Lakeside House

THE WALKERS CHOICE OF HOTEL LAKESIDE HOUSE OFFERS A VERY WARM WELCOME TO ALL WHO STAY AT THIS LARGE WELL-APPOINTED HOTEL, IDEAL FOR WALKERS WORLDWIDE OF ALL AGES, WITH FULL FACILITIES AVAILABLE ALL YEAR ROUND. THE HOTEL IS LOCATED IN A PRIME SPOT OF KESWICK, BEING BOTH CLOSE TO THE TOWN CENTRE & YET FAR ENOUGH AWAY FROM THE LIVELY NIGHTLIFE. FREE PARKING CAN BE FOUND NEARBY ALONG THE HEADS. THE HOUSE IS SITUATED IN SUCH A LOCATION OF BEING THE LAST HOUSE BEFORE THE APPROACH TO THE BEAUTIFUL DERWENTWATER, WHICH IS ONLY A 10-MINUTE WALK AWAY. THIS HOTELS AIM IS TO PROVIDE A WARM AND FRIENDLY ATMOSTPHERE TO ALL OUR GUESTS, MAKING IT A HOME-FROM-HOME ENVIRONMENT. THE HOTEL FACILITIES ARE ARRANGED TO ENSURE THAT THE GUESTS HAVE A COMFORTABLE AND RELAXING STAY. OUR COMMITMENT AT LAKESIDE HOUSE IS TO OFFER A VERY GOOD STANDARD OF ACCOMMODATION TO ALL OF OUR GUESTS AND OFFERING GOOD VALUE TO THEM AT THE SAME TIME. IMPROVEMENTS TO THE PROPERTY ARE CONSTANTLY BEING REVIEWED AND IMPLEMENTED TO MAINTAIN THAT THE PREMISES ARE KEPT TO A HIGH STANDARD.

THE WALKERS OASIS WITHIN THE LAKES LAKESIDE HOUSE PROVIDES ACCOMMODATION FOR UP TO 45 GUESTS, NUMBERING 21 BEDROOMS IN TOTAL. THE ACCOMMODATION IS MADE UP OF 5 SINGLE ROOMS, 8 DOUBLE / TWIN ROOMS, 3 FAMILY ROOMS & 5 THREE BEDDED ROOMS. FAMILY ROOM CURRENTLY TWO OF THESE ROOMS HAVE EN-SUITE FACILITIES, WITH THE POSSIBILITIES OF MORE BEING PLANNED. EN SUITE ROOM ALL OUR ROOMS ARE FURNISHED TO A VERY COMFORTABLE STANDARD ALLOWING OUR GUESTS TO FEEL AT HOME IN THEIR SURROUNDINGS. OUR ON GOING COMMITMENT TO IMPROVE THE PROPERTY CAN ONLY ENSURE THAT OUR GUESTS RECEIVE THE BEST STANDARD AT ALL TIMES. BOTH BREAKFAST & EVENING MEAL CAN BE ENJOYED IN THE LARGE SPACIOUS DINING ROOM LOCATED ON THE FIRST FLOOR OF THE PREMISES. OFFERING FROM A FULL ENGLISH BREAKFAST TO THREE COURSE EVENING MEALS FOR DINNER. THE HOUSE OPERATES A NON SMOKING POLICY DURING ALL MEALS.

THE HOTEL IS SITUATED WITHIN A PRIME LOCATION, CONVENIENTLY PLACED WITH ACCESS TO ALL OF KESWICK'S ATTRACTIONS & AMMENTIES, TAKING ONLY A FEW MINUTES WALK IN ANY DIRECTION. THE GUESTS CAN RELAX WITHIN THEIR OWN SPACIOUS LOUNGE, WHICH OVER LOOKS HOPE PARK AND THE 9 HOLE GOLF COURSE, AND ENJOY THE SUPERB PANARAMIC VIEWS OVER THE NORTHERN FELLS TOTHE MOUNTAIN RANGES BEYOND. THE HOUSE HOSTS A LARGE LOUNGE FOR THE GUESTS, WHICH CAN BE DIVIDED INTO TWO AREAS, IDEAL FOR THOSE WHO WANT TO WATCH THE COLOUR TELEVISION WITHOUT DISTURBING THEOTHER RESIDENTS. GUESTS LOUNGE TO KEEP THE YOUNGER GENERATION OCCUPIED, A SELECTION OF BOARD GAMES CAN ALSO BE FOUND WITHIN THE LOUNGE.

