Art-Deco style on a Lake District break

Monday, 8 November 2010 3:39 PM

Take a luxury pre-Christmas break with a relaxing weekend at Haweswater Hotel, the Lake District’s best-kept secret. Two can stay the weekend, including dinner and breakfast, from £190 per person.

Set on the banks of the Haweswater Reservoir, the grounds of this hotel are home to red squirrels, chaffinches, bats, red deer and much more, including occasional visits by Kestrels and even a golden Eagle which lives in the area.

The cosy surrounds are ideal for anyone coming back from a long day of hiking in the nearby fells. En-suite rooms offer whirlpool baths, while the communal rooms even have their own open fires.

The hotel’s restaurant specialises in seasonal, locally sourced produce and hearty, warming cuisine. These are just some of the reasons why Haweswater Hotel won best UK location at the 2010 Best Kept Secret Awards.

Weekend prices start from £56 per room per night including breakfast. A two course dinner and breakfast upgrade costs from £96 per room per night.

Upgrade to a luxury room for only £20 extra per room on both offers. For more information, visit: www.haweswaterhotel.com
 

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