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Your guide to recommended hotels in the
English Lake District
One of the great things about the Lakes is
the hospitality and friendliness you'll find there. No matter what kind of
accommodation you choose to stay in, you'll find excellent service and
comfort. If you're looking for a comfortable hotel, in the mid to upper
price range, there are hundreds of excellent properties to choose from.
We've listed a selection below; these have all been recommended to us by
family and friends, or we've stayed there ourselves. We'd love to hear
from you if you have any comments on these hotels or if you have a
favourite Lakes hotel which you think is worthy of inclusion in this
guide. Do remember that stars are not always a guide to the comfort level
you may expect to experience, since small hotels may not have some of the
features like lifts (elevators) and night staff that are required for a
high star rating.
If you're a hotel owner, and would like to
be considered for inclusion on this page, please see
our contact
page for details.
South Lake District
Recommended Hotels
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Newby Bridge - The Newby Bridge Hotel
 A
beautiful setting for a hotel run by a company who care about their
guests' comfort and relaxation. The hotel has a spa and pool open to hotel
guests only, and some beautiful bedrooms with four posters. It's also in a
good location for exploring Windermere, Coniston and the Lake District
Peninsulas.
Newby Bridge, Cumbria, LA12 8NA Phone: 015395 31222
Web:
www.newbybridgehotel.co.uk
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Kendal - Damson Dene Hotel
 Run
by the same company as the hotel above, this applies the same stringent
standards of care and attention to guests' comfort and holiday enjoyment.
And a real plus is that they take great care with the sourcing of their
food, much of which they actually grow themselves (including the lamb and
mutton). In case you're wondering about the name, the damson is a wild
fruit which grows extensively in the south Lakes - and makes a delicious
jam. The hotel has a swimming pool.
Crosthwaite, Near Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 8JE Phone: 015395 68676
Email:
info@damsondene.co.uk Web:
www.damsondene.co.uk
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Windermere - The Beech Hill Hotel
 This
hotel certainly has a glorious setting - no wonder, as all the hotels in
the small family group which owns it seem to have been chosen for their
spectacular views! With a swimming pool, great food (the hotel has 2 AA
rosettes for food - a high accolade indeed) and bedrooms with stunning
views, what more could you wish for? Some of the bedrooms have Jacuzzi
spas and one or two have king-sized beds. On the shore of Lake
Windermere, just a short distance from Bowness. Phone: 0800 592 295
Web:
www.richardsonhotels.co.uk
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Windermere - The Famous Wild Boar
 Set
in the Gilpin valley and named after Sir Richard Gilpin, who famously
killed a wild boar nearby, this old coaching inn lives on as a comfortable
country style hotel, with a great location and comfortable bedrooms. Run
by English Lakes Hotels, a company who certainly know what they're doing
when it comes to hotel management.
Crook, Nr Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3NF
Reservations: 08458 504 604 Telephone: 015394 45225
Email:
wildboar@elhmail.co.uk Web:
www.elh.co.uk
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Windermere - Craig Manor
 A
tasteful and pleasant hotel situated in a wonderful location, overlooking
Bowness and Windermere. With a pool and leisure club available nearby, and
rooms to suit all tastes, this is a reliable hotel with a good reputation
(and a very decent restaurant with a spectacular view).
Lake Road,
Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 2JF Phone: 015394 88877 Fax: 015394 88878
Email:
info@craigmanor.co.uk Web:
www.craigmanor.co.uk
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Windermere - Hillthwaite House
 This
hotel certainly has its fans. In a beautiful location and run by a family
who care about what they're doing, this hotel has consistently been
praised by our friends and relations for the friendly attitude of the
staff, the good food, the comfortable rooms, and the reasonable prices.
