Beech House - In a quiet location, only a few minutes' walk from Windermere's town centre, this small, charming guest house is traditionally built from authentic local stone. In the heart of the English Lake District, Beech House offers bed and breakfast accommodation in a good location, within easy reach of all of Windermere's shops, cafes and restaurants. Windermere Railway Station is less than 750 metres away and the guest house also has easy access to the town's bus services. All of the rooms have en suite shower rooms and gas central heating. Every room has a TV, a hairdryer, tea/coffee making facilities and an alarm clock radio. A full English breakfast is available every day, along with vegetarian, continental and lighter options. From the moment you arrive, you will be made very welcome by your hosts, Lewis and Maureen McConnachie, who pride themselves on offering a warm, friendly welcome and a relaxed atmosphere.

Alston House Hotel - This family-run hotel in tranquil Alston is on the Pennine Way and offers local home-cooked food in an area of outstanding natural beauty that is a paradise for walkers and cyclists. Alston House is an AA 4-star restaurant with rooms, and has an AA Dinner Award. Ideal for the unspoilt moors, Alston House is minutes from recognised walking routes, and cycle routes pass the front door. The hotel's pub restaurant offers hearty British fare accompanied with a well-selected wine list, Real Ales and traditional beers, all to be enjoyed in front of a log fire in winter.

Eastbourne Guest House - In the heart of Bowness-on-Windermere, this traditional slate-built Lakeland house offers superior bed-and-breakfast accommodation in spacious individually designed en suite rooms. Rich in original character, the Eastbourne Guest House was built in the 1890s, slightly later than some of the surrounding properties. In early 2007, this Victorian stone and slate building was sympathetically refurbished and sensitively redecorated. There are 9 spacious and well-appointed en suite rooms, including a luxury four-poster room on the ground floor. Each room has tea/coffee making facilities and a TV with Freeview digital channels and a DVD player. There is a library of DVDs and books available for guests use during their stay. Free Wi-Fi wireless internet access is available throughout. A full English breakfast is included in the price. A generous choice is available including award-winning Cumberland sausages and dry-cure bacon. Surrounded by the stunning natural beauty of the Lake District, situated just below the picturesque Lakeland viewpoint of Biskey Howe, the Eastbourne has a superb location in the centre of Bowness-on-Windermere. Many of the shops, pubs, cafes and restaurants are nearby and Lake Windermere itself is just a 10-minute stroll away Free on-site parking is available for guests use.

Firgarth Guest House - This elegant Victorian house, built in Lakeland stone around 1875, offers views to the rear over Wynlass Beck, along with comfortable en suite rooms, a residents' lounge and private parking. Firgarth Guest House is conveniently situated just 12 minutes' walk from the centre of Windermere, which offers a range of shops, pubs and restaurants. The guest house has a great location, between the busy villages of Windermere and Bowness. It is a clean, comfortable and reasonably priced bed and breakfast, situated in the number one location within the English Lake District National Park: Windermere. The guest lounge is comfortable, with plenty of books and information on local walks, as well as a selection of games to keep you amused in the evenings. The traditional breakfast menu is all freshly prepared. There is a choice of orange juice, grapefruit, fresh fruit salad, cereals, yoghurt and a variety of cooked-to-order breakfasts. The guest house is regretfully unable to accept any arrivals after 20:00.

The Grange Country Guest House - A lovely Victorian property offering fine quality bed and breakfast accommodation, situated in an elevated position in its own grounds. Overlooking Keswick-on-Derwentwater and the surrounding mountains, this elegant Lakeland house offers a warm, relaxing atmosphere. Proudly owned by Mark and Sally Huit-Lansbury, their bed and breakfast holds various awards and is featured in many leading guides. With quality and comfort in evidence throughout, the breakfast offered at this lovely guest house includes fresh fruit salads, the best locally farmed produce and free-range eggs.

