Penrith sits at the northern edge of the Lake District National Park — a handsome sandstone market town that serves as gateway to the Eden Valley, the North Pennines and the quieter, eastern reaches of Lakeland. The Good Hotel Guide recommends hotels in and around Penrith that combine accessibility with genuine character, whether you're walking, cycling, visiting the lakes or simply looking for a comfortable base in a less-visited part of Cumbria.