Each of our bedrooms and suites are individually designed with one thing in mind, the view. Whether you choose to stay in the Main House, the Boathouse or the Lake House, wake up to a breathtaking vista whatever the season.
Our most special rooms, possibly the best rooms in the Lake District, our suites ar...
Our individually designed Windermere rooms in the Main House look directly out onto...
Positioned a short walk from the Main House, with it’s own parking, the Lake ...
Looking out onto the wild beauty of the fells, these unique Main House rooms offer ...
The Boathouse is a jewel of Windermere, built to the highest Victorian standards, an architectural gem. The only be...
All the essentials taken care of plus so much more
Do as much as you wish, or, of course, kick back and fine tune the art of doing absolutely nothing.
The Lake District is renowned for its fell walking, whether you’d like to summit one of the Wainwrights you can see from your window, or enjoy a gentle lake stroll, our location places you right in the middle. Speak to a member of our team in the boot room for guides on where to go. For those wanting more of a bespoke tour experience, we’ve teamed up with local expert Steve Watts MBE, find out more.
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The health benefits of cold water swimming are very well known. With our lake frontage you can step into the lake from your front door. We recommend lowering yourself in the lake slowly from our jetty to let your body acclimatise first. Extra towels are available in our reception and can be delivered to your room. For those wanting to build their confidence with cold water swimming, or perhaps to learn more about the benefits, we’ve teamed up with local experts Gilly, Vicki and Jonathan, find out more.
Meet our guides
Join Head Gardener Claire Farrington on a tour of our magnificent gardens. Planned and laid out by renowned landscape gardener Thomas Mawson, our gardens retain many original features. Visit our Gardens page to find out more and speak to a member of the team to see when Claire’s next tour is planned.
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Enjoy a Land Rover off roading experience with the qualified team at Graythwaite Adventure. Drive around a course on the picturesque Graythwaite Estate overlooking Windermere. Speak to a member of our team to make a booking.
Our panoramic Dining Room hosts one of the best restaurant views in the Lake District, watch the sun set or the clouds roll along the lake as you enjoy locally sources seasonal dishes crafted by our team of charming chefs.
We invite you to enjoy a journey of adventure through the tale of Arthur Ransome’s Swallows & Amazons. Inspired by the beautiful landscape that surrounds us. An inspiration for writers, poets and artists, which to this day inspires local crafts people. When setting out to create our fabulous afternoon tea, we wanted to showcase how the landscape continues to inspire. From local hand thrown potters to woodwork craftsmen, there’s more to our afternoon tea than you realise…
