Another Place, The Lake
UK England North West England Cumbria Ullswater
Rooms are split between the original Georgian country house and a new contemporary wing, and range from standard doubles up to family suites, with lake views a premium in either location (and dog-friendly options available). If you want a four-poster bed, high ceilings and an original feature or two, then the main house is for you, though even here the rooms have been given a light, modern touch. Other rooms and suites feel more contemporary, with a kind of nouveau-country chic going on – so you might get a lake-view Juliette balcony, a designer sofa with a sheepskin throw, and a slipper bath. Bluetooth radio, fridge and drinks flask are standard throughout, which is pretty neat, and we love the thought that has gone into the overall guest-friendly concept – witness the star-gazing beanbag we found under a bathroom skylight.
Public areas flow seamlessly through both sections of the hotel in a kind of ‘open-house’ manner – you feel you can plonk yourself down in any one of a number of cosy corners, from brandy in the fire-warmed library to help-yourself coffee and a natter with the staff in reception. What they call The Living Space is a Scandi-style cafe-bar with a family-friendly bistro menu of burgers, salads, pasta and the like, and it spills out onto a lake-view terrace. The indoor pool is a beauty – 20 metres long with its own lake view – and there’s a sauna, treatment rooms and outdoor hot tub too. Outdoor activities loom large – cold water and wild swimming, sign up for stand-up paddle boarding, for example, or drop the kids off at the impressive supervised kids’ space (which is kitted out better than your average junior school).
In short? A proper resort hotel, done just right, in some of England’s most attractive lakeland scenery.
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The Owner Says
The hotel is brought to you from the team behind the renowned Watergate Bay Hotel at the other end of the country in Cornwall, and opened its doors in August, 2017. It places an emphasis on providing a relaxed and active vibe that's perfectly in tune with its surroundings.
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Rooms
40 rooms, including family-friendly suites and dog-friendly options.
Price
Double rooms from £180 per night, family suites from £295, breakfast included. Two-night 'Escape to the Lake' breaks, including dinner, from £200 per person, dogs £15 per night and £20 for two dogs per night.
Opening Times
Open all year.
Location
Contact Website 01768 486 442 Another Place, The Lake, Watermillock Ullswater Cumbria CA11 0LP
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