Best country house hotels in Cumbria

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Augill Castle - 15% Discount Special Offer

Kirkby Stephen

With its towers and battlements, wood-panelled walls and ornate ceilings, this Victorian-folly castle set in acres of grounds still manages to be ‘very relaxed; we never felt we had to be on our best behaviour’.

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Lindeth Fell - 'Save over £100' Special Offer

Bowness-on-Windermere

With glorious views of Windermere and seven acres of spectacular grounds, this guest house feels more like a country house hotel, complete with wood panelling and ornate ceilings.

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Cedar Manor - Three Nights for the Price of Two Special Offer

Windermere

A ‘beautifully intimate hotel’, a five-minute drive from Windermere, Cedar Manor garners nothing but praise from readers for its luxurious bedrooms, thoughtful touches and spot-on service.

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The House at Temple Sowerby, Penrith

The relaxed atmosphere and fell views make this handsome country hotel, between the Lake District and the North York Moors national park, a winner.

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Farlam Hall, Brampton

Despite a change of ownership, this quintessential country house hotel in a peaceful Cumbrian village is still in safe hands, report readers.

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Aynsome Manor, Grange-over-Sands

In wooded grounds in a valley looking over farmland to pretty Cartmel village, this 400-year-old manor house, long owned and run by the Varley family, offers reassuringly traditional comforts.

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Hazel Bank, Keswick

Occupying a prime spot in what is arguably the Lake District’s most picturesque valley, Hazel Bank has ‘stunning mountain views’, walks from the doorstep, and the chance of spotting a red squirrel.

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Gilpin Hotel and Lake House, Windermere

This luxurious country house hotel (Relais & Châteaux) offers ‘indulgent’ rooms, Michelin-starred dining, spacious grounds, legions of staff, and ‘comfort in all the right places’.

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Leathes Head Hotel, Keswick

In a ‘wonderful location’, with uninterrupted valley and fell views, this Edwardian country house is an elegant retreat for outdoors lovers who appreciate their creature comforts.

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Lyzzick Hall, Keswick

Unparalleled fell views and ‘capable, obliging staff’ are found at this family-friendly spot on the lower slopes of Skiddaw.

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The Grasmere Hotel, Grasmere

‘I cannot recommend it highly enough,’ concludes a visitor to this little hotel in postcard-pretty Grasmere.

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Brownber Hall, Kirkby Stephen

With its quirky hipster vibe, thoughtful touches and soul-stirring views of the Howgills, this Victorian country house has charmed many readers.

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Forest Side, Grasmere

This Victorian Gothic mansion, one of Andrew Wildsmith’s small, sophisticated group (see also Hipping Hall, Cowan Bridge), manages to be stylish yet relaxed.

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