The Kelsey Hotel - With the charm of an old country house, alongside the comforts of a modern hotel, this friendly and welcoming accommodation is beautifully situated on the fringe of the Lake District National Park. Just 10 miles north of Cockermouth and 15 miles south of Carlisle on the A595, The Kelsey Hotel provides the ideal base from which to discover the natural beauty of both the Lake District and the Scottish borders. Whether walking or climbing, cycling or fishing, you will be perfectly placed here in this delightful part of Cumbria. In the evenings you can relax in The Kelsey Hotel's welcoming communal areas, including a comfortable guest lounge, where you can enjoy a drink before sampling the home-cooked meals in the bar lounge.

George Hotel - The traditional George Hotel stands in the very centre of the bustling market town of Penrith on the edge of the Lake District and the North Pennines. Enter through the George Hotel's revolving doors and experience quality and tradition to remind you of bygone days. The nostalgic wood panelling and old local wall prints combine to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere, where many generations of loyal visitors have returned time after time. Make this lovely hotel your own homely base when visiting the Lake District and the North Pennines.

Lodore Falls Hotel - Overlooking Derwentwater, this elegant hotel is set within 40 acres of beautiful Lake District countryside, making it the ideal base for exploring the stunning scenery. Situated next to woodland trails and the dramatic Lodore Falls, the hotel is also only 5 miles away from Keswick. There is even a boat launch to Keswick from the hotel where you can take advantage of the free use of Keswick Golf Club during your stay (Monday to Friday). The Lake District has everything to offer if you are stressed and are in need of a restful break, so why not combine this with a visit to the Lake District Spa and beauty salon, where the friendly therapists will look after your well being?

21 The Lakes - This luxury boutique hotel is ideally situated in the village of Windermere and is just 5 minutes walk past many fine restaurants, shops and pubs down to Lake Windermere. 21 The Lakes was originally a wealthy Edwardian gentleman's second home and has many attractive period features. The hotel is excellently situated for exploring the beauty of the local area. You can cross over the main Lake Road to start an enchanting and romantic woodland walk leading to a footpath beside Lake Windermere and the Steamboat Museum. Only a few minutes walk will bring you to the lake shore at Bowness where you will find boats for hire and steamers for lake cruisers, giving you time to enjoy the outstanding scenery.

Ye Olde Fighting Cocks - In the picturesque village of Arnside, in an area of outstanding natural beauty, this traditional country inn boasts wonderful views over the Kent estuary and the mountains of the Lake District. Ye Olde Fighting Cocks offers comfortable en suite bed-and-breakfast accommodation, ideal for the English Lake District and the surrounding Arnside and Silverdale areas of outstanding natural beauty. With scenic views across Morecambe Bay to the Lake District and with plenty of seashore and fell walking, the inn makes a great base from which to explore the area. All of the beautifully refurbished en suite rooms have TVs, hairdryers, trouser presses, radio alarms and tea/coffee making facilities. The rooms boast fantastic views out over the bay and the mouth of the River Kent to the mountains. The bar is well stocked with traditional beers, lagers and wines and there is a real fire for the winter months. Food is home-cooked and freshly prepared, with daily specials. Outside, a terraced garden allows you to watch the river go by or do a spot of bird watching. Facilities include a car park and a barn where bicycles can be locked away. Arnside's railway station is just 300 metres away and offers fast, easy and convenient access to the rest of the Lake District. Free parking is available on site. Ye Olde Fighting Cocks is family run, and your hosts, Mike and Lesley Coop, pride themselves on the warm, friendly welcome they offer.

Moss Grove Organic Hotel - Following 8 months of renovations, detailed research and innovative thought, this beautiful Victorian house has re-opened as what the owners believe to be the first organic hotel in the region. With a host of eco-friendly features blended with uncompromising quality, from the organic clay paints to the filtered water throughout the property, the ethos of reducing the environmental and carbon impact is applied. Set in the centre of Grasmere, Moss Grove Hotel features 11 rooms, each one unique in character, shape, design and ambiance. All share a relaxed and totally natural style to ensure a comfortable and relaxing stay.

