Knoll Country House - This beautiful late Victorian country house is set in its own grounds amidst beautiful wooded countryside, in the picturesque location of Newby Bridge, on the shore of Lake Windermere. Knoll Country House has many original period features including an ornate staircase, stained glass windows, fireplaces, cornices and picture rails. It has been sympathetically decorated and refurbished to enhance these beautiful characteristics. The hotel features in the Which? Guide to Good B&Bs and was chosen for the Editors Top 20 list in the 2004 guide. It has also been included in the Michelin Guide for 2007. This means that you can be assured of an excellent stay with superb food in comfortable and welcoming surroundings. You can also enjoy free use of the facilities at Cascades, the White Water Hotel's leisure club, featuring gym, swimming pool, steam room, sauna and jacuzzi. Cascades also offer a variety of beauty treatments.

Barnes Fell - With a 4-star Gold Award from Visit Britain, this charming B&B offers 3 beautiful en suite bedrooms in a peaceful setting, with views over the Lakeland Fells. The luxurious Barnes Fell is in an elevated position above the main village of Ambleside, yet just a couple of minutes' walk from its centre. Here you can find a variety of shops, restaurants, pubs and galleries, as well as a multi-screen cinema and other attractions. Barnes Fell is perfect for those looking for a relaxing rural retreat, or a base from which to enjoy walks in the Fells. Some room types at Barnes Fell require a 2-night minimum stay. All reservations over Christmas, New Year, Easter and Public Holidays require a 3-night minimum stay.

Low House - This 17th-century Lakeland country home offers delicious cooking, cosy open fires, free Wi-Fi and a warm welcome, all in a peaceful setting just 5 minutes from local amenities. Low House is located within a mile of Windermere and a few hundred metres from Windermere Golf Club. All the facilities of Windermere are 25 minutes' walk away. The house is filled with antiques, books and paintings, as well as modern, useful facilities. The bedrooms have king-size beds and Molton Brown toiletries.

Fir Trees - Built in 1888 and retaining lots of original features, all rooms at this well-reputed guest house are well furnished, spotlessly clean and decorated to a very high standard. Fir Trees is close to all amenities in Windermere and Bowness, both of which are a 10 minute walk away. There is plenty of off-road car parking and a garage for cyclists who may wish to leave their cycles overnight. Breakfasts are all cooked to order and offer a good choice; just what you need to set you up for the day. There are lots of scenic walks nearby for those wishing to leave the car behind and go off on foot to explore this area of outstanding natural beauty. Enjoy free use of leisure facilities at Parklands Country Club, and a free day fishing pass for all local waters (equipment not provided).

Station Inn - Previously a farmhouse and a coaching inn, this inn has a beautiful rural setting with attractive views, as well as a large beer garden and an outdoor adventure playground. Complete with ample car parking and disabled toilets, the inn features 4 cask-conditioned ales and an extensive list of beers and lagers. The extensive restaurant menu is complemented by a daily specials board with an emphasis on local, fresh produce. There are 5 en suite bedrooms, with tea and coffee facilities, a TV, and a shower and bath.

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.

The Westbourne - The Westbourne is a beautiful guest house in a peaceful area below Biskey Howe, a local beauty spot and panoramic viewpoint. Lake Windermere and the centre of Bowness-on-Windermere are a short walk away. The traditionally stone-built guest house has elegant bedrooms with modern designs and high ceilings for a light and spacious feel.

Broughton Craggs Hotel - Family-run country house hotel set in 3 acres of delightful grounds, overlooking Derwent Valley and the Fells beyond. Broughton Craggs provides a warm, friendly service and has won various Silver awards: Plates - 98, 99 & 00, Key - 2001 Above the banks of the River Derwent with rolling views over the Lakeland Fells, Broughton Craggs Hotel, with its own extensive grounds and gardens, offers the visitor the opportunity to enjoy the special hospitality and first-class cuisine of a hotel in a tranquil setting. On the edge of a traditional Cumbrian village only 3 miles from the centre of Cockermouth and 7 miles from the Solway Coast, Broughton Craggs is the ideal base for the business traveller or those requiring a wide variety of activities and interesting visits. After a hard day, relax around a roaring log fire in one of our lounges.

Number 43 - Introducing a select location, boutique style and sublime comfort, this 5-star accommodation boasts expansive views across the Kent Estuary towards the Lakeland Fells. 'It is, quite simply, one of the most stunning views I have come across, whatever the time of day..." Sally Shalam, The Guardian. Number 43 is a unique country retreat offering coastal cool near the natural beauty of Arnside and Silverdale. Number 43 is Visit Britain 5-star Gold Award Guest Accommodation, and is 'Highly Recommended' by the AA. Tradition still has its place, and a warm welcome is guaranteed. You will be greeted with drinks and homemade cakes. Service is of an unusually high level, and a personal approach ensures you will be well catered for, yet allowed to feel at ease from the moment you arrive.

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.