Accommodation in the Lake District

This family-owned and run hotel is set in a magnificent Victorian mansion house in a quiet street close to the heart of Windermere village. With a magnificent oak panelled lounge, bar and conservatory restaurant serving imaginative cuisine by our award- winning head chef, you will find the Applegarth is the perfect base for exploring the Lakes. Our wonderful location gives you the opportunity of stepping onto the lake land fells, boarding a steamer on Lake Windermere or visiting some of the many attractions the Lake District has to offer. Yet the hotel is only 20 minutes by car from the M6 and a very short walk from the main bus and rail services.

The Red Lion is a traditional 15th century coaching inn, situated in the pictureesque village of Hawkshead, in the Lake District national Park. 8 en-suite bedrooms, and a bar which is mixed with the traditional and modern. Car parking is available at our Inn.

Glenville House is a four star guest house property situated just off Church Street (A591). Ideally located just a short walk from both the centre of Windermere and Bowness at the heart of the English Lake District. This traditionally built Lakeland-stone house sits in its own gardens; the atmosphere is relaxed and tranquil. Upon entry guests will be immediately aware that Glenville still holds a lot of its original character. All 6 bedrooms are of a comfortable size. Consisting of 4 Classic Doubles and 2 Superior Double rooms, which have been refurbished in early 2007. Classic rooms have King sized beds. Superior rooms are even larger and have a bath and shower in the en-suite, one of these rooms is located on the ground floor overlooking the front garden and the other has a Super King sized bed. All rooms have en-suite facilities with luxury toiletries and bathrobes provided. Widescreen flat TV with Freeview, CD clock/radio and an enhanced welcome tray, which is replenished daily. At the Glenville staff believe it is important to start the day right, and the delicious freshly cooked Traditional Cumbrian Breakfast, with many locally produced ingredients takes some beating, vegetarians and special diets are catered for if guests inform the hotel of their requirements upon making their booking. With over 70 restaurants and eating houses within a 10-minute walk of Glenville House, guests will be spoilt for choice for dinner each evening. Windermere is the central location for tourism in the Lake District and Glenville House is ideally situated a couple of minutes walk from the main village, with its excellent shops, fine restaurants and bistros. From the doorstep there are many walks without the need to use a car. An easy walk down into Bowness and there is the home to the world of Beatrix Potter. Walk throughout Bowness to the lakeshore where you will find the pier that takes the lake cruises from Bowness to Ambleside, or Lakeside where you can enjoy the Aquarium of the lake or journey a little further on one of the steam trains on the Haverthwaite and lakeside railway. There are many things to do to suit all tastes within easy reach either by car or on one of the many trips organised in the area guests are truly spoilt for choice. Glenville House are delighted to recommend visitor attractions, and are sure a visit to any one of them will make your stay more enjoyable. For the more adventurous and athletic information can be provided on both guided or unguided walks once guests arrive.PLEASE NOTE CHILDREN ARE NOT PERMITTED TO STAY AT THE HOTEL.

Situated just 100 yards above the centre of the village of Bowness on Windermere the Hydro Hotel offers wonderful panoramic views over the north of Lake Windermere and is close enough to the village for you to easily explore on foot but yet far enough to be away form the hustle and bustle if you choose.Built in 1873 the Hydro is a wonderful victorian hotel modernised tastefully to cater for today's discerning visitors.The Hydro has 78 tastefully decorated bedrooms, all en suite with TV, tea making facilities,hairdyers,trouser press and computer points.The comfortable bar overlooks the lake and has a wide range of beers, wines and spirits all priced competitively.The Hydro also has a large number of public rooms that make it an ideal conference and wedding venue.The southern fells of the lake district are just a short distance away and if you want to try something less strenuous then golf can be booked at Windermere Golf Club (tee times subject to availability) or why not try a cruise on the Hotel's 36 foot yacht on Windermere in the company of our resident skipper.Whatever your reason for staying in Bowness you are assured of a warm friendly welcome and comfortable stay at the family owned and operated Hydro at Windermere.

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.