Ees Wyke

Once the Lake District retreat of Beatrix Potter, this fine Georgian building stands in pretty gardens above Esthwaite Water. It is run as a small country hotel by chef/proprietor Richard Lee and his wife, Margaret. The two residents' lounges have a 'cosy English decor', with comfortable chairs and sofas, open fires in winter. From here, and from the bedrooms, there are 'stunning' views across the lake towards some of the best-known fells. Two of the eight bedrooms have a private bathroom across a landing (dressing gown provided). Guests are invited to make their dinner choices at 6.30 pm from a daily-changing five-course menu. The meal, served at 7.30 in the light restaurant, might include duck foie gras with spinach; noisettes of local lamb, rosemary and Dijon mustard topping, red wine sauce. 'Prepared with imagination, well presented,' is a recent comment. Breakfast has an extensive buffet of cereals; freshly squeezed orange juice; cooked dishes include Loch Fyne kipper. Ees Wyke is on the market. Mr Lee tells us that he does not expect a sale before the end of the 2012 season.

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Ees Wyke Country House, Lake District, three nights for two.

B&B £118 per person for three nights. £39.50 per person for additional nights up to a maximum of 5. DB&B £217 per person for three nights. £72.50 per person for additional nights up to a maximum of 5. 

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  • Excellent food. Good variety and choice. Stunning views. Friendly country house atmosphere.

    GG, 02/07/2009

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Ees Wyke Country House, Lake District, three nights for two.

B&B £118 per person for three nights. £39.50 per person for additional nights up to a maximum of 5. DB&B £217 per person for three nights. £72.50 per person for additional nights up to a maximum of 5. 

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

Local attractions

The Lake District
The largest of the English National Parks and the second largest in the United Kingdom.
Beatrix Potter's Hill Top house
Hill Top is a time-capsule of Beatrix Potter's life. Every room contains a reference to a picture in one of her tales.
Windermere Lake Cruises
45-minute to three-hour cruises across Lake Windermere.

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Ees Wyke Country House, Lake District, three nights for two.

B&B £118 per person for three nights. £39.50 per person for additional nights up to a maximum of 5. DB&B £217 per person for three nights. £72.50 per person for additional nights up to a maximum of 5. 

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

Contact Details

Ees Wyke

Ambleside NEAR SAWREY Cumbria England LA22 0JZ

Telephone

015394 36393

Website

www.eeswyke.co.uk

Further Information

Bedrooms

8, 1 on ground floor.

Open

all year.

Facilities

2 lounges, restaurant, veranda, 1-acre garden, unsuitable for disabled.

Background music

none.

Children

not under 12.

Dogs

not allowed.

Credit cards

MasterCard, Visa.

Prices

B&B £69 per person, D,B&B £104, set dinner £35, Christmas/New Year packages, 1-night bookings refused some bank holidays.