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The Pheasant Inn, BassenthwaitevsArmathwaite Hall Hotel & Spa
Both hotels are rated very highly by professional travelers. On balance, The Pheasant Inn ranks marginally higher than Armathwaite Hall Hotel & Spa. The Pheasant Inn comes in at #45 in Lake District with praise from 1 reviews like Fodor's.
The Pheasant Inn, Bassenthwaite
Fodor's
The Telegraph
Independent
Bassenthwaite Lake, Bassenthwaite CA13 9YE
From $180/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Restaurant
Fodor's "Halfway between Cockermouth and Keswick at the northern end of Bassenthwaite Lake, this traditional 18th-century coaching inn exudes English coziness without the usual Lakeland fussiness." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"A traditional country inn, quietly tucked away by Bassenthwaite Lake, offering comfortably cottage-style bedrooms and good-value food. Plus, there’s an unexpectedly large hidden garden." Full review
Independent "Ideally placed for quaint country views along The Sandstone Trail, The Pheasant Inn is a country pub with rooms that dates back to around 1650"
Armathwaite Hall Hotel & Spa
Oyster The Telegraph Independent Independent Independent
Bassenthwaite Lake, Bassenthwaite CA12 4RE
From $350/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
OysterLuxury
"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 Telegraph8.0
"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."
