Welcome to the Castle Green Hotel in Kendal - a unique hotel experience on the edge of the English Lake District, set in 14 acres of beautiful woodlands and gardens. From the moment you arrive you will notice the difference: a keen eye for detail and a quality of service and hospitality which comes from being independent and family-run.www.castlegreen.co.ukCastle Green La, LA9 6BB

In a really lovely and tranquil setting, yet only a short drive from Lake Windermere. The Damson Dene Hotel is surrounded by some of the Lake District's most spectacular scenery and has a warm and welcoming atmosphere, with open log fire and oak beams. The Damson Dene Hotel has 37 bedrooms, including 10 with Four Poster beds and ensuite Jaccuzi Lovely landscaped groundswww.damsondene.co.ukCrosthwaite, LA8 8JE

This Georgian hotel is a Grade 2 listed building nestled in two acres of its own land. Our beautiful country gardens are overlooked by a conservatory dining room. We welcome everyone from families and leisure visitors to business travellers. Selected rooms can accomodate pets. Our kitchens can cater for everything from private meetings and conferences to weddings, christenings, birthdays, anniversaries and funeral teas. We offer limited room service and menus to suit all budgets.www.gardenhousehotel.co.ukFowl Ing La, LA9 6PH

Nestling in the gateway to the lakes and on the edge of the National Park lies Gilpin Bridge Inn, a family run inn full of character and steeped in history. Ideally situated just off the A590 between Kendal and Newby Bridge, the Gilpin Bridge Hotel & Inn is immediately south of the beautiful unspoilt Lyth Valley with its close proximity to the South Lakes this is an ideal situation for touring amidst spectacular scenery, yet away from the hustle and bustle of the busy Lake town centres.www.gilpinbridgeinn.co.ukLevens, LA8 8EP

The Highgate Hotel is a historic Grade II* listed town house rebuilt in 1769 incorporated an earlier building. Located near the centre of the attractive north country market town of Kendal, it was built for the town's first physician, but is now a small comfortable family run bed and breakfast with homely atmosphere. It is well located for local amenities, fine walks, and visiting the superb countryside of the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales National Parks as well as the little known beautiful wooded limestone country of the nearby coast.www.highgatehotel.co.uk128 Highgate, LA9 4HE

A leisure hotel in Kendal in the English Lake District with conference facilities. Accommodation for weekend breaks, wedding parties, four-poster bedrooms with Jacuzzis Stonecross Manor is situated on the edge of Kendal, one of the Lake District's most important market towns and is an ideal base from which to explore some of Britain's most beautiful countryside. Lake Windermere can be reached in twenty minutes by car as well as by train.www.stonecrossmanor.co.ukMilnthorpe Rd, LA9 5HP

The Riverside Hotel is situated on the banks of the River Kent in Kendal only a short walk from the famous market town centre. The hotel is conveniently situated for all the Lake District attractions and is only a ten- minute drive from Lake Windermere. The hotel has 47 en-suite bedrooms including several Four Poster Rooms. All the bedrooms include hospitality tray, sky television, direct dial telephone, hairdryer and ironing facilities.www.riversidekendal.co.ukBeezon Rd, LA9 6EL