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LANGDALE


The Old Dungeon Ghyll Hotel, Great Langdale, Ambleside, Cumbria LA22 9JY.

Tel : 015394 37272

Check out their website for fuller details.

The real mountaineers' Hotel and Pub situated at the head of the Great Langdale Valley. Renowned for comfortable accommodation and for the Hiker's bar serving a wide selection of real ales, home-made meals and providing true Cumbrian hospitality.

Three Shires Inn, Little Langdale, Ambleside, Cumbria LA22 9NZ.

Tel : 015394 37215

Superb 19th century Lakeland Inn located in the beautiful Little Langdale Valley. Highly commended and offering excellent restaurant and bar meals. Excellent access to the fells, visit the hikers' bar upon return.

The Langdale Estate, Great Langdale, Ambleside, LA22 9JD

Tel : 015394 37302

Luxury lodges, country house apartments and the superb 4- star Langdale Hotel and Country Club located in this award winning 35 acre estate in the spectacular Langdale valley. The country club has a tropical pool, squash courts, hydro-spar, saunas and there is a wide variety of outdoor activities.

National Trust Campsite, Gt Langdale, Ambleside, Cumbria LA22 9JU

Tel : 015394 37668

Located at the head of Gt Langdale, opposite the Old Dungeon Ghyll Hotel. Ideal situation for fell walkers and climbers. Pitches for tents and small motor vans, sorry no caravans. Open all year.


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NEWBY BRIDGE


Holidays in Lakeland Ltd, Stock Park Estate, Newby Bridge Nr Ulverston LA12 8AY

Tel : 015395 31549

Properties are located in the spectacular Lake District National Park. Having a wide selection of houses, bungalows, cottages, flats, lodges, caravans for 2 -12 persons. ETB registered and open all year. Special breaks available.


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PENRITH


Anne & Rob Hunt, Holywell Country Guest House, Helton, Penrith, Cumbria CA10 2QA

Tel: 01931 712231

Holywell House is a country house enjoying views of the Lowther Valley. Located near Ullswater and Haweswater. Ideal for the lake and leisure facilities. Rooms with en-suite and shared facilities. Sitting room and dining room with open fires. Hearty breakfast. Lovely garden and parking. Brochure available. Rooms 2 double, 1 twin, Children age 12, No smoking, No pets, Open February-November.

Lesley & David White, Beckfoot Country House Hotel, Helton, near Penrith, Cumbria CA10 2QB

Tel : 01931 713241

Fax : 01931 713391

Beckfoot nestles in the fells of the Lowther Valley near Haweswater. Excellent stopover for Scotland. Stay in one of 6 en-suite rooms, home cooked fayre and in cold weather relax by an open fire. Licensed. Special breaks available. RSPB reserve 5 miles. Walk to Haweswater or Ullswater. Rooms 1 single, 2 twin, 2 double, 1 family, all en-suite, Restricted smoking, Children welcome, Pets by arrangement, Open March-November.

Mrs Julia Thompson, Gill House, Stainton, Penrith, Cumbria CA11 0ES

Tel: 01768 890785

Lovely house in its own grounds, situated in pretty village which has 2 places for good bar meals. Gill House is centrally heated. Television lounge and tea/coffee facilities. All rooms have colour TV and wash basin. 1 twin en-suite and 2 double bedrooms, one with shower. 3 miles to Lake Ullswater and 2 miles to the M6 (exit 40). Well situated for touring the Lakes. ETB 2 Crowns Commended. Rooms 2 double, 1 twin, No pets, Open March to October.

Brian & May Smith, Hill Top House, Morland, Penrith, Cumbria CA10 3AX

Tel : 01931 714561

Hill Top House stands in an elevated position in the picturesque village of Morland. All rooms have TV, hair dryer and tea/coffee facilities. Residents lounge with real fire, dinner on request. We will welcome you to our friendly Georgian house with secluded garden. ETB 2 Crowns Commended. Rooms 1 single, 1 twin, 1 double, all en-suite/private bathroom, Smoking allowed, Children age 7, No pets, Open all year except Christmas.

Christine Weightman, Near Howe Farm Hotel, Mungrisdale, Penrith CA11 0SH

Tel : 017687 79678

Fax : 017687 79678

Near Howe Farm is a family home in 300 acres of moorland. Many rooms have private facilities, all have tea/coffee facilities. Home cooking with every meal freshly prepared. TV Lounge. Games room. Smaller lounge with bar and on cooler evenings a log fire. Local activities include golf, fishing, pony trekking, boating and walking. Commended 3 crowns. Rooms 3 double, 3 family, 1 twin, Also cottages to let which sleep up to 7, Open March to November.

