Armathwaite Hall Hotel & SpavsThe Wordsworth Hotel
The Wordsworth Hotel and Armathwaite Hall Hotel & Spa are both recommended by experts. Overall, The Wordsworth Hotel ranks marginally better than Armathwaite Hall Hotel & Spa. The Wordsworth Hotel comes in at #63 in Lake District with endorsements from 1 reviews such as oyster.com.
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 Wordsworth Hotel
Ambleside Cumbia, Grasmere LA22 9SW
From $163/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Oyster
Upscale
"The Wordsworth is an upscale, 39-room hotel housed in a 19th-century hunting lodge in the very heart of the Lake District." Full review
The Telegraph
7.0
"The Wordsworth is based at the heart of Grasmere, and was the home of the poet for 14 years." Full review