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.

Lonsdale House Hotel - Lonsdale House is a quality town centre hotel located in traditional lakes market town. All rooms ensuite with some four poster and jaccuzzi, there is a feature garden with high gothic wall and a cosy restaurant serving localy produced food. Lake Windermere is a ten minutes drive away and the coast is a 15 minute drive away whilst the market square is a two minute walk away. We offer a relaxing stay with a homely feel at reasonable prices and look forward to welcoming you to the hotel soon.

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.

Burnside Hotel - Set in its own mature grounds located in the centre of the Lake District with views of Lake Windermere. We are only half an hours drive from Junction 36, M6. Here at the Burnside Hotel you can enjoy a wide choice of en-suite bedrooms and private suites, spacious lounges; a widely acclaimed restaurant, well stocked bar and incomparable Parklands Country Club, our all weather leisure centre.

Richardson Beech Hill Hotel - We offer our guests four types of room accommodation, Classic, Select, Select Plus and Premier, and provide ... ...Award-winning food and service in our 2 aa Rosette awarded restaurant. Facilities include a newly refurbished indoor heated pool and sauna. The choice of rooms enable us to meet the variations in accommodation which our guests seek, while offering to all guests the high standard of comfort, features and facilities that one would expect from one of the leading hotels in the Lake District.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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'.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

Farmers Arms - The welcoming 14th-century Farmers Arms Hotel, in the charming hamlet of Lowick Green, is the perfect base for exploring the beautiful Lake District and its national park. The Crake Valley Restaurant, with cosy oak beams and leaded windows, offers a tranquil setting for guests to dine in. After dinner, relax over a drink in the lounge with its open log fire. Farmers Arms Hotel also offers a games room and library for guests. All rooms are inviting, many with original oak beams and all with en suite and a TV. Striking views of the Crake Valley can be seen from some of the rooms.

Whoop Hall - This historic, family-run hotel is situated on the outskirts of Kirkby Lonsdale and offers a wide range of leisure facilities in stunning surroundings in the beautiful Lune Valley. Kirkby Lonsdale is an attractive market town and an ideal base from which to explore some of England's most beautiful countryside, the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales. The Whoop Hall is uniquely positioned in the rolling countryside of North-West England, where Cumbria, Lancashire and the coastline of Morecambe Bay are all within easy reach. The Whoop Hall is the perfect location at which to enjoy a pleasant lunchtime drink, a mouth-watering evening meal in award-winning Connors Restaurant, or a comfortable and relaxing overnight stay. Take advantage of complimentary leisure facilities at the hotel's Country Club. Facilities include an 18-metre swimming pool, spa, sauna, steam room, sun shower and state-of-the-art fitness studio. Indulge in the ultimate in pampering at Bliss beauty salon.

Keswick Hotel - A warm welcome awaits you at this beautiful Lake District country house hotel. The Keswick Hotel is an elegant Victorian building standing proudly in 4 acres of tended gardens and walkways. Despite its secluded setting, the hotel is just a short 10 minute stroll from the town centre. With 74 stylishly decorated bedrooms, comfortable lounges and sumptuous breakfasts and evening meals, The Keswick Hotel has something to offer all of our discerning guests. Please note: as of the 1st July 2007, new legislation to protect employees and the public from the harmful effects of second hand smoke come into effect. After careful consideration it has been decided to make the Keswick Hotel a non-smoking hotel. Smoking will therefore no longer be permitted in the bedrooms or public areas. A designated space will be set aside outside the premises to accommodate those guest who wish to smoke. We trust that our guests will help us to achieve our legal responsibilities to ensure our premises remain smoke free.

Dalston Hall Hotel - Nestled amid acres of private woodland and glorious gardens, this magnificent Grade II listed castle is situated on the northern edge of the Lake District, surrounded by a golf club. Dalston Hall provides the finest luxury coupled with discreet, yet friendly service. An ideal place to stay with individually designed and lavishly furnished rooms, each providing contemporary facilities. Dalston Hall is an excellent choice for weddings and celebrations on a grand scale, or rather more intimate gatherings, business meetings and conferences with full facilities available.

Low Wood Hotel - Boasting enchanting panoramic views across Lake Windermere, this 4 star hotel, complete with leisure club and water-sports centre, boasts a privileged location directly on the lake shore. Set in the heart of the Lake District, Low Wood presents itself as the ideal base to explore this area of natural beauty. Furthermore, the surroundings are filled with a range of tourist attractions, such as The World of Beatrix Potter, Holker Hall and Gardens, and a number of museums. An excellent choice for a short break, special occasion or family holiday, Low Wood's 4-star rating assures you that each of the 110 rooms offers all the comfort and luxury for a memorable stay.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.