Roa Island House - With the charm and elegance of Edwardian times, this impressive 19th-century building offers quality accommodation and outstanding sea views. With a unique location on Roa Island, the house is on the water's edge at Morecambe Bay. There is a garden with superb views of the Bay and Piel Island. Roa Island House offers a relaxed and friendly atmosphere away from busy 21st-century life. All rooms are individually furnished, with flat-screen digital TV and hospitality tray. The en suite facilities are stunning. Enjoy breakfast in the dining room with striking sea views out towards Piel Island and Piel Castle. In summer, you can eat in the sun-drenched conservatory. There is a light lunch menu, and packed lunches can be made up for walkers and travellers. The evening menu caters for all, including vegetarians and younger guests. Facilities also include a very cosy TV lounge, complete with a log burner. An outstanding feature is the tower room, with spectacular views over Morecambe Bay.

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.

The Log House - In the heart of the English Lake District, this historic Norwegian log cabin is now a restaurant and bar with 3 comfortable en suite rooms, all with LCD flat-screen TVs, DVD players and free Wi-Fi. The stylish and contemporary restaurant offers a relaxed atmosphere in which to enjoy superb food, made with delicious, fresh seasonal produce from the region. There are 3 double rooms above the restaurant. Two still have the original log beams and the third has stunning views over the fells. Each has an en suite shower room, hairdryer, tea/coffee, and luxurious bathroom products from the White Company. In the town of Ambleside, at the head of Windermere, the Log House was originally brought to the Lake District by local artist Alfred Heaton Cooper nearly 100 years ago. Cooper used the cabin as a home and studio, but today it is a 4-star restaurant with rooms.

Westbury House - This 3-star rated, Lakeland-stone, Victorian house is set in a quiet side street, approximately 5 minutes' walk from the train/bus station. Jo and Alan offer quality accommodation and excellent value for money. They are very happy to advise you on any walks and have maps to assist you. They can also book you on to tours and make dinner reservations for you at one of the many excellent restaurants in the surrounding area, or beyond. The house is situated opposite Ellerthwaite Park and is a gentle 20-minute walk from Lake Windermere itself.

Alston House Hotel - This family-run hotel in tranquil Alston is on the Pennine Way and offers local home-cooked food in an area of outstanding natural beauty that is a paradise for walkers and cyclists. Alston House is an AA 4-star restaurant with rooms, and has an AA Dinner Award. Ideal for the unspoilt moors, Alston House is minutes from recognised walking routes, and cycle routes pass the front door. The hotel's pub restaurant offers hearty British fare accompanied with a well-selected wine list, Real Ales and traditional beers, all to be enjoyed in front of a log fire in winter.

Rosemount Guest House - Our quality B&B is the ideal launch pad for your Lake District stay. After a satisfying night's rest in one of our firm but comfortable beds, stroll down to the elegant dining room. There you will find a breakfast to keep the keenest walker or cyclist going all day. Visit us once and you'll want to stay again. We regret that we do not accept one-night stays.

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.

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.

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.

Braemount Guest House - With attractive gardens and the option of 4-poster beds, Braemount aims to offer that little extra. Upon your arrival, enjoy free afternoon tea and cake, or evening wine and nibbles. Halfway between Windermere and Bowness, within easy reach of the country's largest lake, this 19th-century house offers relaxed, peaceful charm. You will have access to the swimming pool, gym, sauna and jacuzzi at a local private leisure club just a 5-minute drive away. Sparkling wine, champagne and flower arrangements can be added to your room as a delightful finishing touch. Built in 1879, this one-time doctor's house and surgery keeps its extra-wide doorways and authentic Victorian tiled hallway. Small changes have been made to the building to add comfort, but to keep character.