Grand Georgian mansion on Lake Windermere.
This location is a beautiful Georgian manor house built in 1797 is set in an exclusive location on the banks of Lake Windermere in 17 acres of private grounds and gardens. Currently it is one of the most luxurious hotels in the Lake District, it has many of the original architectural features such as an impressive rotunda with circular staircase, lounges and public areas overlooking the lake, extensive shoreline with stunning views of the lake and the mountains behind. It also has a private jetty and a Thames Slipper launch boat, the Abigail Leah, built by the famous Peter Freebody and Sons of London.
There are antiques throughout the hotel, including 2 grand pianos - one in the study, one in the lounge. The house also has historic connections - the famous poet William Wordsworth stayed here and Beatrix Potter also visited.
Windermere - 4 miles, 10 minutes by car.
