Showing posts with label the lake district. Show all posts
Showing posts with label the lake district. Show all posts

Thursday, 29 May 2025

Brooklands Guest House, Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria, The Lake District


Brooklands Guest House, Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria, The Lake District


Tucked away in a peaceful rural setting on the outskirts of Bowness Village, Brooklands is a traditional guest house steeped in character and charm. Built from local Lakeland stone at the end of the 19th century, this family-run accommodation offers a warm welcome and a tranquil retreat close to the shores of Lake Windermere.

Guests are treated to scenic views over the fells of the Lake District National Park and the lake itself, making it an ideal base for anyone seeking to experience the beauty of this much-loved region. The guest house features five well-appointed rooms — double, twin, family, and king options — all centrally heated and thoughtfully furnished to provide a comfortable and restful stay. Each room comes with a private bathroom, TV, free toiletries, and complimentary WiFi throughout the property.

A highlight at Brooklands is the freshly cooked breakfast, served daily from 8:30. Using locally sourced ingredients, each meal is made to order to ensure a delicious and hearty start to the day. Whether you’re setting out for a day of walking, sightseeing, or relaxing by the lake, this breakfast provides the perfect beginning.

Brooklands also offers the convenience of private off-road parking, allowing guests to leave their cars behind and enjoy the local area on foot. Just a 10 to 15 minute stroll brings you into the heart of Bowness Village and the lakefront, where regular boat sailings take visitors to Ambleside or Lakeside. Attractions such as the Steam Train, Freshwater Aquarium, The World of Beatrix Potter, and Blackwell, The Arts and Crafts House are all within easy reach.

Combining traditional Lakeland character with modern comforts and a friendly, personal touch, Brooklands provides a delightful base from which to explore one of England’s most picturesque regions.

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Monday, 17 January 2022

Birchleigh Guest House, Grange over Sands, Cumbria, The Lake District


Birchleigh Guest House, Grange over Sands, Cumbria, The Lake District

Birchleigh Guest House is the ideal place to stay for bed & breakfast with a view to exploring all that Grange over Sands and the surrounding area has to offer, whether you are walking, cycling or just taking it easy.

There are four well-appointed luxurious rooms available. We have three double rooms and one twin room. All rooms have en suites with walk-in showers. There is also a bathroom in which you can soak away the day’s activities. The rooms boast flat-screen TVs, well-stocked hospitality trays and hairdryers. Fresh milk is provided daily for your cuppa.

Breakfast is served in the light and airy dining room – you can take your choice of cereals, fresh fruit, yoghurts and juices and then progress onto a full English cooked breakfast.

During the summer months, the 8-mile walk across the bay takes place. Look out for oystercatchers probing for shellfish and the magnificent views of the coastline. Only attempt this with an experienced guide who knows the tides and safe routes through the quicksand.

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Wednesday, 17 November 2021

Lyndale Guest House, Ambleside, Cumbria, The Lake District


Lyndale Guest House, Ambleside, Cumbria, The Lake District

Lyndale Guest House is located in the pretty Cumbrian village of Ambleside in the heart of the beautiful Lake District National Park. The location is excellent for ramblers and cyclists.

They have six guest bedrooms available, two double en suite rooms, two family en suite rooms and two single rooms. All rooms have tea & coffee making facilities, TV and hairdryer.A hearty full English breakfast is also included in the price, special diets can be catered for by letting them know beforehand. Packed lunches are also available on request.

Although Ambleside dates back to Roman times, this picturesque village is dominated by the Victorian, Lakeland stone buildings. Nestled in the heart of the Lake District it is an ideal location to set up base before exploring the beautiful countryside. There are numerous walks up mountains and through valleys as well as plenty of places to visit by car or cycle. On Lake Windermere, in addition to boat hire and the various water sports activities, you can cruise down the Lake on the Steamer.

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Tuesday, 6 July 2021

Portland House, Keswick, Cumbria, The Lake District


Portland House, Keswick, Cumbria, The Lake District


Portland House offers fabulous guest house accommodation in Keswick. Our Cumbrian guest house is close to the town centre and perfect for a relaxing break in The Lake District.

