Aynsome Manor - Cumbria

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César award in 1998

'Aynsome is not plush but it scores on other virtues: first-class food, a warm welcome and farewell (with cases carried), and exceptional value.' Praise again this year from returning visitors to the Varley family's traditional hotel, a 17th-century stone manor house between the fells and the sea in the Vale of Cartmel. Another view, from a guest who had 'a bad experience' at a nearby (unnamed) hotel: 'What a pleasant surprise; excellent and friendly.' It is owned by Chris and Andrea Varley, second-generation hoteliers; Ben and Antonia Shepherd are the resident managers. They tell us that this year the lounge has new carpets and seating. Bedrooms vary in size and view: 'Our room was excellent, well kitted-out and comfortable.' Two rooms are in a cottage across the cobbled courtyard, which has its own sitting room. In the oak-panelled restaurant, chef Gordon Topp's daily-changing menu of dishes 'presented with imagination' might include escabeche of mackerel, apple and walnut salad and citrus dressing; roast chump of Cumbrian lamb with braised red cabbage, redcurrant and thyme jus. (Ken and Mildred Edwards, Gwyn Morgan, and others)  

Aynsome Manor - Cartmel, Cumbria

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Cartmel late break special offer. Available for two or more nights from £70 per person per night inclusive of a five-course dinner, bed and breakfast. Single supplement £20 per person.

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  • For value and high standards it must be one ofthe bargains of the Lake District.

    CC Schofield, 28/05/2012

  • Professional, caring proprietors, friendly, well-trained staff. The restaurant runs on oiled wheels. All this for a msot reasonable price.

    Ken and Mildred Edwards, 29/10/2011

  • What a pleasant surprise. Our room was excellent and the breakfasts very good. All in all, excellent and very friendly.

    Gwyn Morgan, 25/10/2011

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Special offer to Good Hotel Guide readers

Cartmel late break special offer. Available for two or more nights from £70 per person per night inclusive of a five-course dinner, bed and breakfast. Single supplement £20 per person.

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Local attractions

Cartmel Priory
In his recent book 'England's Thousand Best Churches',Simon Jenkins says that "Cartmel is the most beautiful church in the north-west".
Grange-over-Sands
An Edwardian resort set between the Lake District and Morecambe Bay.
Holker Hall
A magnificent stately home, dating back to the 16th century.
Brantwood
The former home of the painter John Ruskin, offering exhibitions on topics such asthe Pre-Raphaelites and the Arts and Crafts movement.
Dove Cottage
Situated on the edge of Grasmere, Dove Cottage is best known as the home of William Wordsworth and his sister Dorothy.

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Discount Vouchers

This hotel accepts the following discount vouchers:

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Special offer to Good Hotel Guide readers

Cartmel late break special offer. Available for two or more nights from £70 per person per night inclusive of a five-course dinner, bed and breakfast. Single supplement £20 per person.

To benefit from this offer, please mention The Good Hotel Guide.

Contact Details

Aynsome Manor - Cumbria

nr Grange-over-Sands CARTMEL Cumbria England LA11 6HH

Telephone

01539 536653

Website

www.aynsomemanorhotel.co.uk

Discount Vouchers

This hotel accepts discount vouchers which entitle readers to a 10% discount off their normal B&B rate for a single night's stay

Further Information

Bedrooms

12, 2 in cottage (with lounge) across courtyard.

Open

all year except 25/26 Dec, 2-25 Jan, lunch served Sun only, Sun dinner for residents only.

Facilities

2 lounges, bar, dining room, 1/2-acre garden, unsuitable for disabled.

Background music

none.

Children

no under-5s at dinner.

Dogs

not allowed in public rooms.

Credit cards

Amex, MasterCard, Visa.

Prices

B&B £43-£65 per person, D,B&B £70-£85, full alc £36, New Year package, 1-night bookings sometimes refused bank holidays.

GHG voucher offer

Buy the guide and claim 25% off B&B rates on certain dates