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Welcome to your guide to hotels for romantic breaks in the English
Lake District
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What makes a Lake District holiday into a
romantic break? Beautiful scenery, wonderful accommodation, a luxurious
bed, fantastic food?
All that, of course, but also there's that
intangible something - the hospitality and service you receive, the degree
of care and comfort you experience - qualities which we believe come down
to the care and attention of the proprietor and the hotel team.
Only when a team are putting their heart and soul into what they do - only
when they really care about your enjoyment - can you be sure that
you have the setting for a truly romantic break in which you can rekindle
and explore your relationship.
Below we've listed our selection of Lake
District Hotels which seem to fulfil these qualities.
South Lake District Hotels For a Romantic Break |
Windermere - Linthwaite House Hotel
Let's face it, when you're looking for a romantic break, it's nice to have
all the trimmings: roses, chocolates, champagne, not to mention king sized
beds, rooms set in magnificent private grounds, overlooking beautiful
scenery, superb food and wines, and - did I mention this? - a superb bed
to love and lie in. Linthwaite are the masters of this art, and you'll
have to go a long way to find a better location for a romantic break.
Highly recommended.
Linthwaite House Hotel, Crook Road, Windermere, Cumbria.
Phone: 015394 88600
Email: stay@linthwaite.com Web: www.linthwaite.com
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Windermere - The Samling Yes, this hotel really is romantic - with a capital "R". Set in the
most beautiful grounds, with ten suites split between the main house and
cottages in the grounds, you'll find every conceivable comfort already
provided, and every imaginable need will be met. There's probably nowhere
more suited to a loving weekend with your beloved than this hotel - and though
you may consider it pricey,
you certainly get what you pay for - and much, much more. To ensure you
don't have to stir your stumps, breakfast will be served in your room at
any time. What more could you ask for? Well, just look at the superb dinner
menu! Highly recommended.
The Samling, Ambleside Road,
Windermere, LA23 1LR
Phone: 01539 431922 Web: www.thesamling.com
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Windermere -
Ambleside - Merewood Country House Hotel
This hotel is part
of a group of three country house hotels, all set in beautiful scenery and
all offering very comfortable accommodation, set on the side of Windermere,
between Ambleside and Bowness. This one has the best reviews of the three
on the internet. Find more information at their website: www.merewoodhotel.co.uk
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Windermere - Gilpin Lodge
We mentioned the Gilpin Lodge on the luxury hotels page,
and it's here again because they offer an absolutely superb romantic
setting that's both peaceful and luxurious. They also have everything you
could want for a romantic break including king sized beds, spa baths and
private suites. Highly Recommended.
Gilpin Lodge Country House Hotel, Crook Road, Windermere, Cumbria LA23 3NE
Phone: 015394 88818 Fax: 015394 88058
Email: hotel@gilpinlodge.com
Web: www.gilpinlodge.co.uk
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Windermere - Lindeth Howe Country House
A beautiful hotel, though it's a little way out of town.
But it gets unqualified positive reviews for service, comfort and food,
and they'll provide flowers, chocs, and all the trimmings for a romantic
break.
Highly Recommended.
Lindeth Country House Hotel & Restaurant,
Lindeth Hill, Longtail Hill, Windermere, LA23 3JF
Phone: 015394 45759 Fax: 015394 46368 Web: www.lindeth-howe.co.uk
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Newby Bridge (at the southern end of Lake
Windermere) -
The
Whitewater Hotel and Leisure Club
This hotel was used as a factory and mill
decades ago, and it's
nice to see the building back in use as a splendid hotel with all the
facilities: spa, pool, fitness studio, four poster beds and so on. It's in
a most beautiful location on the banks of the River Leven, and it's
ideally placed for touring the southern Lake District. They offer a full
romantic package with all the trimmings - champagne, chocolate, flowers,
and so on, and the menu in the restaurant does look rather delicious! We
haven't actually stayed here ourselves, but we have several friends who
have and they rate the hotel highly. More feedback would be appreciated!
