Windermere (Cumbria)

Secluded Victorian villa with a smart country house feel, a relaxed atmosphere and a genuinely personal touch. Bedrooms are luxurious and there are supper platters and splendid afternoon teas, too.

• Fishing - From brown trout to salmon there is a huge variety to be caught in Cumbria's lakes and rivers for the DIY fish supper.
• Sights nearby - The Beatrix Potter House and Museum is a charming afternoon out.
• Restaurant - AA rosette fine dining
• Great walks

Cumbria (Windermere)

A smart country house and spa located near the famed Lake Windermere. Romantic rooms mix traditional and contemporary styles with dark hues, four poster beds and indulgent bathrooms. An award winning restaurant makes a welcome respite after a day spent in the countryside.

• Weddings - Offering an experienced team, beautiful backdrop and excellent catering service.
• Country Escape - A chic country house located in the beautiful Lake District.
• Spa - Guests are welcome to use the facilities at Low Wood Bay Health Club, including pool & hot tubs, a short drive away.
• Restaurant - Oaks restaurant serves delicious AA rosette food where local ingredients are served with a French twist.

Grasmere (Grasmere)

An imposing Victorian house set in expansive grounds right beside Grasmere lake. Interiors are chic and contemporary with not a whiff of the building's austere origins. Rooms are bright, with bold colours and lovely indulgent bathrooms. Complete with a spa and excellent restaurant. A luxury escape.

• Families - With family-suites available and plenty of space for little-ones to run around in. Ideal for those travelling with children
• Country Escape - A grand country house complete with manicured grounds, a spa, and fine-dining restaurant; a relaxing rural escape
• Views - Most of the rooms have stunning views over Grasmere Lake and those that don't look over the Grasmere Valley to Helm Cragg
• Great walks - Take a hike up one of the famous local fells

Windermere (The Lake District )

Although close to Bowness, this large Edwardian property, in seven acres of gardens, offers a quiet country-house retreat with a relaxed, unstuffy atmosphere. Gently modernised, it combines elegance with a bright contemporary feel, and smart cooking.

• Country Escape - A pretty rural house positioned in some of the UK's most picturesque countryside.
• Sights nearby - William Wordsworth’s homes at Dove Cottage, Grasmere, & Rydal Mount, Rydal
• Great walks - Find miles of scenic hiking trails to be explored.
• Sailing - Take a relaxing cruise across Windermere Lake.

Grange-over-Sands

One of a kind and full of character: old fashioned, genteel Victorian hotel. Ornate rooms with heavily draped beds and antique style furniture. Beautifully manicured gardens. Blissful indoor pool, hot tub and extensive spa. Fabulous restaurant. Wonderfully romantic.

• Local exploring - Set on four acres of landscaped parklands boardering the Lake District, yet within the town and convenient for exploring.
• Great walks - Endless walks in the fells, tarns and lakes of the National Park, plus the hotel will pack you a lunch.
• Sights nearby - Entertain children at the Beatrix Potter Experience, a wonderful family outing.
• Swimming Pool - Indoor Spa Swimming Pool

Cumbria (Cumbria)

Standing between the Lake District and the Dales rests this eccentric castle welcoming all the family into the countryside and the Eden Valley. Four poster beds and antique furnishings make up the comfortable rooms. Restaurant is open on weekends. Great hideaway and local exploring to be done.

• Families - With fantastic facilities for kids, from cooking classes, to playgrounds, dressing up boxes and plenty of toys.
• Country Escape - Spectacular walking, wonderful views and whiskey in the drawing room old school weekend in the country vibes.
• Great walks - With national parks all around, this is the perfect spot to get on your walking boots.
• Cooking classes - The hotel has a wonderful cookery school for children.

Windermere (Windermere)

In a quiet residential area, midway between Windermere Town and Bowness, Hillthwaite, unexpectedly, has one of the best views in the Lake District. With its contemporary country-house style, several lounges and wide terrace, it’s a peaceful retreat yet close to the Lakes’ main attractions.

• Country Escape - Located in the stunning Lake District close to Lake Windermere. Ideal for spending days in the great outdoors.
• Great walks - Make the most of the miles of hiking trails through some of the UKs finest countryside.
• Sights nearby - Visit Blackwell house and admire the Arts and Crafts architecture.
• Sailing - Take a romantic cruise on Lake Windermere.

