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.

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.

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.

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.

Borrowdale Gates Country House Hotel - The Borrowdale Gates Country House Hotel has panoramic views of the valley and the surrounding English Lake District. Nestling peacefully in two acres of wooded gardens on the edge of the ancient hamlet of Grange (near Keswick). This charming Lakeland house is set amidst the breathtaking scenery of the Borrowdale Valley and close to the shores of Derwentwater, often referred to as the 'Queen of the English Lakes'. The hotel accommodation is ideally situated for walking, climbing, and touring. There are many places of literary and historical interest within leisurely motoring distance passing through areas of scenic beauty. After the completion of a major refurbishment in March 2009, the hotel is now fully reopened.

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.

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.

Castle Hotel - This family hotel with excellent food enjoys the quiet seclusion and charm of a traditional Westmorland village, with magnificent views of the Norman castle and the surrounding Pennines. Set in rural Cumbria, there is plenty to see and visit in the area. The hotel's central position makes it an ideal base for exploring Herriot Country, the Howgills, Eden and the Lakes.

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.

Wild Boar Hotel - Secluded, yet close by Windermere village and Bowness Bay, this traditional hotel is set within a haven of peace and tranquillity, in the ancient beauty of the Gilpin Valley. A former coaching inn, the hotel takes its name from the local legend of Sir Richard de Gilpin who bravely fought and killed a particularly ferocious wild boar close by. However, its fame these days has much more to do with the warmest of welcomes, fine food, complemented by an extensive wine cellar, and an eclectic mix of cosy rooms. A fusion of traditional d?cor and time-honoured 'coaching inn ambience', with a warm welcome and friendly service, assures a home-from-home delight.

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.

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.

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.

Rampsbeck Country House Hotel - On the shore of Lake Ullswater, Rampsbeck is an elegant, private country house offering peace, pleasure and privacy. Rampsbeck has a restaurant with 3 AA Rosettes. The candlelit dining room has superb lake views and serves modern French and English cuisine. The bedrooms are all individual and come with special features. Most rooms have been newly refurbished. The 18th-century building has spectacular views of the lake and fells. It stands in 18 acres of parkland and gardens with lake frontage. It is listed as one of the most beautifully situated hotels in Great Britain. Rampsbeck Country House Hotel was named an 'AA Inspectors Choice Hotel in Britain & Ireland 2008-2009', a supreme accolade for outstanding hotels. Guests staying in October will receive free tea/coffee and scone or crumpet on arrival.

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.

Bower House Inn - This 17th-century inn is very accessible to travellers in the Western Lakeland. Nestled in the Eskdale Valley, Bower House is less than 4 miles (6.4 km) from the main Cumbrian coast. Each room is comfortably furnished with an en suite bathroom, free Wi-Fi and a TV with Freeview. Rooms are spread across 3 different buildings. Within walking distance are Scafell, Great Gabel, Wastwater and the Ravenglass & Eskdale Narrow Guage Railway.

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.

Shap Wells Hotel - Located in the Lake District between Penrith and Kendal, just 3 minutes from the M6 motorway in breathtaking scenery. From here you can explore the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales, North Pennines, Kendal, and the Scottish Borders. Cumbria and the Lake District are often referred to as 'the most beautiful corner of England'. Shap Wells is the ideal place from which to discover this 'beautiful corner'. Some of the country's most spectacular scenery and historic towns and picturesque villages can be found within an hour of the hotel. Shap Wells has extensive lounges with bar facilities, one of which, the Riverside Lounge, overlooks the River Birkbeck and fells. The hotel has undergone a continuous programme of expansion and refurbishment over the last 40 years.

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.

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.

The Inn On The Lake - This 3 star quality hotel enjoys the most spectacular settings in the Lake District, Glenridding close to Patterdale in 15 acres of grounds with lawns sweeping to the shores of Lake Ullswater. Part of a unique group of five family-run hotels, The Inn on the Lake offers a quality of service appealing to the family, leisure, group and business markets.

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.

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.

Fairfield House - Built nearly 200 years ago, Fairfield is one of Lakeland's original country houses. It provides a contemporary boutique B&B and has a 'VisitBritain' 4 star Silver accolade. Fairfield House also has an 'AA Highly Commended with Good Breakfast' award. Guests are offered private parking and a high standard of personal service with genuine hospitality in a homely atmosphere. The half acre of secluded, peaceful garden boasts the beautiful scent and colour of camellia in early summer.

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.

Sharrow Bay- A Relais and Chateaux Hotel - On the shores of Lake Ullswater, surrounded by the stunning natural beauty of the Lake District, this traditional English country house hotel has an award-winning Michelin-starred restaurant. Looking out over the lake to the fells and woodland beyond, Sharrow Bay has a beautiful, peaceful location in 12 acres of gardens and woodlands. Elegant and traditional, all of the rooms are individually decorated with their own unique character and charm. Some rooms have wonderful views of the lake and fells, with rooms available in the hotel's main house and in Bank House, which is situated one mile (1.6 km) further along the lakeshore. The hotel was where the term country house hotel' was first coined and where the famous British dish, sticky toffee pudding, was invented. The restaurant has held a Michelin star for over a decade and offers superb British cuisine and carefully chosen fine wines. A full English breakfast is available each day.

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.

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.

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.

Grange Hotel - Built in 1866 in classical Italianate style, the Grange Hotel sits in its own beautifully-landscaped grounds. We enjoy panoramic Bay views in the unspoiled Edwardian town of Grange-over-Sands, described by noted travel writer Bill Bryson as one of his 6 favourite places to visit in the UK. Fully-refurbished throughout and with full leisure facilities as well as a reputation for fine cuisine and a warm Lakeland welcome, the Grange offers a first-class base from which to explore the Lake District.