Country Houses in the Lake District

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.

2 rosette restaurant (please book a table in advance for your 1st night stay), comfort, peace and quiet, great serviceLovelady Shield Country House Hotel has been described as England's best kept secret by our guests.This elegant Georgian Country House Hotel stands on the former site of a 13th century convent on the banks of the River Nent, which nestles in the foothills of Alston Moor.There are 3 acres of secluded gardens in which to sit and relax whilst enjoying the unspoilt views of the surrounding countryside.

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