The Lake District hotel that was owned by very famous English author
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LINDETH Howe is a beautiful hotel surrounded by wildlife and natural beauty.
Here's everything you need to know about the hotel, from how much rooms cost to what to eat at the restaurant.
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The woodland exterior surrounding the Lindeth Howe Hotel
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A cottage vibe themes the rooms
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Where is the hotel?
This charming hotel is found in a tranquil location off Lake Windermere, surrounded by the rolling hills and valleys of the Lake district.
It is located less than half an hour from junction 36 of the M6.
What is the hotel like?
In the heart of the Lake District, Lindeth Howe was originally bought by children's author Beatrix Potter for her mother Helen Potter.
Throughout the 19th century home, there are references to the writer.
What are the rooms like?
The traditional rooms have stunning views over Lake Windermere and the hotel's six acres of manicured gardens.
Each superior room features Temple Spa skincare and shower products along with a selection of teas and a Krups coffee machine.
If you're looking to indulge further, why not order from the hotel's room service menu, offering a selection of light snacks, beverages and freshly made sandwiches.
Prices for stays in January, February and March next year are from £72.50pp, per night including dinner, bed and breakfast.
For more information, follow this link.
What is there to eat and drink there?
Book a table in the hotel's award winning restaurant and treat yourself to a culinary experience that will indulge your senses.
With a pianist tinkling the ivories, we enjoyed the excellent British cuisine- heritage tomatoes for starter, braised lamb shoulder and dauphinoise potato for main and sticky toffee pudding and lemon tart for dessert.
What else is there to do at the hotel?
Windermere is England's largest lake at 10.5 miles long. Take a walk to Bowness and choose one of the three routes from Windermere Lake cruises.
The red cruise is a 75 minute trip to Ambleside with the option to stop and catch a later boat back.
The hotel also encourages active breaks, with their Bring your Bike initiative, inviting cycling enthusiasts to embark on rides across the Lake district, with the new 'Bed for your bike' package, offering riders the ideal resting base before a day in the saddle.
Is the hotel family-friendly?
Yes, the hotel offers family friendly rooms, with extra space to provide families with the utmost comfort.
Is there access for guests with disabilities?
Yes, Lindeth Howe hotel is fully accessible for all guests, with certain ground floor rooms offering direct access to the gardens, as well as being fully compliant with accessibility standards.
Additionally, there are parking arrangements available for those blue badge holders which may be reserved upon request.
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