Gilpin Bridge Hotel and Inn - Nestled at the gateway to the Lakes and on the edge of the national parks, this family-run inn is full of character and steeped in history. Located on the edge of the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales, the hotel is a short drive from Windermere through the picturesque Lythe Valley. The market town of Kendal is just 3 miles away, giving you access to shops and local crafts. The restaurant offers home cooked food with a daily specials board and separate children's menu. There is a good selection of cask ales, wines, continental beers and soft drinks.

Cambridge Villa Hotel - The Cambridge Villa Hotel offers a personal service to suit the casual tourist and business traveller. Conveniently located for access to: m40, nec, Birmingham Airport, nac, Stratford, Kenilworth and Warwickshire Golf courses. The hotel is only a few minutes walk from the river Avon, the leisure centre and swimming pool in St Nicholas Park and the town centre. A complimentary car service to and from local bus/train station is also available. A well kept hotel converted from two Victorian properties, guest facilities include private fully licenced bar and home cooked evening meals when required. Bruna (proprietor) and family offer everything you need for an enjoyable stay and look forward to welcoming you to the Cambridge Villa Hotel.

Crooklands hotel - Converted from an old farmhouse dating back to 1750. Exposed beams and lots of memorabilia in all the public rooms. Business facilities (e.g. fax/modem). Relax around a real log fire in our bar; reception is open until 23.00.

Haweswater Hotel - Friendly, family-run non-smoking hotel with stunning views of Lake and Fells in the heart of the Lake District national park. Whether looking for a relaxing 'away from it all' break, a central point for touring the rest of the Lake District or a Walking Holiday, the Haweswater Hotel is ideally located. Situated on the shores of Haweswater, the hotel is the only building in this quiet and secluded valley. The location lends itself to a peaceful and relaxing break, a theme continued inside the hotel itself and as such there are no televisions or telephones in the bedrooms. Everywhere you look are stunning views of the lake, hills and forests that make this such a beautiful and peaceful place. The hotel has always been a popular venue for walkers, nature lovers and people in search of tranquillity. The area is home to red squirrels, foxes, owls, red deer & badgers and is the only place in England where the golden eagle can be seen in the wild. 14 comfortable rooms and a self-contained apartment, most having lake or fell views. Open log fires. Fully licensed bar. Large dining room overlooking the lake (to ensure a table on your night of arrival please pre book). Lake View Terrace, Garden & Patio Area. Ample parking.

Patterdale Hotel - With comfortable lounges and home-cooked food, The Patterdale Hotel is at the heart of Patterdale Village on the main Penrith to Windermere route. Patterdale Hotel has comfortable en suite bedrooms in a picturesque setting. Relax in comfortable lounges beside a warm fire and enjoy a meal prepared by talented chefs using local ingredients. At the head of Ullswater, England's most beautiful lake, the village is ideal for exploring the English Lake District. The experienced hotel staff take great care of guests, offering local information and tips.

Damson Dene Hotel - The Damson Dene Hotel is situated in the tranquil Lyth Valley just a short drive from Lake Windermere. The hotel has 40 en-suite bedrooms, a number featuring four poster bed and Jacuzzi bath. The hotel has a leisure club with swimming pool, sauna, steam room, spa bath, The Heron View Restaurant serves local produce much of it from our own farm and Victorian kitchen garden.

The Castle Inn Hotel - Set beneath some of England's highest fells and overlooking Bassenthwaite Lake, the Castle Inn is the ideal location to explore the northern region of the Lake District. From the mysterious trails through Dodd Wood or the glorious views of the surrounding countryside to the magic of the nesting site of the beautiful Osprey or the majestic Skiddaw Mountain Range, there is something for everyone to enjoy. During your stay you can take advantage of the hotel's extensive leisure facilities, including an indoor 15-metre pool, sauna, steam room, tennis courts, pool and games room and the spa - Sanctuary at the Castle - which offers an extensive range of treatments.

Premier Inn Carlisle Central North - Just south of the M6 motorway, Premier Inn Carlisle Central North is just 1.5 miles north of Carlisle city centre. The hotel is a comfortable, good-value base with an on-site restaurant and free parking. Some rooms at Premier Inn can take 2 adults and up to 2 children (under 16 years). The 2 children also get a free full breakfast when accompanied by an adult eating a full breakfast. The all-you-can-eat breakfast includes the expected cooked items such as scrambled, fried, poached or boiled eggs, and pork or vegetarian sausages. There is also a wide continental selection.

