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A cozy dining area with a fireplace, wooden chairs, and a plaid carpet.

A room with a wooden bookshelf, a leather chair, and a menu on the table.

A building with a sign reading "The Red Lion Inn."

A dish with noodles, vegetables, and meat, garnished with sesame seeds and herbs.

1. Red Lion Inn

2.9 km from Tarn Hows

Steven

AED 324

AED 388 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A bottle of Moët & Chandon champagne, two glasses, and a plate of macarons on a wooden table outdoors.

A living room with a sofa, coffee table, and chairs, a television, and framed pictures on the wall.

A white building with a dark roof, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

A neatly made bed with a quilted cover, two bedside tables with lamps, and a window with curtains.

2. Latterbarrow

2.5 km from Tarn Hows

Steven

AED 2,126

AED 2,551 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A stone wall entrance with a door labeled "The Grange".

A stone building with a rustic exterior, a wooden bench, and a grill area.

A neatly made bed with a brown blanket, two bedside tables with lamps, a window with a plaid valance, and a wall-mounted artwork.

A stone wall with a gate leading to a green field.

3. The Granary

2.2 km from Tarn Hows

"Visable damp on the bathroom wall by the shower and a very strong smell of damp in the downstairs area including bedrooms. The owner tried to disguise the smell with air fresheners and by leaving the windows open but the smell of damp was still immediately apparent on entry. Had we been staying longer than 2 nights and not arrived so late in the evening on the first night we would have left. It was a real shame because everything else about the property and surrounding area was beautiful, but...

Ron

AED 1,836

AED 2,204 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

A stone pathway leading to a picnic area with a view of a green landscape and trees.

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and a television.

A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a black countertop, a built-in oven, and a window with a view of greenery.

A bedroom with a skylight, a bed with white bedding, a wooden wardrobe, and a nightstand with a lamp.

4. Robins Nest

2.1 km from Tarn Hows

Matthew

AED 2,043

AED 2,452 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A stone building with a white door, a wooden door, and a small window with a flower box.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, a staircase, and a bookshelf.

A garden with a wooden bench and a picnic table.

A cozy living room with a wooden staircase, a floral sofa, a blue sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a bookshelf.

5. Holme Ground Cottage

2.1 km from Tarn Hows

AED 1,770

AED 2,124 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A white building with a window, a stone wall, and a large green ivy plant.

A cozy living room with a brown leather sofa, a plaid armchair, a wooden coffee table with magazines, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.

An outdoor wooden table with four chairs, a potted plant, and a stone wall.

A neatly made bed with a tray of tea and cups, a bedside table with a lamp, and two heart-shaped wall decorations.

6. Columbine Cottage

3 km from Tarn Hows

AED 2,233

AED 2,680 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A cozy living room with a fireplace, a television, and a dining area with wooden furniture.

A stone wall garden with a bench and a metal table.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinetry, a central island, and a microwave.

A white two-story house with a stone wall, a wooden door, and a small porch with a table and chairs.

7. Forest Cottage

3 km from Tarn Hows

AED 2,680

AED 3,216 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A lush garden with various trees and shrubs, a stone pathway, and a view of distant mountains.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, a red armchair, a sofa with cushions, and a patterned rug.

A cozy living room with a red armchair, a beige sofa with multiple cushions, a red patterned rug, and a wooden ceiling.

A glass-top table with two chairs, a wooden deck, and a view of a mountainous landscape.

8. The Farmhouse

2.6 km from Tarn Hows

AED 2,185

AED 2,622 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A cozy restaurant with wooden floors, leather seating, and a bar area.

An outdoor seating area with wooden tables and chairs, umbrellas, and a pergola structure.

A stone building with multiple windows and a sign reading "The Coniston Inn."

A bar area with wooden bar stools, multiple taps, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

9. The Coniston Inn - The Inn Collection Group

3.3 km from Tarn Hows

Ece

AED 401

AED 482 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A large estate with a well-maintained lawn, a formal garden, and a prominent house with multiple chimneys.

A view through a window with a stone frame, revealing a well-maintained garden with a circular lawn, stone pathways, and a variety of trees.

A spacious living room with a fireplace, leather sofas, a staircase, and a chandelier.

A spacious bedroom with a large window, a four-poster bed, and a sitting area with chairs and a bench.

10. Cragwood Country House Hotel

6 km from Tarn Hows

Garry

AED 445

AED 534 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A large stone building with multiple windows and a courtyard.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a wooden desk, and a chair.

A spa area with a hot tub, a towel with a label, and a person in the background.

A restaurant with tables set for dining, framed artwork on the wall, and a wine rack in the background.

11. The Daffodil Hotel

6.8 km from Tarn Hows

AED 624

AED 748 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A house with a garden featuring purple flowers and a red flower in full bloom.

