The Brackenrigg is a traditional Lakeland coaching inn, refurbished to modern standards while retaining its relaxed atmosphere. Our aim is to provide quality service, products and value. Our guests enjoy a beautiful view of the lake and surrounding fells from the dining room, bar, lounge, terrace, garden and bedrooms. The general quality of the facilities is, of course, what you should expect from an AA 4-Star Inn. We offer a number of touches, though, which give our guests something special... These include the genuine warmth of our welcome and service. What makes us really special , however, is the 'accessibility' of our food. We offer top quality food without the 'fuss' sometimes associated with it. Rates from £34.50 - £49.50 Per person per night. Dinner is available. Children welcome. Pets Welcome. Disabled facilitys, please enquire for exact details. Ample off street parking. 4 Star AA.

The Beech Hill is located in the heart of England's beautiful Lake District National Park. Set into the hillside on the eastern bank of Lake Windermere, Britain's largest lake, you will find unrivalled panoramic views across the Lake to the Cumbrian Fells beyond. Whatever the season, the vista surrounding the hotel is always beautiful to look at and the glorious countryside a joy to roam in. This beautiful hotel with its cosy lounge and log fire, fine restaurant, leisure facilities, landscaped gardens and Lake view rooms is the perfect place to relax, unwind and be spoiled. The Hotel has 3 Stars which assures you that each of the 57 rooms are perfectly appointed and comfortable. Burlington's Restaurant has been awarded with the coveted 2 AA Rosettes for mouth-watering local food and friendly efficient service. Pleasure and relaxation are just two great reasons to take a short break and experience a warm Cumbrian welcome extended by the friendly team of staff here at The Beech Hill. The Beech Hill Hotel is built into the hillside over 7 levels so that the majority of our rooms have lake views and lead out onto terraced gardens or private balconies. Classic : Classic rooms are en-suite with many offering a partial lake view. Hospitality tray, remote controlled colour television, hairdryer, radio alarm and direct dial telephone come as standard in all of our bedrooms. Select Double : Select rooms are more spacious en-suite rooms with Lake views, many with patio doors leading onto a garden terrace or private balcony. All of our Select rooms offer feature beds such as canopy or king sized beds. Some Select rooms also offer spa baths. Select Plus Double : Select Plus rooms are spacious rooms which are all en-suite with spa bath and shower. All Select Plus rooms offer a feature bed such as king sized or four poster and stunning lake views from patio doors that open onto a garden terrace. Premier : Premier rooms are all large rooms with quality furnishings such as four poster or antique oak king sized beds. All are en-suite with corner spa bath and separate shower cabinets and have patio doors with lake views that open on to a garden terrace. Many lead straight down to the waters edge. For added luxury we provide all of our Premier Rooms with fresh flowers,bath robes and mineral water on arrival. Premier Plus : Premier Plus rooms are our newest and most luxurious rooms with modern furnishings and king sized beds. All are en-suite with corner spa bath and separate shower cabinets and offer stunning lake views from patio doors that open onto a decking area. All of our Premier Plus Rooms come with plasma screen televisions and air conditioning as standard. Fresh flowers, bath robes and mineral water will be provided in your room. We have a selection of Lake View rooms available on the ground floor, and our front of house team will reserve parking spaces at the front of the Hotel for anyone with mobility difficulties The Wordsworth Suite :This is the ultimate in luxury. It boasts an ornate super king sized antique oak bed with walnut furnishings and modern décor. The large bathroom has a double shower cabinet and roll top bath. The room has some exclusive extras such as plasma screen TV and DVD player, remote controlled curtains and private access to the pool side. Patio doors which stretch across the room give the Wordsworth Suite panoramic views of Lake Windermere, and what more perfect way to enjoy the views than from your own private outdoor hot tub. Fresh flowers, bath robes and mineral water will be provided in your room. Burlington's Restaurant : The rich farmlands of Cumbria provide abundant produce of which The Beech Hill's kitchen makes full use. The hotel is actively involved with the annual Taste of Cumbria Food and Drink Festival - an entertaining showcase for the gourmet delights available from the county. Dinner in the Burlington's Restaurant, with its award winning food, service and Lake views from almost every window, is the highlight of any stay at The Beech Hill. Saturday evenings are particularly enjoyable as guests are entertained by a jazz quartet or pianist. The Area : The jewel in the Cumbrian crown is the Lake District with its 850 square miles of protected parklands, mountains and lakes, making it the UK’s first and largest National Park. The National Park Visitor Centre is located at Brockhole, midway between Ambleside and Windermere. It is a magnificent house set in 30 acres of terraced gardens and a must on any visitor’s list. At the heart of the National Park is Lake Windermere, the largest natural lake in England at 12 miles long and 220 feet deep. One of the best views of it and the mountains beyond is from the terrace of The Beech Hill Hotel that most certainly occupies one of the most superior locations on Windermere’s eastern shore. Onsite Leisure Facilities : With a wall of floor to ceiling windows and panoramic views of Lake Windermere, what better way to relax after a day of sight seeing than to use our indoor leisure facilities. Guests are welcome to use the leisure facilities throughout their stay, which comprise of a 40 foot indoor heated pool. Patio doors lead onto a garden terrace where you can sunbathe on our outdoor loungers and take in the views. For anyone who lives locally and would like to enjoy the peace and relaxation our Leisure Club has to offer on a more regular basis, we now offer annual membership. Of course, the leisurely pleasure of The Beech Hill is in its surroundings. There are leisure activities to suit all ages within easy reach of the hotel. On the water or around it, from sailing to rambling over the peaks, it’s all about the great outdoors and appreciation of the scenic splendour that surrounds you. Rates : From £45 per person per night. Children & pets are welcome. Smoking & Non Smoking rooms available. Other Leisure Facilities = Sauna & Solarium. 3 Star AA. Dinner is available. Off street Parking.