Gilpin Lodge - Set in the southern Lake District, luxurious Gilpin Lodge has excellent rooms and 3 AA Rosettes for its first-rate food. It is surrounded by beautiful moors, woodland and country gardens. The hotel is opposite Windermere Golf Club and 2 miles (3.2 km) from Lake Windermere. Most bedrooms have lounge areas, many with patio doors leading to beautiful gardens with private hot tubs or spa baths. The Relais and Chateaux hotel is a haven of calm, with no weddings or groups. It was fully refurbished through 2007/ 8.

Hunday Manor Country House Hotel - Delightfully situated and enjoying distant views of the Solway Firth. A large garden to relax in. This charming hotel has comfortable rooms that are well-furnished. Some of the spacious rooms have been refurbished to a high standard. The open- plan bar and foyer lounge boast welcoming open fires, and the attractive restaurant is set into the woodland gardens.

Burn How Garden House Hotel - This peaceful, family-run Lake District hotel is a 2-minute stroll from Lake Windermere and offers an AA Rosette Restaurant, free Wi-Fi and car parking. The Burn How is different to most hotels: all bedrooms are located within the private grounds, away from the main building. Enjoy the atmosphere of the lounge and bar, or the patio on a summer evening. You can take attractive walks from the hotel, or a cruise on Lake Windermere. If you take the 'Post Knott' walk and find the hotels bench, you can get a free drink.

Lakeside Hotel - Lakeside Hotel rests on the shore of Lake Windermere, overlooking nothing but the water. It is spacious, richly decorated and sumptuously furnished throughout. Lakeside retains the warm and welcoming atmosphere of its 17th-century origins, with oak panelling, real fires and grand floral displays. Snug lounges and traditional bars provide a relaxing retreat and the conservatory looks out over landscaped gardens that lead down to Lake Windermere.

Ravenstone Hotel - This family-run country hotel has mature gardens, an excellent food reputation, and spectacular views towards Bassenthwaite Lake and Skiddaw, 4 miles (6.4 km) from Keswick. The welcoming Ravenstone Hotel is surrounded by open countryside. All bedrooms have fantastic views of the Lake District. The restaurant mixes traditional and modern dishes and has an extensive wine cellar. There is a bar with an open fire and a games room with a full-size snooker table, a pool table and table tennis table. The comfortable and spacious lounge has a warming fire and stunning views through the picture windows.

Macdonald Old England Hotel and Spa - This hotel with spa stands right on the shore of Lake Windermere and boasts unrivalled views across England's largest lake. Set in mature gardens with lawns that run down to the lake, the hotel boasts its own private jetties and moorings. It is an ideal base for exploring Lakeland's towns and villages, rural idylls and a multitude of historic, cultural and contemporary attractions. Step outside the hotel and enter the bustling town of Bowness-on-Windermere with its many shops and amenities. Only a short walk away you have lake cruises and the Beatrix Potter Exhibition, not to mention sailing, water sports and golf.

The Riverside - On the banks of the River Kent, in the heart of the southern Lake District, this beautiful 17th-century residence has a state-of-the-art leisure club and is well placed for Lake Windermere. In Kendal, a short walk away from the town centre, The Riverside has en suite bedrooms that combine the traditional with the modern. Some have views of the River Kent. The Riversides leisure club includes a heated swimming pool, sauna, steam room, hot tub, gym and exercise studio. The hotels Riverview Restaurant aims to use locally grown fresh produce, much of it from The Riversides own Victorian kitchen garden and farm.

The Britannia Inn - Nestled in the picturesque village of Elterwater, amidst the imposing Langdale Valley Fells, this traditional Lakeland inn provides 9 comfortable guestrooms at the heart of the Lake District. Surrounded by wonderful walking and cycle routes, The Britannia Inn is just 10 minutes away from Wordsworth's Grasmere and 3 miles from Ambleside and Lake Windermere, with Hawkshead and Coniston just a short distance further. Dating back over 400 years, The Britannia Inn still retains many original features, including oak beams, slate floors and open fires. Today it boasts a wonderful pub serving real ales and home-cooked food, alongside a welcoming lounge area and sheltered patio.

