
6outdoor

The list: family hotels with a pool in Lake District & Cumbria

Hotels first, then holiday parks and self-catering, by guest reviews. How we sort

45 results

Lakes Hotel & Spa, Bowness-on-WindermereHotel · Indoor pool

Lakes Hotel & Spa

Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District & Cumbria5-star hotel

Indoor pool
Length not yet checkedTemperature not yet confirmed
Swim times not yet checked
Spa facilities
Not yet checked

Best for

  • Families (family rooms available)
  • Swimming whatever the weather (indoor pool)

Not for

  • Swimmers who need the pool length before booking (not yet checked)

Guest rating 9.1/10 from more than 4,000 reviews (booking partner)

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Crown & Mitre Hotel, CarlisleHotel · Indoor pool

Crown & Mitre Hotel

Carlisle, Lake District & Cumbria3-star hotel

Indoor pool
Length not yet checkedTemperature not yet confirmed
Swim times not yet checked
Not yet checked

Best for

  • Families (family rooms available)
  • Swimming whatever the weather (indoor pool)

Not for

  • Swimmers who need the pool length before booking (not yet checked)

Guest rating 8.3/10 from more than 4,000 reviews (booking partner)

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The Ro Hotel Windermere, Bowness-on-WindermereHotel · Indoor pool

The Ro Hotel Windermere

Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District & Cumbria4-star hotel

Indoor pool
Length not yet checkedTemperature not yet confirmed
Swim times not yet checked
Spa facilities
Not yet checked

Best for

  • Families (family rooms available)
  • Swimming whatever the weather (indoor pool)

Not for

  • Swimmers who need the pool length before booking (not yet checked)

Guest rating 7.5/10 from more than 3,000 reviews (booking partner)

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Windermere Manor Hotel, WindermereHotel · Indoor pool

Windermere Manor Hotel

Windermere, Lake District & Cumbria3-star hotel

Indoor pool
Length not yet checkedTemperature not yet confirmed
Swim times not yet checked
Not yet checked

Best for

  • Families (family rooms available)
  • Swimming whatever the weather (indoor pool)

Not for

  • Swimmers who need the pool length before booking (not yet checked)

Guest rating 8.0/10 from more than 3,000 reviews (booking partner)

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Grange Hotel, Grange Over SandsHotel · Indoor pool

Grange Hotel

Grange Over Sands, Lake District & Cumbria4-star hotel

Indoor pool
Length not yet checkedTemperature not yet confirmed
Swim times not yet checked
Spa facilities
Not yet checked

Best for

  • Families (family rooms available)
  • Swimming whatever the weather (indoor pool)

Not for

  • Swimmers who need the pool length before booking (not yet checked)

Guest rating 8.6/10 from more than 2,000 reviews (booking partner)

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The Swan Hotel and Spa, Newby BridgeHotel · Swimming pool

The Swan Hotel and Spa

Newby Bridge, Lake District & Cumbria4-star hotel

Indoor or outdoor not listed2 pools
Length not yet checkedTemperature not yet confirmed
Swim times not yet checked
Spa facilities
Not yet checked

Best for

  • Families (family rooms available)
  • A trip with the dog (dogs allowed)

Not for

  • Swimmers who need the pool length before booking (not yet checked)

Guest rating 7.9/10 from more than 2,000 reviews (booking partner)

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Damson Dene Hotel, Bowness-on-WindermereHotel · Indoor pool

Damson Dene Hotel

Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District & Cumbria4-star hotel

Indoor pool
Length not yet checkedTemperature not yet confirmed
Swim times not yet checked
Spa facilities
Not yet checked

Best for

  • Families (family rooms available)
  • Swimming whatever the weather (indoor pool)

Not for

  • Swimmers who need the pool length before booking (not yet checked)

Guest rating 8.3/10 from more than 2,000 reviews (booking partner)

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Crown Hotel Wetheral, CarlisleHotel · Swimming pool

Crown Hotel Wetheral

Carlisle, Lake District & Cumbria4-star hotel

Indoor or outdoor not listed3 pools
Length not yet checkedTemperature not yet confirmed
Swim times not yet checked
Spa facilities
Not yet checked

Best for

  • Families (family rooms available)
  • A trip with the dog (dogs allowed)

Not for

  • Swimmers who need the pool length before booking (not yet checked)

Guest rating 8.4/10 from more than 2,000 reviews (booking partner)

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Beech Hill Hotel & Spa, WindermereHotel · Indoor pool

Beech Hill Hotel & Spa

Windermere, Lake District & Cumbria4-star hotel

Indoor pool
Length not yet checkedTemperature not yet confirmed
Swim times not yet checked
Spa facilities
Not yet checked

Best for

  • Families (family rooms available)
  • Swimming whatever the weather (indoor pool)

Not for

  • Swimmers who need the pool length before booking (not yet checked)

Guest rating 8.7/10 from more than 1,000 reviews (booking partner)

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North Lakes Hotel and Spa, PenrithHotel · Indoor pool

North Lakes Hotel and Spa

Penrith, Lake District & Cumbria4-star hotel

Indoor pool
Length not yet checkedTemperature not yet confirmed
Swim times not yet checked
Spa facilities
Not yet checked

Best for

  • Families (family rooms available)
  • Swimming whatever the weather (indoor pool)

Not for

  • Swimmers who need the pool length before booking (not yet checked)