A cozy bar area with a wooden bar counter, stools, and a variety of bottles.

A traditional building with a sign reading "Cuckoo Brow Inn" and a shop window with a drawing of owls.

A bar with wooden furniture, a counter with a menu, and shelves with bottles.

12. Cuckoo Brow Inn

6.7 km from Tarn Hows

Nick

AED 379

AED 455 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A rural landscape with rolling hills, a clear sky, and a variety of trees and shrubs.

A dining area with round tables, chairs, and a green carpet.

A staircase with a red carpet and patterned wallpaper, leading to an upper floor.

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a television.

13. Ees Wyke Country House

5.8 km from Tarn Hows

Trynne

AED 694

AED 916 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, large windows with views of greenery, and a wooden ceiling with a chandelier.

A neatly made bed with rolled towels, two bedside lamps, and a dark pillow.

A garden with a variety of flowering plants, a pathway, and a church spire in the background.

A stone building with a green sign reading "Rothay Gardens Residents Car Park Telephone 01539 4".

14. Rothay Garth

5.9 km from Tarn Hows

Tony

AED 277

AED 332 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sep - 1 Oct

A wooden cabin with a curved roof, a glass door, and a small outdoor seating area with chairs.

A pub with a stone facade, a red telephone booth, and flower baskets.

A cozy restaurant with a wood-burning stove in the foreground, wooden tables and chairs, and a painting on the wall.

A corrugated metal building with a circular window, surrounded by a wooden fence and a garden area.

15. The Wilson's Arms

7.5 km from Tarn Hows

Abi

AED 365

AED 438 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A hotel with a large bay window, outdoor seating, and a snow-covered landscape.

A covered dining area with wooden tables and chairs, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.

A neatly made bed with folded towels, a headboard with wall-mounted lamps, and a window with curtains.

16. The Sun

3.9 km from Tarn Hows

RALPH

AED 525

AED 631 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sep - 1 Oct

A lakeside property with a marina, multiple boats, and a large house with a white facade.

A stone bridge over a calm river, a stone building with outdoor seating, and a mountainous backdrop.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a view of the outdoors through a window.

A corner room with a bay window, two armchairs, and a small table with bottles.

17. Ambleside Townhouse

Ambleside Town Centre, 6.2 km from Tarn Hows

Ravinder

AED 454

AED 545 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A bar area with a Christmas decoration, a bartender, and a sign reading "TEMPERANCE".

A stone building with multiple windows and a sign reading "The Temperance Inn".

A traditional village with stone buildings, a church, and a pub with outdoor seating.

Three dogs in a doorway with a red ribbon, and people in the background.

18. The Temperance Inn, Ambleside. The Inn Collection Group

Ambleside Town Centre, 6.3 km from Tarn Hows

Ian

AED 442

AED 530 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A wooden cabin with a bed and two chairs outside.

A dining area with a wooden table, chairs, and a menu stand. Large windows provide a view of greenery outside.

A conference room with a long table, black chairs, a whiteboard, stone walls, and a kitchen area with a sink.

19. YHA Hawkshead - Hostel

4.1 km from Tarn Hows

Arun

AED 130

AED 156 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A stone building with a patio area featuring wooden furniture and a stone wall.

A bathroom with a skylight, a toilet, a sink, and a towel rack.

A waterfront property with a stone patio, wooden bridge, and a row of windows.

A covered outdoor area with a glass roof, a number '12' sign, and a hanging flower basket.

20. Waterhead Retreat

6 km from Tarn Hows

AED 305

AED 483 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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Top Tarn Hows Hotel Reviews

The Sun

10/10 Excellent

"Very pleasant stay."

Paradise in the Lake District.

8/10 Good

"Perfect location and clear directions from host were very helpful. Had everything we needed."

The Hive at Poppi Red

10/10 Excellent

"A very reasonably priced room with a good choice of included breakfast. I will be recommending this place to my friends."

Bluebird Lodge and Waterhead Apartment

8/10 Good

"Clean and large apartment if a little worn."

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Outstanding refurbished home in the heart of Coniston Village

10/10 Excellent

"Really clean, well equipped cottage, very central and convenient. Plenty of room and very comfortable. Felt like staying in a home with lovely furnishings and kitchenwaters, not just a rental with tatty basics. Very weloming of our dog.Hosts very kind, provided lots of information, maps etc (perhaps better as seperate documents as we know the area well and didnt need any of it). The only thing that would improve it is a place for wet coats/boots by either door to stop you dripping everywhere. Be aware it's a family bathroom on 2nd floor and shower room on ground floor, with bedrooms on 1st and 2nd floors which worked fine for us."