Scafell Hotel - The Scafell Hotel is located in the very heart of Borrowdale, considered by many as England's finest valley. The hotel is surrounded by mighty fells, tranquil meadows and crystal clear waters. The Hotel is situated almost at the foot of Great Gable and the Scafell Massif and is, therefore, an excellent centre for walking either in the valley, along river banks, the Derwentwater lake shore,the fells or on Lakelands highest peaks. For those wishing to tour around it is an ideal centre from which to visit other Lake District locations. Those who are content with gentle rambling or just lazing on restful lawns fringed by trees amidst imposing scenery will be equally happy staying here. The comfortable bedrooms, beautifully decorated and some furnished with traditional antique furniture, are all equipped with private facilities,TV, radio and tea / coffee making facilities. The public rooms have been tastefully furnished, including the elegantly re- furnished lounge and restaurant where one can enjoy excellent fare prepared by skilled chefs. Under the direction for the past 34 years of the owner,Miles Jessop and now newly arrived Managing Director Andrew Nelson who together with the management and staff of the Scafell Hotel offer an efficient and friendly service, so making this comfortable Hotel a perfect base for exploring the Lake District.

Queens Hotel - Queens Hotel has a central location beside Keswick market place and is surrounded by the Lake District National Park. Enjoy good food, comfy rooms and friendly and efficient service. The hotel has very well-appointed bedrooms, some of which have views of the Lakeland Fells, Skiddaw and Borrowdale. Close to the amenities of the town centre, Queens Hotel is very well located. Wireless internet access is available throughout the hotel, and an excellent breakfast is served in the mornings.

Hallmark Hotel Carlisle - In the heart of the city centre, next to Carlisle Railway Station, this elegant Victorian hotel was fully refurbished in 2009 and now offers free Wi-Fi, free parking and boutique-style rooms. Formerly The Lakes Court Hotel, the Hallmark Hotel Carlisle completed a ?1 million renovation in March 2009. Newly refurbished executive and standard rooms are available and all of the stylish and luxurious rooms have 32-inch flat-screen TVs with Freeview digital channels. The attractive and modern lounge bar is a great place to relax with a drink, and delicious bar snacks are available daily. Early evening tapas is served in the bar between 17:00 and 19:00. The Brasserie is open every day for breakfast, lunch and dinner, offering great food and wine. With a superb central location, the hotel is only 2 miles (3.2 km) from the M6 motorway, making it a great base from which to explore the Borders and the beautiful English Lake District.

The Roundthorn Country House - This Grade II listed Georgian mansion is set in its own landscaped grounds and enjoys panoramic views of the Eden Valley, the Pennines and Lakeland Fells. Overlooking the busy market town of Penrith, the Roundthorn Country House is located in an extremely peaceful and secluded environment, only minutes from the M6 and A66. All of the en suite rooms are unique in character and furnished to the highest standard. The house has its own bar/lounge and a cosy residents' lounge with a real fire in the winter where you can relax and unwind. Served in the Eden Room each morning, the Great Cumbrian Breakfast is guaranteed to prepare you for the day ahead. The bar/lounge area and several bedrooms and en suite bathrooms have been upgraded and refurbished in early 2008. The hotel has since been awarded a 5-Star Silver rating in the guest accommodation category by VisitBritain.

Best Western Ambleside Salutation Hotel - In the heart of the Lake District, amid dramatic fells and picturesque valleys, you will find The Ambleside Salutation. Enjoying a village centre location and boasting breathtaking views, this 17th century hotel has welcomed visitors since 1600. The Garden Room is open for lunch and evening meals, with a wide selection of dishes available. Our on-site leisure club is exclusive to hotel guests.

County Hotel - Set within a historic former coaching inn, this charming hotel is ideally situated in the centre of Kendal. Here you can look forward to a warm welcome from our General Manager and staff. The County Hotel features a lovely dining room complete with sprung dance floor, a pleasant lounge and two well-stocked bars. Entertainment is regularly featured, and a lift serves all floors. All 37 bedrooms are en suite and include colour TV, telephone and tea and coffee making facilities. The hotel is non-smoking throughout.

Wallfoot Hotel And Restaurant - Immersed within spectacular open countryside, yet only 3 miles away form Carlisle city centre, this small family-run business is the ideal base from which to enjoy the Lake District, Hadrian's Wall and South West Scotland. Set within an acre of beautifully landscaped grounds, with safe off-road parking, the hotel is situated on the A689 Bramton Road, enabling easy access to golf courses, fly-fishing, and Hadrian's Wall cycle path and walking route. Furthermore, you can explore the historic sites and shops in Carlisle. In the evenings, after a long day, you can return to the comfort of the hotel where you can sample high quality, freshly made food in the Wallfoot's restaurant and bar. The chef, Geoff, has designed an original menu inspired by local Cumbrian ingredients. All of the meat used can be sourced to local farms, and the vegetables are fresh and seasonal.