Gordon & Pauline Bambrough, The Old Vicarage, Mungrisdale, Penrith, Cumbria CA11 0XR

Tel : 017687 79274

The Old Vicarage, a spacious Victorian house of charm and character. Situated in large gardens in the Lakeland village of Mungrisdale nestling at the foot of Souther Fell and Bowscale Fell. Nearby are walks, fishing, golf, pony trekking, theatre, craft workshops and many wild flowers, birds and animals. Rooms 1 double, 1 family, 1 twin, 1 single, No pets, No smoking. Open all year.

Mr & Mrs Farncombe, Croft House, Newton Reigny, Penrith, Cumbria CA11 0AY

Tel : 01768 865435

Fax : 01768 865435

E-mail : curlew@croftcot.u-net.com

Croft House is a delightful Georgian family house with lovely gardens of 8 acres with ducks, hens and ponies and views of Blencathra and Skiddaw Fells. Guests have free membership of a country club leisure complex. The rooms have tea/coffee facilities and TV. Guests may relax in pleasant lounge. Rooms 2 double, 1 family, most en-suite, No smoking, Children welcome, No pets, Open all year except Christmas.


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SAWREY


The Sawrey Hotel, Far Sawrey, Nr Ambleside, Cumbria LA22 0LQ.

Tel : 015394 43425

Located in Beatrix Potter country, a traditional 18th century country inn, one mile from the Windermere ferry. Offering traditional ales in our 2 bars with log fires in winter and excellent cuisine.


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WASDALE



Wasdale Head Inn, Gosforth, Seascale, Cumbria. CA20 1EX

Tel : 019467 26229

e-mail : wasdaleheadinn@msn.com

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Although Ritson's Bar is world renowned amongst hikers and climbers for its hospitality and real ale the Wasdale Head Inn has much more to offer. It is a fine hotel with separate bars and lounges for its residents. Apart from the bar meals that are readily available the hotel offers a full menu supplemented by a an excellent wine list in Abraham's Restaurant.

Apart from the excellent hotel facilities they also offer self catering accommodation in several properties which sleep from 2 to 6 people. All these properties are equipped to the highest standard and are centrally heated.

For further details and/or bookings either e-mail or telephone the proprietors directly. Please tell them where you saw this information.


National Trust Campsite, Wasdale Head, Wasdale, Seascale, Cumbria CA20 1EX

Tel : 019467 26220

This National Trust campsite is located in the dramatic Wasdale valley with spectacular views of England's highest mountains (Great Gable, Scafell and the Wasdale Screes). A walker's paradise.


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WINDERMERE


Glenburn Hotel, New Road, Windermere, Cumbria LA23 2EE.

Tel : 015394 42649

A delightful family run hotel to provide you with a quiet and peaceful holiday. Featuring en-suite bedrooms with telephone, radio and colour TV. Highly commended having been redesigned and refurbished. Excellent restaurant and exclusive leisure facilities nearby.

Hillthwaite House Hotel, Thornbarrow Road, Windermere, Cumbria LA23 2DF.

Tel : 015394 43636

A beautiful country house hotel in secluded gardens only minutes from village and some rooms with four poster beds, jacuzzi and lake views. Exclusive leisure and restaurant facilities. Highly commended.

Laurel Cottage, Park Road, Windermere, Cumbria LA23 2BJ.

Tel : 015394 43053

A traditional Victorian house; family-run with a friendly and personal service. Excellent English breakfast. Quietly situated 500 yards from Windermere village.

Lindeth Fell Country House Hotel, Bowness-on-Windermere, LA23 3JP.

Tel : 015394 43286

A highly commended Edwardian country house Hotel located above Lake Windermere in magnificent gardens with panoramic views. Enjoy the superb modern English cooking and relax is stylish surroundings. Only a short drive from the M6 motorway, Lindeth Fell is an ideal base for exploring the Lake District.

Linthwaite House Hotel, Crook Road, Bowness-on-Windermere, LA23 3KA.

Tel : 015394 88600

A superb country house Hotel for those who enjoy life with a certain style. Located in beautiful gardens overlooking Lake Windermere. Winner of many awards this Hotel offers; excellent cuisine, a high quality service, log fires, and friendly staff.

The Old England, Church Street, Bowness, Cumbria LA23 3DF.

Tel : 015394 42444

On the shores of Windermere, a former Georgian country mansion, this elegant Hotel offers a warm welcome to visitors.Highly commended.

Ray & Barbara Hood, Fairfield Hotel, Brantfell Rd, Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria LA23 3AE

Tel : 015394 46565

Fax : 015394 46565

Email : ray+barb@fairfield.dial.lakesnet

Fairfield is a 200 year old hotel in a peaceful garden setting. Close to Bowness village, the shores of Lake Windermere and the Beatrix Potter exhibition. The well appointed rooms all have TV, hair dryer, welcome tray and en-suite. Breakfasts are a speciality. Leisure facilities available. Car park. Rooms 1 single, 1 twin, 5 double, 2 family, all en-suite, No smoking, Children welcome, No pets, Open January - October.

