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4-star hotels in Cockermouth
A shortlist of 4-star hotels in Cockermouth, from town-centre guesthouses and apartments to lakeside inns by Bassenthwaite Lake. It is for couples, families and business travellers choosing a base in the northern Lake District and the western Lakes.
Staying in Cockermouth
Cockermouth is a market town on the edge of the Lake District, with Bassenthwaite Lake a few kilometres to the east and the fells beyond it. This site lists 164 places to stay in Cockermouth, 73 of them rated 4-star, and the average guest score across the town is 4.6 out of 5. The town itself is the base for Wordsworth's birthplace and for the shops and riverside streets around the centre.
The hotels here sit in two parts of the area. The Trout, Croft Guesthouse, the Irene Court apartments and Riverside Cottage are within 0.5 km of the centre, on Crown Street, Challoner Street, Irene Court and Rubby Banks Road. Graysonside is 1.9 km out on Lorton Road. A second group is in the Bassenthwaite Lake and Dubwath area 7.4 to 7.7 km away: The Pheasant Inn, Link House, Ouse Bridge House, Lakeside Lodge, Lakeside Country Guest House and Meadowside Cottage. The town addresses suit short breaks on foot, the lakeside ones suit couples and families with a car.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
The Pheasant Inn The Inn Collection Group
Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereSet beside Bassenthwaite Lake, 7.7 km from Cockermouth, this 4-star inn earns a 4.4 guest rating from 1,015 reviews. Pets are allowed and there is a garden and picnic area, so guests travelling with dogs or children have room to spread out. Free parking and free wifi cover the practical side, and the restaurant serves lunch with special diets catered for. Best for lake-based days and guests who want to eat and sleep under one roof.
See The Pheasant Inn The Inn Collection GroupThe Trout
Crown Street, Cockermouth, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Breakfast in room
- Family rooms
Why stay hereOn Crown Street, 0.5 km from the centre of Cockermouth, The Trout holds a 4.4 guest rating across 849 reviews. Family rooms and a 24 hour front desk suit arrivals at any hour, while free parking makes a car-based stay simple. The garden and terrace sit above the river, and the restaurant serves lunch. Wheelchair accessible, so a good match for mixed-ability groups wanting to walk into town.
See The TroutLink House
Bassenthwaite Lake Keswick, Cockermouth, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Lounge
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereFour-star guest accommodation at Bassenthwaite Lake, 7.4 km from Cockermouth. Rooms are carpeted and non smoking, with free wifi throughout and free parking on site. The garden and picnic area give guests somewhere to sit out, and fishing is available for those who want the water. A straightforward choice for guests touring the northern Lakes by car who prefer a quiet lakeside base to a town address.
See Link HouseOuse Bridge House
Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Spa
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
Why stay hereBeside Bassenthwaite Lake, 7.5 km from Cockermouth, this 4-star house has a spa and a lounge, plus a terrace overlooking the lake. Canoeing and fishing are on hand for guests who want to be on the water, and horse riding is available. Breakfast is served and family rooms are offered. Pets are allowed and parking is free. Suits guests building a stay around lake activities rather than town life.
See Ouse Bridge HouseGraysonside
Lorton Road, Cockermouth, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
- Kitchen
Why stay hereA 4-star property on Lorton Road, 1.9 km from Cockermouth. Each unit has a kitchen with oven, microwave, refrigerator and dishwasher, and there is a washing machine, so longer self-catering stays work well here. Balcony and patio, plus a garden, extend the living space outdoors. Family rooms, free wifi and free parking are provided. Golf and fishing nearby. Good for families and groups who want to cook and stay a little outside town.
See GraysonsideLakeside Lodge
Bassenthwaite Lake Dubwath, Cockermouth, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereFour-star accommodation at Bassenthwaite Lake Dubwath, 7.5 km from Cockermouth. The offer is deliberately simple: free wifi, free parking, a garden and a terrace. That makes it a practical base for guests whose days are spent out on the lake or in the surrounding fells and who want somewhere quiet to return to. Best suited to drivers, since the address sits well away from the town centre.
See Lakeside LodgeLakeside Country Guest House
Dubwath, Cockermouth, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Breakfast
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereOn the shore at Dubwath, 7.5 km from Cockermouth, this 4-star guest house looks over the lake from its terrace. Breakfast and lunch are served, and a fireplace and lounge give the place a settled feel. Archery, canoeing, fishing and horse riding are all available to guests, and the guest house is non smoking with free parking. A good fit for active guests who want lake views and organised activities on the doorstep.
See Lakeside Country Guest HouseCroft Guesthouse
6 8 Challoner Street, Cockermouth, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereChalloner Street, just 0.1 km from the centre of Cockermouth, so this 4-star guesthouse puts the town on foot. A restaurant serves lunch, and there is free parking and free wifi. Rooms are non smoking. It suits guests who want to leave the car and walk to the shops and pubs, and who prefer a small guesthouse to a larger hotel.