Derwent Lodge Hotel - Nestled amid 1.7 acres of grounds in the North Lakes village of Portinscale, this traditional Georgian manor house boasts spectacular views over Lake Derwentwater, 'The Queen of the Lakes'. Purchased by the present owners in September 2005, the property has undergone total refurbishment, both externally and internally, and now offers 21st century facilities within the original stone building. Ideally placed for exploring the Lake District National Park, the hotel is also just over one mile from the market town of Keswick and directly outside the front gate of Derwentwater Marina, which offers a range of water-sports.

Hundith Hill Hotel - With fantastic views of the Lorton Valley and the surrounding countryside, this country-house hotel on the edge of Cockermouth has excellent food and great accommodation. The hotel is well-located for visiting the north of the Lake District. The popular market town of Keswick is a short drive to the east, and you can drive west to the beautiful Solway Coast.

Barbon Inn - Between the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales, this former 17th-century coaching inn is rich in original character and traditional charm, offering good food, real ales and log fires. Nestled in the Lune valley, The Barbon Inn has a superb location, with the stunning scenery of the Lake District to the West and the breathtaking natural beauty of the Yorkshire Dales to the East. The M6 motorway is a scenic 10-minute drive away. Quiet and peaceful, the inns charming location makes it a great base for walkers and keen golfers.Enjoy water sports in and around the nearby lakes or try mountain biking. Kirkby Lonsdale is just a few hundred metres away. Dating back to the 1600s, the hotel boasts beautiful period features, such as original wooden beams and real open fires. All of the rooms are individually furnished, with their own unique charm. The bar and restaurant offer fine wines, real ale and good food, made using high quality, fresh, seasonal local ingredients.

The Castle Green Hotel In Kendal - Winner of 'Cumbria Large Hotel of the Year 2009', this hotel is set in 14 acres of beautifully maintained woodlands and gardens, a few minutes from the centre of Kendal. The hotel boasts a tranquil location for a relaxing country break, and is equipped to the very highest standards. Castle Green Hotel has received AA 3 star 81% grading with 2 AA Red Rosette standard. It has also been recently awarded Best Western Hotel of the Year. The Castle Green Hotel in Kendal provides the perfect environment for a relaxing and memorable stay, complemented by the 2 AA Rosette awarded Greenhouse Restaurant, with theatre kitchen and views of Kendal Castle.

The County Hotel - Whilst still retaining the decor and atmosphere of the splendid Georgian era, the County hotel has every modern amenity. The hotel remains a popular stopover for those travelling between England and Scotland. The County hotel is a famous listed building in the heart of the city centre, close to shops, bars and restaurants. Open daily for breakfast and dinner, our Gallerie restaurant offers a choice of a la carte and 'table d'hote' menus, complemented by a fine selection of wines and liqueurs. Adjacent to the restaurant, the Portland Residents Lounge Bar is the place to relax before or after your meal. As an alternative to the restaurant, you may prefer to sample our bar menu in the relaxed atmosphere of JR's Bar & Diner.

Dale Head Hall Lakeside Hotel - Nestled amid its own beautifully landscaped grounds, this charming 16th century residence occupies a peaceful setting on the shores of Lake Thirlmere in the Cumbrian Lake District. Boasting magnificent views of Thirlmere to the front and Mount Helvellyn to the rear, Dale Head Hall offers the ideal destination for a relaxing break in an area of natural beauty. Spend your days walking along the lake shore or exploring the nearby market town of Keswick. To unwind after a long day, you can admire the spectacular lake views from the comfort of the terrace before sampling a meal in the Red Rosette award-winning Restaurant.

Premier Inn Carlisle (Central) - On the A69, half a mile (800 m) from junction 43 of the M6 motorway, the hotel offers comfortable, great-value rooms and free parking in a convenient location. The Premier Inn Carlisle (Central) is less than 500 metres from Brunton Park stadium, the home ground of Carlisle United Football Club. The shops, pubs and restaurants of Carlisle's city centre are just 2 miles (3.2 km) away. The hotel has a 24-hour reception desk and some rooms can take 2 adults and up to 2 children (under 16 years). The 2 children also get a free full breakfast when accompanied by an adult eating a full breakfast. An all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet is available each morning and includes scrambled, fried, poached or boiled eggs, and pork or vegetarian sausages. There is also a wide continental selection. The on-site Brewers Fayre restaurant offers traditional, great-value pub favourites in a family-friendly environment.