Places to Stay
For a full selection of places to stay in Cumbria go to
www.golakes.co.uk. Here is
a selection of some of the best.
Sharrow Bay
The granddaddy of Lake District country house hotels, Sharrow
Bay set the standard for others to follow. Worth going for the
spectacular Ullswater views and the afternoon tea - it’s an
occasion in itself.
The Samling
Ambleside Road, Windermere LA23 1LR.
T: 015394 31922.
Perched on a hill above Lake Windermere, the Samling may be
at the heart of Wordsworth country but don’t expect anything twee
or olde worlde here. Fat sofas, CD/TV/DVD players and living-flame
fires, with huge deep baths and Molton Brown toiletries. There’s
even an outdoor hot tub.
www.thesamling.com
The Linthwaite House Hotel
Crook Rd, Windermere LA23 3JA
T: 015394 88600
Another hotel with a legendary afternoon tea, Linthwaite House
overlooks Lake Windermere and has its own trout-filled tarn and
croquet lawn set in 15 acres of wild woodland grounds. Chic, modern
comfort with an elegant restaurant, this is a great location for a
romantic weekend and featured on Condé Nast Traveller’s Gold List
in 2006.
www.linthwaite.com