Armathwaite Hall Hotel, Bassenthwaite, Cumbria
Bassenthwaite Lake, Bassenthwaite, Cumbria, CA12 4RE
Guest Rating: 
4.1 / 5
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About Armathwaite Hall Hotel hotel
This stunning 4-star luxury hotel has a magnificent setting in the secluded splendour of 400 acres of deer park and woodland, bordered by the natural beauty of Bassenthwaite Lake.
Framed by the dramatic scenery of Skiddaw mountain and the spectacular backdrop of the Lake District's fells, the hotel is as romantic as the surrounding countryside. Privately owned by the resident Graves family, this 4-star country house hotel was one of England's original stately homes and was described by the famous novelist Sir Hugh Walpole as "a house of perfect and irresistible charm." Today, the hotel offers charming, elegant luxury accommodation, with a quality of life and traditional old world hospitality all too rare in the modern world.
Most of the hotel's 43 en suite rooms, from the garden wing to the unique Hartley Tower Suite with its private roof terrace, look out onto parkland, the immaculately kept grounds or the lake.
Hotel Facilities
General
- 24-Hour Front Desk,
- All Public and Private spaces non-smoking,
- Bar,
- Elevator,
- Free Parking,
- Garden,
- Gay Friendly,
- Heating,
- Luggage Storage,
- Newspapers,
- Parking,
- Pets Allowed,
- Restaurant,
- Shops in Hotel.
Activities
- Billiards,
- Cycling,
- Fishing,
- Fitness Centre,
- Golf Course (within 3 km),
- Hiking,
- Indoor Swimming Pool,
- Jacuzzi,
- Massage,
- Sauna,
- Spa & Wellness Centre,
- Table Tennis,
- Tennis Court.
Services
- Babysitting/Child Services,
- Bicycle Rental,
- Breakfast in the Room,
- Business Centre,
- Dry Cleaning,
- Fax/Photocopying,
- Free Wi-Fi Internet Access Included,
- Internet Services,
- Meeting/Banquet Facilities,
- Packed Lunches,
- Room Service,
- Shoe Shine,
- Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN.
Hotel Policies
Important! Some policies may vary from these depending on your room, date and rate selection. Please check the room information when booking.
Check In / Check Out
- You may check in from 14:30 hours onwards.
- You must check out by 11:30 hours.
Cancellations
If cancelled up to 2 days before date of arrival, no fee will be charged. If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the total price of the reservation will be charged.
To cancel an existing booking please go to the Cancellation page.
Extra Charges
15 % VAT is included. Service charge is not applicable. City/tourist tax is not applicable.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site.
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Deposit
No deposit will be charged.
Children and extra beds
All children are welcome. All children under 12 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding. All children under 2 years stay free of charge for cots. Maximum capacity of babycots in a room is 1. Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1.
Payment - We accept
- Visa,
- Maestro,
- Master Card,
- American Express,
- Diners Card.
Important Information
Please note that smart attire is requested whilst dining in the restaurant. Jeans, t-shirts and trainers are not permitted.
Room information
All of the hotel’s 43 charming and elegant rooms are comfortable, luxurious and well equipped, with all the modern comforts and facilities you need in a restful, relaxing base. Each room is unique, and individually designed and decorated to offer the highest standards expected from a 4-star hotel. The accommodation offers uncompromising traditional comfort and informal luxury, providing you with the space to unwind and put back a little of what life takes out.
Club Double Room more info
The room rate includes a full traditional Cumbrian breakfast and a 6-course table d’hôte dinner, served in the hotel’s Lake View restaurant.
Amenities:
- Bath,
- Bathroom,
- Hairdryer,
- Heating,
- Radio,
- Satellite TV,
- Seating Area,
- Shower,
- TV,
- Tea/Coffee Maker,
- Telephone,
- Toilet,
- Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock.
Club Twin Room more info
The room rate includes a full traditional Cumbrian breakfast and a 6-course table d’hôte dinner, served in the hotel’s Lake View restaurant.