Cumbria (Ullswater)

Wonderful old-fashioned, down-to-earth hotel in the Lake District. Popular with walkers and those seeking the peace and quiet provided by absense of TVs, wifi and phones. Good value with great views and hearty meals. Tranquil lakeside setting.

• Sights nearby - Visit the historic Dalemain House, with tudor and medieval rooms, behind a Georgian façade.
• Restaurant - The gong sounds for dinner - short menu, traditional dishes
• Great walks - Fabulous base for walks around the Lake District.
• Lakeside - 200 yards from Ullswater, with private foreshore

Cumbria

In a quiet rural setting, yet easily accessible, this relaxed country house offers Michelin-star dining amidst quietly stylish surrounds. Bedrooms are comfortable but uncluttered, the views restful and the service professional yet unpretentious.

• Great walks - Very pretty walk to Lanercost Priory
• Sights nearby - Hadrian's Wall, Carlisle and Hexham
• Restaurant
• Romantic

Cumbria (Cumbria)

This charming boutique hideaway offers stunning views of the Lake District, in the heart of Wasdale. Inside, guests can expect cosy wood panelling, soft leather chairs, and a blend of modern and rustic touches. With a welcoming bar, hearty breakfast, and peaceful gardens, it's the perfect escape.

• Active Holiday - Ideal for active travellers, with direct access to Scafell Pike trails, rugged Wasdale walks, and thrilling outdoor adventures
• Country Escape - Set in the heart of the Lake District, offering a perfect retreat with breathtaking fells, charming gardens, and cosy lounges
• Sights nearby - Explore the rich history of Muncaster Castle, a nearby gem, with its fascinating stories and enchanting gardens
• Total relaxation - Relax in the peaceful surroundings, ideal for unwinding with a good book and a glass of fine wine by the fire

Cumbria

A charming owner-managed Manor House in a quiet corner of picturesque Cumbria. Quintessentially dressed, the property has well selected antiques, heavy curtains and cosy fireplaces. A fantastic restaurant is a welcome spot to return to after a day of activities in the countryside.

• Country Escape - A gem of a property set in some of Britain's prettiest countryside.
• Sights nearby - Visit Castlerigg Stone Circle, one of the oldest and most impressive stone circles in Britain.
• Sailing - Take a relaxing cruise around Derwentwater.
• Restrictions on children - No children under 15

Cumbria (Ambleside)

In the little village of Ambleside, nestled amongst the Southern Lowland Fells lies this 18th century inn. A landmark Lake District pub as famous for its smart food as its own-brew beer and with an attractive contemporary-country style. Comfortably inviting rooms are stylish yet uncluttered.

• Sights nearby - Dove Cottage and Rydal Mount, former homes of poet William Wordsworth
• Great walks - Traverse the Southern Lowland Fells
• Restaurant
• Boutique

Cumbria

Overlooking the River Leven on the South shore of Lake Windemere. Traditional, whitewashed Lakeland coaching inn with smart and colourful, contemporary interiors and a great, family-friendly ethos. Boasting views, walks and airy interiors plus indoor pool and spa, brasserie and bar. A great stay.

• Country Escape - Surrounded by Cumbria's rolling hills with all the trimmings of a proper country stay
• Great walks - Several easy walks from the hotel, or nearby Gummer’s How is an easy climb with fantastic views
• Sights nearby - Holker Hall and Levens Hall both boast beautiful gardens
• Sailing - Sailing on Lake Windermere

Cumbria

Designer B&B with eight lavish and sexy monochrome suites including sultry accents and highlights of silver and uber-modern lights. Bathrooms have TVs and mood lighting - plus it’s always breakfast. Located in the heart of the Lake District it is a chic little retreat amidst traditional surrounds.

• Romantic Break - Large suites with private hot tubs are made for romance
• Sights nearby - William Wordsworth’s homes at Dove Cottage and Beatrix Potter's House are close by
• Sailing - Lake cruises on Windermere
• Romantic

Grasmere (Grasmere)

A charming riverside country house hotel set in picturesque gardens just outside Grasmere. Luxurious rooms are bright and contemporary, the best-featuring balconies with river views. The purpose-built spa is an indulgent extra and dinners are an extravagant four-course affair.