Westmorland Hotel - Westmorland Hotel is an award-winning hotel in a peaceful location on the outskirts of the Lake District. Just a one minute drive from the M6 (between J38 and J39) via the award winning Tebay Services, the AA 3-star rated Westmorland Hotel is set in a tranquil countryside setting with spectacular mountain views. The hotel offers en suite bedrooms with luxurious bathrooms and contemporary design using natural materials. Also there are 6 flexible meeting rooms with natural daylight for 2-120 delegates. The AA rosette award winning restaurant serves delicious menus featuring only the freshest ingredients and the best local produce. Add to this the log fires, water features and Wi-Fi broadband connections and you have an individual hotel with a stunning and convenient location, which, once discovered, is likely to become your preferred hotel on the M6.

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.

Langdale Hotel and Country Club - Founded on the site of an abandoned 19th century gunpowder works and featuring carefully preserved reminders of its history, this estate offers a superb range of facilities. Choose from the 2 restaurants, 3 bars and a traditional Lakeland pub. Use the excellent leisure facilities, which include a heated indoor pool. The Langdale Hotel offers an unusual blend of luxury with a more relaxed and casual atmosphere than a traditional Lake District hotel. Dotted with massive milestones and set in attractive surroundings, the hotel is an interesting and comfortable place to stay.

Red Lion Hotel - The Red Lion Hotel in Grasmere is the perfect base for a holiday in the Lake District. Artists and poets have been drawn to this area of the Lake District since Wordsworth's time. Today, visitors can explore the walks and fells of Grasmere, rich in wildlife, flora and fauna or visit local stately homes, museums, parks and gardens or the World of Beatrix Potter. The Red Lion's lounge bar and conservatory (for snacks or tea) are welcoming whilst the Courtyard Restaurant will tickle your taste buds with traditional English cuisine. Most of the bedrooms have recently been refurbished to the highest standard, with warm colour schemes and coordinating soft furnishings. All rooms have en suite facilities with bath and shower, and many with the added luxury of a jacuzzi bath. Other facilities include television with satellite channels, a welcome refreshment tray, direct dial telephone with modem facility, hairdryer and trouser press. Club Rooms are available on request. The Lilliputs Leisure Centre features a new indoor heated swimming pool alongside a sauna, steam room and fitness room. If you are looking for outdoor exercise, then we can book you into one of two picturesque 18-hole golf courses, each within 10 miles (16 km) of us. The hotel also has fishing permits for the local association waters, which may be borrowed from reception. Open all year.

Premier Inn Carlisle (M6 Junction 44) - Just off junction 44 of the M6 motorway, only 2 miles (3.2 km) from Carlisle's city centre and within easy reach of the Lake District, the hotel offers comfortable, great-value rooms and free parking. The Premier Inn Carlisle (M6 Junction 44) is within easy reach of Hadrian's Wall and the Solway Firth. The hotel is also only one motorway junction from Gretna Green and the Gretna Gateway Outlet Village, a development of discount factory shops. The hotel has a 24-hour reception desk and all of the rooms have satellite TV and telephone/modem points. 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 buffet breakfast 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 restaurant and bar offers good food and drink at reasonable prices.

Lonsdale House - Lonsdale House offers welcoming and modern 4-star luxury just a short stroll from Lake Windermere. Enjoy a superb cooked breakfast, free Wi-Fi and high standards throughout. Local restaurants, the Beatrix Potter attraction, bars and shops are within walking distance. All the fantastic rooms are en suite, and very well decorated. Rooms have an extensive free video library, free toiletries and sherry, and refreshments. Breakfast is made with locally sourced produce; enjoy as much tea, coffee and toast as you can manage. Lonsdale House holds the coveted Visit Britain Silver Host Award, and the 'UK Accommodation of the Year Award'.

Glenville House - Located 10 minutes from Windermere and Bowness-on-Windermere, this guest house has homemade biscuits in the bedrooms and an extensive breakfast menu of fresh local produce. Glenville House is set in peaceful private gardens and is a short walk from the centre of Windermere and Bowness. Just off Church Street (the A591), the hotel is easy to find and plenty of stunning walks are within easy reach. The comfortable, attractive accommodation is luxurious and well equipped. Rooms have king-size beds, wide-screen TVs with Freeview, and luxurious en suite bathrooms with cosy bathrobes and luxury toiletries.

