Country Houses in the Lake District

Located in the heart of England’s beautiful Lake District, set amid 14 acres of private grounds, Linthwaite has spectacular views of Lake Windermere and the surrounding fells. Award-winning 3 Red Star (AA) Linthwaite offers modern British cuisine using the best of local produce in the 3 rosette restaurant. Recently awarded Johansens Most Excellent Country House Hotel 2007 award. All 27 individually decorated bedrooms are en-suite some with lake views. All are equipped with satellite television, CD Hi-Fi, direct-dial telephone, radio, trouser press, tea and coffee-making facilities, bathrobes and hairdryer. In the grounds there are many peaceful seating spots to take maximum advantage of the views. There's fly fishing in the private tarn, 9-hole putting green and croquet lawn, mountain bikes for hire. Guests have complimentary use of a nearby leisure spa (including swimming pool and sauna). Unstuffy and relaxing, Linthwaite is the perfect place to unwind.

Swinside Lodge Hotel is a small luxury hotel with seven rooms, personally run by owners Mike and Kath Bilton. Set in the heart of the beautiful English Lake District at the foot of the mountains and yet within easy access to Keswick, the hotel is a haven of peace and tranquillity. Wildlife, including red squirrels, can be seen in the gardens. Four course dinner is served each evening, complemented by an extensive wine list, earning the hotel a prestigious two AA Rosettes. Other recent awards are Lakeland hotel of the Year: Good Hotel Guide, and Small Hotel of the Year: Cumbria Tourism. All rooms are ensuite, individually designed and maintained to a high standard. Swinside Lodge is ideal for walkers, with many breathtaking walks starting from the door. Other activities in the area range from Lake cruises, historic houses and castles, beautiful gardens and quaint villages and craft shops.

With a magnificent view of Lake Windermere and the Langdale Fells, Holbeck Ghyll is idyllic in any season, surrounded by the extensive woodlands and natural beauty of Cumbria. Its Michelin-starred restaurant overlooks lake and mountains, and bedrooms in the main house and the nearby lodge share the same glorious views. Some of the hotel's spacious suites have been designed with families in mind.Holbeck Ghyll is ideally situated for exploring the attractions of the breathtaking Lake District. Built in the 19th century, the house was bought as a hunting lodge in 1888 by Lord Lonsdale, then one of the richest men in the country. Known as the 'Yellow Earl', he ensured that his name went down in history by bequeathing the famous Lonsdale Belt to boxing. His lodge was set in the incomparable landscape of the Lake District, overlooking one of England's loveliest stretches of water - Windermere.Relaxation at Holbeck Ghyll can take the form of walking or boating, golf or bird watching, or indulging in a range of facilities and treatments available at the hotel's own spa.Holbeck Ghyll recently won both the Room for Romance and Country Life Hotel of the Year awards and is rated 7 out of 10 in the 2006 Good Food Guide.

Award wining three AA Red star Country House Hotel with panoramic views of Lake Windermere and the Langdale pikes, set with in five acres of mature landscaped gardens. Whatever the weather you can soak up the stunning views on our Garden Terrace, or unwind and relax in one of our three exquisite lounges or our conservatory. Dine in our Two Red Rosetted Restaurant, with our extensive wine list and local produce. We are conveniently located 20 minutes off the M6 and only a short stroll from Windermere or Bowness.

Situated in a quiet corner of Grasmere overlooking the lake and surrounded by majestic fells. Just 2 minutes walk from the village centre. The hotel stands in one acre of beatifully tendered gardens which boast an outdoor swimming pool and putting green. There is also a private pier on the lake shore.The hotel has two great guest lounges which are spacious and light and have panoramic views of the surrounding fells. On chilly days there is a roaring log fire and a selection of board games or magazines to relax with. The Gold Rill's position in the Lake District makes it the ideal place from which to explore the most breathtaking scenery and fascinating attractions on the door step.Build up your energy for an afternoon's fell walking on Fairfields Horseshoe - one of Wainwrights classic walks which can be seen from the hotel with a refreshing drink and a tasty bar lunch.On summer evenings you can enjoy the views of the lake and fells as you dine enjoying award winning food from traditional to to the more unusual created using the best local produce.