The Three Shires Inn

8/10 Good

"Mountain View from room, room was tidy and ideal. However location is on a very narrow country road. The breakfast wasn’t warm the following morning, took too many orders at once and only one staff member so delays were experienced."

The Coniston Inn - The Inn Collection Group

8/10 Good

"Great location and friendly staff. Some of the decor could do with updating and the shower was unusually complex to use. Overall, a lovely place to stay, and I would recommend."

1 Bed Flat - Sleeps 4 - Garden - Parking - Wifi

10/10 Excellent

"Great property for 3 people. It was well equipped very clean . Location perfect for Hawkeshead for all amenities. Will definitely return."

Beech Cottage (Hot Tub) - Skelwith Bridge

10/10 Excellent

"Our family could not grasp the picturesque little cottage that we were going to stay in for three nights! They were over the moon!Hosts were so helpful and responsive!A few things to know:The road leading to the cottage is soooo narrow and windy. Be prepared to drive this 2 mile route over and over again. Also I just feel like for the amount each night costs at this cottage that a least a few more amenities should be included. Would wants to go out and buy toilet paper on their vacation after paying 400-500/night? Whether staying one night or six you still only get one half roll of toilet paper for your whole stay. I feel like this is a super inexpensive upgrade to at least give one spare roll per bathroom and the same for paper towels. Other than these minor inconveniences we highly recommend this cottage for a perfect Lake District stay."

Other attractions near Tarn Hows

Church of St Mary

After visiting Church of St Mary, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Hawkshead. Stroll along the lakeside in this relaxing area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

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Hawkshead Grammar School

8.0/10 (1 review)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Hawkshead Grammar School during your travels in Hawkshead. Amble around this relaxing area's lakeside and enjoy its lively bars.

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Grizedale Forest

9.0/10 (40 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Grizedale Forest, a lovely green space in Hawkshead. Amble around this relaxing area's lakeside and enjoy its lively bars.

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beach near Church Beck

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at beach near Church Beck during your trip to Coniston? Stroll along this quaint area's lakeside, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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Skelwith Force

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Skelwith Force during your travels in Skelwith Bridge. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

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Donald Campbell's Grave

Learn about the local history of Coniston with a stop at Donald Campbell's Grave. Stroll along this quaint area's lakeside, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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beach near Steam Yacht Gondola

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at beach near Steam Yacht Gondola during your trip to Coniston? Stroll along this quaint area's lakeside, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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John Ruskin Museum

7.8/10 (8 reviews)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at John Ruskin Museum during your travels in Coniston. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Tarn Hows?

Tarn Hows is located in a welcoming area of Ambleside known for its beautiful lakeside setting and array of dining options. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 9 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Tarn Hows?

High Grassings Country House is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this B&B offers free parking and a terrace. It's located just a short 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Tarn Hows. Other good options within a few miles include 1 Bed Flat - Sleeps 4 - Garden - Parking - Wifi and Bluebird Lodge and Waterhead Apartment.

How many hotels will I find close to Tarn Hows?

Expedia has 9 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Tarn Hows.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Tarn Hows, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals near Tarn Hows.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Tarn Hows?

For additional details about changing or cancelling your stay near Tarn Hows, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Tarn Hows?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Wordsworth Museum, Hawkshead Grammar School, or John Ruskin Museum. Sights like Dove Cottage, Rydal Mount, and Wray Castle are landmarks to visit in the area. Spend some time wandering around Old Man of Coniston, Grizedale Forest, and Borrans Park.

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Our top choices for Tarn Hows hotels

1. Red Lion Inn

2. Latterbarrow

3. The Granary

4. Robins Nest

5. Holme Ground Cottage

6. Columbine Cottage

7. Forest Cottage

8. The Farmhouse

9. The Coniston Inn - The Inn Collection Group

10. Cragwood Country House Hotel

11. The Daffodil Hotel

12. Cuckoo Brow Inn

13. Ees Wyke Country House

14. Rothay Garth

15. The Wilson's Arms

16. The Sun

17. Ambleside Townhouse

18. The Temperance Inn, Ambleside. The Inn Collection Group

19. YHA Hawkshead - Hostel

20. Waterhead Retreat

Top Tarn Hows Hotel Reviews

The Sun

Paradise in the Lake District.

The Hive at Poppi Red

Bluebird Lodge and Waterhead Apartment

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Outstanding refurbished home in the heart of Coniston Village

The Three Shires Inn

The Coniston Inn - The Inn Collection Group

1 Bed Flat - Sleeps 4 - Garden - Parking - Wifi

Beech Cottage (Hot Tub) - Skelwith Bridge

Other attractions near Tarn Hows

Church of St Mary

Hawkshead Grammar School

Grizedale Forest

beach near Church Beck

Skelwith Force

Donald Campbell's Grave

beach near Steam Yacht Gondola

John Ruskin Museum

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