Once a staging post for coaches that crossed the sands of Morecambe Bay to Lancaster in the 18th Century, the Bay Horse Hotel and Restaurant has since 1988, been the home of Robert Lyons, who, together with longstanding staff, welcomes you. The house stands at the waters edge of the Leven Estuary, commanding views of both the Lancashire and Cumbrian fells. Originally a brewery, inn and fishermen's cottages, today the hotel remains very much a family home, which offers comfort to all visitors.www.thebayhorsehotel.co.ukCanal Foot, LA12 9EL

We provide relaxed, informal, Shaker-style bedrooms, all of which are en-suite. All rooms have television plus tea and coffee making facilities. Some rooms are hypoallergenic and have treated rugs and furnishings. The Hotel has a no-smoking policy - smoking is permitted in the bar area only.www.boathousehotel.co.ukLakeside, LA12 8AS

Step back into another era at the 14th Century Farmers Arms Hotel. Where charm, character and Hospitality abounds. We pride ourselves on retaining many of the traditional features and combining them with the more modern day facilities guests expect. It is this blend of tradition and modernity that so many of our visitiors enjoy and often return to.www.farmersarmslowick.co.ukLowick Green, LA12 8DT

Lakeside Hotel is situated on the shores of Lake Windermere in the English Lake District. Spacious, richly decorated and sumptuously furnished throughout, Lakeside retains the warm and welcoming atmosphere of its 17th century coaching inn origins, with oak panelling, real fires and grand floral displays. Snug lounges and traditional bars provide a relaxing retreat, while our conservatory looks out over landscaped gardens that lead down to Lake Windermere.www.lakesidehotel.co.ukLakeside Hotel Newby Bridge, LA12 8AT

Our Hotel has a unique location in South Lakes Historic Market Town of Ulverston nestled between the Lake District and Morecambe bay, offering a great base for exploring something new or visiting the majestic national park. Or browse the many individual and unique shops that are on offer in the town's cobbled streets. Also discover the friendly bars with open fires serving locally produced real ales. Through the year there is also a variety of festivals in the town providing a real buzz to an already bustling market town.www.lonsdalehousehotel.co.uk11 Daltongate, LA12 7BD

Directly overlooking Lake Windermere in five acres of lovely grounds, Newby Bridge Hotel is the perfect place to stay in the Lake District. The Newby Bridge Hotel has recently been refurbished and extended and provides quality accommodation, roaring log fires, superb leisure facilities and a private jetty- not forgetting the good food.www.newbybridgehotel.co.ukNewby Bridge, LA12 8NA

Rusland Pool Hotel, Restaurant and Bar is a popular destination for both holiday makers and business travelers alike, whilst enjoying a reputation amongst the locals for a very high standard of food, and a friendly informal service. Situated beside the A590 between Newby Bridge and Ulverston, the main thoroughfare to and from South Lakeland, the Furness and Cartmel Peninsulas and the West Cumbrian coast, and just within the Lake District National Park, the family owned Rusland Pool Hotel offers a warm welcome.www.ruslandpool.co.ukHaverthwaite, LA12 8AA

The four star Swan Hotel has been famed for its beautiful location, fabulous food and luxurious accommodation since its early days as a 17th Century coaching inn. Now expanded with 55 bedrooms and designed in a contemporary style. Relax by the fireside, take a swim, stroll by the river or enjoy a wonderful meal and leave feeling relaxed, pampered and planning your next stay.www.swanhotel.comNewby Bridge, LA12 8NB

There could hardly be a more attractive setting for a Hotel than here in the South of the English Lake District!. Nestling in a valley on the banks of the River Leven, which flows from the southern end of Lake Windermere in the English Lake District, just over a mile away, The Whitewater Lake District Hotel can meet the many and varied needs of the discerning guest, whether for leisure or on business.www.whitewater-hotel.co.ukBackbarrow, LA12 8PX