Armathwaite Hall Hotel & SpavsThe Daffodil Hotel & Spa
Both properties are recommended by expert writers. Overall, The Daffodil Hotel & Spa is preferred by most professionals compared to Armathwaite Hall Hotel & Spa. The Daffodil Hotel & Spa scores 83 with accolades from 2 reviews including The Telegraph, Lonely Planet.
Armathwaite Hall Hotel & Spa
Bassenthwaite Lake, Bassenthwaite CA12 4RE
From $350/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Oyster
Luxury
"This stunning four-and-a-half pearl Lake District hotel built into a stately English country home looks like a fairy-tale castle." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"This luxurious waterside retreat — with views to Bassenthwaite Lake, Skiddaw and the Lakeland fells — offers an award-winning spa, gym, luxurious outdoor infinity pool and fine dining." Full review
Independent
"With views stretching across to Bassenthwaite Lake, Skiddaw and the spellbinding Lakeland Fells, Armathwaite – which has stood on its site in one form or another since the 11th century – has all the trappings of a historic country house"
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Independent
"There’s archery, clay pigeon shooting, tennis courts and even photography courses on offer here, as well as the usual gorgeous Lake District walks right on your doorstep. The dog can join you."
Independent
"Set in 400 acres of private woodland, the hotel’s interiors, particularly in the main hall, are original and grand: sweeping staircases, open fireplaces...rooms themselves are neat and unfussy."
The Daffodil Hotel & Spa
Keswick Road, Grasmere LA22 9PR
From $175/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
The Telegraph
9.0
"This luxury hotel on the outskirts of Grasmere sits in peaceful seclusion surrounded by craggy fells and bottle-green fields, with a superb outlook over the village’s namesake lake." Full review
Independent
"With candle lanterns, fibre-optic lighting, brushed concrete walls and pops of abstract art, the spa at The Daffodil – on the shores of Grasmere, across the road from Wordsworth’s Dove Cottage – is modern and slinky"
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Opened in 2012, this upscale hotel occupies a Victorian building but the 78 rooms zing with modern style: swirly carpets, art prints and bold shades of lime, purple and turquoise." Full review