The Haweswater Hotel is a family run non-smoking hotel with a superb lakeside location surrounded by stunning scenery in the eastern lake district. It is the only building in the quiet and secluded Valley of the Golden Eagle and is ideally situated for a relaxing 'away from it all' break, walking holidays or a central point for touring the rest of the lake district Areas serviced: Cumbria & Penrith & Bampton & Lake Districtwww.haweswaterhotel.comBampton, CA10 2RP

The Brackenrigg is a traditional, Lake District coaching inn ~ refurbished to modern standards and with a relaxed & very friendly atmosphere We aim to provide quality service, delicious food & drink and excellent value for moneywww.brackenrigginn.co.ukLake Ullswater Watermillock, CA11 0LP

Ullswater is a beautiful part of the Lake District not to be missed. On the shores of Ullswater, the Best Western Glenridding Hotel is perfectly placed to explore the best of what the Lake District has to offer, from breathtaking scenery to the homes of William Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter. The hotel is surrounded by a variety of walks and beautiful views from almost all rooms. The hotel is ideally situated for touring the Lake District.www.bw-glenriddinghotel.co.ukGlenridding, CA11 0PB

The Mill is a former Mill Cottage (dated 1651) which occupies a unique position within the Lake District National Park, immediately at the foot of the mountains, in grounds bounded by a trout stream and waterfall and while all the recreational facilities of the park are readily at hand, this particular situation is ideal for a peaceful and relaxing holiday 'away from it all'. All the comfortable and cosy bedrooms are individually decorated. Most have private bathrooms and all have colour T.V A cheery open log fire in the beamed main lounge welcomes guests each evening.www.themillhotel.comMungrisdale, CA11 0XR

I have retired after twenty-seven years at Old Church. Thank you to all those guests who have made it such a happy time. The hotel has been sold and has reverted to a private residence. Kevin Whitemorewww.oldchurch.co.ukWatermillock, CA11 0JN

The family run Inn is dominated by its spacious and traditional bar with its open fires, original timber ceiling and fine selection of real ales, wines and spirits. This popular bar provides the perfect environment in which to relax after a day's sightseeing, walking or watersports and enjoy a drink and something from the all day menu of mainly home-cooked food. Traditionally local fare is a house speciality with the likes of Fresh Local Trout and prize-winning Cumbrian Sausage gracing the menu.www.pooleybridgeinn.co.ukPooley Bridge, CA10 2NN

All the rooms in this 18th Century House are unique and vary in both size and aspect. The attractive, individually decorated and furnished bedrooms include a number of de-luxe rooms, some with their own private balconies, affording spectacular views of Lake Ullswater and the surrounding fells. Most other rooms have lake and garden views. All bedrooms and suites have colour TV, radio, direct dial telephone and hairdryer. Complimentary fruit and toiletries are also provided.www.rampsbeck.fsnet.co.ukWatermillock, CA11 0LP

Set in some of the finest breathtaking scenery, Shap Wells Hotel is ideally situated to explore the English Lakes, Yorkshire Dales, North Pennines and the Scottish Borders. Local attractions include: stately homes, country houses and romantic ruins; museums reflecting life in the district past and present; historic transport - steam boats, steam trains & classic coaches; quiet country towns and pretty villages.www.shapwells.comShap, CA10 3QU

Sharrow Bay and its Michelin star restaurant is a legend, arguably the finest luxury hotel in the Lake District; hardly surprising we recently won the Lake District Hotel of the Year award. Reputedly, the first ever country house hotel to be so called, its reputation as a magical luxury hotel in a breathtakingly beautiful setting has spread worldwide. Quite simply, Sharrow Bay has no equal and is, without doubt, one of the finest hotels in the Lake District.www.sharrowbay.comHowtown, CA10 2LZ

Situated in the Eden Valley, an area of outstanding natural beauty between the English Lake District and the Pennines, Temple Sowerby House is a truly splendid spot to make your home for a few relaxing days. Dating back to 1727, and now with just 12 individually styled bedrooms, elegant reception rooms, blazing log fires, a peaceful walled garden and award-winning food, the hotel offers a quality of hospitality and personal service for which hotels in Cumbria, the Lake District, are renowned. Whether your stay is for business, or pleasure, we look forward to welcoming you to Temple Sowerby Country House Hotel.www.temple-sowerby.comTemple Sowerby, CA10 1RZ

Guarding the entrance to the Northern Lakes, with spectacular Lake Ullswater only 4 miles away, the Historic town of Penrith was once the capital of the old county of Cumberland, providing a vital trading link between North and South. As times have changed so has Penrith, now no longer the capital of modern day Cumbria it is non the less just as vital and even more accessible by all major forms of transport (M6, and main line railway station). Penrith is that ideal evolution ?­ a modern day market town retaining all the Old World charm of a time gone by.www.georgehotelpenrith.co.ukDevonshire St, CA11 7SU

The Greyhound offers comfortable accommodation, all 9 en-suite rooms have colour televisions and hostess trays. Start the day with a traditionally hearty Cumbrian breakfast which includes as well as the normal cereals, toast, eggs etc"Nicks" World Championship Cumberland Sausage and Westmorland Black Pudding. Ensuite Bed and Breakfast ??33 per person per night sharing.www.greyhoundshap.co.ukShap, CA10 3PW

Welcome to Beckfoot Country House superior bed and breakfast, holiday accommodation in the Lowther Valley (Cumbria, England) a beautiful quiet peaceful and un-spoilt corner of the Lake District National Park. Recently refurbished and with a first floor annexed room available. Handy stop off on way to Scotland, and we do take dogs. If you have any questions or comments please contact us.www.beckfoot.co.ukHelton, CA10 2QB