Ambleside and Grasmere Inns

This 15th century coaching inn is the oldest in the picturesque village of Hawkshead, featuring comfortable, convenient facilities in traditional surroundings. Relax beneath 500 year old oak beams, and revel in a sense of history.

Located in the charming un-spoilt village of Hawkshead, The Sun is a delightful 17th Century Inn with oak beams and an open fire, beautifully situated in the centre of the village. Hawkshead village, centred around a beautiful church and grounds has magnificent views of Esthwaite Water, Claife Heights and the surrounding fells.

The Britannia is the quintessential English Lakeland 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. Famous for being one of the best pubs in the area, the bar meals and restaurant food draw people for miles around.

An original 16th century coaching inn, on the outskirts of Grasmere village. Full of old world charm, the hotel has a charming restaurant offering an extensive menu and a bar area, popular with locals and tourists alike. The bedrooms have en-suite facilities and views of the surrounding fells.

A traditional slate inn built in 1872 located in Little Langdale just a few miles west from Ambleside. The hotel's restaurant uses local produce and the bar has a host of traditional local ales, a large range of wines and malt whiskies. The en-suite bedrooms are decorated to a high standard with TV, CD/radio player and internet access.

Situated in Ambleside to the north of Lake Windermere, the pretty bedrooms offer the best of traditional lakeland comfort, many with lake views. Country inn style dining where freshly prepared food of the highest quality world wines and real ale are all served with spectacular views of the lake and fells.