Holbeck Ghyll Country House Hotel, Windermere

Overlooking Lake Windermere and Langdale Fells, Holbeck Ghyll is a 4-star country house with a Michelin Star restaurant. With sumptuous rooms, Holbeck also boasts a health spa and transfer service.

The opulent, individually designed rooms all include beds dressed in Egyptian cotton. Perfumed with fresh flowers, they include LCD satellite TVs, free Wi-Fi, DVD players and a decanter of sherry.

A gourmet menu and international wine list is on offer at the restaurant, which has stunning views of Lake Windermere. In fine weather canapés are served on the terrace.

Using organic products, many relaxing treatments are available at the health spa. Guests can also unwind in the sauna and steam rooms.

Holbeck’s exclusive transfer service can provide collection to and from stations and airports. They offer helicopter transport, which can include a tour of the Lakes. Free parking is available on site.