• Country Escape - A country house set in pretty gardens just outside Grasmere. Close enough to the sights but away from the crowds.
• Sailing - Hire a boat and take a relaxing sail across Grasmere Lake or enjoy a cruise around Lake Windermere.
• Sights nearby - William Wordsworth’s homes at Dove Cottage, Grasmere, & Rydal Mount, Rydal
• Great walks - Find lovely walks through the fells starting straight from the property

Cumbria

400 year old farmhouse in remote part of Lake District. Stunning panoramic views of the Lakeland Fells, with 15 acre gardens to wander in. Traditional interiors, oak beams, open fire places - deep reds and dark wood furnishings. The beautiful Lorton valley makes it a popular wedding destination.

• Restaurant - Serving sophisticated British dishes
• Great walks - Fantastic rural walking routes
• Traditional - Historic farmhouse
• Views

Windermere (Bowness-on-Windermere)

Elegant 4-star hotel set in an 18th century Georgian mansion, offering rooms, suites, lodges and a luxury boathouse with panoramic views of the lake. Decor is stylish and classic. Featuring a restaurant, tower bar, regular afternoon tea and, naturally, boat cruises across the lake.

• Romantic Break - The Boathouse is ideal for couples on a romantic getaway, isolated from the house, with panoramic views of the lake.
• Sights nearby - Hawkshead – take the car ferry across Windermere to this pretty Lakeland village with pubs, delis and Beatrix Potter Gallery
• Great walks - The Lake District is a place pulsating in the poetry of Wordworth and Coleridge, with great mountains and placid lakes.
• Sailing - Take a scenic cruises across the lake.

Cumbria (Cumbria)

A charming property at the southern end of Lake Windermere, with sensational lake views. Spacious rooms and suites offer a charming blend of traditional and contemporary and all ground floor options come with private terrace or garden. The Aveda Spa and superb dining options ensure this is a winner!

• Views - Stunning views over Lake Windermere
• Restaurant - The Lakeview Grill Restaurant offers fine dining with a view, or for a more casual vibe go to John Ruskin's Brasserie
• Spa - The only Aveda Destination Spa in the region with spa garden leading directly to the lakeshore
• Outstanding location - Fabulous location with stunning views at the southern end of Lake Windermere

Grasmere (Keswick Road)

Recently renovated, The Forest Side is a romantic gothic mansion just outside Grasmere in the heart of the Lake District. Offering chic and spacious accommodation with plenty of light hues, this dog-friendly spot boasts 43 acres of superb gardens and stunning cuisine. A top-notch country retreat!

• Foodies - Enjoy some absolutely exquisite meals at their Michelin starred restaurant — an absolute must!
• Great walks - The Lake District is home to many breathtaking hiking trails
• Sailing - Hire a rowing boat on nearby Grasmere
• Romantic

Windermere (Cumbria)

Slick, stylish designs meet an intimate Edwardian country house offering all round comfort. Award winning dishes and fine wines at the restaurant. From its hilltop location over Lake Windermere and the Fells - explore The Lake District on foot, bike or horseback. Serenity at its finest!

• Foodies - Henrock, overseen by Michelin Starred Simon Rogan offers relaxed fine dining with many ingredients sourced from his own farm
• Romantic Break - Take the stunning views, plush suites, two man tubs and candlelit dinners and you are guaranteed romance
• Views - From its elevated position Linthwaite enjoys breathtaking views over Lake Windermere and the Coniston Fells
• Fishing - Try your hand at Fly fishing on the hotel's lake, a wonderfully peacefull way to spend an afternoon

Cumbria (Cumbria)

A landmark inn in pretty Borrowdale, the Royal Oak is well-known to walkers. The current owners have given it a subtle modernisation while retaining its innate 18th-century charms plus offering food that’s both smart and filling for hungry outdoors-lovers.

• Families - Enjoy family-friendly rooms, and dog-friendly stays as well as easy access to outdoor adventures like Derwentwater boating
• Country Escape - In Borrowdale Valley, this hotel offers stunning lakeside walks and mountain views, ideal for unwinding in nature
• Sights nearby - Explore the enchanting ancient woodlands of Borrowdale, where every turn reveals another postcard-perfect vista
• Great walks - Embark on a scenic hike through the valley, where breathtaking landscapes and serene lakes await

Windermere (Cumbria)

A charming family friendly property in an outstanding location overlooking Lake Windermere. There's a wide range of elegant, classically styled rooms and suites, the best with fabulous views. Plus gardens running down to the water, a fine dining restaurant and brasserie. A superb Lake District base.

