| set in a genteel building built in 1670, this upscale hotel on the banks of the river derwent sits next to the wordsworth house and garden, and 8 miles from the lake district wildlife park. suites also have fireplaces and minibars. refined rooms feature a mix of modern and classic furnishings, and offer free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs, and tea and coffeemaking facilities, plus bathrooms with heated floors. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. upgraded rooms add sofas, river views and/or balconies. breakfast, parking and access to a nearby gym are complimentary. there's an elegant restaurant, a casual bar and bistro with terrace seating, and a lounge bar with a fireplace
Newcastle International Airport 1 hr 47
Buttermere (29 min.)
verdant mountain ridges with hiking trails & sweeping vistas ring this expansive deep water lake. Crummock Water (20 min.)
mountains encircle this scenic lake which is a tranquil destination for walks picnics & views. Whinlatter Forest Park (17 min.)
forested mountain park with walking and biking trails plus rich wildlife and a visitor centre. Gote Bridge (3 min) Bassenthwaite Lake (9 min.)
scenic hills surround this large lake featuring waterside paths sailing & osprey viewing areas. The Lakes Distillery (10 min.)
alpacas roam the grounds of this whisky vodka & gin distillery that offers a range of tours. Main Street Monument (2 min) Aldi (3 min) Loweswater (24 min)
148-acre lake surrounded by scenic hills & woods featuring tranquil trails & row boat rentals. Ennerdale Water (28 min)
this remote scenic lake in the lake district national park lies along the coast to coast walk. Derwentwater (23 min.)
bordered by fells & ancient woodlands this 5-km.-long lake offers a network of footpaths & boating. Whinlatter (15 min.)
set in the lake district england s only mountain forest is popular for climbing & cycling. Skiddaw (34 min)
landmark 931m-high peak in the north part of the lake district with walks to its panoramic summit. Derwent Pencil Museum (18 min.)
cozy museum since 1981 exploring the history of pencil manufacturing with exhibits a cafe & shop. Castlerigg Stone Circle (24 min.)
free entry to english heritage stone circle thought to be 5000 years old offering panoramic vistas. Catbells (27 min.)
steep 1 480-foot-high fell summit accessed via a 3.5-mile path with panoramic lakeland views. Lake District Wildlife Park (14 min.)
over 100 species of exotic animals live at this 25-acre park with an on-site cafe and a play area. | 
