North Lakes Hotel and Spa
Part of the Shires groups of hotels, the North Lakes Hotel and Spa is a luxury hotel that is perfect for a base in Penrith. The hotel's contemporary guest rooms include classic, executive, four-poster-bed and one-room suites as well as wheelchair-accessible rooms. Each room boasts en-suite bath, TV, beverage-making facilities, iron and ironing board, hairdryer and complimentary high-speed Internet access. The Martindale Restaurant on site serves food that is made from locally produced, fresh ingredients and is concentrated on typical British cuisine. The hotel provides comfortable accommodation from which to go on any number of hikes, walks or biking trips. After a long day in the outdoors, don't miss the hotel's spa with its steam room and swimming pool.
The North Lakes Hotel and Spa
Ullswater Road,
Penrith, Cumbria,
Lake District, CA11 8QT
011 (+44) 1768 868111
northlakeshotel.com
Roundthorn Country House Hotel
Roundthorn Country House Hotel is in a Georgian mansion in its own secluded gardens. The hotel offers rooms with en-suite bath, beverage-making facilities, high-speed Internet access and telephone. Most have country views over Eden Valley. Breakfast is included in the room rate, and a supper menu is available from Sunday to Thursday. Roundthorn Country House Hotel is perfect for hikes in the Eden Valley or heading out on a day trip to the Pennines.
Roundthorn Country House Hotel
Beacon Edge,
Penrith, Cumbria
Lake District CA11 7SG
011 (+44) (0)1768 863952
www.roundthorn.co.uk
The Westmorland Hotel
The Westmorland Hotel is a family-owned hotel conveniently located in Penrith, Kendal and the Lake District. Its 50 guest rooms offer en-suite bath with heated floor and full-length mirror, beverage-making facilities and snacks, TV, hairdryer, trouser press and a complimentary daily newspaper. A typical Cumbrian breakfast is included in the room rate as well as dinner in the hotel's restaurant. Visit Northumberland, only a half-hour away by car, or go hiking in the Yorkshire Dales.
The Westmorland Hotel
Near Orton
Penrith, Cumbria
Lake District CA10 3SB
011 (+44) (0) 1539 624351
westmorlandhotel.com
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