The Whitewater Hotel & Leisure Club
Lakeland Village, Newby Bridge, Cumbria, LA12 8PX
Phone: 015395 31133 Fax: 015395 31881 Web: www.whitewater-hotel.co.uk
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All of the luxury hotels on the luxury hotels page of this website
offer a superb location for a romantic break. You can check them out by
clicking here. |
L'enclume - a restaurant with rooms - Cartmel
Ah, what can I say about this establishment? We dined here
on Christmas Eve, with the backdrop of Cartmel Village set brightly
against the hills on a clear winter's evening, and it was one of the most
romantic settings I've ever seen (and I've seen a few). Simon Rogan's
Michelin starred establishment serves up a fascinating and unusual array
of dishes, superbly cooked and imaginatively created, with the fine
attention to detail you'd expect. The rooms are, as you'd also expect,
superbly equipped and furnished with style. I love this kind of place -
and ten years ago it certainly didn't exist in the Lakes, if indeed it
existed in England. Yet both the Lake District and England are much the
better for this recent development in food and accommodation. It's exactly
the kind of place where your troubles fall away and you can lie in the lap
of luxury.
L’enclume restaurant with rooms,
Cavendish Street,
Cartmel,
Nr Grange over Sands,
Cumbria,
LA11 6PZ
Phone: 015395 36362
Email: info@lenclume.co.uk
Web: www.lenclume.co.uk
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Kendal - Stonecross Manor
There are several good hotels in Kendal, all of which can
offer you the pleasures of this ancient market town and easy access to the
southern Lake District. The one we know best is Stonecross Manor. It's not
in the ultimate league of luxury, but what it does, it does very well.
They have rooms with four posters and king sized beds, and a decent
restaurant. They've also undertaken a lot of refurbishment recently which
has improved the standards of their rooms considerably.
Stonecross Manor Hotel, Milnthorpe Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 5HP
Phone: 01539 733559 Fax: 01539 736386
Web:
www.stonecrossmanor.co.uk EMail: info@stonecrossmanor.co.uk
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Central Lake District Hotels For a Romantic Break
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Grasmere - Rothay Garden Hotel
We stayed at this hotel a little while ago and enjoyed it enormously. The
staff do their best to meet all your needs in a friendly and efficient
way, so you'll feel right at home from the moment you walk in. The hotel
has large, comfortable bedrooms, some with four posters and spa baths, an
excellent setting and a great restaurant! The hotel prides itself on fine
dining, and rightly so. Another of the wonderful things about staying here is
the view from the bedroom windows - you can go to bed listening to the
burbling of the River Rothay and wake up to a view of some of the most
spectacular scenery in England. Recommended for a romantic break - and
every other kind of break else as well!
Rothay Garden Hotel, Broadgate, Grasmere, LA22 9RJ
Phone: 015394 35334 Fax: 015394 35723
Web: www.rothay-garden.com
North Lake District Hotels For a Romantic Break
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Loweswater - The Kirkstile Inn
This is a most charming little place in the extremely beautiful North
Lakes. The bedrooms have recently been refurbished, a range of rooms
including family suites are available, and the food is what I'd describe
as good honest Lakeland fare - cooked with flair. Recommended if you want
something more homely than big luxury hotels with a similar level of
comfort from log fires, low beams, plenty of character, a traditional pub
atmosphere and modern bedrooms. And it's quiet,. secluded and set in the
most gorgeous scenery. Yes, an all round good place! They even have
festivals (a jazz festival, a food festival, and so on), and their own
brewery! Check it out, and enjoy this part of the northern Lakes from a
base of unique character and flair.
Kirkstile Inn, Loweswater, Cumbria, CA13 0RU
Phone: 01900 85219 Fax: 01900 85239 Web: www.kirkstile.com
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Bassenthwaite - The Pheasant Inn
A very comfortable and characterful Inn on
the shores of Bassenthwaite Lake, with everything you could need for a
wonderful break in this part of the Lake District. All too often these
days individual character has been sacrificed to wrong-headed ideas of
modernity - but here, the old and the new blend superbly well. The
bedrooms have been completely refurbished to give a variety of suites and
rooms, and the bathrooms offer just about as good an experience as you
could find in any 5 star modern town house hotel. And the food....well,
it's superb. The chef serves local produce, freshly prepared, cooked with
skill, and imaginatively served in a way that will add that extra special
finishing touch to your holiday. Highly Recommended.
