Cragwood Country House Hotel Windermere

Nestled on the shores of England's longest and most beautiful lake you will find Cragwood Country House Hotel. Set in its own secluded, twenty-acre estate of beautiful landscaped gardens and woodland and with stunning views overlooking Lake Windermere, it's hard to resist a relaxing Lake District break at Cragwood. As soon as you step through the front door of this beautiful country house, you'll discover an oasis of comfort, warmth and relaxation.The informal and friendly service is so good you'll hardly notice it. It's our job to make you feel at homewhich isn't hard once you sit back and unwind in one of our cosy lounges or drawing rooms and take in the spectacular lake views over a freshly brewed coffee or maybe a glass of chilled wine. From the mouth-watering food and drink to the stylish and comfy bedrooms, a short break at Cragwood will leave you feeling pampered, stress-free.and wanting more.If you are looking for the perfect Lake District hotel then look no further...you have just found us!A little bit of history....Cragwood was originally designed by Frank Dunkerley and built in 1910 for the industrialist Albert Warburton. The house is built from stone quarried in its own grounds and these quarries, which are now a feature of the water gardens, also provided the stone for the famous round house on Belle Isle and many of the houses on the opposite shore of the lake. Many of the Cragwood's original features have been retained and lovingly restored including beautiful wood panelling and magnificent fireplaces.The Edwardian Gardens, landscaped at the turn of the century by Thomas Mawson, lead down to the shore of Lake Windermere where we have half a mile of lake frontage. Scattered across the shore, both above and below the water-line, are the curious Inscribed Rocks of Windermere and on which the recluse John Longmire carved the names of his heroes and enthusiasms in stone.

Features & Facilities Include: Parking Spaces Licensed Bar Public Restaurant Disabled Access/Facilities

Address: Cragwood Country House Hotel ECCLERIGG AMBLESIDE ROAD WINDERMERE Lancashire LA23 1LQ

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Directions

To get to Cragwood by road, leave the M6 at Junction 36 (Kendal, South Lakes) and follow the A591 for 15 miles, past Kendal and Windermere, until you see Cragwood signed on the left. Cragwood is immediately before the National Park Visitor Centre at Brockhole, which is well sign-posted. It is a mile and a half past a mini-roundabout, the only one on the A591.If you are driving from the North, leave the M6 at Junction 40, Penrith, and then follow the A66 towards Keswick for approximately 12 miles. At Threlkeld turn left to take the B5322, which is signposted to Windermere. This joins the A591 KeswickWindermere road near Thirlmere. Turn left here and travel for approximately 10 miles past Grasmere and Rydal to Ambleside. Leave Ambleside on the A591 for Windermere, Cragwood is two miles south, on the right handside, just past the National Park Visitor Centre at Brockhole.