‘Perfectly positioned’ on Whinlatter Pass, and with ‘stunning views’ towards Skiddaw from the curving conservatory restaurant, Kath and Liam Berney’s restaurant-with-rooms is surrounded by England’s only true mountain forest.

In the rural Ribble valley, this extended Victorian manor house has basked in Michelin stardom under chef/co-owner Nigel Haworth for more than 20 years.

The views are ‘stunning’ from this privately owned, ivy-clad Victorian hunting lodge standing in large grounds above Lake Windermere, the panorama of fells stretching wide.

‘A good place to stay.’ In a central location close to the cathedral and the ancient city walls, this ‘very smart’ Grade II listed hotel (Bespoke Hotels) has luxury to spare.