Ennerdale Hotel - The luxury of this hotel makes it an ideal base both for families and those seeking an enjoyable romantic weekend Whether you are visiting the area on business or pleasure you cannot fail to be impressed by its beauty. This country house hotel is situated on the edge of the Lake District near to Whitehaven. From the moment you arrive into this glorious Grade 2 listed hotel, with Grade 1 features, you will appreciate why so many awards have been presented to this quite exquisite luxury hotel. You will be welcomed by our warm, friendly, highly trained professional management, and will immediately start to enjoy real hotel service, something you may have thought had long since disappeared. As you walk through our large beautifully refurbished hallways you will pass by painstakingly restored original fireplaces and ceilings and you will start to realise that this is only the beginning of an experience you will never forget.

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.

The Belsfield Hotel - This Victorian hotel is a smart country house in 6 acres of beautiful gardens, overlooking Windermere and the Cumbrian Hills. Enjoy a sauna, putting green and heated indoor pool. The Belsfield Hotel has charm, elegance and sophistication in a wonderful Lake District location within Bowness-on-Windermere. In keeping with the picturesque surroundings, the hotel restaurant offers the chance to enjoy good food and wine with superb views over the lake. The Belsfield Hotel also has a pool table and table tennis table.

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.

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.

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.

String Of Horses - Dating from around 1659, this traditional coaching inn is set in a quiet country village only 10 minutes from Carlisle and junction 43 of the M6 motorway. String of Horses lies in the middle of one of the most beautiful and historic areas of Britain: near Hadrian's Wall, the Lake District and the Scottish borders. With its oak beams and panelling, open fires and gleaming brassware, the String of Horses has welcomed visitors from all over the world for more than 350 years. Though acclaimed for its 'yesteryear' ambience, the inn looks after you in 21st-century style, with great food. In every room is free Wi-Fi access, a digital TV and an en suite bathroom. This is a 4 star AA inn property. The bar and restaurant are closed on Mondays.

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.

Lindeth Howe Country House Hotel - This superb country house hotel is set in 6 acres of beautiful gardens and overlooks the breathtaking scenery of Lake Windermere with the fells beyond. With a tranquil, idyllic setting, Lindeth Howe is the perfect antidote to a hectic modern life. The house was previously owned by the much-loved childrens author Beatrix Potter and you can still feel her presence today. All of the hotels rooms are elegantly furnished and some feature fabulous views of Lake Windermere. The hotels restaurant offers lunch, dinner and afternoon tea and has recently received 2 AA Rosettes. Guests can also relax by the indoor pool; enjoy the sauna and fitness room; or indulge themselves with various body therapy massages. Wi-Fi wireless internet access is available throughout. Lindeth Howe has recently been awarded a Gold Award from VisitBritain, to add to its 4-star rating from the AA.

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.

Temple Sowerby House Hotel - This delightfully peaceful country house hotel is situated in the centre of a conservation village in the Eden Valley, an area of outstanding natural beauty between the Lake District and the Pennines. The Temple Sowerby Bypass opened in October 2007, returning the village to a true a quiet rural setting, yet less than 10 minutes from the M6. Elegant rooms, discreet service, AA 2 Rosette cuisine and personal attention are the hallmarks of the hotel's relaxed hospitality. The house dates from 1727 and has been sensitively restored to create just 12 comfortable and stylish bedrooms, all with contemporary bathrooms. Superior rooms include spa baths or hydro-massage showers. A new restaurant, constructed from local, mellow sandstone columns and picture windows, overlooks the peaceful walled garden. Whether your visit is for business or pleasure, one night or several, you can be assured of a relaxing stay. The hotel has been awarded 3 AA stars and 85% merit award.

Regent By The Lake - This family-run hotel is on the edge of Lake Windermere and has free parking, an indoor swimming pool, free Wi-Fi and an excellent local reputation for its food. Breakfast is served until midday, so you can have a well-deserved lie in. The Regent Hotel is warm in welcome and rich in atmosphere. It's the ideal Lake District location, close to the bursting village of Ambleside and central to the fells and lakes. Relax and enjoy a carefully selected menu and wine list, or strike out and try something more active in the stunning surrounding landscape its up to you!

Skiddaw Hotel - Boasting a town centre location set amongst beautiful scenic countryside, the hotel provides a unique oasis the in the centre of the bustling market town of Keswick. Surrounded by the picturesque lakes and mountains of the Lake District, during your stay you can choose to either stroll around Keswick's small shops and enjoy a drink in one of the local caf?s, or explore the wonderful natural surroundings on bike, foot or horse-back. Whilst staying at The Skiddaw Hotel you are welcome to use the leisure facilities of the sister hotel free of charge. These include an indoor and outdoor pool, tennis courts, a sauna and a jacuzzi. A beauty salon is also available, with a wide range of treatments (additional cost).

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.

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.

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.

