Places to stay in Ullswater, Cumbria

Ullswater is a glacial lake in Cumbria and part of the Lake District National Park. It is the second largest lake in the region by both area and volume, after Windermere. The lake is about 7 miles (11 km) long, 0.75 miles (1 km) wide, and has a maximum depth of 63 metres (207 ft). Its outflow is River Eamont, which meets the River Eden at Brougham Castle before flowing into the Solway Firth. The lake is in the administrative county of Westmorland and Furness and the ceremonial county of Cumbria. Local restaurants include Lake View Restaurant, Fellbites Restaurant, The Regency Restaurant, and Restaurant At Dale Head Hall.

The center of Ullswater ( which is at is longitude -2°57'0.0464 and latitude 54°32'39.083 ) is located 1 mile away from Glenridding, 2 miles away from Patterdale, 3 miles away from Hartsop and 5 miles away from Watermillock.

Available Ullswater lodging

We currently have 7 accommodations in and around Ullswater.

Ullswater Hotels, B&Bs and Guest Houses

Photograph of Ullswater View, Watermillock
Listing updated 2026
Guest Houses

Ullswater View

Approx 5 miles away in Watermillock:

Our unique styled guest house in a breathtaking location overlooking Ullswater, one of the Lake District's most spectacular Lakes. Located in the hamlet of Watermillock, between the bustling village of Pooley Bridge and the charm of Glenridding, .....
Gowbarrow Lodge
Watermillock, Cumbria
Hotels

The Inn On The Lake

Approx 1 mile away in Glenridding:

This 3 star quality lake district hotel enjoys one of the most spectacular settings in the Lake District in 15 acres of grounds with lawns sweeping to the shores of Lake Ullswater.
Penrith
Glenridding, Cumbria
Hotels

Patterdale Hotel

Approx 2 miles away in Patterdale:

The Patterdale Hotel sits at the heart of the Patterdale village on the main Penrith to Windermere route.
Patterdale, Cumbria

Ullswater Camping, Caravans, Self Catering

Photograph of Sykeside Camping Park, Hartsop
Listing updated 2026
Campsites

Sykeside Camping Park

Approx 4 miles away in Hartsop:

In the heart of the Dovedale Valley, surrounded by Dove Crag, Hart Crag and Fairfield and with Brotherswater nearby, Sykeside is an inspiring location for Lake District camping, offering stunning views wherever you pitch. The site has been .....
Sykeside
Hartsop, Cumbria
Campsites

Ullswater Park

Approx 5 miles away in Watermillock:

At the Ullswater camping, caravaning and Marine Park, we specialise in a friendly welcome, practical family facilities and a range of accommodation to suit all needs. Our family has been here since 1958 and our park has plenty of space combining .....
Watermillock, Cumbria
Cottage / Caravan Parks

Cove Caravan & Camping Park

Ullswater, Cumbria

Approx 2 miles away in Patterdale:

Patterdale, Cumbria
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