Hotels on lakes in the UK- Good Hotel Guide

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Oakham

‘Could a summer day get any better than sitting in a beautiful garden, gazing down over manicured hedges and a fountain, to Rutland Water gleaming in the sunshine?’

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Temple House, Ballymote

A private drive loops through native woodland and pastures to this classical mansion overlooking a ruined Knights Templar castle and teeming fishing lake in W B Yeats country.

The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat, Ballyclare

Launched in summer 2021 after a multimillion-pound-makeover, this youthful hotel has a Balearics vibe, with outdoor spa, lakeside heated-sand beach, beach bar and sunken lounge.

Foyers Lodge, Foyers

Surrounded by wild beauty, on the quieter shore of Loch Ness, this adults-only guest house has been styled with respect for its Victorian origins, with rich heritage colours, paintings, photographs, antiques and curiosities.

Hedingham Castle,

With just one guest bedroom – or Royal Chamber – at the top of a Norman castle keep, this is surely the most romantic B&B in the Guide, and a memorable wedding-night retreat.

Storrs Hall, Windermere

With an enviable position on Windermere, this Georgian hall has a relaxed country house feel, with formal and casual dining options, and bedrooms ranging from family friendly to seriously swanky.

Glengarry Castle Hotel, Invergarry

Turn off the A82 onto a wooded drive, and you will pass the emotive ruins of Invergarry Castle in the grounds of this Scottish baronial mansion overlooking Loch Oich.

Achray House, St Fillans

Walkers and wildlife-watchers returning to this small hotel on the shores of Loch Earn, in the Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, can dine from short, ambitious menus of classically inspired modern cooking.

Knockderry House Hotel, Helensburgh

'Scottish baronial at its best', this Victorian fantasia with half-timbering, turrets, candle-snuffer roofs and stepped gables, sits in ‘a lovely large garden’ on the shores of Loch Long.

Ard na Sidhe Country House Hotel, Killorglin

In 32 wooded, landscaped acres on the shores of Lough Caragh, this gabled Edwardian manor house combines comfort and elegance, with an antique-filled lounge and candlelit restaurant.

Cowley Manor, Cheltenham

A through-the-looking-glass sort of place, this hotel playfully inverts the traditional country house theme, with bold interiors created for new owners the Experimental Group.

The Inn at Loch Tummel, Pitlochry

Spectacular views across Loch Tummel to the iconic peak of Schiehallion can be seen from this ‘characterful and quirky old coaching inn’ ten miles from Pitlochry in Perthshire’s big-tree country.

Castle Leslie Estate, Glaslough

Gorgeous interiors and a friendly, informal ambience are a winning combination at Susan Stuart’s beautiful B&B, where every bedroom has a sea view, and breakfast is quite special.

Lake Country House Hotel & Spa, Llangammarch Wells

A Victorian mock-Tudor fishing lodge in wooded grounds on the River Irfon is today a spa hotel and foodie destination with a country house ambience and views to the Cambrian mountains.

The Swan Hotel & Spa, Newby Bridge

‘In a beautiful setting at the tip of Lake Windermere, overlooking the River Leven,’ this family-friendly hotel unveiled an extension in 2022.

Loch Gorm House, Bruichladdich

Home-baked scones ae among welcoming touches at this smartly furnished B&B overlooking Loch Indaal on the southernmost island of the Inner Hebrides.

Lime Wood, Lyndhurst

A New Forest bolt-hole, this country house hotel has an easy glamour, romantic and family-friendly rooms, heart-warming Italian food and top-notch spa.

The Creggans Inn, Strachur

Front-facing rooms have glorious views over Loch Fyne at this slightly old-fashioned, historic, dog-friendly inn, where produce from the loch and surrounding land appears on menus in the bistro.

Currarevagh House, Oughterard

‘A winding drive through woodland takes you back in time’ to Henry and Lucy Hodgson’s Victorian country house on a 180-acre estate on the shores of Lough Corrib.

The Torridon, TORRIDON

In a wooded estate on Loch Torridon, this baronial-style hunting lodge appeals to sybarites and sporty types, with luxurious bedrooms, tasting menus sourced from the kitchen garden and farm, and a brasserie.

Howtown Hotel, Penrith

If you want a hotel with hi-tech wizardry and hot tubs, this place is not for you, but ‘if you are happy with traditional hospitality’ and ‘like to be cosseted, Howtown Hotel will do nicely’.

Lindeth Fell, Bowness-on-Windermere

A new era begins for this Edwardian country house above Lake Windermere, in gardens that melt into the glorious landscape.

Kilcamb Lodge, Strontian

Wildlife spotters are in their element at this 18th-century lodge in ‘a beautiful setting’ on the shores of Loch Sunart.

Cuillin Hills Hotel, PORTREE

With possibly the best location in Portree, this former Victorian shooting lodge has spectacular views over the bay and Sound of Raasay to the Cuillin mountains.

Kylesku Hotel, Kylesku

In the vast, remote, elemental landscape of Assynt, a 19th-century coaching inn overlooking Loch Glendhu has moved with the times to become a relaxed modern hotel.

A holiday by a lake adds an extra level of tranquility and beauty to your getaway, and there are plenty of hotels that take full advantage of these scenic UK locations. From the Lake District to Scotland’s lochs, enjoy cosy B&Bs, welcoming pubs-with-rooms, elegant country house hotels, and contemporary spa retreats.

Anyone who has been to the lakeland regions of the UK will know how truly special they are. Idyllic holiday destinations, they offer exceptional natural beauty and hotels providing superb hospitality and style.

A popular holiday destination in the mountainous North West, the Lake District National Park is home to Scafell Pike – its highest mountain, Wastwater – its deepest lake and thriving communities. The region offers superb food, wonderful walks, outdoor activities, and plenty more besides, from Ullswater to Windermere and beyond.

Meanwhile, a trip to Scotland will see you rest and relax by Loch Faskally, Loch Long, Loch Sunart, Loch Torridon and more.

Amongst the beautiful places to stay you might choose Cowley Manor in Cheltenham, The Green Park at Pitlochry, or Hambleton Hall in Oakham, for example.

Featured hotels on lakes in the UK with special offers

Hotels on lakes in the UK

Hambleton Hall - Spring, Summer And Onwards Special Offer

Oakham

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