The Cranleigh - Expect the unexpected in this new concept guest house, with a 'Highly Commended' AA award, 1 minute's walk from Lake Windermere and its beautiful bustling village of Bowness-on-Windermere, the heart of the English Lake District. Owners Stephen and Louise have established something fresh and exciting at The Cranleigh. The atmosphere is friendly and informal, while the accommodation has all the cutting edge style of an expensive boutique hotel. The lounge is classic style, with open fire place, leather furniture and mellow decor; a great place to relax with a glass of wine, champagne or one of the local ales. Hearty breakfasts are served in equally stylish surroundings. Bedrooms are simply stunning and totally contemporary, each with an individual style from a professional interior designer. All have luxurious goose-down duvets and fine cotton sheets, iPod docking stations, large screen TVs, DVD players (with free access to a large collection) and free Wi-Fi access. The fully tiled en suite bathrooms have designer fittings by Villeroy Boch, heated floors, mood lighting, dual-fuel towel rails, spacious shower enclosures and bathrobes. Those with air spa baths have a mirrored TV at the end of the bath for utter indulgence. As a bonus, guests have free use of nearby leisure facilities, including a swimming pool, sauna, gym and squash courts. The Cranleigh has 14 car parking spaces, is totally non-smoking and is unsuitable for children. Awarded 'Highly Commended' status by the AA in 2009, placing The Cranleigh within the top 10% of UK 5-star guest houses.

Lakes Lodge - In Ambleside, in the heart of the Lake District, this family-run guest house offers free Wi-Fi, free parking and almost 50 restaurants and cafes within a 5-minute walk. Unlike many smaller guest houses, Lakes Lodge is licensed and offers wine and beer room service throughout the day. Ice and ice buckets are provided for you to help yourself to. All rooms are furnished to a very high standard with contemporary comforts and facilities including DVD players. A range of DVDs are available from reception for a small charge. The coffee machine is on throughout the day, allowing you to help yourself. A new and exciting concept in Lake District accommodation, Lakes Lodge is just 200 metres from the shops, cafes and restaurants in the heart of Ambleside. Lake Windermere is just 0.5 miles (0.8 km) away and all of the stunning natural beauty of the Lake District is within easy reach. Free parking is available for guests.

Wheyrigg Hall Hotel - A splendid 3 diamond hotel on the Solway Plain close to the lakes, hills and Carlisle. Also close to the Scottish borders, Gretna Green and the Roman wall, river and badlands. Wheyrigg Hall is a family run hotel bar and restaurant set in a rural location. Originally an old farmhouse, the hotel has been converted to provide comfortable accommodation. There is ample car parking and there are two separate function rooms providing seating for fifty and one hundred people so the Wheyrigg Hall is an ideal venue for conferences, weddings or other family celebrations. There is also a spacious dining room, lounge and bar with a homely cottage atmosphere. Well known for its good food, not just locally, but much further afield in this country and abroad, Wheyriggs specialities include succulent duckling, traditional roasted turkey, baked ham in cider and local prime steaks. Home baking is a feature of our scrumptious sweet trolley and locally produced fresh vegetables are used whenever possible. Lunch, high tea and dinner are served daily in addition to our popular bar meals.

Elim House - Elim House is situated just a minute from the bustling village of Bowness and Lake Windermere. Judith and Steve offer you a warm welcome to Elim House, serving fresh home cooking in a pleasant atmosphere. There are a wide variety of shops and restaurants in the area as well as a cinema, all within easy strolling distance of the house. Lake Windermere is only a ten minute walk away. Here you will find an abundance of water sports for the energetic, or if you prefer to take things easier, a cruise on one of the lake steamers will enable you to take in the wonderful scenery of the area. Please note no children allowed under any circumstance, please see important information. A 3 Star Guest House

The Howbeck and The Retreat In Windermere - In the beautiful Lake District, just 2 minutes' walk from Windermere, this luxury bed and breakfast boasts a position as one of the AA's Top 500 Places To Stay. The Howbeck is a Best Loved Hotels of the World member and boasts 11 stunning rooms and suites, each one individually decorated and named after Cumbrian Becks (Becks being the Viking word meaning stream). It also houses an award-winning restaurant with a good reputation for using fresh, local ingredients. During your stay at the Howbeck, you can explore the magnificent scenery and stunning natural beauty of the Lake District. Nearby Lake Windermere is the largest natural lake in England and provides the ideal spot for a range of water-sports and country pursuits. With a wonderful location, stunning surroundings and superb accommodation, the Howbeck is a luxurious base from which to experience all that the Lake District has to offer.