Armathwaite Hall Hotel

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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Hotel Facilities

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 information

The hotel has a brand new holistic beauty salon with a team of qualified beauty therapists offering treatments from the Confort Zone range.

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.

Travel information

By Air (Commercial Airline):
The hotel is approximately 90 miles (150 km) from Newcastle Airport and 120 miles (200 km) from Manchester Airport. The best way to continue your journey to the hotel is by hire car or commercial shuttle service.

By Air (Private Aircraft):
The hotel is approximately 25 miles (40 km) from Carlisle Airport. The best way to continue your journey to the hotel is by hire car or taxi. There is a helipad in the hotel grounds for those travelling by helicopter.

By Rail:
The hotel is approximately 20 miles (33 km) from Carlisle train station. Taxis are readily available from just outside the station.

By Car (from the M6 motorway):
- Take the M6 motorway to Penrith.
- Leave the motorway at junction 40, taking the A66 to the Crossthwaite roundabout at Keswick.
- At the roundabout, take the A591, following the signs towards Carlisle.
- Continue straight on for 8 miles to the Castle Inn junction, and then turn left at the junction.
- Armathwaite Hall Hotel is approximately 300 metres further on, down this road.

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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