The Cranleigh

Expect the unexpected in this new concept guest house, with a 'Highly Commended' AA award, 1 minute's walk from Lake Windermere and its beautiful bustling village of Bowness-on-Windermere, the heart of the English Lake District.

Owners Stephen and Louise have established something fresh and exciting at The Cranleigh. The atmosphere is friendly and informal, while the accommodation has all the cutting edge style of an expensive boutique hotel.

The lounge is classic style, with open fire place, leather furniture and mellow decor; a great place to relax with a glass of wine, champagne or one of the local ales. Hearty breakfasts are served in equally stylish surroundings.

Bedrooms are simply stunning and totally contemporary, each with an individual style from a professional interior designer. All have luxurious goose-down duvets and fine cotton sheets, iPod docking stations, large screen TVs, DVD players (with free access to a large collection) and free Wi-Fi access.

The fully tiled en suite bathrooms have designer fittings by Villeroy Boch, heated floors, mood lighting, dual-fuel towel rails, spacious shower enclosures and bathrobes. Those with air spa baths have a mirrored TV at the end of the bath for utter indulgence.

As a bonus, guests have free use of nearby leisure facilities, including a swimming pool, sauna, gym and squash courts.

The Cranleigh has 14 car parking spaces, is totally non-smoking and is unsuitable for children.

Awarded 'Highly Commended' status by the AA in 2009, placing The Cranleigh within the top 10% of UK 5-star guest houses.

Rooms: 17

Availability

Hotel Facilities

General

Terrace – Non-Smoking Rooms – Heating – Luggage Storage – All Public and Private spaces non-smoking

Internet

Internet via modem is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

Guest Parking

Free public parking is possible on site.

Hotel information

The Cranleigh was recently purchased by a local family who have started to transform this beautiful 1890s property into a cutting-edge luxury guest house.

The Cranleigh has refurbished 10 of its 17 rooms. These new rooms come under the headings: Deluxe, Superior, Luxury and Suite. Each of these new rooms has been individually designed by a professional interior designer. The results are fantastic and set a new standard for guest houses.

Food & beverage

A generous full cooked English breakfast is included in the price and is available from 08:30 to 09:30 every day in the beautiful breakfast room. The fantastic breakfast is made with only the finest ingredients and freshest produce sourced locally.

The Cranleigh is licensed and sells Champagnes, quality wines, bottled lagers and local award winning beers.

Room information

Standard rooms are en suite and have standard facilities which include tea/coffee making facilities, quality bedding and accessories.

The newly refurbished rooms and suites have each been individually designed and all have stunning bathrooms with mood lighting, air spa baths and mirrored TVs.

All rooms have large flat-screen TVs, DVD recorders and iPod docking stations, allowing you to play your own music. The rooms feature free internet access and luxury bedding and accessories.

Area information

The hotel is perfectly located just a one-minute walk from the banks of Lake Windermere. The hotel is situated just off the main road and only a short walk from the main village, where you will find a large selection of established restaurants, bars and shop and cafes.

Travel information

By Car (from the South and East):
- On the M6 turn off at junction 36 and take the A591 towards Windermere.
At the large roundabout take the 1st left, B5284 signposted Hawkshead via Ferry and Crook.
- Travel along this road for 6 miles, past Windermere Golf Club on the left to the junction of A5074.
- At staggered crossroad turn right. The Cranleigh is 500 yards away on the left hand side.

Directions from Scotland and the North East:
- On the M6 turn off at junction 40 and take the A66 towards Keswick.
- Take either A592 via Ullswater and Kirkstone Pass to Windermere, or continue along A66 to Threlkeld and turn left through St. Johns in the Vale to Windermere on the A591 via Grasmere and Ambleside.
- At the junction of the A591 and A592 head south to Bowness Bay.
- On entering Bowness you will see Costa Coffee on your right, turn left onto Kendal Road. The Cranleigh is 200 yards away on the right hand side.

By Rail:
- The nearest railway station is Windermere, 2.5 miles from the hotel. The main West Coast line station is Oxenholme which is 10 miles from the hotel.
- There is a National Express coach stop at Windermere Station.
- Taxis can be arranged from any of the stations or airports at an additional charge and booked via the hotel.

Important information

Parking
There is free parking on-site for up to 12 vehicles and secure parking is available off site.

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