Overwater Hall in Bassenthwaite, England

The traditional restaurant serves British cuisine with locally sourced ingredients, offering vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free options. Breakfast includes continental, à la carte, full English/Irish, and gluten-free selections with fresh pastries and fruits. A daily-changing dinner menu features dishes such as Lobster Thermidor and Saddle of Lamb, with homemade canapes and petit fours.

Guest rooms feature private bathrooms with walk-in showers, bathrobes, and garden or mountain views. Each room includes a cafetiere with proper coffee, homemade shortbread, fresh fruit, and a homemade liqueur nightcap. Superior Double or Twin Rooms offer Super King beds and views over the fells and gardens.

The hotel welcomes dogs with homemade biscuits provided for canine guests. Dogs are permitted in the bar during dinner, with a table set up for guests dining with their pet. The 18 acres of grounds offer ample space for dog walks, with direct access to the woods via a boardwalk.

The hotel is located in the northern Lake District, 19 km from Derwentwater Lake and 17 km from Theatre by the Lake. Bassenthwaite Lake and Lake District National Park are within walking distance or a short drive. Carlisle, with historical sites and markets, is accessible for day trips.