Mrs Brenda Butterworth, Orrest Head House, Kendal Road, Windermere, Cumbria LA23 1JG

Tel : 015394 44315

Orrest Head House, is a charming country house dating back to the 16th century. All rooms are en-suite and have TV and tea/coffee facilities. It is set in 3 acres of garden and woodland and has distant views to mountains and lake. Close to the station and village with a very homely atmosphere. Rooms 3 double, 2 twin, all en-suite, Children age 6, No smoking, Open all year except Christmas Day.

Mr & Mrs Theobald, Oldfield House, Oldfield Road, Windermere, Cumbria LA23 2BY

Tel : 015394 88445

Fax : 015394 43250

Oldfield House has a friendly informal atmosphere. Situated close to Windermere. Convenient for Lake District. All en-suite rooms have TV, phone and tea/coffee facilities, 2 with 4-poster beds. Comfortable lounge. Car park. Use of Parklands Country Club with swimming pool and sports facilities. Rooms 2 single, 2 twin, 3 double, 1 family, all en-suite, Non smoking, Children welcome, No pets, Open February-December.

Carol & Neil Cox, Kirkwood Guest House, Prince's Road, Windermere, Cumbria LA23 2DD

Tel : 015394 43907

Fax : 015394 43907

Kirkwood is situated between Windermere and Bowness, ideal for exploring the Lake District. En-suite rooms with TV and tea/coffee facilities, some with 4-poster. Lounge. Breakfast menu including vegetarian and special diets (with prior notice). Help planning walks and drives is all part of the personal service. Rooms 3 twin, 3 double, 4 family, all en suite, Restricted smoking, Children welcome, Pets by arrangement, Open all year.

Ian & Anne Hill, Braemount House Hotel, Sunny Bank Road, Windermere, Cumbria LA23 2EN

Tel : 015394 45967

Fax : 015394 45967

Braemount House is Victorian and built of Lakeland stone and green slate. Many of the original features are still present. All rooms are en-suite and have a lot of ‘little' extras to make them guest friendly. Dinner menu changes daily and fresh local produce is used including our own garden herbs. Rooms 1 twin, 3 double, 1 family, all en-suite, No smoking, Children age 10, No pets, Open all year except Christmas & New Year.

Mr & Mrs I Fishman, Fir Trees, Lake Road, Windermere, Cumbria LA23 2EQ

Tel : 015394 42272

Fax : 015394 42272

Situated midway between Windermere and Bowness villages, Fir Trees offers luxurious bed and breakfast in a Victorian guest house. Antiques and beautiful prints abound in the public areas, while the rooms, all with en-suite, are immaculately furnished and decorated. Breakfasts are simply scrumptious. ETB Highly Commended and is recommended by leading guides. Rooms 2 twin, 4 double, 2 family, all en-suite, Children welcome, Non smoking, Open all year.

Alan & Dorothy Fielding, Rosemount, Lake Rd, Windermere, Cumbria LA23 2EQ

Tel : 015394 43739

Fax : 015394 43739

Rosemount is a family run guest house catering exclusively for the non-smoker offering warm hospitality and is ideally situated midway between Windermere and Bowness-on-Windermere. 8 comfortable rooms all with private facilities. Scrumptious, sizzling breakfasts (or refreshing fruit alternative) come highly recommended. Car park. Rooms 5 double, 2 single, 1 twin, Minimum age 10, No smoking, Open January-November.

Doreen & Ray Gregory, St John's Lodge, Lake Rd, Windermere, Cumbria LA23 2EQ

Tel : 015394 43078

St John's Lodge takes pride in personal recommendations received by the owners, Doreen and Ray Gregory. Residents' lounge. Relax in the friendly residents' bar with a pre-dinner drink. A 4-course dinner is served each evening at 7pm. St John's Lodge is situated midway between the villages of Windermere and Bowness, 10 minutes walk from the lake pier. Rooms 9 double, 3 family, 1 twin, 1 single, Children age 3, Open from February - November.

Lakelovers, The Toffee Loft, Ash Street, Bowness-on-Windermere LA23 3RA

Tel : 015394 88855

These attractive cottages sleep between 2 -10 persons, are situated in a variety of good locations within the Lake District and are comfortably furnished and equipped and Tourist Board inspected.

Windermere Marina Village, Bowness-on-Windermere, LA23 3JQ

Tel : 015394 46551

Highly commended luxurious waterside cottages available overlooking picturesque marina with entitlement to enjoy the Spinnaker Club, our private leisure centre with pool, spas, sauna, steam room, solarium, gym, lounge bar and bistro. A wide variety of outdoor activities and boat moorings available.


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