Cedar Manor

The praises keep showering down on Cedar Manor, a ‘delightful’ and ‘intimate’ hotel, close to Lake Windermere, with luxurious bedrooms, thoughtful comforts and faultless yet friendly service. ‘Wonderful hosts’ Jonathan and Caroline Kaye provide ‘a five-star service’ and ‘excellent standards of decoration’ in their large Victorian house. Bedrooms have a contemporary country house style with striking wallpapers and fabrics, Herdwick wool carpets, bespoke wood furniture and great attention to detail. Readers love the thick towels, bathrobes, fresh milk and chocolates, plus REN products in the ultra-modern bathroom, some with spa bath; only one is shower only. ‘Our room was perfect with a most comfortable bed.’ Afternoon tea, with home-made scones and cakes, is a ‘great feature’ and can be followed later by a short evening menu of home-made soup, cheese and meat platters. Alternatively, the Kayes advise on ‘good eateries nearby’. Staff are ‘highly efficient, knowledgeable and helpful’. ‘Delicious’ breakfasts include smoked haddock, Cumbrian grill and vegetarian alternative. ‘We will be back soon.’ (S and SR, and others)