Enter into the Victorian splendour of Sawrey House Country Hotel. Here service, quality and an atmosphere of hospitality blend to provide an idyllic holiday retreat for both the lively and the lazy. The House stands proudly in slate hewn from the very fells it overlooks and occupies a prestigious place in the centre of the Southern Lakeside National Park in the lovely village of Near Sawrey. A village where only yards away Beatrix Potter spent much of her life and where still stands her charming home, Hilltop. Few Lakeland villages offer the same perfect balance of peace, beauty, history and centrality to the region. Your lasting memories of Sawrey House Country Hotel will certainly stem from our Air Conditioned restaurant. Food is very high on our list of priorities and receives the keen attention of the proprietor Kim Larsen and her partner John Dishes are stylishly presented integrating both Modern British and European influences using local produce. Our breads and desserts are homemade. We cater for special dietary needs including vegetarian dishes. We have a selection of fine wines at a reasonable price to complement our food. All the rooms have an individual appeal and character. In keeping with a traditional country house, rooms are various sizes with many commanding spectacular views across the lake to the forest. All our twin, double and single rooms have full tea and coffee making facilities, colour television, radio and direct dial telephones. Rates: From £35.00. Children welcome by arrangement. Pets allowed. Dinner is available. Off street parking.

Rothay Manor is an elegant Regency country house hotel, with a well known restaurant, in the heart of the Lake District. As one of the top Lake District hotels, it combines well appointed bedrooms with a relaxed atmosphere, and has been run by the Nixon family for nearly 40 years (for the last 37 years it has been listed in the Good Food Guide). Located in its own grounds on the edge of Ambleside, it can accommodate families, private functions, Christmas and special interest holidays, such as antiques holidays, and has disabled access and bedrooms. With 16 individually appointed bedrooms and 3 suites in the grounds of the hotel there is accommodation to suit all needs. Families are welcome with rooms and suites available, together with cots, highchairs, baby -listening and an excellent High Tea menu. Two bedrooms have been adapted for use by disabled guests earning the hotel a Category 2 listing in the National Accessible Scheme. Renowned for the excellent cuisine, the hotel restaurant has 1 AA Rosette and 2 RAC Dining Awards. The varied menu is prepared and served with flair and imagination to the highest of standards, complemented by an extensive personally compiled wine list. A private Dining Room and Lounge are available for private parties and special occasions, and we offer a Gift Letter Service for that perfect gift. After exploring the wonders and delights of the Lake District, guests at Rothay Manor can enjoy free use of the Low Wood Leisure Club just 1.5 miles from the hotel. The Lesiure Club has an indoor heated swimming pool with children's paddling pool, steam room, sauna, spa pool and well-equiped gym. Squash courts and beauty treatments are available at the Leisure Club by prior arrangement. Rothay Manor's lovely garden is well worth exploring - whatever the time of year. Take tea on the lawn or enjoy a relaxing, fun game of croquet or boules. No charge is made for the use of these facilities. Please visit our website for further details. Rates : From £155 per room per night. No smoking. Sorry, no pets. Ample Parking. 3 Star AA & ETC. Disabled facilities - please enquire for exact details. Dinner is available. Other Leisure Facilities = Croquet Lawn.