All too often in the Lakes, small hotels charge too much and the standards
are a disappointment. Here at Hillthwaite they have the balance just
right, and they are deserving of the success they have achieved. And they
have a heated pool and a sauna/steam room. Thornbarrow Road, Windermere,
LA23 2DF
Phone: 015394 43636 Fax: 015394 88660
Email:
reception@hillthwaite.com
Web:
www.hillthwaite.com
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 Hawkshead
- Ivy House HotelThis hotel is a
fine place, reminiscent of the better country house hotels, with an
excellent restaurant and superbly comfortable accommodation. It's a fine
Grade 2 listed country house in the centre of Hawkshead offering
accommodation in the best combination of traditional style and modern
comfort; even better, there's no need to travel far for dinner, since the
restaurant is of such high quality. With a 4 star rating from Visit
Britain, it's no wonder that 70% of the customers are repeat visitors.
 Ivy
House Hotel, Hawkshead, Lake District, Cumbria, LA22 0NS
Phone: 015394 36204 E-mail:
rob@ivyhousehotel.com Web:
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Central Lake District
Recommended Hotels
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Ambleside (Great Langdale) - New Dungeon Ghyll
Hotel
 An
absolute gem of a hotel in the Langdale valley, praised by all who stay
there for its comfort, superlative views, fine cooking and general
all-round air of relaxed comfort. Truly a hotel to have a wonderful break
from the pressures of everyday life.
Great Langdale, Ambleside, LA22 9JY
Phone: 015394 37213 Fax: 015394 37666
E-mail:
enquiries@dungeon-ghyll.co.uk Web:
www.dungeon-ghyll.co.uk
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Ambleside - Cherry Garth
 A
charming hotel run by two sisters who'll give you a warm welcome and a
comfortable bed; some rooms have Jacuzzi spas. A small hotel, so you'll
have to find somewhere to eat out in the evening, but with all the
attractions of Ambleside close at hand, that shouldn't prove too difficult
to arrange!
Old Lake Road, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0DH
Phone: 01539 433128 Fax: 01539 433885
Email:
reception@cherrygarth.com Web:
www.cherrygarth.com
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Grasmere - The Red Lion
 This
hotel is right in the centre of Grasmere Village, and has served as the
base for many of our walking weekends over the years. Each time it has
produced the same comfortable rooms, high standard of food, and and good
service. It also has a sister hotel owned by the same company - the
Salutation Hotel - in Ambleside.
The Grasmere Red Lion Hotel, Red Lion
Square, Grasmere, Cumbria, LA22 9SS
Phone: 015394 35456 Fax: 015394 35579
Email:
enquiries@hotelgrasmere.uk.com
Web:
www.hotelgrasmere.uk.com
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| Grasmere
- The Bridge House Hotel
 Now,
this I really like! A hotel where the website not only gives
you an honest view of the hotel's facilities (not, as they say,
"stage-managed"), but also an opportunity to
see each room and the view from its window before you book. Very clever, and it shows
the attention to detail and thoughtfulness of the owners of this 18
room hotel. They have an excellent setting by the river, opposite
Grasmere's 13th Century Church, in 2 acres
of private grounds: in fact, it looks absolutely delightful.
And of course, Grasmere is pretty much the centre of the Lakes, so The Bridge House Hotel is right in the
heart of the National Park. Even better, as a family-owned
hotel it can offer that special personal touch which makes any
holiday so delightful. They have special offers well worth
investigating - check out the summer, Christmas and New Year breaks,
for example.
Bridge House Hotel, Church Bridge, Grasmere, LA22 9SN
Phone: 015394 35425 Fax: 015394 35523
E-mail:
stay@bridgehousegrasmere.co.uk Web:
www.bridgehousegrasmere.co.uk |
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North Lake
District Recommended Hotels
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Keswick - Howe Keld Hotel
Howe Keld Hotel is a highly rated property - it has a 4 star rating
in both the AA and the Visit Britain rating system - and it's
located in one of the loveliest parts of the Lakes, as you can see
when you look out from the rooms which face the Northern fells: the
view is simply delightful. And, indeed, so are the 15 bedrooms, all
of which have ensuite bathrooms equipped with power showers and
luxury toiletries. The rooms have
been refurbished with obvious taste and good judgement in a cleverly
colour coordinated style which is a
credit to the family team running the hotel.
