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Armathwaite Hall Hotel

Bassenthwaite Lake, CA12 4RE Bassenthwaite, Cumbria (Show map)

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8.5

This stunning 4-star luxury hotel has a magnificent setting in the secluded splendour of 400 acres of deer park and woodland, bordered by the natural beauty of Bassenthwaite Lake.

Framed by the dramatic scenery of Skiddaw mountain and the spectacular backdrop of the Lake District’s fells, the hotel is as romantic as the surrounding countryside. Privately owned by the resident Graves family, this 4-star country house hotel was one of England’s original stately homes and was described by the famous novelist Sir Hugh Walpole as “a house of perfect and irresistible charm.” Today, the hotel offers charming, elegant luxury accommodation, with a quality of life and traditional old world hospitality all too rare in the modern world.

Most of the hotel’s 43 en suite rooms, from the garden wing to the unique Hartley Tower Suite with its private roof terrace, look out onto parkland, the immaculately kept grounds or the lake.

Rooms: 43.

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General

Restaurant, Bar, 24-Hour Front Desk, Newspapers, Garden, Elevator, Heating, Luggage Storage, Shops in Hotel, Gay Friendly, All Public and Private spaces non-smoking.

Activities

Tennis Court, Sauna, Fitness Centre, Golf Course (within 3 km), Fishing, Spa & Wellness Centre, Massage, Billiards, Table Tennis, Jacuzzi, Hiking, Cycling, Indoor Swimming Pool.

Services

Room Service, Meeting/Banquet Facilities, Business Centre, Babysitting/Child Services, Dry Cleaning, Breakfast in the Room, Bicycle Rental, Shoe Shine, Packed Lunches, Fax/Photocopying.

Internet

Wireless internet is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Guest Parking

Free public parking is possible on site.

Hotel Policies

These are general hotel policies. As they may vary per room type; please also check the room description.

Check-In

14:30 - 24/24 hours

Check-Out

11:30 hours

Cancellation

If cancelled up to 2 days before date of arrival, no fee will be charged.

If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the total price of the reservation will be charged.

Children and extra beds

All children under 12 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding.

All children under 2 years stay free of charge for cots.

Maximum capacity of babycots in a room is 1.

Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1.

Extra beds and baby cots are upon request and need to be confirmed by the hotel.

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

Accepted credit cards

American Express, Visa, Euro/Mastercard, Diners Club, Maestro, Switch

The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.

Hotel information

The hotel’s superb facilities include an impressive conference centre, beautiful wood-panelled public rooms with real log fires, the high-quality Lake View Restaurant and a spa with a swimming pool, sauna, steam room and gym.

There are 4 conference rooms available, from the traditional design of the wood-panelled library for smaller meetings to the air conditioned John Peel Suite, offering theatre-style seating for up to 80 delegates and 2 adjacent syndicate rooms. All 4 conference rooms have broadband connectivity throughout, with fixed IP addresses for video conferencing and virtual private network access to your own offices. Wireless connectivity is also available throughout the conferencing suites. The surrounding area and the hotel itself offer a superb range of corporate and team building events.

At the heart of Armathwaite Hall's philosophy is the comfort and well being of guests, and this is reflected in the wide range of excellent facilities for recreation and relaxation.

Guests can use the hotel’s impressive spa free of charge. The spa offers a range of relaxing and therapeutic treatments and facilities, as well as all you need to keep fit, healthy and active. There is a heated indoor swimming pool, a sauna, a steam room and a well-equipped gymnasium.

The hotel also offers a holistic beauty salon with a team of qualified beauty therapists available for consultations and to advise on the treatments most suitable for you. The salon staff can also help devise a home care programme to help balance, maintain and maximise your skin’s potential. Treatments from the ESPA range are designed to naturally prepare, treat, hydrate and protect the skin, utilising aromatherapy, marine and plant active ingredients.

Food & beverage

Connoisseurs of fine cuisine will find much to appreciate at Armathwaite Hall. Master chef Kevin Dowling takes full advantage of a wealth of fresh local seasonal produce, as well as traditional Cumbrian specialities, to create a variety of gastronomic delights. His dishes draw inspiration from both traditional English fare and classical French cuisine, refining them both to reflect today's lighter, healthier lifestyle. The restaurant has been accredited with one AA Rosette.

The thoughtful and knowledgeable selection of wines over many years has given Armathwaite Hall a cellar of distinction. The carefully chosen wines are sure to please the most discerning of palettes and provide the perfect compliment to chefs' culinary creations.

Please note that the restaurant is non-smoking and that smart attire is required in the evening. Jeans, trainers and T-shirts are not permitted.

Room information

All of the hotel’s 43 charming and elegant rooms are comfortable, luxurious and well equipped, with all the modern comforts and facilities you need in a restful, relaxing base. Each room is unique, and individually designed and decorated to offer the highest standards expected from a 4-star hotel. The accommodation offers uncompromising traditional comfort and informal luxury, providing you with the space to unwind and put back a little of what life takes out.

Area information

There is plenty to see and do in the area surrounding the hotel, from exploring the peaceful serenity and natural beauty of the Lake District on foot, to enjoying exciting off-road driving experiences.

There are a number of activities on offer at Armathwaite Hall. You can enjoy the thrill of driving a Honda 250cc quad-bike around the hotel’s 400-acre estate. You can test your skill and accuracy with clay pigeon shooting, firing live ammunition from a 12-bore shotgun at a fast-moving target released from an automatic trap. Alternatively, you can experience the sense of achievement as you drive a Landrover Defender 110 down steep descents, up almost vertical inclines and through rugged terrain using traction control, 4-wheel drive and differential lock.

