Penrith

Travel Guide

Penrith
Penrith
Penrith
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Where to stay in Penrith

Newton Rigg

While Newton Rigg isn't home to many top sights, Rheged and Lowther Castle and Gardens are some notable places to visit nearby.

Newton Rigg
North Lakes Hotel And Spa
North Lakes Hotel And Spa
4 out of 5
Ullswater Road, Penrith, England
The price is AED 454 per night from Jun 2 to Jun 3
AED 454
AED 545 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Penrith. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (888 reviews)
"Convenient stop over Spa was overpriced limited use"

Reviewed on 18 May 2025

North Lakes Hotel And Spa
The George Hotel
The George Hotel
3 out of 5
Devonshire St, Penrith, England
The price is AED 532 per night from Jun 22 to Jun 23
AED 532
AED 639 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Jun - 23 Jun
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Penrith. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (356 reviews)
Great place, superb location!
"We have stayed here before. The staff are great, food is good and there is plenty of space. The location is perfect in this lovely town. Dog friendly and human friendly too. It is an old hotel but that adds character not detracts from it. Highly recommend."

Reviewed on 13 May 2025

The George Hotel
Macdonald Leeming House
Macdonald Leeming House
4 out of 5
Watermillock Nr Penrith, Penrith, England
The price is AED 721 per night from Jun 5 to Jun 6
AED 721
AED 865 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jun - 6 Jun
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Penrith. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the room ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (355 reviews)
"Lovely property. Friendly and helpful attentive staff. Spacious room. The breakfast was great with a variety of different foods. It’s on the lake, so you can walk down from the garden and see beautiful views."

Reviewed on 26 May 2025

Macdonald Leeming House
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Character Cottage with fabulous mountain views in the North Lakes District
Character Cottage with fabulous mountain views in the North Lakes District
Troutbeck
Stay at this cottage in Penrith. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Ullswater and Rookin House Activity Centre are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (113 reviews)
Great little cabin
"The cabin is small but more than enough for 2 people. Never felt like it was a small property. Was very clean and had everything we needed. Beautiful views."

Reviewed on 12 May 2025

Character Cottage with fabulous mountain views in the North Lakes District
Delightful One Bed Lake District Cottage
Delightful One Bed Lake District Cottage
3 out of 5
Penrith
Stay at this 3-star cottage in Penrith. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Lowther Park and Lakeland Bird of Prey Centre are located ...
"Great location, quiet and scenic view. Great communication by the host - happy to help."

Reviewed on 20 March 2025

Delightful One Bed Lake District Cottage
Stable Cottage - B6062
Stable Cottage - B6062
Pooley Bridge
Stay at this cottage in Penrith. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Ullswater and Dalemain Country Park are located ...
Stable Cottage - B6062
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Penrith

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Top Destination
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5 - Excellent 31%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 44%
3 - Okay
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2 - Disappointing
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4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Lovely little town with nice shops. It is difficult to drive in because there are a majority of one way streets so if you miss what you are looking for you have to make a big circle. However, the restaurants and shopping facilities are nice.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

We hired guide for Hadrians wall, Peter Carney. He was fabulous, well worth the price. He can be found by internet search.

2/5 - Disappointing

Verified traveler

One shop in three was boarded up and closed

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Windermere was beautiful 20 minutes drive over beautiful mountains with lovely views. Tight Z roads with Sheep and Goats.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Enjoyed the castle and grounds

4/5 - Good

Beth

The King Arthur jousting area is near, if you belive in folklore.