Amenities:
- Bath,
- Bathroom,
- Hairdryer,
- Heating,
- Radio,
- Satellite TV,
- Seating Area,
- Shower,
- TV,
- Tea/Coffee Maker,
- Telephone,
- Toilet,
- Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock.
Standard Single Room more info
These single rooms have one single bed. The room rate includes a full traditional Cumbrian breakfast.
Amenities:
- Bath,
- Bathrobe,
- Bathroom,
- Hairdryer,
- Heating,
- Radio,
- Satellite TV,
- Seating Area,
- Shower,
- TV,
- Tea/Coffee Maker,
- Telephone,
- Toilet,
- Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock.
Club Double Room more info
The room rate includes a full traditional Cumbrian breakfast.
Amenities:
- Bath,
- Bathrobe,
- Bathroom,
- Hairdryer,
- Heating,
- Radio,
- Satellite TV,
- Seating Area,
- Shower,
- TV,
- Tea/Coffee Maker,
- Telephone,
- Toilet,
- Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock.
Club Twin Room more info
The room rate includes a full traditional Cumbrian breakfast.
Amenities:
- Bath,
- Bathrobe,
- Bathroom,
- Hairdryer,
- Heating,
- Radio,
- Satellite TV,
- Seating Area,
- Shower,
- TV,
- Tea/Coffee Maker,
- Telephone,
- Toilet,
- Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock.
24hrs Pampering more info
One night six course table d’hóte dinner, bed and full Cumbrian breakfast, 60 minutes of treatments per person, light spa lunch, complimentary herbal tea and fruit, full use of spa facilities.
Amenities:
- Bath,
- Bathrobe,
- Bathroom,
- Hairdryer,
- Heating,
- Radio,
- Satellite TV,
- Seating Area,
- Shower,
- TV,
- Tea/Coffee Maker,
- Telephone,
- Toilet,
- Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock.
Two nights Stress & Recovery break more info
Two nights stay with six course table d’hóte dinner on both nights, bed and full Cumbrian breakfast, Two, 60 minutes treatments per person, Complimentary herbal tea and fruit, light Spa lunch, full use of spa facilities.
Amenities:
- Bath,
- Bathrobe,
- Bathroom,
- Hairdryer,
- Heating,
- Radio,
- Satellite TV,
- Seating Area,
- Shower,
- TV,
- Tea/Coffee Maker,
- Telephone,
- Toilet,
- Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock.
Restaurants and Bars
Connoisseurs of fine cuisine will find much to appreciate at Armathwaite Hall. Master chef Kevin Dowling takes full advantage of a wealth of fresh local seasonal produce, as well as traditional Cumbrian specialities, to create a variety of gastronomic delights. His dishes draw inspiration from both traditional English fare and classical French cuisine, refining them both to reflect today's lighter, healthier lifestyle. The restaurant has been accredited with one AA Rosette. The thoughtful and knowledgeable selection of wines over many years has given Armathwaite Hall a cellar of distinction. The carefully chosen wines are sure to please the most discerning of palettes and provide the perfect compliment to chefs' culinary creations. Please note that the restaurant is non-smoking and that smart attire is required in the evening. Jeans, trainers and T-shirts are not permitted.
Directions
By Air (Commercial Airline): The hotel is approximately 90 miles (150 km) from Newcastle Airport and 120 miles (200 km) from Manchester Airport. The best way to continue your journey to the hotel is by hire car or commercial shuttle service. By Air (Private Aircraft): The hotel is approximately 25 miles (40 km) from Carlisle Airport. The best way to continue your journey to the hotel is by hire car or taxi. There is a helipad in the hotel grounds for those travelling by helicopter. By Rail: The hotel is approximately 20 miles (33 km) from Carlisle train station. Taxis are readily available from just outside the station. By Car (from the M6 motorway): - Take the M6 motorway to Penrith. - Leave the motorway at junction 40, taking the A66 to the Crossthwaite roundabout at Keswick. - At the roundabout, take the A591, following the signs towards Carlisle. - Continue straight on for 8 miles to the Castle Inn junction, and then turn left at the junction. - Armathwaite Hall Hotel is approximately 300 metres further on, down this road.
*Directions included in email booking confirmation