| The Lake District is the perfect place for amblers, hill | | | | by the Cumbria Tourist Board, the Holbeck Ghyll is one |
| walkers, fishing enthusiasts and climbers to head for, | | | | luxury hotel which will never disappoint. |
| and a luxury hotel is the perfect way to complete the | | | | At the northeastern side of the Lake District, Sharrow |
| indulgence. | | | | Bay Country House Hotel is enviably located on the |
| A short break in the Lake District is magical, whatever | | | | shores of Lake Ullswater. Stepping through the door is |
| the season. In the spring, Wordsworth's "host of golden | | | | like entering the home of an eccentric elderly aunt. |
| daffodils" appear. During the summer the Lake District | | | | Antique clocks tick, lamps and knick-knacks abound |
| is never too hot to enjoy ambling alongside a scenic | | | | and every wall is a gallery of local scenes. For those |
| lakeside or taking a ride on one of the historic | | | | who appreciate 20th century antiques and homely |
| steamers around Ullswater. The autumn colours of the | | | | comfort, this is the perfect luxury hotel in the Lake |
| fall season include not only the trees but also the | | | | District for you to put your feet up at the end of the |
| bracken, and the Lake District never looks more | | | | day and enjoy a hearty meal from the Michelin starred |
| beautiful than when its mountains peaks are capped | | | | kitchen of Colin Akrigg. |
| with winter snow. The Lake District is definitely a | | | | One final recommendation is the lovely Linthwaite |
| destination for all seasons. | | | | House, a delightfully cosy luxury hotel whose lawns run |
| Those looking for a luxury hotel in the Lake District in a | | | | down to the shores of Lake Windermere. Located in |
| country house setting will be delighted with Holbech | | | | 15 acres of woodland on the outskirts of |
| Ghyll Country House Hotel. It was once the hunting | | | | Bowness-on-Windermere, this is one of the finest |
| lodge of Lord Lonsdale, who was well able to afford | | | | luxury hotels in the Lake District. It is perfectly situated |
| the very best of everything. With 23 bedrooms, this | | | | for walking or touring in the area and is close to the |
| luxury hotel enjoys magnificent views across Lake | | | | former home of Beatrix Potter, "Hilltop", and |
| Windermere and the Langdale Fells. With 4 AA Red | | | | Wordsworth's lovely "Dove Cottage". |
| Stars and twice being voted the "Hotel of the Year" | | | | |