Situated in the heart of the Lake District, this luxury award-winning country house hotel stands in its own grounds just a short walk from the centre of Ambleside and a quarter of a mile from the head of Lake Windermere. Ideal for walking, sailing or sightseeing the hotel has been personally managed by the Nixon family for over 40 years. Renowned for the comfortable, relaxed atmosphere and friendly yet unobtrusive staff the hotel was named 'Small Hotel of the Year' in the Cumbria for Excellence Awards 2006..The nearest railway station is windermere, 4 miles.