The Best North West England Country House Hotels

a luxurious, award-winning hotel set in a spectacular hilltop setting with wonderful views over Lake Windermere and the surrounding fells

multi-award winning hotel with a fine gastronomic reputation serving seasonal dishes of local fare; rooms feature a unique, luxurious design

elegant, 19th-century mansion, set in 38 acres of grounds, where original character and charm features alongside contemporary touches

a privately owned hotel set in glorious countryside on the A591 beneath Skiddaw's lofty peak, bright, airy and well-appointed rooms are offered

offering unobtrusive, yet attentive service, this smart hotel offers a sumptuous stay enhanced by fine dining with an exceptional wine list

an Edwardian house set in 14 acres of landscaped grounds next to Furness Abbey, many of the luxurious rooms retain character features

genteel elegance sums up this charming, family-run hotel boasting spacious rooms decorated in a floral theme and a graceful dining room

a restored house set in 7 acres of well-tended grounds with a private lake; the smart and elegant accommodation is individually decorated

a Grade II listed house set in landscaped gardens with spacious, individually designed rooms, relaxing public lounges and fine dining

luxurious, well-appointed accommodation at either a secluded lake side house or at a hotel set in 21 acres with award winning dining and spa