Hotels Lake District hotels

Lindeth Fell, BOWNESS-ON-WINDERMERE

'Friendly, welcoming, relaxed', Diana Kennedy's Edwardian gentleman's residence has 'fantastic views' over Lake Windermere. 'The atmosphere is settled, homey rather than elegant, despite the plutocratic architecture,' says a reporter this year...

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Linthwaite House, BOWNESS-ON-WINDERMERE

In a 'great location', this timbered, creeper-covered, white and stone house has 'amazing views' over landscaped gardens to Lake Windermere. Public rooms have oriental rugs, potted plants, cabin trunks, memorabilia, and an enclosed veranda faces the water...

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The Cottage in the Wood, BRAITHWAITE

The 'excellent personal service' and 'superb' cooking are liked at this restaurant-with-rooms, a 17th-century coaching inn on Whinlatter Pass. 'A lovely, lovely place to stay,' says a visitor in 2009...

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Rothay Manor, AMBLESIDE

'A lovely, civilised hotel', this white Regency house near the head of Lake Windermere has been run by the Nixon family for over 40 years. Nigel Nixon is at the helm; Peter Sinclair, the manager, 'fits in well in the Nixon tradition of being around much of the time and waiting at dinner' (say returning visitors)...

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Aynsome Manor, CARTMEL

Two generations of one family have run this traditional Lakeland hotel for 30 years; Christopher and Andrea Varley are in charge, helped by his parents, Tony and Margaret. One of them is always on hand...

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