Lakes Lodge - In Ambleside, in the heart of the Lake District, this family-run guest house offers free Wi-Fi, free parking and almost 50 restaurants and cafes within a 5-minute walk. Unlike many smaller guest houses, Lakes Lodge is licensed and offers wine and beer room service throughout the day. Ice and ice buckets are provided for you to help yourself to. All rooms are furnished to a very high standard with contemporary comforts and facilities including DVD players. A range of DVDs are available from reception for a small charge. The coffee machine is on throughout the day, allowing you to help yourself. A new and exciting concept in Lake District accommodation, Lakes Lodge is just 200 metres from the shops, cafes and restaurants in the heart of Ambleside. Lake Windermere is just 0.5 miles (0.8 km) away and all of the stunning natural beauty of the Lake District is within easy reach. Free parking is available for guests.

The Willowsmere - This guest house was built in the mid-19th century using Lakeland stone. With award-winning gardens, The Willowsmere is a grand Victorian residence ideally located for a visit to the Lake District. Martin and Sue welcome you to their friendly and cosy home. In recent years, The Willowsmere has been tastefully restored and renovated to include luxuries you might not expect in a guest house. There are en suite bedrooms, 2 guest lounges and a hidden garden where you can enjoy a drink from the well-stocked cellar. All guests have free use of nearby leisure facilities (5 minutes' walk). The Willowsmere has a large off-road car park and is 8 minutes' walk from Windermere centre and train station and 10 minutes' walk from Lake Windermere. The Willowsmere generally operates a 2 or 3-night minimum-stay policy.

Number 43 - Introducing a select location, boutique style and sublime comfort, this 5-star accommodation boasts expansive views across the Kent Estuary towards the Lakeland Fells. 'It is, quite simply, one of the most stunning views I have come across, whatever the time of day..." Sally Shalam, The Guardian. Number 43 is a unique country retreat offering coastal cool near the natural beauty of Arnside and Silverdale. Number 43 is Visit Britain 5-star Gold Award Guest Accommodation, and is 'Highly Recommended' by the AA. Tradition still has its place, and a warm welcome is guaranteed. You will be greeted with drinks and homemade cakes. Service is of an unusually high level, and a personal approach ensures you will be well catered for, yet allowed to feel at ease from the moment you arrive.

The White House Experience - This licensed country guest house is situated just 3 kilometres (2 miles) from junction 40 of the M6/A66, offering you a small, luxurious and homely alternative to regular travel accommodation. Some hotels and guesthouses can be very impersonal and soulless, treating each guest as little more than a name or number. At The White House, we are very different, focusing our efforts on providing a personal and unique service, where all our guests are treated as individuals. So if you are tired of normal characterless accommodation give us a try and you will not be disappointed. A licensed non smoking bar is on site and meals are available each evening.

The Bay House Lake View Guest House - With stunning views of Lake Windermere, this traditional stone-built Lakeland cottage has been recently refurbished, combining beautiful original features with modern comforts. Originally built in around 1860, the Bay House Lake View Guest House has a fabulous lakeside location in the charming old town of Bowness-on-Windermere. The town's shops, pubs and restaurants are only a few minutes' walk away, as is the Bowness Pier, from where you can enjoy a leisurely cruise on the lake. In the heart of the English Lake District, surrounded by breathtaking scenery, the guest house has spectacular views over the lake from 4 of its 6 en suite rooms. Newly refurbished and tastefully decorated in keeping with the age and character of the property, all of the rooms have TVs, tea/coffee making facilities and hairdryers. The guest house is family-run and your hosts, Sandra & Colin, have spent great care on sensitively upgrading the house.

Eden Lodge Country House Hotel - Eden Lodge is a new country-house hotel with a modern style. It is located at the southern end of the beautiful English Lake District and serves fine cuisine in its restaurant. The beautiful Edwardian building is located in its own mature parkland and overlooks the magnificent Morecambe Bay to the east. The beach is a 10-minute walk away, and the Manjushri Buddhist Temple and its wooded grounds are close by. The hotel aims to create a relaxing stay in beautiful surroundings and provide a enjoyable eating experience.

Ellerbrook House - Ellerbrook House is small, family-run guest house in a quiet leafy street just a few minutes' walk from shops, cafes and restaurants, and a 15-minute walk from Lake Windermere. The staff pride themselves on high standards and quality, and provide a friendly, welcoming and comfortable environment for exploring the Lake District. Rooms are well-appointed and situated on 2 floors, with either en-suite or private facilities. All rooms are well equipped with an LCD TV/DVD and hospitality tray.

High Fold Guest House - Beautifully set within its own grounds in the picturesque village of Troutbeck, this charming guest house provides the ideal base from which to explore the natural beauty of the Lake District. High Fold Guest House boasts a peaceful rural location, less than 3 miles from Windermere and the Lakeshore, and approximately 4 miles from Ambleside. This makes it the perfect choice for walkers and cyclists, or for those looking to escape the stresses of everyday life. All of the 5 bedrooms are individually decorated and named after a local landmark. Most enjoy wonderfully peaceful views over the surrounding Fells. The dining room also enjoys beautiful countryside views.

St Johns Lodge - The ideal position for a relaxing break, the hotel is set within a 10-minute walk of the village of Windermere and the famous lake at Bowness Bay. Exclusively for non-smoking adults (children over 12 welcome), the hotel is within easy reach of a variety of restaurants, pubs and shops. The train and bus stations are also within a 15-minute walk, allowing you to explore the wonderful surroundings. During your stay you can visit Lake Windermere, the largest natural lake in England. Accessed in the nearby village of Bowness, here you can hire boats or take lake cruises. Alternatively you can visit the Beatrix Potter attraction, found 10 minutes away on-foot. 4* Visit Britain Guest Accomodation

Broughton Craggs Hotel - Family-run country house hotel set in 3 acres of delightful grounds, overlooking Derwent Valley and the Fells beyond. Broughton Craggs provides a warm, friendly service and has won various Silver awards: Plates - 98, 99 & 00, Key - 2001 Above the banks of the River Derwent with rolling views over the Lakeland Fells, Broughton Craggs Hotel, with its own extensive grounds and gardens, offers the visitor the opportunity to enjoy the special hospitality and first-class cuisine of a hotel in a tranquil setting. On the edge of a traditional Cumbrian village only 3 miles from the centre of Cockermouth and 7 miles from the Solway Coast, Broughton Craggs is the ideal base for the business traveller or those requiring a wide variety of activities and interesting visits. After a hard day, relax around a roaring log fire in one of our lounges.