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Our hotel is perfectly situated with views of Lake Windermere, just a short stroll from the bustling village centre of Bowness-on-Windermere and the boats that travel the length of Windermere, making it easy to visit Ambleside, Brockhole, Wray Castle and Lakeside without a car. Location is perfect. The room with a balcony is a bonus.

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9.2
Superb
5,502 reviews
Price from
US$207
per night

Located in Kendal, 9.1 km from World of Beatrix Potter, The Punch Bowl Inn provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. This 5-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and a concierge service. Guests can have a drink at the bar. Where to begin, service is exceptional, food is out of this world and the Noble room is like living in a cloud.

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9.2
Superb
100 reviews
Price from
US$193
per night

Set in 21 acres of country gardens, moors and woodland, Gilpin Hotel has a Michelin starred restaurant, a casual pan Asian restaurant, a Champagne Bar, lounge and terraces, a relaxing Spa Space as well as resident llamas, alpacas, and micro pigs. The rom was perfect and the breakfast had plenty of choice to very good standard The tasting menu on Valentine’s Day was served and explained excellent and tasted perfect

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9.1
Superb
251 reviews
Price from
US$566
per night

With stunning and exclusive panoramic views of Lake Windermere, this beautiful country house is set right on the lake’s shore. Guests can enjoy afternoon tea on the stone terrace overlooking Windermere. Location, style and design. Dinners were excellent. Compliments to the Chef! Clean and pristine property

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9.4
Superb
393 reviews
Price from
US$398
per night

Linthwaite House offers luxurious accommodation, with stylish, individually designed bedrooms and bathrooms. Many overlook the lake and manicured gardens as well as the surrounding hills and mountains. A beautiful hotel with well appointed rooms and exceptional food. We especially loved the lounge as a refuge on rainy days.

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9.3
Superb
752 reviews
Price from
US$341
per night

The bar and lounge area have been upgraded and decorated with a contemporary style, and the gardens were re-landscaped to include a Victorian style gazebo. The Roundthorn has been awarded a 5-star VisitEngland Guest Accommodation rating, and a Gold Award. The food was superb Dinner especially, your chef should be particularly proud as everything was cooked to perfection And beautifully fresh Great breakfast too

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9.1
Superb
290 reviews
Price from
US$186
per night

* The hotel is in the heart of the English Lake District, on the shores of lake Windermere, in 17 acres of private grounds. Most bedrooms have lake views, others look over the gardens.

*Most bedrooms have lake views, or of the gardens. The hotel is a Grade II* Listed building, decorated in a traditional Country House style. The staff members were really nice and friendly to me and my partner. The views are great as well.

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9.1
Superb
329 reviews
Price from
US$296
per night

All of the beautiful en suite rooms feature luxurious Egyptian cotton linen and sleek bathrooms with power showers. Applegarth Villa Hotel & Restaurant (Adult Only) rooms have free bottled water and digital radios. Friendly staff, phenomenal room, glorious hot tub, bath had a TV installed, beautiful view, first class room lighting, lovely breakfast, ample parking for guests, quiet

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9.1
Superb
405 reviews
Price from
US$319
per night

Located in Rosthwaite, 6.9 km from Derwentwater Lake, Hazel Bank Country House Borrowdale Valley provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. This 5-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk, a concierge service and free WiFi. The property is allergy-free and is set 10 km from Buttermere. Lovely quiet historic building with red squirrels in garden

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9.7
Exceptional
56 reviews
Price from
US$252
per night

An award-winning, luxury bed and breakfast, Lindeth Fell Country House is set in an elegant Edwardian house with high ceilings and period features. It offers spacious, individually decorated rooms with Egyptian cotton sheets, an airy en suite bathroom, flat-screen TV and tea and coffee facilities. Many offer lake views. Wonderful staff and superb hotel

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8.9
Fabulous
306 reviews
Price from
US$167
per night

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