Langdale Chase Hotel in Windermere, England

The hotel's two AA Rosette-winning restaurant serves a table d'hôte dinner menu with panoramic lake views. Lunches are available on the garden terraces and balconies overlooking the lake. Afternoon tea, inspired by the local landscape, is served on the stone terrace or in the glass conservatory.

Individually designed bedrooms offer garden views and a private bathroom, with most rooms also providing lake views. The Lake House rooms include a private terrace and direct access to the grounds. The Boathouse Suite has its own jetty, rooftop hot tub, and copper bath.

The hotel has its own private jetty and offers sailing days and lessons on Lake Windermere. Guests can join a lake cruise on the hotel's vintage boat, Albatross, skippered by Rob and Pete. A private cinema in the basement is available for guest use.

Langdale Chase is a pet-friendly hotel that provides exclusive dog accommodations with designer dog beds and accessories in reception. Dogs are welcome in the bar area and in designated dog-friendly suites like the Latterbarrow Suite. The hotel's grounds and lakeside location offer direct walking routes for guests with dogs.

The hotel sits directly on the shore of Lake Windermere, a 5-minute drive from Windermere town and rail station. Scafell Pike, England's highest mountain, is a 1.5-hour drive away, and Ambleside town is nearby for shopping and dining. Langdale Chase has been named North Hotel of the Year and Countryside Hotel of the Year.

Dining: Two AA Rosette-winning restaurant with lake views

Activities: Private jetty for sailing and lake cruises on the Albatross

Rooms: Boathouse Suite with private jetty and rooftop hot tub

Pet-Friendly: Dog-friendly suites with exclusive dog accommodations

Awards: North Hotel of the Year and Countryside Hotel of the Year

Location: 5 minutes from Windermere, 1.5 hours from Scafell Pike