The hotel also offers traditional vintage picnics. Guests are provided with a romantic picnic or a family luncheon hamper and are chauffeur-driven in a 1929 Bentley Open Tourer or a 1934 Rolls Royce Limousine to a secluded location.

The Lake District is, of course, famous for its wonderful walks, and the hotel’s prime location makes it a great base for those wishing to explore the region’s spectacular scenery on foot. The hotel even offers guided walks suitable for all levels of ability, with wildlife ranger John Cubby MBE helping you to discover the glory of the surrounding countryside and the beautiful flora and fauna of this stunning corner of England. You could also enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the Lakes by enjoying the region’s superb fishing and pitting your skills against a trout or salmon. With an experienced gillie, you will be able to master the conditions and hook your elusive prey. The region also offers some excellent golfing facilities and there are numerous nearby courses including the championship-standard course at Silloth-on-Solway.

Important information

Please note that smart attire is requested whilst dining in the restaurant. Jeans, t-shirts and trainers are not permitted.

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They are opinions of guests that reflect their experiences when staying at this hotel.

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8.5

Based on 73 reviews

Staff	9.2
Services	8.5
Clean	8.7
Comfort	8.8
Value for money	7.4

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Young couple
United Kingdom
October 7, 2008

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Michael
Mature couple
Falackwell Heath, United Kingdom
October 5, 2008

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Excellent food, fantastic location, relaxing ambience, and first class service.

9.5

Stephen
Mature couple
hartlepool, United Kingdom
October 5, 2008

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very relaxing atmosphere

Paul
Mature couple
ERSKINE, United Kingdom
October 1, 2008

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very relaxing

Anonymous
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United Kingdom
September 30, 2008

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8.5

Anonymous
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United Kingdom
September 29, 2008

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Hotel pool was very cold.

Richard
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London, United Kingdom
September 24, 2008

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The hospitality of the staff

9.5

Anonymous
Mature couple
United Kingdom
September 23, 2008

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evening meal

buffet breakfast

Jeremy
Mature couple
Tarporley, United Kingdom
September 23, 2008

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An excellent hotel offering a relaxing stay in beautiful surroundings. Staff were friendly and attentive without being intrusive.

Carl
Mature couple
Greenford, United Kingdom
September 17, 2008

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The Hotel had a traditional feel to it. It was built during the 13th century and had been upgraded where it w3as felt appropriate. Additionally, it was set in 430 acres of ground which were excellently maintained overlooking a lake. The Hotel and the grounds were beautiful.

From the first evening that we booked in, we had a telephone and a video channel that did not work. These problems were brought to the the attention of The Reception on the first evening and the telephone problem was sorted out the following day. The video problem was not resolved, during our 2 night stay, despite mentioning it to The Reception on numerous occasions.

7.5

Susan
With friends
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
September 17, 2008

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I loved the lord of the manor feel, beautiful grounds and absolutely beautiful view.

They are in the process of building a new state of the art spa and in that reflection the existing spa is very poor.

Leslie
With friends
Lincoln, United Kingdom
September 16, 2008

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Everything, the food, the service the hall itself, the grounds, the setting.

Anonymous
Mature couple
United Kingdom
September 16, 2008

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The staff and service provided was excellent. The food was very good. The falconry display on the unday morning.

The spa but as a new complex is due to open in December I feel that this comment does not really apply. Look forward to visiting the hotel again and enjoying their new facilities.

Anonymous
Young couple
United Kingdom
September 15, 2008

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Everything was just perfect for a special occasion

Carol
Young couple
Ormskirk, United Kingdom
September 5, 2008

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3.5

Annette
Family with older children
Shenstone Staffs, United Kingdom
August 27, 2008

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Very grand, nice staff, enjoyed the pool although could do with being bigger

The only thing was the food. It was six courses and most of it was ok but the main could have done with being more upmarket, meaning that it was almost like eating at a Toby inn if you know what I mean, everything else was great, each evening with the main meal they put a dish of boiled potatoes on the table and often they were hard as was some of the vegetables,

8.5

Margaret
With friends
Rotherham, United Kingdom
August 26, 2008

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Everything - a real treat- staff friendly and very professional - food out of this world - great location

9.5

Anonymous
Family with older children
United Kingdom
August 23, 2008

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The staff service was first class. The Hotel had lots of character. Food excellent.We really did enjoy our stay.

Spa was disappointing but there is a new one being built which opens early next year. Lift access was limited, which was a problem for elderly people who had luggage to carry.

Anonymous
Mature couple
United Kingdom
August 20, 2008

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Elegant surroundings

8.5

Anonymous
Young couple
United Kingdom
August 19, 2008

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Our room was very clean, spacious and comfortable. The bathroom was fantastic.

The spa area was very disappointing, tiny jacuzzi and very cold, small swimming pool. However, a new leisure complex is currently being built - pity it was not finished for our visit as it looks really great.

8.5

Anonymous
Mature couple
United Kingdom
August 16, 2008

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slow service from kitchen

8.5

Kirk
Family with young children
Jakarta, Indonesia
August 14, 2008

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Lovely location

Given it is a small hotel, room service is only available a pre-arranged times

7.5

Anonymous
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United Kingdom
August 6, 2008

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United Kingdom
August 5, 2008

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The friendly service and attitude of the staff. The venue and trhe quality of the food and drink.

Debbie
Solo traveller
Nottingham, United Kingdom
August 4, 2008

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everything scenery fantastic

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