Bed And Breakfast in Aikton

Why stay in an ordinary small hotel room when you can have a whole spacious luxury 4 STAR apartment to yourself? Nestled on a hillside in the English Lake District "The Derwent Lodge" takes full advantage of the magnificent views of Skiddaw and the surrounding countryside. This converted 18th century Farmhouse has a fully licenced bar. Exclusive appartments have fully equiped Kitchens and home entertainment systems, three of our appartments have private balconies. We offer free wireless internet access throughout the hotel, we also have a private meeting room which caters for up to 30 delegates.

Set in 18 acres of gardens and woodland, this elegant Grade II listed hotel in the unspoilt northern Lake District is family run, offering genuine hospitality in a relaxed, friendly and caring atmosphere in a setting more peaceful than most. Chef-proprietor Adrian Hyde is committed to making imaginative use of fresh local produce wherever possible, and our restaurant enjoys an excellent reputation among locals and visitors alike. The perfect setting for a host of walks, your dog is as welcome to stay here as you are - free of charge!. During the past five years, the hotel has been completely refurbished. All of our bedrooms are beautifully and individually designed and all now have luxurious bathrooms with large double-ended baths and separate shower units. You will find a fluffy white bath robe, a vase of fresh flowers, a fruit bowl, mineral water and special Gilchrist & Soames toiletries in all of our rooms. We have one ground floor bedroom with its own balcony leading directly onto the garden. This is the only room to boast a whirlpool spa bath. Overwater abounds with wildlife: Cumbrias nesting Ospreys are only three miles away and can sometimes be seen fishing on nearby Overwater Tarn; Red Squirrels delight those fortunate enough to see them taking hazelnuts from their lidded boxes; Greater Spotted Woodpeckers and Nuthatches are among our guests favourite visitors to the feeding tables; deer are often spotted in our woods and by the pond and we have a substantial badger sett. This is the ideal location for a perfect break from life in the fast lane. Accolades: 3 AA Stars, 1 Red Rosette

Few hotels are so beautifully situated as Armathwaite Hall - one of the original stately homes of England. Magnificently set in the secluded spendour of 400 acres of deer park and woodland, bordered by the beauty of Bassenthwaite Lake and framed by the dramatic Skiddaw mountain and fells, Armathwaite Hall is as romantic as the surrounding countryside. This 4 star Country House Hotel, privately owned by the resident Graves family, reflects a quality of life and old world hospitality of which the famous novelist Sir Hugh Walpole wrote "A house of perfect and irresistible charm".

After a major refurbishment in early 2009, the Golf Hotel has now re-opened. The Golf hotel is situated on the main street in Silloth, a small coastal town in the North West of Cumbria on the edge of the beautiful Lake District, renowned as an area of outstanding natural beauty. Silloth is noted for its invigorating but mild climate, it leisurely peaceful atmosphere and perhaps most of all, its glorious sea views and sunsets. Situated in close proximity to the northern Lake District, Silloth is a good base for visiting the historic city of Carlisle, the Roman Wall and the South West of Scotland visible on the opposite shore of the Solway Firth. Our newly refurbished bar & lounge 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 locally sourced ingredients, and with dishes from around the world to suit all tastes. This is the perfect place for quality food and family dining. Traditional Carvey Roasts available on a Sunday 12pm-2pm.

Set beneath some of Englands highest fells and overlooking Bassenthwaite Lake, the Castle Inn is the ideal location to explore the northern region of the Lake District. From the mysterious trails through Dodd Wood or the glorious views of the surrounding countryside to the magic of the nesting site of the beautiful Osprey or the majestic Skiddaw Mountain, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Our extensive leisure and conference facilities as well as easy motorway access also make the Castle Inn the ideal venue for the business traveller. At the Castle Inn Hotel you can be sure of a warm welcome whatever the weather! Please note we no longer accept pets. The Castle Inn is a non smoking hotel throughout.

Located half a mile from the A595, West Woodside House is in a quiet, rural location ideal for touring West Cumbria Lakes or the Solway Coast. Ensuite bed and breakfast accommodation is offered in a 17th century traditional Cumbrian long house. Please note we do not accept credit cards as final payment. Cash or cheque only. Ideally situated only five minutes from Wigton with its traditional shops and open-air market, yet ten minutes from the historic City of Carlisle with The Lanes Shopping Centre and most major high street shops. We serve excellent breakfasts in the traditional oak beamed dining room, with our own fresh free range eggs available. Vegetarians are welcome.