• Local exploring - Situated in a prime location just with easy access to all of Windermere's cultural and water based activities
• Parking - On site parking £15 per night for everyone
• Outstanding location - The hotel's lakeside location is fabulous
• Views - Amazing views over Lake Windermere

Windermere

A luxurious and relaxing modern country-house hotel with a choice of traditional or cutting-edge rooms, many with hot-tubs. Michelin-starred dining, woodland spa plus flawless service. Set in 40 acres of stunning surroundings with a picturesque lake and lots of activities to offer nearby.

• Romantic Break - Six of the incredible suites come with their own private gardens and cedarwood hot tubs, ideal for a romantic getaway!
• Foodies - Michelin starred SOURCE restaurant is run by head chef Ollie Bridgwater formerly of Heston Blumenthal's Fat Duck
• Country Escape - 20-acre gardens filled with magnolia, cherry blossoms and copper beech, not to mention the stunning private lake
• Fishing - Fishing can be organised on site, either on the private lake or a day trip to somewhere nearby

Cumbria

A beautiful Edwardian house hotel, near the shores of Lake Windermere. The individually decorated rooms are comfortable and spacious. Downstairs one can enjoy delicious food in the intimate dining room. In the heart for Beatrix Potter country, this is definitely one for the Peter Rabbit lovers.

• Active Holiday - Lake Windermere is perfect for watersports, and the surrounding parklands provide top notch walking and cycling options.
• Local exploring - Explore the rolling beauty of the Lake District, surrounding National Parkland and Beatrix Potter country.
• Sights nearby - Visit Beatrix Potter's Home- Hill Top, less than three miles from the hotel.
• Great walks - Beautiful walking routes around the shores of Lake Windermere.

Ambleside

A small luxury hotel boasting both chic interiors and fabulous views of Lake Windermere. Individually styled rooms are light and airy with bold colours, antiques and softly patterned fabrics. Offering exemplary cuisine and a choice selection of wines, this is a rural escape designed for indulging.

• Country Escape - A smart base offering access to arguably some of the UK's finest countryside.
• Foodies - Don't miss the tasting menu in the Samling's Michelin starred restaurant
• Active Holiday
• Sailing - Cruise across Lake Windermere and enjoy spectacular views.

Cumbria (Cumbria)

A beautifully renovated inn with stylish contemporary interiors and stunning Lake District surrounds. Rooms are simply styled and very comfortable with sink-into beds, muted hues, lovely views, and indulgent modern bathrooms. A cosy base to return to after days spent in the great outdoors.

• Back to Nature - This hotel is all about the location with a stunning Lake District backdrop and birdwatching right from the garden
• Active Holiday - A place for an outdoorsy break with miles of scenic walking and cycling trails starting at the doorstep
• Great walks - Whether you like gentle rambles or full day hikes, this is walking country with something for all
• Sailing - Take a gentle cruise across the lakes, the nearest of which is just 10 minutes away

Cumbria

A grand Victorian mansion on the shores of Lake Windermere cleverly refurbished with 21st-century luxuries yet still retaining its historic character. Most of the large bedrooms have lake views and there’s a choice of dining plus watersports, garden strolls and a private cinema.

• Restaurant - Indulge in fine dining from Chef Michael Cole inspired by the Lake District and it's coastline
• Great walks - Head up as Wansfell Pike and Jenkins Crag to do some local exploring
• Lakeside
• Boutique

Cumbria (Cumbria)

A grand country house with all-round appeal – from spa-lovers to active families – with mesmerising views over Lake Bassenthwaite in the quieter northern lakes. A choice of traditional or contemporary rooms plus fine dining and comfort food.

• Spa - 10 treatment-room spa plus thermal experience, indoor pool, hot tub, fitness room and studio
• Great walks - Take advantage of both lakeside strolling and major fells such as Skiddaw and Blencathra
• Local markets - Cockermouth and Keswick both hold weekly markets
• Swimming Pool - Take a dip in the stunning infinity pool