Craig Manor Hotel - On the brow of a hill overlooking Lake Windermere, the Langdale Pikes and the surrounding mountains, the Craig Manor Hotel has a superb location, just a short stroll from Bowness. Surrounded by the stunning natural beauty of the Lake District, the hotel is within easy reach of the village of Bowness, with its pubs, shops, cafes and museum. The lakeshore is also just a short walk away. From there, you could take a cruise to nearby Ambleside. Guests have complimentary use of the facilities of the nearby Parklands Leisure Club, which is just 5 minutes' drive from the hotel. The leisure club has a swimming pool, multi-gym and badminton and squash courts, as well as a steam room, sauna and jacuzzi. All of the rooms are tastefully furnished and well equipped, with every comfort and facility you would expect from a 3-star hotel. Whether you are looking for a comfortable base from which to explore the English lakes or visiting for a relaxing break, the hotel offers a warm welcome.

Premier Inn Carlisle (M6, Jct42) - Pull off junction 42 of the M6 to reach this Premier Inn located north of the Lake District and a few miles south of Carlisle city centre. Premier Inn Carlisle M6 Jct42 offers budget comfort in a location convenient for Carlisle Racecourse and the city centre. Enjoy free parking, and tasty meals at the on-site Table Table restaurant. 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, including vegetarian sausages. There is also a wide continental selection.

Graythwaite Manor Hotel - Overlooking Morecambe Bay and the hills beyond, this beautiful, family-run country house offers excellent cuisine and an impressive wine cellar, and is ideal for the Lake District, Cumbrian coast and Yorkshire Dales. Graythwaite Manor Hotel won 3 awards, including 'Best Hotel', at Cumbria in Bloom 2009. It was a winner at the Cumbria Tourism Awards 2009, and has won 'Cumbria in Bloom' 5 times. Drive a few miles inland for Windermere or Coniston Water, and be on the way to some of the best scenery. Graythwaite has 8 acres of award-winning gardens and woodland, and elegant lounges with fresh flowers, antiques and log fires. Most of the bedrooms have views of the sea and gardens.

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.

Edenhall Country Hotel - Located within Inglewood Forest, this independently-run hotel in the idyllic village of Edenhall is only 3 miles from Penrith and junction 40 of the M6. It is an excellent base for exploring Cumbria, the Lake District, the Eden Valley and Hadrian's Wall. The hotel has 20 en suite bedrooms; a fine-dining restaurant, recently awarded a Rosette by the AA; a bar serving hearty meals; and a comfortable residents' lounge and conservatory. The hotel stands on over an acre of well tendered garden - the perfect place for an afternoon drink. Edenhall Country Hotel welcomes a wide range of special events such as dinner parties, shooting, fishing and golf parties, conferences and family events such as weddings.

Newby Bridge Hotel - The Hotel was originally known as Newby Bridge Mansion. It was built in 1793 by James Machel and was one of the first great houses to be built on the shores of Lake Windermere. The hotel has its own leisure facilities exclusive to hotel guests which includes a swimming pool, steam room, jacuzzi & gym and for the less energetic tranquil Mediterranean gardens.

Cedar Manor Hotel - This 150 year old former country residence is set in gardens dominated by a giant 200 year old cedar tree, and is 10 minute's walk from Windermere village and lake. Located adjacent to the A591 next to St Mary's Church, Cedar Manor is a distinctive period property with many fine features. The hotel offers wonderful accommodation and has been awarded 2-star Hotel status by the AA, with a quality score of 80%. The hotel lounge and bar has comfortable sofas and armchairs for you to relax in, have a drink and enjoy the views of the garden. The Cedar Manor Restaurant has just been awarded a coveted AA Rosette for dining and offers a seasonal ? la carte and table d'h?te menus, and is open to hotel guests as well as non-residents.

North Lakes - A Shire Hotel and Spa - Open log fires and cosy lounges create a warm welcome in this luxury 4* hotel. Set just off the m6 near Penrith, it's a great base for exploring The Lakes and the lesser-known Eden Valley. The excellent Spa facilities include a 13m pool, gym, sauna, steam room and 7 treatment rooms; and the Martindale Restaurant boasts Cumbrian specialities as well as classic, seasonal dishes. The hotel caters for company training, team-building events & conferences too. Free parking and high- speed WiFi access.

