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The Old England Hotel ***
Bowness-on-Winderemere,
Windermere,
Cumbria,
LA23 3DF
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Set by the shores of Lake Windermere and commanding superb views, The Old England is a very well-known Lake District hotel. Currently undergoing structural work, meaning not all rooms are available. Beautiful public areas, and full refurbishment of the hotel’s bedrooms is planned for the near future.
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Lakeside Hotel ****
Newby Bridge,
Windermere,
Cumbria,
LA12 8AT
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The Lakeside Hotel is set on the shores of Lake Windermere and offers luxury and relaxation in an impressive package. The rooms are individually decorated and the attention to detail is excellent, while guests have a range of dining options, courtesy of the hotel’s award-winning restaurants. Further to this, the leisure facilities at the Lakeside Hotel are first-rate, making this a really special venue for your visit to The Lake District.
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Red Lion Hotel ***
Red Lion Square,
Grasmere,
Cumbria,
LA22 9SS
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The Red Lion Hotel is an historic inn nestling in the picturesque Lake District village of Grasmere. There are 47 en-suite rooms recently refurbished to a very high standard and the restaurant offers a splendid selection of classic and more modern British cuisine. Leisure facilities include a gymnasium, steam room, sauna and an indoor heated swimming pool.
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The Samling ***
Ambleside Road,
Windermere,
Cumbria,
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The Samling was built in the 1700s; a fine luxury hotel, it stands in 67 acres of splendid grounds and commands spectacular views over Lake Windermere. It is one of the Lake District’s most famous hotels, and has established a strong reputation through its own unique brand of comfort and style, with a highly commended restaurant. William Wordsworth famously spent time here.
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The Swan at Grasmere ***
Keswick Road,
Grasmere,
Cumbria,
LA22 9RF
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The Swan is a famous hotel set in breathtaking surroundings, and commands superb views overlooking the Vale of Grasmere. With its charming oak-beamed interior and warm Cumbrian hospitality, The Swan at Grasmere enjoys continued success. It is also situated very close to Dove Cottage, where Wordsworth composed many of his poems.
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Leeming House Hotel ****
Watermillock,
Ullswater,
Cumbria,
CA11 0JJ
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The Leeming House Hotel enjoys a superb location in 22 acres of landscaped gardens and natural woodlands, overlooking Ullswater. The hotel is set on a 200 year old estate, and combines traditional grace with modern comforts and facilities. The hotel also boasts an award-winning restaurant.
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Sharrow Bay Country House Hotel ***
Howtown,
Ullswater,
Cumbria,
CA10 2LZ
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The Sharrow Bay Hotel can be found in an idyllic setting, on the shores of Ullswater with views of Striding Edge. Since undergoing a programme of refurbishment in 2001, Sharrow Bay has re-asserted its position as one of the most luxurious hotels in the Lake District, with a highly revered restaurant to match.
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Linthwaite House Hotel ***
Crook Road,
Bowness,
Cumbria,
LA23 3JA
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Situated in 14 acres of its own beautiful grounds in the breathtaking surroundings of Bowness-on-Windermere, the Linthwaite House Hotel has been rated amongst the top 200 hotels in Britain. It has all the essential ingredients of a relaxing countryside retreat, and offers excellent cuisine from its 2-rosette award-winning restaurant.
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The Belsfield Hotel ***
Kendal Road,
Bowness-on-Windermere,
Cumbria,
LA23 3EL
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The Belsfield Hotel is a Victorian country house, built in 1845 and set in 6 acres of landscaped gardens. It offers breathtaking views over Lake Windermere and is close to The Old England Hotel in Bowness-on-Windermere. The Belsfield is an excellent choice for those looking for a relaxing retreat or for a base from which to explore The Lake District.
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Beech Hill Hotel ***
Newby Bridge Road,
Windermere,
Cumbria,
LA23 3LR
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The Beech Hill hotel is located in a secluded section on the shore of Lake Windermere.
All 58 rooms are furnished to a very high standard and
most offer views of the Lake.
Award-winning cuisine is served in the restaurant with al fresco dining available on the terrace. Leisure facilities include a heated indoor swimming pool, sauna and solarium; the hotel also has its own private beach and jetty on the Lake for guests.