Our spacious Victorian townhouse dates from the 1880s and now offers high-quality accommodation. We have 5 elegant bedrooms to choose from, including one on the ground floor for people with limited mobility. All the rooms are large and enjoy en suite shower facilities. Excellent facilities in all the rooms include luxury Bath House toiletries, a hospitality tray including home-made shortbread and a TV.

You can savour a delicious award-winning breakfast to set you up for a day of sightseeing. From a full Cumberland breakfast to a vegetarian or lighter option, we have something for everyone. 

Activities available locally include sailing, windsurfing, horse riding, rock climbing, golf and many more. The Lake District National Park offers motorcyclists the opportunity to ride roads in some of the most spectacular and breathtaking scenery in the country. Some roads are very challenging with steep climbs but are an experience not to be missed!

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Friday, 28 May 2021

The Britannia Inn, Elterwater, Ambleside, Cumbria, The Lake District


The Britannia Inn, Elterwater, Ambleside, Cumbria, The Lake District


The Britannia Inn is the quintessential English Lake District inn. Nestled in the centre of the picturesque village of Elterwater, the Britannia offers a sanctuary away from hectic daily life with real ales and foods to satisfy all tastes.

Comfortable twin and double rooms are available with en suite facilities. Each guest room has tea and coffee facilities, television, telephone and hairdryer. All are serviced daily with fresh towels provided.

Our lunch and evening menus provide an eclectic dining experience from popular favourites to the more unusual. Wherever possible local produce is used to provide freshly prepared meals with daily changing chef's specials.

The Langdale Valley is in the heart of the English Lake District, with excellent walking to be found in all directions. The lofty summits of Scafell, Bowfell and the famous Langdale Pikes beckon the energetic, while the lower fells and valleys offer a more leisurely but equally scenic stroll. There are many famous towns and villages just waiting to be explored such as Ambleside, Grasmere, Hawkshead, Coniston and Keswick, each with their own spectacular views, attractions and shops.

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Tuesday, 27 April 2021

Pitcairn House, Keswick, Cumbria, The Lake District


Pitcairn House, Keswick, Cumbria, The Lake District


Pitcairn House is a warm, welcoming family-run Victorian guest house that provides great value accommodation and excellent bed and breakfast facilities in Keswick in the Lake District.

There are a total of 8 guest bedrooms with a mixture of doubles, twins and triple beds. Most rooms are en suite but some have shared facilities.

Enjoy breakfast in our bright and airy dining room and set yourself up for the day. 

Keswick is nestled at the base of Skiddaw, right beside the beautiful shores of Derwentwater and surrounded by stunning mountain scenery. There are breathtaking views in every direction whether you are at the top of a high crag, walking the lower fells or strolling through the town.

Rapidly becoming known as the “UK’s Outdoor Adventure Capital” Keswick has an enviable range of pursuits to challenge even the most daring visitor. Many of these activities are local to the town and include climbing, kayaking, hill walking, mountain biking, abseiling, paragliding, ghyll scrambling to mention but a few. There are ample walks in the local area to suit all levels of ability with easy access to many of the famous “Wainwrights”, should you wish to tackle one or more.

For those preferring more leisurely activities there are beautiful parks, the museum, bowls greens, crazy golf or pitch and putt, the leisure pool, cinema or ever-popular Theatre by the Lake. The awe-inspiring scenery around Derwentwater can all be taken in with a gentle cruise on one of the launches or rowing boat. 

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Thursday, 1 April 2021

Crow How Country Guest House, Ambleside, Cumbria, The Lake District


Crow How Country Guest House, Ambleside, Cumbria, The Lake District


Crow How is a peaceful and secluded country guest house situated on the outskirts of Ambleside, at the very heart of the Lake District National Park. Here guests can enjoy spectacular Lake District fell and countryside views from the house, which is set in two and a half acres of private woodland grounds within two thousand acres of traditional Lakeland farmland.

All of our guest rooms are individually & tastefully furnished and all are en suite, with most providing both shower and bath facilities. Our aim is to provide peaceful, informal and comfortable guest accommodation that is a retreat from the day to day worries of life. All guest rooms have views of the surrounding countryside, great views towards Rydal Valley, Loughrigg Fell or the Fairfield Horseshoe.

Crow How offers the best of both worlds for those looking to enjoy a break at a charming country guest house. Ambleside is only a 10-minute walk from the house which means you can enjoy the benefits of town centre convenience with a peaceful, rural location.

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