In its 60th anniversary year the world famous Sharrow Bay hotel and its Michelin star restaurant has a breathtaking setting on the shore of the beautiful Lake Ullswater in the Lake District. The internationally renowned kitchen, led by Colin Akrigg, uses the finest local ingredients to produce some of the best ‘British’ cuisine you are likely to find. The cellar has a growing international reputation for fine and rare wine picked from the very best vineyards in the world.

Macdonald Leeming House is ideally located for exploring the beautiful Lake District countryside. Set in 22 acres of grand gardens and woodland, this 200-year-old country house hotel boasts direct access to the shores of Ullswater and a private fishing license. Offering exclusive use to large parties, a 3AA Rosette award-winning restaurant, plus a helipad and a dedicated events co-ordinator, this Ullswater hotel is the ideal setting for a romantic wedding.

Part of the Shire Hotel Group, winners of the AA Hotel Group of the year 2003-04 and the RAC Hotel Group of the Year 2004-05. The traditional hunting lodge style of this Hotel and Spa reflects the rugged beauty of the Lake District. Local stone, natural wood and open log fires create a genuine away from it all environment in this exclusive 4 star resort hotel. Holidays at the Hotel have something for everyone. The Trekkers Den is the centre of the childrens activity programme packed full of games for all ages. As well as the large pool there are excellent Spa facilities, including 2 activity/wellness studios plus 6 spa treatment rooms. If you are visiting on business youll find 13 meeting rooms catering for up to 200 delegates. All have natural daylight and individual heating controls with air-conditioning to the main rooms and with free high speed wireless internet access to guests, its easy to go online and stay in touch. Set just off the M6 - the Hotel is a perfect location for northern region sales and training events, and there are plenty of team-building specialists on hand if you want to incorporate this in to your team meeting.

Temple Sowerby House is a delightful country hotel in the heart of a peaceful conservation village and set beneath the majestic sweep of the Pennines. The Temple Sowerby Bypass has returned the village to a charming, restful spot. The lovely old walled garden is an idyllic place to unwind! Just a few minutes drive away is the beautiful Ullswater, one of Cumbrias finest Lakes and Temple Sowerby House is an ideal touring base for the Northern Lakes, Pennines and Yorkshire Dales - a different day, a different landscape! A Grade II Listed building dating from 1727, the house has been sensitively restored to create just 12 individually-styled, en-suite bedrooms all with newly fitted, contemporary bathrooms. Enjoy drinks on the terrace in summer or by blazing log fires in the comfortable lounges on cooler days. The restaurant, overlooking the walled garden, features picture windows framed by columns of local sandstone and is the perfect setting for our 2 Rosette Dining Experience. The best of local produce is sourced, together with a selection of herbs, fruit and vegetables from the garden. Short breaks are available throughout the year.

Welcome to the Brackenrigg - an 18th century coaching inn overlooking Ullswater in the heart of the beautiful English Lake District. Our guests enjoy stunning views of the lake and the surrounding fells from our dining room, bar, lounge, terrace, garden and from most of our comfortable, en-suite bedrooms. The general quality of the facilities is, of course, what you should expect from an AA 3-Star Inn. We offer a very flexible range of rooms, from affordable standard rooms to superior rooms to ground floor suites - one of which has full disabled facilities. Each suite can also be combined with a superior room upstairs to form a spacious apartment, ideal for families and small groups. All of our bedrooms are en-suite, some with shower only and others with bath and shower. We have excellent wheelchair access to our public areas: bar, lounge and dining room. Three of our rooms are dog-friendly and, of course, we also welcome guide dogs. A number of our rooms are ideal for families, too. We can offer activity options, a secure cycle shed and a wealth of local knowledge to guests as well as very flexible conference facilities to small business groups. Our excellent, well-chosen range of wines and local beers complement the menus perfectly and our bar, with its local character and open fire is there for you to relax in even more.

This family run Hotel, located in the idyllic village of Clifton, approximately three miles south Penrith and junction 40 of the M6, is set back from the road in its own peaceful and extensive gardens with spectacular views of the Lake District and North Pennines. The hotel is an excellent base for exploring Cumbria, the Lake District, the Eden Valley and Hadrians Wall. Contact us directly for local information on 01768 862717. Our Bar is open every day from 10am until late offering a wide range of hot & cold beverages, a range of wines from around the world and an extensive bar menu. We specialise in well cooked, beautifully presented food, showcasing the best of local ingredients, and with dishes from around the world to suit all tastes. .this is the perfect place for quality food and family dining. SPECIAL MENU OFFERS: Great Choices & Simple Prices, Available every night 5-6.30pm:- Full Menu available from 5- 8.30pm - We use Fresh local produce cooked to order MAIN MEALS £5, CHILDREN EAT FREE, THREE COURSES FOR £10 WITH A FREE BOTTLE OF WINE PER COUPLE.