See Croft GuesthouseChurch View Irene Court Cockermouth
8 Irene Court, Cockermouth, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
- Kitchen
Why stay hereA 4-star apartment at 8 Irene Court, 0.4 km from Cockermouth centre. The kitchen includes a microwave, oven, refrigerator, toaster and washing machine, making it a genuine self-catering option for stays of several nights. Family rooms, a 24 hour front desk, free wifi and free parking are all provided. Canoeing, fishing, golf, horse riding, mini golf and tennis are listed for guests. Well suited to families wanting space and a central address.
See Church View Irene Court CockermouthIrene Court Cockermouth
4 Irene Court, Cockermouth, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Family rooms
Why stay hereFour-star apartment at 4 Irene Court, 0.4 km from the centre of Cockermouth. Pets are allowed and there is a sofa bed, so couples with a dog or a small family can be accommodated. The kitchen comes with oven, microwave, refrigerator, toaster and washing machine, and a laundry service is available. Free wifi and free parking. Bowling, canoeing, fishing, golf, mini golf and horse riding are within reach. Good for longer, self-sufficient stays in town.
See Irene Court CockermouthWordsworth Apartment Irene court
Irene Court, Cockermouth, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereA 4-star apartment on Irene Court, 0.4 km from Cockermouth centre. The kitchen is fully equipped with oven, microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator, toaster and washing machine, and a bike rental service is on site for guests who want to ride rather than drive. Bowling, squash, tennis, mini golf, canoeing, fishing and horse riding are listed. Free wifi and free parking. Best for active guests or longer stays where a full kitchen matters.
See Wordsworth Apartment Irene courtWestwood The B&B with a view
Westwood Harris Brow Great Broughton, Cockermouth, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Lounge
- Beach nearby
Why stay hereWestwood sits on Harris Brow at Great Broughton, 4.5 km from Cockermouth, and the name points to its outlook. A 4-star bed and breakfast, it has a garden, terrace and patio with a picnic area, plus a lounge and fireplace. Bathrobes and slippers are provided, and special diets are catered for. A beach is nearby. Suits guests who want a quieter rural address with a view and a proper breakfast.
See Westwood The B&B with a viewThe Little Fish
Brook House Embleton, Cockermouth, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereA 4-star property at Brook House, Embleton, 4.2 km from Cockermouth, with a river setting. The kitchen and kitchenette include an oven, microwave, refrigerator and toaster, so guests can cater for themselves, and a fireplace and terrace add comfort. Fishing and golf are available. Non smoking throughout, with free wifi and free parking. Well matched to guests who want a riverside base with self-catering facilities.
See The Little FishMeadowside Cottage
Bassenthwaite Lake Dubwath Cockermouth England Ca13 9Yd, Cockermouth, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereFour-star cottage accommodation at Bassenthwaite Lake Dubwath, 7.5 km from Cockermouth. The property has a garden and terrace, a sofa bed for flexible sleeping arrangements, and cribs available for younger guests. Free wifi and free parking are provided. It is a single small property rather than a large hotel, so it suits one household or group wanting the lakeside to themselves.
See Meadowside CottageRiverside Cottage
Riverside Cottage Rubby Banks Road, Cockermouth, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Parking
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
Why stay hereOn Rubby Banks Road, 0.2 km from Cockermouth centre, this 4-star cottage is the closest of the group to town. The kitchen has a dishwasher, microwave, refrigerator, toaster and washing machine. Pets are allowed, there is a garden, and free parking is on site. Fishing and golf are listed nearby. A strong option for guests who want a self-catering house within a short walk of the centre.
See Riverside Cottage
The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Parking | Breakfast | Pets | To the centre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Pheasant Inn The Inn Collection Group | ★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | 7.7 km |
| The Trout | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | – | 0.5 km |
| Link House | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | 7.4 km |
| Ouse Bridge House | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | Yes | 7.5 km |
| Graysonside | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | 1.9 km |
| Lakeside Lodge | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | 7.5 km |
| Lakeside Country Guest House | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | – | 7.5 km |
| Croft Guesthouse | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | 0.1 km |
| Church View Irene Court Cockermouth | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | 0.4 km |
| Irene Court Cockermouth | ★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | 0.4 km |
| Wordsworth Apartment Irene court | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | 0.4 km |
| Westwood The B&B with a view | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | 4.5 km |
| The Little Fish | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | 4.2 km |
| Meadowside Cottage | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | 7.5 km |
| Riverside Cottage | ★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | 0.2 km |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For families
The Trout and Ouse Bridge House both list family rooms, and The Trout also has a cot and a 24 Hour Front Desk. Church View Irene Court and Irene Court Cockermouth are apartments with kitchens, washing machines and family rooms, and Graysonside adds a kitchen, dishwasher and family rooms 1.9 km from the centre.
