Sharrow Bay

Lake Ullswater, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 2LZ

Set on the shore of Lake Ullswater, Sharrow Bay and its fantastic Michelin star restaurant is built upon innovation, tradition and a history that sets it apart. The founding British member of the prestigious Relais & Châteaux collection, the hotel was where the term ‘country house hotel’ was first coined.

Price Guide: From £200 - £780 per room per night based on two people sharing.

Facilities: 24 rooms, 3 Lounges & 2 Dining Rooms,

The Samling

Ambleside Road, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1LR

Perched above one of Britain’s most beautiful lakes is a small gem of a luxury hotel in the country. Set in a sixty-seven acre estate, it is like no other place you have stayed. Food here is light, full of good ideas and loved unreservedly by our past visitors.

Price Guide: £190 - £750 per room based on two people sharing

Facilities: All the rooms at The Samling are startlingly different and all but two have stunning views over Lake Windermere. Six are in the main house and five have been fashioned out of the original cottages. There is no best room, everyone has their own favourite.

Swinton Park Castle

Swinton Park, Masham, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 4JH

Swinton Park is set in 200 acres of landscaped parkland in the Yorkshire Dales. The castle is lavishly furnished with antiques and family portraits. Each of the spacious bedrooms is individually designed and award-winning cuisine is served in the sumptuous dining room. Available country pursuits include golf, fishing and falconry.

Price Guide: £140 - £420 per night based on two people sharing.

Facilities: 30 guest rooms, spa, sauna , jacuzzi, exercise room, fishing, golf.