Accommodation in the Lake District

The Norcroft Guest House is just a five-minute walk from Penrith town centre, a delightful market town offering a rich and interesting history along with a good variety of shops, pubs and restaurants. Penrith is situated close to the M6, which makes it an ideal location for those wanting to explore the Lake District and all it has to offer. Equally this location is ideal as a halfway house for those travelling up and down the country. For the energetic Penrith is located on the Coast-to-Coast cycle route.We have a choice of single, twin, double or family (up to five guests) rooms. All rooms are en-suite (many with newly refurbished bathrooms), with TV and tea and coffee making facilities. We have a total of nine rooms and can accommodate up to 22 people. The Norcroft is one of the few town centre Guest Houses with a large car park.We have an accessible room on the ground floor, newly fitted out and approved by Eden District Council. Access to the Guest House is via the ramped rear entrance. For the first meal of the day we offer the traditional full cooked breakfast, or lighter or vegetarian options to suit your requirements. If you have a special diet or requirement please let us know and we will try to accommodate you.We can provide packed lunches if you would like them.The Norcroft has a liquor license so you can enjoy an alcoholic or soft drink whilst relaxing.We have a residents lounge for guests to use to meet with other residents, watch television, read or have a drink.Following feedback from the majority of our guests, we have a strict no smoking policy throughout the Guest Housewe trust that you will understand. There is a drying room available should you get your clothes wet on your day's activitiesThe Norcroft Guesthouse is an ideal stop for cyclists on the C2C route (the C2C cycle route passes our door). We have secure storage for your bikes.Should you wish, we can arrange bicycle hire and baggage carrying services. Penrith Golf Club is situated in a splendid location between the delight of Eden Valley and the majesty of the Lake District. Rounds of golf can be booked though the Norcroft Guesthouse with a discount for each resident.we have wireless inter net access

IDEAL location for the Lake, restaurants, tapas bars, shops, Leisure Facilities! Comfortable, clean, light airy rooms; En-suite; Wi-Fi; Champion breakfast; Car-Park; We care! - We want your stay to be relaxing; We can help with ideas for days out, places to eat, or perhaps dry your boots; Once arrived, you are not on your own, -unless you prefer of course......Try us! - You'll be glad you did!

If you are after a quiet location, comfortable rooms and exceptional breakfasts, our 4 Star Silver Award accommodation is the ideal place for your short break in the Lake District. We are only a short walk of less than 15 minutes to the Lake and 2 minutes into Windermere town.All of our 8 en-suite rooms comprise of 2 kingsize bedded rooms, 2 double bedded rooms, a twin, a flexible family room and for the single traveler, 2 single bedded rooms. All have a TV, beverage tray, bathroom amenities, hair dryer, Egyptian cotton towels and other home comforts to compliment your stay. Our breakfast menu uses award winning hand made sausages, locally cured bacon and free range eggs. For those with a lighter taste, we have smoked salmon with scrambled egg, Eggs Benedict, croissant and pancakes topped with forest fruits and yoghurt. The buffet table has a large selection of cereals fresh fruit yoghurts, marmalades, and there is a choice of tea and coffee. By prior arrangement we can cater for those on special diets. There is a guests lounge which has an array of books and guides on the Lake District and the activities and attractions that can be found here. There is ample free parking outside the house plus our own small car park. We are totally non-smoking. There are many quality restaurants within walking distance from the house.Our guests now have free use of the leisure facilities at a nearby hotel. Please ask us for details!

UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT:- The Station Hotel is located in the small coastal town of Millom on the Lake Districts Southern Peninsular. The hotel is ideally based from which to explore the Central Lakes and the unspoilt beauty of the Western Coast, a firm favourite with both walking and rambling groups. All bedrooms have en-suite shower room and are furnished to a high standard, each have a television with satellite channels and all rooms have free WiFi access.The hotels breakfast facilities are run on a self service basis. We provide everything you require for a full continental breakfast so you can serve yourself . There is no set time for breakfast as everything is readily available whenever you require. We can take group bookings of up to a maximum of 16; reduced rates are available with max occupancy. Further information is available from the hotel.

Ivy Bank is a pretty Victorian house built in the 1890's from local slate and retains many of its original features.Within thirty minutes walk from Ivy Bank there are several excellent viewpoints, the lakeshore and tumbling waterfalls.We are situated on a quiet road away from main thoroughfares within a few minutes walk of the all the village facilities.All our bedrooms are en-suite and are provided with a flat screen TV and DVD player, radioalarm clock, hair dryer, a selection of toiletries and hospitality tray. In addition, our 2 larger rooms have a sofa.We have off road parking and safe storage for bikes. Guests staying at Ivy Bank have discounted use of a local leisure club. This includes swimming pool, sauna, steam room, ice room and gym.We provide an informal and relaxing atmosphere, comfortably furnished and attractively decorated rooms and an excellent choice for breakfast.