The age of elegance is not past; it still lives on at this lovely old manor house where two generations of the Varley family have created a special atmosphere of warmth and comfort. Once the distinguished residence of the descendants of William Marshall, the Earl of Pembroke, founder of the historic 12th Century Cartmel Priory, Aynsome still echoes with the character and traditions of that bygone era. Located in the still untouched Vale of Cartmel and with views southwards to the Norman Priory, meadowlands and woods, Aynsome Manor represents an ideal centre from which to explore the richness of the English Lakes or the hidden delights of the nearby coastline with its fascinating estuaries and inlets. The main house has 10 comfortable bedrooms mainly built around a courtyard, and covering two floors. A cosy well stocked bar and charming lounges with log fires and peaceful views of the valley are available for your relaxation. Aynsome cottage lies a few short paces across the flagged courtyard and was converted from a 16th Century stone built stable with one double and one twin room both with their own private facilities. There is also a comfortably furnished lounge. Facilities include : Colour TV Direct dial telephone Tea/Coffee facilities Complimentary toiletries Radio alarm clocks All rooms en-suite Hairdryer Ironing facilities available The Lake District National Park is a world heritage site, developed for those who appreciate the pleasures of the countryside. For the guest who wishes to relax, the area is blessed with quiet woodland walks, unique locations for the artist, naturalist and photographer with scenic routes for the motorist seeking something different. Rates : From £61 to £84 per person per night including dinner. Children over 5 years old only. No smoking. Pets allowed. 2 Star ETC Silver Award, AA Red Rosette, AA Courtesy & Care Award, Good Hotel Guide Cesar Award, Sawday Special. Dinner is available. Off street Parking.

Family owned country Inn and restaurant with 7 en-suite bedrooms providing good quality hotel accommodation, imaginative food, real ales and over 150 malt whiskies. In the heart of the Lake District western fells at Boot in Eskdale. The scenery is both picturesque and dramatic, with majestic high peaks, tumbling waterfalls and the river Esk winding its way through the woods. The Inn has 4* for Inns from the AA and an RAC Dining Award. Camra Good Beer Guide 2001/2/3/4 Pub of the Year runner up 2005 Good Beer Guide 2006/7/8 Our imaginative menu, including vegetarian options and scrumptious puddings, is complimented by blackboard specials and a varied wine list. Delicious home-made food is available all day. Dining in our restaurant, bar or snug is always a pleasure. We serve real ales, treated on their journey from barrel to bar with tender loving care. These include Tim Taylors Landlord, Jennings Cumberland, Hawkshead Bitter a range of guest beers from Local Brewers such as Yates and Barngates. We also have beers from many others brewers around the Country. Brook House offers an ideal base from which to explore the many contrasts of the Lake District. From rugged high mountains to gentle riverbanks and lake shores, there is much for the experienced and novice walker alike. Rates: £55 Per person per night. £79 per room per night based on 2 sharing. No smoking. Children welcome. Pets allowed. Dinner is available. Off street parking. 4 Star AA.