Comfortable Lake District Hotels In Windermere And Kendal
By: David H.
Submitted: 2009-12-24 11:19:33 | Word Count: 511
The Lake District offers exciting holiday activities and adventures for the entire family. There are many Lake District hotels situated close to major lakes and attractions, especially in Windermere and Kendal.
Lake District, Lakeland or The Lakes is a rural area located in North West England. It is a famous holiday destination for its mountains and lakes. It is also associated with early 19th century poetry such as with the writings of the great William Wordsworth and the famous Lake Poets. However, the most visited and central part of this area is the Lake District National Park which lies entirely in one of the few mountainous regions of England – Cumbria. In this park, one of the popular attractions is Scafell Pike – noted as England’s highest mountain. Tourists who want to visit this park can book into one of the Lake District hotels in Windermere or Kendal.
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There are more than 80 glacial lakes, mountain tarns and numerous reservoirs in Lake District. Among these, only 20 are deemed significant. The names of these lakes either end in “water” and “mere”, wherein, the latter refers to “lakes that are broad in relation to its depth”. For small lakes, these are referred to as a “tarn” although it originally means “a form of glacial mountain lake”. Stay close and experience the serenity as well as the magnificence of these majestic lakes through Lake District hotels of your choice.
Hotels in Lake District
Lakeside Hotel – This is quality 4 star Lake District hotel situated along Lake Windermere of Cumbria. It offers spacious rooms with sumptuous furnishings and rich decorations like oak panels, grand floral displays and snug lounges. They also have traditional bars, a conservatory and landscaped gardens leading down towards beautiful Lake Windermere. The hotel has 77 rooms with a nightly rate ranging from £275 to £455.
Linthwaite House Hotel – This 3 star hotel in Lake District is considered as one of UK’s top 200 hotels that offer high quality accommodations. It is set on a sublime hilltop location that overlooks Lake Windermere and in the center of the Lake District of England. It is also known for the excellent modern British cuisines which makes use of their local produce and an extensive worldwide wine selection.
Deemed as one of the finest Lake District hotels, Linthwaite House Hotel was awarded the Most Excellent Country House of Johansen in 2007. Aside from its close proximity to areas for recreational activities like cycling, walking and sightseeing, this hotel is all near all major heritage attractions. The rates of the 27 rooms of this hotel range from £92 to £190 per person per day.
Olde Blue Bell Cottages –This is one of the pet friendly Lake District hotels located in Kendal. It features three character cottages in the heart of the Cumbrian Village. This includes the Cottage which sleeps 6, the Barn which sleeps 5 and the Coach House which also sleeps 6 but is more spacious than the other two. Amenities of this accommodation include baby care equipments, Internet access, laundry facilities, children’s play area, garden and short breaks. The weekly rate of this accommodation ranges from £280 to £575.
