Cartmel Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Photograph of Cartmel Priory, Cumbria, England
Photo by Anthony O'Neil (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
Photograph of Cartmel Priory, Cumbria, England
Photo by Anthony O'Neil (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
Cartmel
The Race Course, Cartmel Taken, looking north, from the road which crosses the race course at the southern end
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The final straight at Cartmel The grandstand at Cartmel racecourse allows the punters an execellent view down the final straight with the winning line just inside gridsquare SD2779.
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Cartmel Old Grammar

Cartmel Old Grammar

3 out of 5
Cartmel Old Grammar Grange-over-Sands England
The price is NZ$449 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
NZ$449
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Grange-over-Sands. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Cartmel Racecourse and Cartmel Priory are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (11 reviews)
We had a great stay

Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025

Cartmel Old Grammar
Lakes Hotel and Spa

Lakes Hotel and Spa

5 out of 5
Kendal Road Windermere England
The price is NZ$352 per night from 3 Mar to 4 Mar
NZ$352
3 Mar - 4 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Windermere. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 15 hot tubs. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,231 reviews)
Fantastic stay definitely recommend, had a great time for my girlfriends birthday they sorted a bouquet of flowers out for me, upgraded our room to the bowness suite a unforgettable stay, staff were very friendly , spa lovely and relaxing and afternoon was perfect in cocktail bar overlooking Windermere ...

Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

Lakes Hotel and Spa
Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa

Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa

4 out of 5
Lake Road Ambleside England
The price is NZ$390 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
NZ$390
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Ambleside. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (880 reviews)
Very clean and well ran hotel staff were great

Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026

Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa
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Pine Lake Resort

Pine Lake Resort

4 out of 5
Dock Acres Carnforth England
Stay at this spa aparthotel in Carnforth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,433 reviews)
Yes. Perfect

Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026

Pine Lake Resort
Thurnham Hall Resort

Thurnham Hall Resort

4 out of 5
A588 Lancaster England
Stay at this spa aparthotel in Lancaster. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,101 reviews)
Very clean room and very polite friendly staff we totally enjoyed our stay and will definitely be returning

Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026

Thurnham Hall Resort
Kotel Windermere

Kotel Windermere

4.5 out of 5
Lake road Windermere England
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Windermere. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Lake Windermere and Windermere Jetty Museum of ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (256 reviews)
Room was amazing, clean fresh warm and inviting

Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026

Kotel Windermere
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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.

Popular places to visit

A short walk from the course

Cartmel Racecourse

3/5(2 reviews)

You can take time to visit Cartmel Racecourse during your travels to Cartmel. Visit the spas and lively bars in this relaxing area.

Cartmel Racecourse

Cartmel Priory

You can learn about the history of Cartmel with a visit to Cartmel Priory. Amble around this quaint area's lakeside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Cartmel Priory

Holker Hall

You can browse the exhibits at Holker Hall, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Holker. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

Holker Hall

Cartmel Cheeses

Enjoy an outing to Cartmel Cheeses during your stay in Cartmel. Amble around this relaxing area's lakeside and enjoy its lively bars.

Cartmel Cheeses

The Beach Hut Gallery

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at The Beach Hut Gallery in Kents Bank. Stroll along the lakeside in this quaint area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

The Beach Hut Gallery

Yewbarrow House Gardens

Explore the great outdoors at Yewbarrow House Gardens, a lovely green space in Grange-over-Sands. Visit the spas and lively bars in this relaxing area.

Yewbarrow House Gardens

Activities

MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip Tour

MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip Tour

NZ$134
per adult
MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip Tour
Lake District: Beatrix Potter Half-Day Tour

Lake District: Beatrix Potter Half-Day Tour

NZ$171
per adult
Lake District: Beatrix Potter Half-Day Tour
Literary Lake District Visit with Interactive Travel Guide

Literary Lake District – Online Self-Guided Road Trip Plan

NZ$30
per traveller
Literary Lake District – Online Self-Guided Road Trip Plan
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Cities near Cartmel

Ornate Railway Station at Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria

Grange-over-Sands