The Punch Bowl Inn HotelvsLakeside Hotel & Spa
Both hotels are recommended by professional travelers. On balance, The Punch Bowl Inn & Restaurant scores slightly better than Lakeside Hotel. The Punch Bowl Inn & Restaurant ranks #11 in Lake District with endorsements from 3 publications such as Travel + Leisure, Fodor's and The Telegraph.
The Punch Bowl Inn Hotel
Lyth Valley, Crosthwaite LA8 8HR
From $0/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Restaurant
Fodor's
"An outstanding inn and restaurant, the Punch Bowl is a stylish but down-to-earth retreat in the peaceful Lyth Valley, between Windermere and Kendal." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"This affordable hotel has nine romantic rooms that feel like home, only better, with exposed beams, plum-hued walls, deep rolltop baths, and freshly baked cookies delivered to your room upon arrival." Full review
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Downstairs at the restaurant, ask for the table beside the open log fire for a dinner of traditional favorites, such as Lancashire hot pot or Cumberland sausages, with a pint of locally brewed Tag Lag Ale.
The Telegraph
8.0
"This village pub has been a local secret for years, but the excellent food and comfy accommodation has earned it an increasingly high profile." Full review
Lakeside Hotel & Spa
Lake Windermere, Newby Bridge LA12 8AT
From $200/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Oyster
Upscale
"The 74-room Lakeside Hotel is on the banks of Lake Windermere, with a private jetty and gardens that offer couples and families quiet, outdoor sitting areas and picturesque waterfront views." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Large family-friendly hotel, with good-quality, old-fashioned service, in a superb lakeside setting and close to local attractions." Full review