Accommodation in the Lake District

A warm welcome awaits you at the Macdonald Swan Hotel in Grasmere. Originally a coaching Inn dating back to the 1600's the charming ambience and relaxing atmosphere creates the perfect place to slow down and unwind and let our caring team look after you. The Macdonald Swan Hotel (to which Lake District poet William Wordsworth affectionately refers in his poem ‘The Waggoner') is the perfect base for exploring the Lake District. It prides itself on its centuries old reputation for true English Hospitality and personal service, and welcomes back many loyal customers year after year. NON SMOKING POLICYIn line with the “Smoking, Health & Social Care Act, which came into effect in July 2007, the Hotel operates a non smoking policy in all guest rooms, public areas, function suites, bars and restaurants. We kindly request that guests observe the non smoking policy at all times.

With a magnificent view of Lake Windermere and the Langdale Fells, Holbeck Ghyll is idyllic in any season, surrounded by the extensive woodlands and natural beauty of Cumbria. Its Michelin-starred restaurant overlooks lake and mountains, and bedrooms in the main house and the nearby lodge share the same glorious views. Some of the hotel's spacious suites have been designed with families in mind.Holbeck Ghyll is ideally situated for exploring the attractions of the breathtaking Lake District. Built in the 19th century, the house was bought as a hunting lodge in 1888 by Lord Lonsdale, then one of the richest men in the country. Known as the 'Yellow Earl', he ensured that his name went down in history by bequeathing the famous Lonsdale Belt to boxing. His lodge was set in the incomparable landscape of the Lake District, overlooking one of England's loveliest stretches of water - Windermere.Relaxation at Holbeck Ghyll can take the form of walking or boating, golf or bird watching, or indulging in a range of facilities and treatments available at the hotel's own spa.Holbeck Ghyll recently won both the Room for Romance and Country Life Hotel of the Year awards and is rated 7 out of 10 in the 2006 Good Food Guide.

Holiday Inn Preston is a modern city centre hotel, centrally located for great access to the local areas of trade & commerce, high street shops, visitor attractions and nightlife.The hotel has 133 fully air-conditioned bedrooms, offering superior comfort and a great nights sleep.High speed internet access is available in all of our bedrooms, whilst wi-fi is in the bar/lounge.With a full service Restaurant, Bar, Lounge and 24-hour room service, we can certainly cater for all of your requirements. New tempting Seasonal Menus in place.For our leisure guests, or those visiting friends & family, the Holiday Inn Preston is a short distance from the Charter Theatre, Guild Hall, Preston North End F.C and the National Football Museum.Even with its central location, the hotel is a fantastic base to enjoy the Lancashire Countryside. Our strong motorway links provide short journeys to Blackpool, the Ribble Valley, Lake District, Yorkshire Dales and Lytham St Annes.The hotel proudly boasts its position as being the flagship hotel in Preston City Centre.

The Lakes Court Hotel is an elegant hotel situated in a prime city location fronting Carlisle's historic Court Square. Adjacent to Carlisle Railway Station and with the M6 motorway only two miles away, The Lakes Court Hotel is an ideal base for exploring the historic sites of Carlisle and the Borders, and visiting the beautiful English Lake District. The hotel has a choice of 70 comfortably furnished en-suite bedrooms including a number of executive rooms and four poster honeymoon suites complete with direct dial telephone, trouser press and hairdryer. A welcoming tea and coffee tray is provided so that hot drinks can be enjoyed at any time.Relax over you favourite drink in Sinatra's Bar or dine in The Lakes Restaurant where the finest local ingredients are used to prepare dishes that look as good as they taste.The versatility of our six well furnished function rooms enables us to provide the perfect setting for conferences, seminars, training sessions, wedding receptions and celebration dinners and parties accommodating up to 300 guests.Whether you visit is purely leisure or linked to business, you will receive high quality service and experience a warm and friendly welcome at The Lakes Court Hotel.The Lakes Court Hotel is now a non smoking establishment.

Built in 1866 in classical Italianate style, the Grange Hotel sits in its own beautifully-landscaped grounds. We enjoy panoramic Bay views in the unspoiled Edwardian town of Grange-over-Sands, described by noted travel writer Bill Bryson as one of his 6 favourite places to visit in the UK. Fully-refurbished throughout and with full leisure facilities as well as a reputation for fine cuisine and a warm Lakeland welcome, the Grange offers a first-class base from which to explore the Lake District.