Penrith & Ullswater 3 and 4 Star Hotels

Once a private residence, this 200-year-old house is surrounded by 22 acres of lush gardens and woodland leading down to the shore of Ullswater. Fourteen of the bedrooms have private balconies with views towards the lake, whilst the Regency Restaurant, with its modern and classic menu, has an excellent reputation.

The traditional hunting lodge style of the North Lakes Hotel & Spa, Penrith reflects the rugged beauty of the Lake District. Local stone, natural wood and open log fires create a genuine 'away from it all' environment in this exclusive 4 star resort hotel. A major refurbishment has transformed the hotel, creating new lounges, a new restaurant and cafe bar.

Rampsbeck is a fine privately owned 18th Century Country House standing in 18 acres of garden and parkland which includes Lake Frontage. Relax in style in the elegant public rooms affording magnificent views of Lake and Fells. There's an elegant and spacious candlelit dining room with superb lake views.

The Inn on the Lake is set in 15 acres of grounds in Ullswater. The hotel has extensive facilities including a gym, croquet lawn, jacuzzi, sauna, restaurant and two bars. All of the 46 en-suite bedrooms offer tea and coffee making facilities, hair dryers, direct dial telephone and colour television with satellite channels.

Friendly, individual hotel with contemporary interior design. Spectacular views over the mountains. Spacious rooms, award winning restaurant, lounge with log fire. Within easy reach of the M6, ideal for exploring Lake District, Yorkshire Dales and Northumberland.

Situated in the attractive town centre of Penrith, amongst the mix of traditional shops and charming arcades, stands The George Hotel. This proud building steeped in over 300 years of History, provides the ideal base from which to explore the Lake District and Eden Valley.

On the shores of Ullswater, the Glenridding Hotel is perfectly placed to explore the best of what the Lake District has to offer. The Glenridding Hotel boasts a restaurant, and a traditional pub which serves real ale and has low oak beams, flag stone floors, and a warm Cumbrian welcome.

Set in some of the finest breathtaking scenery, Shap Wells Hotel is ideally situated to explore the English Lakes, Yorkshire Dales, North Pennines and the Scottish Borders. Shap Wells has extensive lounges with bar facilities and an enviable reputation for serving fine cuisine.

Sharrow Bay and its Michelin star restaurant is a legend, arguably one of the finest luxury hotels in the Lake District. Nestled in twelve acres of private gardens and woodland on the shore of stunningly beautiful Lake Ullswater and surrounded by magnificent fells. All bedrooms are furnished in keeping with the building and all have en-suite bathrooms.

A country hotel of character with cosy rooms, award-winning food and a peaceful, old walled garden. Set beneath the majestic sweep of the Pennines, dominated by Cross Fell, yet just a few minute's drive from the shores of Ullswater, Temple Sowerby is an ideal touring base in an area of outstanding natural beauty.