Historic Hotels & Resorts in Greystoke from NZ$228

You’re already probably planning a visit to historical sites while on holiday in Greystoke. You can check out the gardens and lakeside during your visit. During your stay in this quaint area, you can also relish a trip to the restaurants.

Based on our travel expertise, The Boot and Shoe is a top inn for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it features free parking and a bar. Lowther Castle and Gardens is a short 15-minute drive away.

In Greystoke, there are 10 hotels and other lodging options bookable on Expedia though you won’t find many designated historic hotels.

Places to visit in the wider area include Dalemain, Ullswater and Lowther Castle and Gardens. You’ll also find Aira Force and Whinfell Forest in the area.

By choosing a historic hotel, you can enjoy a holiday someplace that has an official historic designation. A castle, stately home, palace or even a pub, lodge, old police station or skyscraper can be transformed into a historic hotel as long as it’s a place of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are often preserved in the communal spaces and guestrooms of such hotels in Greystoke, giving a historical feel.

“Heritage hotel” is more common in Asia and Europe, while “historic hotel” is a term often used in the U.S. though overall the terms are quite similar. The architecture and actual building of historic hotels are generally what’s most significant. For a heritage hotel, mainly, it’s cultural value as well as how it inspired the community.

Hotel interiors feature the modern conveniences and safety features you expect to find, though efforts have been made to preserve the historic aspects and traditions. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, heating and air conditioning, free and fast Internet, and the normal amenities found in any hotel will also be available in a historic hotel. When you choose a historic hotel in Greystoke, don’t worry that you’ll find yourself staying at a place that’s uncomfortable for guests or simply rundown.