Country Houses in the Lake District

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.

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.

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.

Family owned and run for twenty-four years, Lindeth Fell is one of the most beautifully situated hotels in the Lake District. Above Lake Windermere in six acres of award winning gardens, it offers brilliant lake and mountain views. Enjoy Rosette standard food and log fires in a warm and friendly setting. A perfect centre for Beatrix Potter and Wordsworth fans. AA 81% Three Stars. Top 200 hotel. Rosette for fine food 2007. RAC awards for Comfort, Hospitality and Restaurant 1999 and Dining Award level 2 2000. Awarded RAC"BLUE RIBBON" 2005-6 for excellance of hospitality. Visit Britain Three stars GOLD AWARD 2007 86%. Sunday Times Golden Pillow award 1999. Which? County Hotel of the Year 1997. Good Hotel Guide since 1988. Good guide to the lakes - Hunter Davies since 1985

Award winning 3 red star hotel (AA) with sublime hilltop setting, overlooking Lake Windermere and mountains. Johansens Most Excellent Country House 2007, Featured in Conde Nast Traveller Magazine's Gold List 2006 for Best Location. Set amid 14 acres of beautiful gardens. All rooms en-suite some with lake views. Unstuffy and relaxing. Great food (3 AA rosettes). Close to all the major heritage attractions such as Hilltop (Home of Beatrix Potter) and Dove Cottage (Beloved Home of William Wordsworth). Guests have complimentary use of a nearby leisure facilities. Wi-fi internet access available in all rooms.