In my experience, breakfast can be the weakest point of many hotels,
so it's a real pleasure to find a hotel like Howe Keld, where
breakfast is not so much a meal as a feast. There's a huge choice
from the cold buffet, including bread and rolls made from local
stoneground wholemeal flour; and if that isn't enough to satisfy
you, there's a superb choice of high quality local produce - bacon,
Cumbrian sausage, free range eggs, and so on. These high standards
are easy to understand when you learn that the proprietors David and
Valerie have been associated with the hospitality industry for many
years, including venues such as
Sharrow Bay, Gravetye Manor and the
finest vegetarian restaurant chain in London - 'Cranks'.
In summary, the
outstanding hospitality from warm hearted hosts, the superb location
and the spacious, tasteful rooms make this one of the finest
properties in this part of the Lakes. Bear in mind that Keswick is
the ideal base for touring the North lakes, especially Derwent water
and the northern Lake District fells.
Howe Keld Lakeland Hotel, 5-7 The Heads, Keswick,
Cumbria, CA12 5ES
Phone / Fax: 017687 72417 Freephone: 0800 783 0212
Email: david@howekeld.co.uk
Web:
www.howekeld.co.uk
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Keswick - The Skiddaw Hotel
 Another
of our favourite hotels, run by English Lakes Hotels Limited, which has a second
property in Keswick, and another in Borrowdale, this is a reliable,
conveniently located hotel which has recently been refurbished and
fulfills the expectations of travellers looking for comfort and style at a
reasonable price.
Main Street, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5BN
Phone: 01768 772071 Fax: 01768 774850
Email:
skiddawhotel@lakedistricthotels.net Web:
www.lakedistricthotels.net
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Ullswater - The Inn On The Lake
 Owned
by the same group as the hotel above, the Inn on the Lake occupies a
beautiful spot on the shore of Ullswater.
Ullswater,
Glenridding, Cumbria, CA11 0PE Phone: 017684 82444
Fax: 017684 82303
Email:
innonthelake@lakedistricthotels.net
Web:
www.lakedistricthotels.net
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Borrowdale, near Keswick - The Borrowdale Hotel
 This is a peaceful spot, with a lot of
charm and an undoubted feel of quality in the hotel facilities. The staff
are helpful and practical. The six course silver service dinner is well
worth a try. If you like the ambience of a family run hotel, being
surrounded by friendly staff, an atmosphere which comes from long-term continued
ownership and a happy environment, this is certainly a hotel worth trying.
The Borrowdale Hotel, Borrowdale Valley, Near Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5UY
Phone: 017687 77224 Fax: 017687 77338
Email:
info@theborrowdalehotel.co.uk Web:
www.theborrowdalehotel.co.uk
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Borrowdale - the Borrowdale Gates Hotel
 The Borrowdale Gates Hotel is
set in beautiful countryside just outside Grange-in-Borrowdale, deep in the
rugged beauty of the breathtaking Valley of Borrowdale,
perhaps the most scenic in Britain. Borrowdale's charms are increased by the presence of
the magnificent lake Derwentwater, which is the widest in the Lake District.
Stay here and you'll be surrounded by some of the most magnificent
Lakeland Fells.
Most of the rooms in the main house are standard rooms complete with
original features and delightful views. All the bedrooms are individually
decorated and well-equipped; premier rooms enjoy the same comprehensive
facilities with the addition of still and sparkling mineral water, power
showers and satellite television.
One thing which makes The Borrowdale Gates Hotel such a favourite with
guests is the excellent food: the hotel has had a superb reputation for
culinary expertise due to the efforts of a team of talented young chefs
who work to ensure their food is superb.
Borrowdale Gates Hotel,
Grange-in-Borrowdale, Keswick, Cumbria CA12 5UQ
Phone: 017687 77204
Fax: 017687 77254 Email:
hotel@borrowdale-gates.com
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