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Waterhead Hotel ****
Lake Road,
Ambleside,
Cumbria,
LA22 0ER
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After an extensive renovation programme in 2003, the Waterhead Hotel in Ambleside emerged as the Lake District’s only four-star townhouse hotel. It is set in beautiful gardens overlooking Windermere and with superb views of the magnificent Rydal Mount and the Old Man of Coniston. Comfortable, well-equipped rooms, a highly commended restaurant and excellent leisure facilities are highlights of this famous Lakeland hotel.
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Rothay Manor Hotel & Restaurant ***
Rothay Bridge,
Ambleside,
Cumbria,
LA22 0EH
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Rothay Manor is set in the picturesque town of Ambleside, close to Lake Windermere in the Lake District. Family run for over 40 years, it combines the elegance, comfort and facilities of a Regency period manor house hotel with superb cuisine from its highly commended restaurant.
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Armathwaite Hall Hotel ****
Bassenthwaite Lake,
Keswick,
Cumbria,
CA12 4RE
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Armathwaite Hall Hotel can be found close to Bassenthwaite Lake, near the town of Keswick in Cumbria. It is a magnificent 4-star country house hotel set in 400 acres of secluded deer park, and has been privately run by the Graves family for some time, establishing itself as one of The Lake District’s most luxurious hotels.
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Overwater Hall
Overwater,
Ireby,
Cumbria,
CA7 1HH
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Situated in 18 acres of stunning gardens and woodland, Overwater Hall is a distinguished Grade II listed Georgian mansion hotel offering very high standards of comfort, elegance and relaxation in 12 individually furnished rooms. Also features a delightful restaurant.
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Swinside Lodge Hotel *
Newlands,
Keswick,
Cumbria,
CA12 5UE
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This Georgian country house hotel can be found in the spectacular Newlands Valley, to the west of Derwentwater. The Swinside Lodge Hotel is an AA top 200 hotel, holds one red AA star and is commended highly for its elegant, comfortable rooms. The restaurant is one of the finest to be found in The Lakes, and has won considerable critical acclaim.
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Lodore Falls Hotel ***
Borrowdale,
Keswick,
Cumbria,
CA12 5UX
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The Lodore Falls Hotel is a splendid and imposing hotel overlooking Derwentwater, with the spectacular Lodore Falls as a backdrop. It is set in 40 acres of attractive woodland and offers an excellent base from which to explore The Lake District.
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Burn How Garden House Hotel ***
Back Belsfield Road,
Bowness-on-Windermere,
Cumbria,
LA23 3HH
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Set in the ever-popular location of Bowness-on-Windermere, the Burn How Garden House Hotel, or ‘The House on the Hill by the Stream’ as it is affectionately known, is less than 200 yards from the beautiful Lake Windermere. Secluded and peaceful, yet within easy reach of all that this wonderful part of the country has to offer, the Burn How is a comfortable retreat that visitors just love coming back to time and again.
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Langdale Chase Hotel ***
Windermere,
Cumbria,
LA23 1LW
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The Langdale Chase Hotel is an imposing country house hotel set in a superb location overlooking the enchanting Lake Windermere. Individually and elegantly styled bedrooms and a restaurant with breathtaking lake views are highlights, and the hotel is a popular and romantic wedding venue.
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Underscar Manor
Applethwaite,
Near Keswick,
Cumbria,
CA12 4PH
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Underscar Manor is a remarkable hotel with an even more remarkable setting, at the foot of Skiddaw and close to the shores of Derwentwater. The distinctive Italianate architecture and the elegant and charming rooms give this hotel great character, while the highly commended and award-winning restaurant offers some of the finest cuisine to be found in The Lakes. Underscar Manor also boasts welcoming spa facilities.
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The Wordsworth Hotel ****
Grasmere,
Cumbria,
LA22 9SW
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Named of course after the famous poet William Wordsworth, the Wordsworth Hotel is an attractive Victorian country house in the pretty village of Grasmere. Privately owned, the Wordsworth is a hotel with considerable style and charm, as well as offering a host of facilities to make your stay a comfortable one. The hotel also boasts a 2-rosette award winning restaurant and a traditional Lakeland inn next door, The Dove and Olive Branch, serving Cumbrian ales and bar meals.
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The Inn on the Lake ***
Lake Ullswater,
Glenridding,
Cumbria,
CA11 0PE
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The Inn on the Lake enjoys a superb location, set in 15 acres of beautiful grounds on the shore of Ullswater. The hotel underwent considerable renovation in 2001, resulting in a very well-appointed hotel with high standards of elegance, comfort and facilities, complemented by the spectacular views over the lake. The Lake View Restaurant is noted for its innovative take on Cumbrian classics.