Guest rating 8.2/10 from more than 2,000 reviews (booking partner)

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The Inn At Grasmere & The Little Inn, GrasmereHotel · Indoor pool

The Inn At Grasmere & The Little Inn

Grasmere, Lake District & Cumbria4-star hotel

Indoor pool
Length not yet checkedTemperature not yet confirmed
Swim times not yet checked
Spa facilities
Not yet checked

Best for

  • Families (family rooms available)
  • Swimming whatever the weather (indoor pool)

Not for

  • Swimmers who need the pool length before booking (not yet checked)

Guest rating 8.5/10 from more than 1,000 reviews (booking partner)

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Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa, Bowness-on-WindermereHotel · Indoor pool

Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa

Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District & Cumbria4-star hotel

Indoor pool
Length not yet checkedTemperature not yet confirmed
Swim times not yet checked
Spa facilities
Not yet checked

Best for

  • Families (family rooms available)
  • Swimming whatever the weather (indoor pool)

Not for

  • Swimmers who need the pool length before booking (not yet checked)

Guest rating 7.4/10 from more than 1,000 reviews (booking partner)

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Same pool type, other places

Compare the pools

Pool comparison
StayPlacePoolHeatedLengthKids swim timesDay pass
Lakes Hotel & SpaBowness-on-WindermereIndoorNot yet checkedNot yet checkedNot yet checkedNot yet checked
Crown & Mitre HotelCarlisleIndoorNot yet checkedNot yet checkedNot yet checkedNot yet checked
The Ro Hotel WindermereBowness-on-WindermereIndoorNot yet checkedNot yet checkedNot yet checkedNot yet checked
Windermere Manor HotelWindermereIndoorNot yet checkedNot yet checkedNot yet checkedNot yet checked
Grange HotelGrange Over SandsIndoorNot yet checkedNot yet checkedNot yet checkedNot yet checked
The Swan Hotel and SpaNewby BridgeNot listedNot yet checkedNot yet checkedNot yet checkedNot yet checked
Damson Dene HotelBowness-on-WindermereIndoorNot yet checkedNot yet checkedNot yet checkedNot yet checked
Crown Hotel WetheralCarlisleNot listedNot yet checkedNot yet checkedNot yet checkedNot yet checked
Beech Hill Hotel & SpaWindermereIndoorNot yet checkedNot yet checkedNot yet checkedNot yet checked
North Lakes Hotel and SpaPenrithIndoorNot yet checkedNot yet checkedNot yet checkedNot yet checked
The Inn At Grasmere & The Little InnGrasmereIndoorNot yet checkedNot yet checkedNot yet checkedNot yet checked
Macdonald Old England Hotel & SpaBowness-on-WindermereIndoorNot yet checkedNot yet checkedNot yet checkedNot yet checked
Whitewater Hotel & SpaNewby BridgeIndoorNot yet checkedNot yet checkedNot yet checkedNot yet checked
The RiversideKendalIndoorNot yet checkedNot yet checkedNot yet checkedNot yet checked
Stonecross Manor HotelKendalIndoorNot yet checkedNot yet checkedNot yet checkedNot yet checked

Pool facts

Indoor or outdoor? The pools in Lake District & Cumbria

  • Indoor: 39
  • Outdoor: 6
  • Type not listed: 9

Based on 54 stays with a pool. A stay counts once, even with more than one pool.

25hotels and B&Bs
4holiday parks
16cottages and self-catering
37allow dogs
1children's pools
1with water slides
29with spa facilities
7with 2 or more pools

Outdoor pool season in Lake District & Cumbria

Outdoor pools in the UK are often open only in the warmer months, so check dates with the hotel before you book.

No outdoor pool season in this area has been confirmed yet.

  • January: not confirmed
  • February: not confirmed
  • March: not confirmed
  • April: not confirmed
  • May: not confirmed
  • June: not confirmed
  • July: not confirmed
  • August: not confirmed
  • September: not confirmed
  • October: not confirmed
  • November: not confirmed
  • December: not confirmed
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See the UK outdoor pool season calendar

Frequently asked questions

How many hotels in Lake District & Cumbria have a swimming pool?

25 hotels and B&Bs in Lake District & Cumbria list a swimming pool, plus 29 holiday park and self-catering stays. 22 of the hotels have an indoor pool.

Which hotels in Lake District & Cumbria have an outdoor pool?

1 hotel we list in Lake District & Cumbria has an outdoor pool: Lodore Falls Hotel & Spa. Outdoor pools in the UK are often open only in the warmer months, so check dates with the hotel before you book.

Are there dog-friendly stays with a pool in Lake District & Cumbria?

Yes. 37 of the stays with a pool we list in Lake District & Cumbria allow dogs. They include Crown & Mitre Hotel, The Ro Hotel Windermere and Windermere Manor Hotel.

Where can children use water slides in Lake District & Cumbria?

1 of the stays we list in Lake District & Cumbria have water slides, mostly on holiday parks. Check the park's session times before you go.

Are there hotels with a children's pool in Lake District & Cumbria?

Yes. 1 stays in Lake District & Cumbria list a separate children's pool.

Related pages

All stays with a pool in Lake District & Cumbria, A to Z

Hotels and B&Bs (25)

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Cottages and self-catering (12)

Listing data updated 29 September 2026. Pool details show the date they were checked. How we check pools · Affiliate disclosure