Royal Oak Appleby - Near the beautiful River Eden, in the ancient town of Appleby in Westmorland, this traditional 17th century coaching inn offers free Wi-Fi and recently refurbished en suite rooms. The Royal Oak Appleby is rated as a 4-star inn by VisitBritain, the tourist board of the United Kingdom. Fully refurbished during 2008 and early 2009, all of the rooms have high-quality beds and en suite bathrooms. Each room has a flat-screen TV with Freeview digital channels and iPod docking stations. Many rooms have free Wi-Fi. There is also a charming 2-bedroom stone-built cottage for those who prefer the convenience of self-catering accommodation. The inn offers real cask ales and the very popular restaurant serves good quality pub food, made using the finest ingredients from local suppliers. The inn makes a great base from which to explore the Pennine Way, the Lake District or the Settle-Carlisle railway. Appleby Railway Station is just a few hundred metres away.

Stonecross Manor Hotel - Stonecross Manor Hotel is situated on the edge of Kendal, one of the Lake District's most important market towns. The hotel has an indoor pool and a good restaurant serving local produce. Kendal town centre is a 15-minute walk away. Kendal is within 30 minutes' drive of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, making it a perfect base for walkers and sightseers. Kendal has some fascinating places of interest, making Stonecross Manor Hotel an ideal place to stay when visiting Cumbria.

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.

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.

Premier Inn Kendal (Killington Lake) - The Premier Inn Kendal is right by the M6, yet attractively beside Killington Lake. The hotel has family friendly en suite rooms and free parking, all within easy reach of the Lake District. Some rooms at Premier Inn Kendal (Killington Lake) can take 2 adults and up to 2 children (under 16 years). One child can get a free full breakfast when accompanied by an adult eating a full breakfast. The full breakfast has the expected cooked items, including vegetarian sausages, as well as a wide continental selection.

Hampsfell House Hotel - A Lake District gem, nestled in nearly 2 acres of private grounds surrounded by woodland and a few minutes' walk from town and sea. Hampsfell House Hotel is renowned for great food and wonderful hospitality, offering peace and tranquillity in a beautiful and relaxed setting. Here you will find a home away from home, with comfortable lounges, log fires, stunning grounds and excellent service. There is ample free parking within the hotel grounds. Special offer available from Sunday to Thursday: stay 3 nights and only pay for 2 (between April 1 and October 31).

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.

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.

Linthwaite House Hotel - Located in the heart of England's beautiful Lake District the hotel has a spectacular hilltop setting overlooking Lake Windermere and the surrounding Lakeland fells. Awarded 3 red stars and Rosettes by the AA, Linthwaite House Hotel is one of the top 200 hotels in Britain and offers high quality hotel accommodation and short breaks in the Lake District. It is set in over 14 acres of private gardens and woods and is the perfect setting for a romantic break. The hotel has its own tarn where you can fish for brown trout and enjoy the silence and fabulous views over Lake Windermere. Each evening comfy sofas, crackling log fires and unstuffy service help you unwind and relax amid great scenery. Linthwaite is arguably one of the finest Windermere hotels. It is a retreat where you will be looked after from the moment you arrive.

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.

Lymehurst Hotel - Ideally located for the Lakes, this family-run hotel boasts 2 master chefs offering interesting menus. All en suite rooms have been refurbished and provide everything the modern traveller needs. Set within a classic Victorian building, the small hotel boasts a central location in Grange over Sands, on the outskirts of the Cumbrian Lake District. There is ample parking for guests and the local train station is just 0.5 miles (0.8 km) away, with a direct line to Manchester. There is a variety of organised excursions available locally.

Brow Head Hotel - On Walney Island, Barrow-in-Furness, this small family-run hotel has offered hospitality for over 36 years, and today offers comfortable accommodation at great-value rates. The hotel is approximately 1.5 km from the town centre of Barrow-in-Furness and offers a range of accommodation to suit the budget of any traveller. There are 2 suites with full en suite bathrooms facilities, and economy standard rooms with shared bathrooms. If you include your mobile phone number when booking, you can receive a free SMS text message confirmation. Discounted advance payment rates are available.

Rothay Garden Hotel - Rothay Garden is "Heaven on Earth", said the Yorkshire Post newspaper. In 2 acres of riverside gardens, this 4-star hotel has stunning designer rooms, chic lounges and conservatory restaurant (2 Rosettes). The ideal choice for a relaxing short break or holiday, Rothay Garden has recently undergone a ?2 million redevelopment. It now offers 25 beautiful bedrooms, 5 amazing loft suites, cosy lounges and a bar. The candlelit conservatory restaurant has garden views and award-winning food (2 AA Rosette standard). Offering a peaceful Lakeland retreat, Rothay Garden is set in the heart of the Lake District with easy access to all main attractions, including Ambleside, Windermere, Keswick and Kendal.

Ellerthwaite Lodge - Awarded 4 silver stars, this charming 19th-century house provides friendly, comfortable accommodation in the traditional Lakes town of Windermere. Ellerthwaite Lodge is just a 10-minute walk from the train station. A 4-star guest house, Ellerthwaite Lodge was refurbished in 2008 and now provides stylish en suite rooms, each with bespoke furnishings and a flat-screen TV. The guest lounge provides a relaxing area, with panoramic views and leather sofas. The lodge is just a 2-minute walk from tranquil Windermere town centre, with its variety of shops and its selection of good restaurants. The village of Bowness and the shores of Lake Windermere are also just a short stroll away, providing the opportunity to try your hand at a number of water sports.