The Lodge In The Vale in Thirlmere, England

The Lodge In The Vale offers an all-day coffee shop with a fully licensed bar that serves continental breakfast, snacks, and drinks until 9 pm. The hotel provides custom packing services for hikers preparing for walks on nearby trails. Free parking is available on site, and the property includes a designated smoking area and facilities for disabled guests with wheelchair accessible rooms.

Each of the 14 rooms includes an en suite bathroom with powerful showers and toiletries, plus a 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Rooms offer free guest safes and hairdryers, as well as ample storage space for hiking gear. The hotel provides complimentary room upgrades during stays when available.

The hotel sits directly on walking trails that lead to Helvellyn, Raise, Stybarrow Dodd, and other Wainwright peaks. Keswick town and Derwentwater Lake are a 5-minute drive away, while Thirlmere reservoir is a 10-minute walk. A bus stop for the 555 service connecting Windermere and Keswick is located right outside the hotel.

Guests receive a continental breakfast with fresh fruit, boiled eggs, roast ham, cereals, yogurts, croissants, and barista-made coffee in the on-site coffee shop. A full English breakfast can be ordered the night before and served at the sister hotel, the King's Head Inn, a 10-minute walk or 2-minute drive away, for an extra £3 per person. The coffee shop also offers toasted ciabatta sandwiches, cakes, and light snacks for evening meals.

The hotel is entirely dog-friendly, with separate dog-friendly rooms located away from non-dog rooms to minimize noise. An outdoor tap is provided for rinsing muddy paws before entering, and the King's Head Inn serves dog-friendly meals. Family rooms have enough space for a cot bed and dog bed, and the staff offer balloon and banner decorations for special occasions upon request.

Location: Direct access to Helvellyn and Wainwright peaks

Rooms: En suite bathrooms with powerful showers

Dining: All-day coffee shop with bar, continental breakfast, optional full English at King's Head Inn

Pet-Friendly: Separate dog rooms and outdoor paw rinsing tap

Services: Custom packing service for hikers

Parking: Free on-site parking available