A Lakeside setting in a quiet country location with stunning scenery in this quiet and secluded valley of the Golden Eagle. We are ideally situated for a relaxing away from it all break, walking or a central base for the rest of the Lakes and we are only 12 miles from the M6. The Hotel offers first class freshly prepared local food, welcoming hospitality, cosy & comfortable accommodation in our friendly family run no smoking Hotel. Come and relax beside one of the roaring log fires and soak up the views and tranquillity. The hotel ensures a peaceful stay with no televisions or telephones in the bedrooms and is totally non-smoking. Games are provided for your entertainment in the lounge and bar by the open log fires. Wireless internet access is available. The dining room offers a choice of a two or three course dinner menu prepared with care and imagination using fresh local produce which changes daily & is complimented by a choice of wines from around the world. (it is advised to reserve your table at time of booking & inform hotel of any dietary requirements) Climb the fells by the hotel and see the only golden eagle living wild in England along with red deer and an abundance of other wildlife.

Welcome to Netherdene, our country house bed and breakfast set in its own beautiful garden in the English Lake District National Park. Netherdene has been welcoming guests through its doors f or many years and would like to extend a warm welcome to guests old and new. Located in the hamlet of Troutbeck, near to the local inn, Netherdene offers real Lakeland hospitality. Whether you want a relaxing break, a well placed base from which to explore the lakes or a stopover on a coast to coast adventure, our comfortable family friendly accommodation offers real value for money. We are situated half way between Penrith and Keswick. Penrith is at J40 of the M6 motorway and also benefits from excellent rail links. This prime location means we are ideally placed for the picturesque lake Ullswater with its famous steamers that run all year round. A pleasant 4 mile walk will take you to the foot of Blencathra and its famous Sharp Edge. Other popular Wainright walks are located in the surrounding areas of the beautiful market town of Keswick, situated on the shore of Derwent Water approximately 10 miles away.

Situated in the village of Tirril, offering real Ales, excellent food and a warm welcome is the epitome of an English Country Inn. Dating from 1917 it has a wealth of beams, brasses and memorabilia, as well as four open fireplaces, the largest of which still has in place its original hooks for smoking meats. Formerly known as The Board, the Inn was re-named the Queens Head by its enterprising owner, just in time for Queen Victoria’s coronation. It was the same man, John Bewsher who bought the pub from the Wordsworths in 1836, after it had been in the family for over 20 years. The final sale document known as the “Wordsworth Indenture”, is still on display in the bar. As with quality Inns throughout the ages the Queens Head today produces home cooked food to the highest standard, being one of only three pubs in Cumbria to be recommended in the “Which” Good Food Guide, making use of local produce. The Inn has 2 comfortable bars, a 60 seater A’La Carte Restaurant, and a more relaxed informal bar menu available. Opening in July a shop attached to the Inn, making available local products from Cumbria.

Rampsbeck is an elegant 18th century country house with a wonderful lakeland setting on the shores of Lake Ullswater – and is one of the most beautifully situated hotels in Britain. With spectacular views of the lake and fells, it stands in 18 acres of parkland and gardens including nearly ¼ mile of lake frontage. Guests can relax in style in a choice of fine reception rooms with log fires in the winter. The 19 comfortable bedrooms are all individually decorated and furnished, many with special features. The atmosphere is warm and friendly, the service professional and attentive, yet unobtrusive. The enjoyment of good food is an integral part of any stay at the Rampsbeck provides superb food and breathtaking views. Our award winning restaurant has been awarded 3 AA Rosettes. The attractive, candlelit dining room has superb lake views and here guests can enjoy the very best of modern French and English cuisine.

The Edenhall Country Hotel is an family run hotel in the idyllic village of Edenhall, Cumbria, only 3 miles from Penrith and junction 40 of the M6.It is an excellent base for exploring Cumbria, the Lake District, the Eden Valley and Hadrians Wall. The Edenhall Country Hotel has 25 en-suite bedrooms most of which having beautiful views onto our gardens and the surrounding countryside. We can offer fine dining in the restaurant, heartly meals in the bar, or drinks in the residents lounge or conservatory.