With a varied and dramatic landscape, the UK’s Lake District has a reputation for inspiring writers and poets, including William Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter, to name a few. The lakes, vast meadows, brooding skies and stunning peaks no doubt have the ability to move and uplift the human mind to create. Being in nature in this UNESCO World Heritage Site can bring calm, clarity and much-needed peace of mind. No doubt you’re chasing this for your holiday this Christmas in the Lake District, so we’ve rounded up some hotels with Christmas hotel packages that offer relaxing stay offers and many a dog-friendly room.
Nestled in the Lake District, in the idyllic Grasmere area, the hotel is surrounded by quaint provincial shops, galleries and museums, vast countryside, and the beauty of spectacular heritage sites. The local Grasmere area offers afternoon teas galore and stunning tea rooms for a traditional treat. For a fantastic festive season time that will help you relax and unwind, discover the Victorian House Hotel, which will put on Christmas events and specials to get you in the celebration mood.
Lodore is nestled in the heart of the Borrowdale valley, offering services for over 200 years. After being rejuvenated and updated, the hotel features still have some yesteryear charm that adds to its Christmas cheer. Discover true relaxation at the Lodore Falls Hotel & Spa with delicious food, blissfully comfortable bedrooms, and spa pampering. Romance, luxury and lakeside adventure combined with award-winning dining calming lounges to help you unwind and Christmas treats to discover. Add to that doggie-friendly rooms, and what’s not to love?
Lakes is one of the largest Lake District Hotels, well located to discover beautiful Windermere. The property has views over Lake Windermere and is just a short walk from the bustling village Bowness-on-Windermere, with its shops, cafes, and restaurants, plus Christmas events depending on your visit. Enjoy fabulously indulgent treatments in the hotel, great food and drink, allowing you to relax and indulge.
This modern chalet-style retreat is tucked amongst trees in one of the area’s finest fell-walking valleys. Built of natural slate, wood and glass, each chalet has a high gabled roof and wrap around glass-fronted balconies. The hotel features a swish spa and an indoor-outdoor relaxation area. There is a lounge area with 24-hour complimentary drinks and snacks, tasty restaurant food, and room service available. Perfect for Christmas relaxation and renewal.
Share our unspoilt landscape, wild and farmed produce, and local knowledge. Take time to yourself and feel the season at Askham while refocusing and re-energising for the new year. The Hotel focuses on doing the same, which shows in the seasonal menus, allowing you to enjoy food, wine and art inspired by the Christmas season and the natural surroundings. Passion is everywhere here, deeply rooted in the land around the venue, with the Michelin-star restaurant onsite inspired by the seasons and reflecting seasonal produce.