Sawrey House Hotel, Ambleside

This boutique hotel is in the Lake District and many of its rooms have views of Esthwaite Water and Grizedale Forest. Sawrey House also has a bar and a lounge with a real log fire.

Sawrey House Hotel boasts luxury rooms with flat-screen TVs, modern bathrooms, steam-free mirrors and hairdryers. Tea/coffee, still and sparkling mineral water and luxury bathroom products from Elsyl are provided.

The restaurant serves homemade dishes and a selection of wines. Traditional afternoon teas, light lunches, snacks and cakes are available during the day.

The hotel is on the B5285, 3 km from the Windermere Ferry. Local attractions include Hawkshead, Coniston, Ambleside and Hill Top Farm for Beatrix Potter fans.