The Pheasant Inn, Bassenthwaite Lake, Near
Cockermouth, Cumbria CA13 9YE
Phone: 017687 76234 Fax: 017687 76002
Web: www.the-pheasant.co.uk
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Our Favourite Romantic Lakes Hotel - The Samling
The Samling hotel really is the perfect
hotel for a romantic break. Set in 67 acres of land the hotel has 11
beautifully appointed bedrooms with stunning views over Lake Windermere,
any one of which will make the perfect venue for a special break with your
loved one.
The restaurant at the hotel uses the finest, freshest local ingredients
cooked to perfection and has received numerous Michelin stars and AA
Rosettes over the years. The excellent cuisine, combined with the
sophisticated yet relaxed atmosphere in the evening, help to set this
hotel apart form others in the field.
Celebrities including David Beckham and Tom Cruise have whisked their
loved ones away to The Samling for a romantic weekend away. And for that
special touch, try champagne in the hot-tub - it's an absolute "must" that
really can add extra sparkle to your romantic break!
The Samling, Ambleside Road, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1LR
For more information and contact details, click www.thesamlinghotel.co.uk
Bowness - Blenheim Lodge
Built of solid Lakeland stone
in 1868, Blenheim Lodge is an elegant Victorian house in a very convenient
location, overlooking Lake Windermere, with views to the hills and fells
beyond. Set against acres of National Park woodlands, but only 5 minutes'
walk from the centre of Bowness on Windermere and Lake Windermere,
Blenheim Lodge offers you the opportunity to get away from it all and
enjoy a relaxing romantic break in comfortable accommodation that really
feels like a "home away from home."
Guests who love period or quirky houses will appreciate this characterful,
graceful guest house. All the rooms are different in style and size, but
none compromise on a good night's sleep. Seven rooms feature deep and
comfortable handmade pocket sprung mattresses, and one room has a handmade
bespoke mattress for a unique four-poster bed. Look for
quality soft furnishings and towels, and enjoy the antique and vintage
furniture in the rooms. Single and triple bay and velux windows open out
to beautiful Lake or
woodland views.
To make your break even more
special, for an extra charge, Blenheim
Lodge will arrange treats such as handmade chocolate truffles, champagne,
wine, and flowers to welcome you into your room. If you wish to take
advantage of this facility, perhaps to surprise your loved one, you can arrange these gifts when you book your accommodation. If you prefer,
the owners, Janz and Robert, will tailor-make a gift voucher you can give
as a special gift to your loved one.
We think one of the best features of the Lodge is the homely and friendly
atmosphere - always a good start for a romantic break! Janz and Robert are
always willing to help make your stay special: for example, they can tell
you about local restaurants, including Michelin starred establishments,
help you book spa and beauty treatments at the country club where all the
Lodge guests receive free membership, and they even have two free fishing
permits for guests' exclusive use (available on a first come first served
basis).
Finally, for something unique
that will really impress your special someone, Blenheim Lodge can arrange
a lovely 4-course dinner cruise on board a yacht on Lake Windermere, or a
buffet lunch and sailing trip, during which you can try a turn at the
helm. Many guests have not only enjoyed the experience of celebrating
their birthdays, anniversaries, and honeymoons in this way - some have
even proposed on board! This is what makes a romantic break here so
memorable - being treated like a special guest with such excellent service
(and of course having the chance to enjoy the Lakes' wonderful countryside
as well as the special treats on offer).
Blenheim Lodge, Brantfell Road,
Bowness on Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3AE
Phone: 015394 43440 Email: enquiries@blenheim-lodge.com Web: www.blenheim-lodge.com
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