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.

Royal Hotel - Nestled peacefully amongst the Eastern Lakeland Fells and located on many of the best-loved Lakeland walks, this charming country retreat is ideal for a peaceful break in Dockray. Run by a charismatic and friendly family, the hotel provides a relaxed, informal but efficient service, well suited to the Lakeland way of life. The Helvellyn and High Street mountain ranges are right on the doorstep, which makes The Royal Hotel an ideal and comfortable base for walkers. The facilities include 10 en suite bedrooms, a large restaurant and a bar that boasts a fine selection of wines, locally produced Real Ales and malt whiskies.

Ivythwaite Lodge Guest House - The Ivythwaite Lodge is hotel-class accommodation with the friendliness of a guest house. This pleasant retreat offers sumptuous aqua spa baths and king-size four poster beds. Luxury is only a click away! Set minutes away from Bowness and Windermere in the heart of the Lake District, the Lodge is an ideal base for your Lake District holiday, with Ambleside and Keswick only a short drive away, through beautiful mountain scenery. Grasmere and Dove Cottage, the home of William Wordsworth are only a 20 minute drive from Ivythwaite Guest House, so whatever you choose to do, you will be able to enjoy the splendours that the Lake District has to offer. A 15 minute stroll will take you to the lively village of Bowness and the shores of Lake Windermere, where you can take a cruise or hire a rowing boat. Nearby there are also numerous pubs and restaurants to choose from and a wide selection of Lakeland curio shops. We have our own private off-road parking and are set in our own garden, where guests can relax in quiet surroundings.

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.

New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel - Set in the heart of the Lake District National Park, in the picturesque Langdale Valley, the New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel is set in 6 acres of mature gardens and pasture. Numerous lakes nearby enable water sports including water skiing, swimming and boat hire. Other local activities range from golf, to horse riding and shopping in nearby Ambleside and Windermere. The views are breathtaking across Lakeland and the Langdale Pikes, providing a stunning setting for those wishing to hike and walk. All rooms are individually and comfortably furnished, with dramatic views across the valley. Some rooms include a flat-screen TV. New Dungeon Ghyll's restaurant overlooks the patio and to the lawn with the Lakeland fells beyond. Before dining, guests may relax over a drink in the Walker's Bar.

Miller Howe Hotel And Restaurant - Enjoying an idyllic elevated position, this family-owned country house hotel is set within 5 acres of mature landscaped gardens and boasts panoramic views of Lake Windermere. Whatever the weather you can soak up the stunning views on the Garden Terrace, or unwind and relax in one of the 3 exquisite lounges or conservatory. The 15 individually designed and beautifully furnished rooms each benefit from their own unique character and features, which are sure to delight and inspire. Whether you are looking for cultural inspiration, energetic exhilaration or gentle relaxation, this most beautiful corner of England has something for everyone.

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.

Armathwaite Hall Hotel - This stunning 4-star luxury hotel has a magnificent setting in the secluded splendour of 400 acres of deer park and woodland, bordered by the natural beauty of Bassenthwaite Lake. Framed by the dramatic scenery of Skiddaw mountain and the spectacular backdrop of the Lake District's fells, the hotel is as romantic as the surrounding countryside. Privately owned by the resident Graves family, this 4-star country house hotel was one of England's original stately homes and was described by the famous novelist Sir Hugh Walpole as "a house of perfect and irresistible charm." Today, the hotel offers charming, elegant luxury accommodation, with a quality of life and traditional old world hospitality all too rare in the modern world. Most of the hotel's 43 en suite rooms, from the garden wing to the unique Hartley Tower Suite with its private roof terrace, look out onto parkland, the immaculately kept grounds or the lake.

Lindeth Fell Country House Hotel - Awarded 'English Country Hotel of the Year 2009' by the Good Hotel Guide, Lindeth Fell is a mile from Bowness, up on the hills, overlooking Lake Windermere and the Coniston Fells. The magical setting is tranquil, with amazing views over the Thomas Mawson-designed, 7-acre garden. The family-owned hotel has many accolades including a 3-Star Gold Award from the Tourist Board, a 3-Star 83% from the AA, and 10/10 for service from the Sunday Times inspector.