TelBoy

Preferably somewhere that isn't a family-biased facility, just somewhere decent.


cheers

T4molie

Tel,

Depending on what you're after, myself and the missus stayed here romantic hotels in windermere, hotel, lake district hotels - applegarth hotel & jr's restaurant - weekend breaks in windermere, hotels, lake windermere, luxury, romantic breaks, english lakes hotel for a few days late last year and found it a good all round hotel.

Central to Windermere so there are good local restaurants (the hotel one is good also) and the lake / steamers are within walking distance

Andy

EDITED TO ADD: Good size car park out of site for the scoob

Cipher

The Drunken Duck Inn and Restaurant - Ambleside, The Lake District, Cumbria, UK

I think this place will suit you, I found it more than adequate.

jasey

Used to do some business in Kendal years ago (20+)

Hotels Kendal, Garden House Hotels Kendal, Lake District, Cumbria UK

This place was always very friendly - And I still remember it - must have been good.

Prices seem quite reasonable too.

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TelBoy

Cool, thanks guys

Cipher

Let us know where you stayed if you visit any of these places and what your impressions were. I'm always on the look out for decent hotels/pubs/restaurants there.

Manda_po

Keep them coming. I might be visiting shortly.

r32

Lyzick Hall, very nice, not expensive, and a swimming pool.

Graz

Stayed here Welcome to Skelwith Bridge Hotel in the Lake District National Park for a long weekend in December. Great hotel, good food and fine wines. Had an excellent time despite the weather.

TelBoy

"Here"..?? Lyzick Hall you mean?

Graz

Sorry, having a blonde moment, edited now

RMA26

Keswick Great Britain Bed And Breakfasts | B&B | B and B Guide

Paul3446

IMO Keswick is by far the best place to stay if you are going to the Lake District, we usually go for a Victorian house in the town for a week, there's loads to choose from.

Dog & Gun is a great pub too.

pwhittle

Agreed for singles / couples, but for families I'd stick to Windermere Ambleside and Bowness. Windermere is between the other 2, so ideal.
Then your close to the lake, and cruises, there 3 fairly big shopping areas to go to, and cinema in Ambleside for when it rains.

Try the Apple Pie shop in Ambleside (had tea there yesterday - only a 5 hour round trip...).

Cipher

When it rains you should be here





Otherwise what's the point of going?

Personally I find all the major towns pretty appalling. Full of coach party types, annoying families and even worse than that the odd 'septic tank'.