Lyzzick Hall Hotel - Offering an ideal setting for a relaxing break in the Lake District, this beautiful country house hotel is located on the lower slopes of Skiddaw. Being situated in the northern Lake District near Keswick, Lyzzick Hall Hotel is an ideal base for any walking or sightseeing holiday. It features well-equipped rooms, comfortable lounges, an excellent restaurant and a heated indoor swimming pool with a sauna and whirlpool spa bath. The hotel is set in extensive private grounds which should ensure that your stay is both peaceful and relaxing.

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.

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.

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'.

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.

The Melbreak Country Hotel - This family-run hotel rests on the western edge of the Lake District, offering dramatic, panoramic views of the Loweswater Valley and mountains beyond. Set against the imposing Melbreak, from which the hotel takes it name, and the rugged coastline of the Solway Firth, this country house hotel lies in 3 acres of idyllic grounds. The new Conservatory Restaurant provides superb views of the surrounding landscape. The lounge bar, popular with locals and guests alike, is a relaxing place to enjoy a drink or light snack. Conveniently positioned just off the A66, the main route through the North Lakes, The Melbreak Country Hotel offers easy access for Workington and the Cumbrian coast.

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.

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.

Dale Lodge Hotel - A perfect relaxing break awaits you at Dale Lodge. As you arrive coming up the driveway, you can appreciate a sample of our 3 acres of mature gardens with secluded seating areas for you to relax and unwind. Walking through the doors and sitting down for a complimentary coffee in the lounge, all the stress is guaranteed to just disappear. The hotel has recently undergone a complete refurbishment, but has still retained the character and charm of this beautiful Georgian building.

Pinegrove Hotel - An independent, family-run hotel in an extended Victorian home, with many impressive original features. Close to Carlisle city centre and the M6 motorway. The Pinegrove Hotel has comfortable (smoking or non-smoking) en suite bedrooms, each with TV, refreshment tray and telephone. Delicious meals are served for lunch or dinner in the hotel's bar/restaurant. Ample on-site parking is available.

Cumbria Grand Hotel - The Cumbria Grand Hotel is set in 25 acres of garden and woodlands. This comfortable hotel is located 10 miles from Winderemere. You will receive a warm, friendly welcome at this charming Victorian hotel, overlooking Morecambe Bay. There is an outdoor tennis court, putting green, children's play area and woodland walk. Indoors, there is a full size snooker table, table tennis and darts facilities. Please note: the hotel is totally non-smoking since the 1st June 2007.

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.

Premier Inn Whitehaven - Premier Inn Whitehaven is northeast of Parton and Whitehaven and about 1 mile from the coast. It is just off the A595 and has free parking and an on-site Table Table restaurant. The hotel is a short drive from the beautiful Lake District and has very good beds for a comfortable night's sleep. 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 full all-you-can-eat breakfast has the expected cooked items, including vegetarian sausages, as well as a wide continental selection.

The Borrowdale Hotel - Nestled at the foot of Shepherd's Crag, in the beautiful valley of Borrowdale, this hotel's charming and unique atmosphere enveloping guests from the moment they arrive. Surrounded by the stunning natural beauty of the Lake District, this charming and historic hotel is a great base for a relaxing break in the region. In winter, the warm, welcoming fires will soothe your cares away and in the summer, you can enjoy cool drinks and strawberry teas on the lawns, with the breathtaking scenery of the Lake District as a magnificent backdrop. Built in 1866, the hotel has an interesting history and still retains many charming original features. Artefacts from the hotel's history adorn the walls, including old prints, Victorian coffee grinders, silver salvers, plate warmers and brass bedpans - not forgetting the original 41 room bells, which, although no longer working, are still proudly displayed outside the reception area.

Low Wood Hall Hotel - Ideally situated to explore the unspoilt natural beauty of the Lake District, this charming country house hotel is set in Nether Wasdale, with spectacular views over the Wasdale Valley. During your stay at Low Wood Hall you can take walking routes through the lowlands or challenge yourself to Scafell Pike, England's highest mountain. Also nearby are Yewbarrow, Pillar, Great Gable and Wastwater, England's deepest lake. After a long day you can relax by the warmth of the log fire in Low Wood Hall's bar before heading to your comfortable guestroom.

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.

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.

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.

White Lodge Hotel - This traditional, family-owned 4 star guest house is ideally positioned just a short walk away from Bowness Bay and the picturesque shores of Lake Windermere, England's largest and perhaps most beautiful lake. Surrounded by magnificent scenery in the heart of the English Lake District, Bowness-on-Windermere is the ideal centre for touring the whole area. In minutes you can be sailing, exploring the lakeside footpaths and nearby fells, or visiting the homes of William Wordsworth, Ruskin, Coleridge and Beatrix Potter. Set in a Victorian country house, White Lodge has all the modern comforts expected of a traditional Lake District hotel. Whether preparing for a day out on the Lake District fells, visiting a tourist attraction, or relaxing during the evening, you can enjoy the warm and friendly atmosphere.

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.

Ibis Carlisle - In the centre of the city, just 200 metres from Carlisle Citadel Railway Station, this modern hotel offers free parking and good quality air-conditioned rooms at great-value prices. The Ibis Carlisle hotel has a superb central location, right in the heart of the city. The Lanes Shopping Centre is close by and Carlisle Cathedral, the castle and the Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery are just a few minutes' walk from the hotel. There are 102 air-conditioned rooms, each with tea/coffee making facilities and an en suite shower room. As well as free outdoor car parking, the hotel's other facilities include a 24-hour reception desk, car rental services, a restaurant and a bar serving light meals and snacks 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Wireless internet access is available throughout the hotel at an additional cost.

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.

Macdonald Leeming House - Nestled amid 22 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds on the shores of Ullswater Lake, this elegant Regency house boasts an idyllic position in the magnificent Lake District National Park. Once a private residence, Macdonald Leeming House has been transformed into luxurious accommodation offering 41 comfortable bedrooms, an awarding-winning two AA Rosette restaurant and breathtaking views of the Cumbrian Fells. Despite its tranquil surroundings, Leeming House is only a 15-minute drive from the M6 motorway and features a private helipad.

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.

Ravenstone Lodge - Nestling at the foot of Ullock Pike, just 4 miles north of Keswick, this relaxing retreat is set back from the main road, amid 5 acres of spectacular countryside. A converted 19th century stable, the lodge boasts excellent views towards Bassenthwaite Lake and the beautiful North Western Fells. It also enjoys easy access to many of the notable Skiddaw walks and especially the Allerdale Ramble. Retaining its Victorian character, with pitch pine ceilings and an open log fire in the comfortable residents' lounge, Ravenstone Lodge also provides a private terrace, a large walled garden and ample off-road parking.

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.

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.

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).

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.

Waterhead Hotel - Situated alongside Coniston Water, with lawns running down to the lake shore, this wonderful Lake District property presents itself as the perfect getaway from everyday stresses. The Lake District is a favourite spot for those who enjoy the outdoors, with activities including walking, climbing, water-skiing, sailing and cycling. Coniston Water, with the 'Old Man' towering above at 803 metres, offers a variety of lake activities, as well as excellent walking to suit all abilities. For those who prefer a more gentle pace, there are lake cruises and a wealth of historic houses to visit. In the evenings you can relax in the hotel's comfortable lounge, with views across the lawns and down to the lake, before sampling local cuisine in the hotel's Mountain View Restaurant.