If good food is going to be central to your stay then The Regent Hotel is an absolute must, the head chef combining the very best of fresh local produce with traditional Cumbrian influences into a modern and satisfying style that is a credit to the diverse and flavoursome foods of Northern Britain. The shrimps come from Morecambe Bay, the juicy red damsons from the Lyth Valley and the sausages from Cumberland. The sticky toffee pudding is a special treat itself and perfect fayre for fuelling the vigorous climbs up the fells. All this is complemented by the extensive wine list.

The property also enjoys a faultless location on the edge of Lake Windermere at Waterhead Bay and stands flanked by all impressive manner of pines, conifers and shrubs. What you came here for is literally on your doorstep: cruises, the fells, the lakes, the roman forts and the dizzying array of outdoor shops, cafes, bars and restaurants.

If you are planning to get wet for once, then guests will be delighted to learn they have a heated indoor swimming pool fully equipped with changing room and tables and chairs for a relaxing read of the paper. The pool also has a jet stream – R4U

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