Holbeck Ghyll Country House Hotel
What better way to experience the Lake District than by staying at a traditional Country House Hotel? Holbeck Ghyll offers a wide array of accommodations, including detached housing in the Gatehouse and the Lodge, that are available as hotel housing or self-catering facilities. This makes it an excellent choice for self-sufficient hiking groups. Every room in the hotel offers excellent views of the countryside, including nearby Lake Windermere. The lake and the local rolling hills offer excellent hiking opportunities. The Holbeck Ghyll Restaurant is the only Michelin star rated restaurant in the Windermere area. At the end of a hard day's exploring, guests can enjoy the Holbeck Ghyll Health Spa, including holistic treatments, massage and a sauna.
Holbeck Ghyll Country House Hotel
Holbeck Lane, Windermere, Cumbria
LA23 1LU Great Britain
011 (+44) 0 15394 32375 (dial 00 instead of 011 outside of the U.S. and Canada)
holbeckghyll.com
The Queens Hotel
Located in the charming community of Ambleside, near Lake Windermere, The Queens Hotel is an excellent choice if you want to be central to all the Lake District has to offer. It is within walking distance of all the town's amenities, as well as Dove Cottage, the home of poet William Wordsworth, in nearby Grasmere. The Queens Hotel offers several eateries: the hotel lounge, which serves pub food including vegetarian options, the Pizzeria Cellar Bar and Victoria's Restaurant, which offers a more intimate dining experience. The Queens Hotel features 26 individually-designed rooms, and rooms with jacuzzi tubs are available so you can soak after a long day's hiking. Modern without being ostentatious, The Queens Hotel is an excellent choice for those on a budget who do not want to step down to hostel accommodations, and the hotel welcomes hikers and cyclists.
The Queens Hotel
Market Place, Ambleside, Cumbria
LA22 9BU Great Britain
011 (+44) 0 15394 3220
queenshotelambleside.com
Lane Head Farm Country Guest House
Family owned and operated and next to the Lake District National Park, the Lane Head Farm Country Guest House is a great place to stay if you want to get away from it all. Experience country living and tramping in the park without the hustle and bustle of tourists and towns. The Guest House's dining room offers country English breakfasts, including black pudding and multi-course dinners. The hotel offers seven different rooms, most with four-poster beds, and all with comfortable modern amenities. The Guest House caters to hikers, and the staff are happy to make recommendations of local trails.
Lane Head Farm Country Guest House
Troutbeck, Nr. Keswick, Cumbria
CA11 0SY Great Britain
011 (+44) 0 17687 79220
laneheadfarm.co.uk
