Places to stay in High Wray, Cumbria

Claife is a civil parish in the South Lakeland district of Cumbria. It is situated west of Windermere, and east of Esthwaite Water and the village of Hawkshead. In the 2001 census the parish had a population of 392, reducing to 298 at the 2011 census. Settlements in the parish include two villages, Near and Far Sawrey in the south; and the hamlets of High Wray, Low Wray, Colthouse and Loanthwaite in the north. Local dining options include Outgate Inn, Windermere Restaurant, The Drunken Duck Inn & Restaurant, and Restaurant At Queen's Head Hotel.

The center of High Wray ( which is at is longitude -2°58'6.4264 and latitude 54°23'28.375 ) is located 2 miles away from Waterhead Bay, 2 miles away from Hawkshead, 3 miles away from Ambleside and 3 miles away from Windermere.

Available High Wray lodging

We currently have 6 accommodations in and around High Wray.

High Wray Hotels, B&Bs and Guest Houses

Photograph of Jerichos At The Waverley, Windermere
Listing updated 2025
Bed & Breakfasts

Jerichos At The Waverley

Approx 4 miles away in Windermere:

All the bedrooms now have modern ensuites and are furnished to the same high standard throughout. The contemporary and stylish decor marries well with the original features and the rooms have a light and airy feel.
College Road
Windermere, Cumbria
Photograph of The Gables, Ambleside
Listing updated 2026
Bed & Breakfasts

The Gables

Approx 4 miles away in Ambleside:

The Gables Guesthouse Ambleside is a popular bed and breakfast with Lake District visitors and enjoys a fine reputation for good service and comfortable accommodation in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere.
Church Walk
Ambleside, Cumbria
Photograph of Above The Bay B&B, Bowness-on-Windermere
Listing updated 2026
Bed & Breakfasts

Above The Bay B&B

Approx 4 miles away in Bowness-on-Windermere:

We are a small but far from ordinary B&B set in a modern, detached house occupying an unique elevated position enjoying superb panoramas of Lake Windermere and the surrounding area. All bedrooms are at ground floor level. All are en-suite with comfortable furnishing..
5 Brackenfield

High Wray Camping, Caravans, Self Catering

Cottage / Caravan Parks

Skelwith Fold Caravan Park

Approx 3 miles away in Ambleside:

Bring your touring caravan to settle in amongst the idyllic scenery here at Skelwith Fold. Spacious touring pitches set in beautiful surroundings on our dog friendly Lake District Holiday Park..
Skelwith Fold
Ambleside, Cumbria
Cottage / Caravan Parks

Ings Mill Park

Approx 5 miles away in Ings:

Grassgarth Lane
Ings, Cumbria
Cottage / Caravan Parks

Braithwaite Fold

Approx 4 miles away in Bowness-on-Windermere:

Glebe Road
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Things to see and do, places to eat in High Wray

Photograph of Burlington's Restaurant, Windermere
Burlington's Restaurant

Restaurant At Elder Grove ( Dining / Other ). Elder Grove bed and breakfast in Ambleside Cumbria . Offering comfortable accommodation in the heart of the lake District. www.eldergrove.co.uk Link

Restaurant At Lakes Lodge ( Dining / Other ). Lakes Lodge is a fresh, contemporary take on the traditional Lakeland Bed and Breakfast. Situated in picturesque and bustling Ambleside – the heart of the Lake District – and footsteps away from more than 50 cafés, restaurants and inns, Lakes Lodge is the perfect bolt-hole for your getaway, and an excellent base for venturing further afield to experience all the Lake District has to offer. www.lakeslodge.co.uk Link

Restaurant At Miller Howe Hotel ( Dining / Other ). Miller Howe is one of only a few Luxury Lake District Hotels in Windermere. It is set in five and a half acres of beautiful grounds in the heart of the English Lake District overlooking the shores of Lake Windermere. Built as a private residence in 1916, today Miller Howe offers comfortable interiors, indulgent cuisine and simply unforgettable views.

Burlington's Restaurant ( Dining / Other ). The Beech Hill is located in the heart of England's beautiful Lake District National Park. Set into the hillside on the eastern bank of Lake Windermere, Britain's largest lake, you will find unrivalled panoramic views across the Lake to the Cumbrian Fells beyond. Whatever the season, the vista surrounding the hotel is always beautiful to look at and the glorious countryside a joy to roam in. www.beechhillhotel.co.uk Link

Restaurant At Queen's Head Hotel ( Dining / Other ). A traditional Lake District Hotel, in the heart of picturesque Hawkshead Village. Since the early 17th Century, The Queens Head Hotel has been offering quality accommodation to those who seek the type of peace and quiet only the Lake District can provide. www.queensheadhotel.co.uk Link

John Peel Inn ( Dining / Pubs / Bars ). Here at the John Peel we have created a family friendly atmosphere, no loud dance music and no blaring sports on TV. Year after year we welcome old friends and new to taste the guest ales and dine with us. We have gone back to basics, good traditional home made food, varying guest ales, traditional ales good service and polite conversation. www.oldjohnpeel.co.uk Link