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Rampsbeck Country House Hotel ***
Watermillock-on-Ullswater,
Cumbria,
CA11 0LP
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The Rampsbeck Country House Hotel is a 3 AA red star hotel boasting a 3 rosette award-winning restaurant. It can be found in 18 beautiful acres of parkland and grounds close to Ullswater, and the 18 th Century country house is attractively furnished, with fittings appropriate for the age of the building. Most of the rooms have superb views of the lake and the gardens.
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Derwentwater Hotel ***
Portinscale,
Near Keswick,
Cumbria,
CA12 5RE
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Set in 16 acres of striking Lakeland countryside is the Derwentwater Hotel, situated by the lake often described as ‘The Queen of the English Lakes’. Well-equipped and comfortable, this is an extremely pleasant hotel with a sharp focus on quality and luxury, and makes a great base from which to explore the region.
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Dale Head Hall Lakeside Hotel ***
Lake Thirlmere,
Cumbria,
CA12 4TN
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Standing in a wonderfully secluded location by the shores of Thirlmere, Dale Head Hall is a distinguished country house hotel. Formerly the residence of the Mayor of Manchester, this charming 16 th Century hotel offers relaxation and tranquillity from the heart of The Lakes, and has comfortable, thoughtfully decorated rooms as well as a revered restaurant serving commended cuisine.
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The Pheasant ***
Bassenthwaite Lake,
Near Cockermouth,
Cumbria,
CA13 9YE
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This atmospheric old coaching inn can be found close to Bassenthwaite, in the North Lakes. Enjoy traditional Cumbrian hospitality with a stay in one of the well-presented and comfortable rooms, and enjoy the highly commended cuisine in the excellent restaurant. The Pheasant has also appeared in the Good Beer Guide for 4 consecutive years.
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The Skiddaw Hotel ***
Main Street,
Keswick,
Cumbria,
CA12 5BN
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The Skiddaw Hotel, named after one of The Lakes’ most prominent peaks, can be found in the centre of the delightful and bustling town of Keswick. It is a well-appointed hotel with excellent facilities including meeting and conferencing rooms, and a restaurant specialising in classic Cumbrian fayre. It also offers truly magnificent views from many of its rooms.
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Holbeck Ghyll Country House Hotel ***
Holbeck Lane,
Windermere,
Cumbria,
LA23 1LU
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Formerly Lord Lonsdale’s Hunting Lodge, Holbeck Ghyll is an attractive country house hotel commanding superb views over Windermere and the Langdale Fells. This AA Top 200 award-winning hotel has a remarkable interior, with a style reminiscent of Rennie Mackintosh’s work, and features beautifully presented rooms and public areas, as well as a 3-rosette and Michelin Star award-winning restaurant.
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Graythwaite Manor ***
Fernhill Road,
Grange-over-Sands,
Cumbria,
LA11 7JE
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Located close to the coastal town of Grange-over-Sands, Graythwaite Manor is an elegant country house hotel with individually furnished rooms, elegant and spacious public areas and a very fine restaurant. The hotel also boasts 10-acres of beautiful gardens, making this a welcome retreat from the pressures of modern life.
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Borrowdale Gates Country House Hotel
Keswick,
Cumbria,
CA12 5UQ
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This charming Victorian building is set in the picturesque Borrowdale Valley and is a beautiful setting for a warm and welcoming hotel, run by the fastidious resident owners. Borrowdale Gates is an elegant hotel, full of character, and offering breathtaking views of the surrounding fells, as well as an excellent base from which to explore this magical area.
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Miller Howe ***
Rayrigg Road,
Windermere,
Cumbria,
LA23 1EY
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The Miller Howe Hotel and Restaurant enjoys a superb view over Lake Windermere from its elevated position in five and a half acres of landscaped gardens. This charming and charismatic hotel has been thoughtfully furnished and offers comfort and elegance, as well as delicious cuisine in the renowned Miller Howe Restaurant.
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Storrs Hall Hotel ***
Windermere,
Cumbria,
LA23 3LG
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In 17 acres of grounds on the shores of Windermere stands the 3-AA red star Storrs Hall Hotel, an impressive Georgian Mansion with superb views over the lake. The interior has been sympathetically renovated, whilst retaining the splendour and the unique character of the original building. The hotel also boasts a splendid restaurant.
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