Located just over half a mile from Lake Windermere, Hillthwaite House Hotel offers the perfect Lake District accommodation for exploring the rural lakes. Click here to plan your route and see where we are located.  Cited as the inspiration of William Wordsworth, the Lake District National Park is the UK's largest National Park that boasts cool, clear lakes, ancient woodland, a rich archaeological history and some of the most diverse wildlife in the world. With more than 3,500 kilometres of rights of way and 12 of the largest lakes in England, there really is a range of activities and events for everyone! Try some of the local walks or head further afield to the famous peaks, such as Scafell Pike, Helvellyn and Skiddaw.