The Lake District has always been muse for poets and writers, painters and sculptors - William Wordsworth, John Ruskin, Beatrix Potter, John Wilson all found inspiration in the lush vegetation, stunning scenery and beautiful surroundings of the Lake District, its cottages, farms, lakes and fells. Get a glimpse of its magic in our Lake District gardens, take a break on our terrace and enjoy afternoon tea or after dinner coffee overlooking lake Windermere and Wetherlam, Crinkle Craggs, The Old Man of Coniston and The Langdale Pikes. With the rhododendron in full bloom in our Lake District gardens, what better location for reading a book, catching up with your loved ones or, in fact, simply taking in the breath-taking views from the hotel.