Wheatlands Lodge - In picturesque Windermere, in a quiet area close to the lake and the town centre, this beautiful Victorian property offers free Wi-Fi, free parking and luxurious 5-star guest accommodation. Just off Windermere's Main Road, Wheatlands Lodge is within walking distance of the town's shops, rail station and restaurants. Close to the main attractions of Lake Windermere and the region's spectacular scenery, the lodge is a great base from which to explore England's Lake District. In delightful gardens, Wheatlands Lodge is a traditional family-owned and run Lake District residence, dating from around 1860. Fully refurbished in 2009, the house combines contemporary style with beautiful original features. Stylish, spacious and well-appointed, each individually decorated room has a flat-screen TV. All rooms are en suite with either a spa-style jacuzzi bath or a walk-in shower. A delicious traditional Cumbrian breakfast is available every day, featuring the fresh, locally sourced produce.

The Bay House Lake View Guest House - With stunning views of Lake Windermere, this traditional stone-built Lakeland cottage has been recently refurbished, combining beautiful original features with modern comforts. Originally built in around 1860, the Bay House Lake View Guest House has a fabulous lakeside location in the charming old town of Bowness-on-Windermere. The town's shops, pubs and restaurants are only a few minutes' walk away, as is the Bowness Pier, from where you can enjoy a leisurely cruise on the lake. In the heart of the English Lake District, surrounded by breathtaking scenery, the guest house has spectacular views over the lake from 4 of its 6 en suite rooms. Newly refurbished and tastefully decorated in keeping with the age and character of the property, all of the rooms have TVs, tea/coffee making facilities and hairdryers. The guest house is family-run and your hosts, Sandra & Colin, have spent great care on sensitively upgrading the house.

Hazeldene Guest House - We are situated in the heart of Bowness-on-Windermere and offer good quality, non-smoking accommodation suitable for a variety of guests. A choice of 5 double en suite rooms is available, 2 having four-poster beds and 2 with views towards Lake Windermere and the distant fells. All the rooms are centrally heated with a variety of facilities, including en suite showers and the opportunity to make yourself a tea, coffee or Fair Trade hot chocolate before settling down in front of a colour television. Free car parking is available on-site.

The Cranleigh - Expect the unexpected in this new concept guest house, with a 'Highly Commended' AA award, 1 minute's walk from Lake Windermere and its beautiful bustling village of Bowness-on-Windermere, the heart of the English Lake District. Owners Stephen and Louise have established something fresh and exciting at The Cranleigh. The atmosphere is friendly and informal, while the accommodation has all the cutting edge style of an expensive boutique hotel. The lounge is classic style, with open fire place, leather furniture and mellow decor; a great place to relax with a glass of wine, champagne or one of the local ales. Hearty breakfasts are served in equally stylish surroundings. Bedrooms are simply stunning and totally contemporary, each with an individual style from a professional interior designer. All have luxurious goose-down duvets and fine cotton sheets, iPod docking stations, large screen TVs, DVD players (with free access to a large collection) and free Wi-Fi access. The fully tiled en suite bathrooms have designer fittings by Villeroy Boch, heated floors, mood lighting, dual-fuel towel rails, spacious shower enclosures and bathrobes. Those with air spa baths have a mirrored TV at the end of the bath for utter indulgence. As a bonus, guests have free use of nearby leisure facilities, including a swimming pool, sauna, gym and squash courts. The Cranleigh has 14 car parking spaces, is totally non-smoking and is unsuitable for children. Awarded 'Highly Commended' status by the AA in 2009, placing The Cranleigh within the top 10% of UK 5-star guest houses.

Strands Hotel - Strands Hotel/Inn was built in the eighteen hundreds. The building is nestling in the heart of Wasdale Valley, which has beautiful views of the surrounding fells. It is situated only a short walk from the Deepest Lake (Wastwater) in England, also the Highest Mountain (Scawfell) and the Smallest Church which is at Wasdale Head. Mark, Lesley and family have run this typical Lakeland Hotel since June 2006. Mark brews his own ales, our home cooked traditional food is very popular with visitors and locals.

Wheyrigg Hall Hotel - A splendid 3 diamond hotel on the Solway Plain close to the lakes, hills and Carlisle. Also close to the Scottish borders, Gretna Green and the Roman wall, river and badlands. Wheyrigg Hall is a family run hotel bar and restaurant set in a rural location. Originally an old farmhouse, the hotel has been converted to provide comfortable accommodation. There is ample car parking and there are two separate function rooms providing seating for fifty and one hundred people so the Wheyrigg Hall is an ideal venue for conferences, weddings or other family celebrations. There is also a spacious dining room, lounge and bar with a homely cottage atmosphere. Well known for its good food, not just locally, but much further afield in this country and abroad, Wheyriggs specialities include succulent duckling, traditional roasted turkey, baked ham in cider and local prime steaks. Home baking is a feature of our scrumptious sweet trolley and locally produced fresh vegetables are used whenever possible. Lunch, high tea and dinner are served daily in addition to our popular bar meals.

Lake House - This family-run country house has spectacular views across Waterhead Bay, Windermere, Loughrigg Fell and the Langdale Peaks, and offers stylish, modern and luxurious accommodation. Lake House combines the best of all possible worlds: the warm welcome, friendly service and relaxed atmosphere of a guest house with the stylish rooms and modern facilities of a luxury hotel. Set in large, beautiful gardens, only a minute from the shores of the lake and the pier and jetties at Waterhead, the guest house is just a short walk from the shops, cafes and restaurants of Ambleside. Free parking is available for guests. Beautiful, stylish and modern, the en suite rooms are fitted to the highest standards and have CD players, tea/coffee making facilities and large, modern TVs with DVD players. With a spectacular setting and superb accommodation at affordable prices, Lake House is great for a luxury break.

Briscoe Lodge - Briscoe Lodge is 1-minute walk from the centre of Windermere. The Victorian, stone guest house from 1891 has many original features, and free Wi-Fi throughout. Bowness and Lake Windermere are within walking distance, and the train and bus stations can be reached in 10 minutes. The modern rooms have a DVD player with free 24-hour DVD library. The non-smoking house is run on an environmentally friendly basis. Briscoe Lodge offers free, safe on-street parking and an on-site massage service.

Nent Hall Country House Hotel - Nent Hall offers a charming destination to enjoy a relaxing break. Set in peaceful gardens, we are only a short drive from the Lake District, Hadrian's Wall and much more. Nent Hall Coutry House Hotel is a haven of tranquillity; perfect for those who want to get away from it all. The hotel has recently undergone major refurbishment and all rooms offer comfort in a stylish country house setting. During your stay you can enjoy strolls along the banks of the River Nent, wander round the cobbled lanes of nearby Alston or walk up to several vantage points, where the whole valley is spread out below you.

Broadoaks Country House - With original open fires and luxurious surroundings to relax in, this magnificent country house and restaurant was built in 1836 is set in the Trout Beck Valley. Broadoaks Country House offers comfortable accommodation as well as fine dining in its Michelin recommended restaurant. 14 individually designed rooms with bespoke en suite facilities feature Victorian and Georgian styling alongside modern jacuzzis, spas, and whirlpool and sunken baths. All rooms are designed to create a relaxing atmosphere. Some have river views and others have views across to Lake Windermere. This is an AA 5-star rated guest house property.