The Trout · Ouse Bridge House · Church View Irene Court Cockermouth · Irene Court Cockermouth · Graysonside
Closest to the centre
Croft Guesthouse is 0.1 km from the centre and Riverside Cottage 0.2 km, both on foot from the town streets. The Irene Court apartments — Church View, Irene Court Cockermouth and Wordsworth Apartment — are 0.4 km away, and The Trout is 0.5 km away on Crown Street with free car parking.
Croft Guesthouse · Riverside Cottage · Church View Irene Court Cockermouth · Irene Court Cockermouth · Wordsworth Apartment Irene court · The Trout
With pets
The Pheasant Inn The Inn Collection Group and Ouse Bridge House by Bassenthwaite Lake both allow pets and have gardens and free car parking. In town, Irene Court Cockermouth and Riverside Cottage also allow pets, and Riverside Cottage has its own garden near the river.
The Pheasant Inn The Inn Collection Group · Ouse Bridge House · Irene Court Cockermouth · Riverside Cottage
Well reviewed
The Pheasant Inn The Inn Collection Group scores 4.4 out of 5 from 1015 reviews, with bars, a restaurant, a garden and free car parking by Bassenthwaite Lake. The Trout, also 4.4 from 849 reviews, is in the centre on Crown Street and has a restaurant and bar of its own.
Where to stay in Cockermouth
Bassenthwaite Lake
The Bassenthwaite Lake and Dubwath hotels are 7.4 to 7.7 km from Cockermouth, with lake and garden settings. The Pheasant Inn, Link House, Ouse Bridge House, Lakeside Lodge, Lakeside Country Guest House and Meadowside Cottage all sit in this group, several of them with fishing, canoeing or walking country on the doorstep.
Our picks here: The Pheasant Inn The Inn Collection Group · Link House · Ouse Bridge House · Lakeside Lodge · Meadowside Cottage
Lorton Road
Graysonside is on Lorton Road, 1.9 km from the centre, with a balcony, patio and garden, and a kitchen with dishwasher, oven and washing machine. It lists family rooms, so it works for a self-catering stay just outside town.
Our picks here: Graysonside
Great Broughton
Westwood The B&B with a view is at Harris Brow in Great Broughton, 4.5 km from Cockermouth, with a garden, patio, terrace and a beach nearby. Rooms come with bathrobes and slippers, and there is a lounge and free car parking.
Our picks here: Westwood The B&B with a view
Questions, answered
Which of these hotels is closest to Cockermouth centre?
Croft Guesthouse is 0.1 km from the centre on Challoner Street and Riverside Cottage 0.2 km on Rubby Banks Road. The Irene Court apartments are 0.4 km away and The Trout 0.5 km, on Crown Street.
Do the hotels have free parking?
Free car parking is listed at The Pheasant Inn The Inn Collection Group, The Trout, Link House, Ouse Bridge House, Graysonside, Lakeside Lodge, Lakeside Country Guest House, Croft Guesthouse, Church View Irene Court, Irene Court Cockermouth, Wordsworth Apartment, Westwood and Meadowside Cottage.
Which hotels allow pets?
The Pheasant Inn The Inn Collection Group and Ouse Bridge House both allow pets, as do Irene Court Cockermouth and Riverside Cottage. All four have free car parking, and three of them list a garden.
Is there a hotel with a pool or spa?
Ouse Bridge House lists a spa among its facilities. No hotel on this shortlist lists a pool.
Which hotels are best for families?
The Trout and Ouse Bridge House list family rooms, and The Trout also has a cot. The Irene Court apartments in town have family rooms with kitchens and washing machines, and Graysonside on Lorton Road adds family rooms with a full kitchen.
Which hotels are the highest rated?
The Pheasant Inn The Inn Collection Group and The Trout are both rated 4.4 out of 5. The Pheasant Inn has 1015 reviews and The Trout 849, the two most reviewed 4-star hotels on this list.
Can I stay by Bassenthwaite Lake rather than in town?
Yes. The Pheasant Inn, Link House, Ouse Bridge House, Lakeside Lodge, Lakeside Country Guest House and Meadowside Cottage are all in the Bassenthwaite Lake and Dubwath area, 7.4 to 7.7 km from Cockermouth centre.
Which hotels serve breakfast or have a restaurant?
The Pheasant Inn The Inn Collection Group and The Trout both list a restaurant and bars. Croft Guesthouse lists a restaurant, Ouse Bridge House and Lakeside Country Guest House list breakfast, and Link House lists a buffet.