LAKESIDE HOUSE OFFERS THE UNIQUE FACILITY OF A LARGE, SPACIOUS, MULTI PURPOSE DRYING ROOM SITUATED WITHIN THE BASEMENT OF THE PROPERTY. IDEAL FOR DRYING ALL THOSE WET WALKING CLOTHES & GEAR AFTER A DAY OUT ON THEFELLS. THE DRYING ROOM HAS BEEN FURNISHED WITH A NEW MODERN BOILER ONLY INSTALLED A COUPLE OF YEARS AGO. ALSO SITUATED WITHIN THE BASEMENT COMPLEX OF THE BUILDING ARE A COMBINED GAMES ROOM AND RESIDENTS BAR. THE BAR IS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST MAINLY DURING THE PEAK SEASON. THE BAR IS ADEQUATELY STOCKED WITH A LOCAL BEER ON TAP ALONG WITH A WIDERANGE OF ALCOHOLIC & SOFT DRINKS IN BOTH CANS AND BOTTLES TO SUIT ALL TASTES. GAMES ROOM AND BAR ALL THE CANS ARE KEPT CHILLED IN A LARGE CHILLER CABINET BEHIND THE BAR. A WIDE SELECTION OF SWEETS ETC CAN ALSO BE PURCHASED FROM BEHIND THE BAR. THE LARGE GAMES ROOM IS IDEAL FOR SPENDING A RELAXING EVENING IN WITH FRIENDS, ENJOYING A DRINK FROM THE WELL STOCKED BAR. ALSO PROVIDED FOR THE GUESTS CONTINUED PLEASURE IS A CD MUSIC CENTRE. FOR THOSE WHO ARE A LITTLE MORE ACTIVE, WE ALSO HAVE A FULL SIZE TABLE TENNIS TABLE SITUATED IN ONE END OF THE GAMES ROOM, WHICH IS A GREAT ASSET FOR ENTERTAINING ALL OF THE FAMILY. DURING THE EVENING'S OF THE PEAK PERIOD [OF END JULY / EARLY AUGUST] YOU TEND TO FIND THAT THE GAMES ROOM BECOMES THE CENTREPIECE OF THE DAY FOR ALL THE GUESTS. ALSO WITHIN THOSE PARTICULAR WEEKS, THE HOUSE LEADERS WILL ARRANGE VARIOUSENTERTAINMENT FOR ALL OF OUR GUESTS.

DINING THE SERVING OF GOOD FOOD & WINE IS AT THE HEART OF ANY GOOD HOTEL & LAKESIDEHOUSE IS NO ACCEPTION. OUR LOCAL CHEF, GEORGE, HAS OVER 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN CATERING FOR GUESTS TOTHE HOUSE & HE ENJOYS AN EXCELLENT REPUTATION FOR PRODUCING EXCELLENT HOME COOKED MEALS. SUPPORTED BY A COMMITMENT TO USE THE FINEST FRESH INGREDIENTS, LOCALLY SUPPLIED. ONCE YOU HAVE COMPLETED YOUR DINNER, YOU CAN RELAX IN THE LOUNGE WITH THE OTHER GUESTS WITH YOUR TEA OR COFFEE AND DISCUSS THE DAYS ADVENTURES. THE HOUSE HAS A SPACIOUS DINING ROOM TO ACCOMMODATE THE TOTAL CAPACITY OF THE PREMISES. YOU CAN SIT BACK & RELAX WITHIN THE FRIENDLY ATMOSTPHERE CREATED BY THE GUESTS, ENJOYING A GLASS OF WINE FROM THE SELECTION OF TABLE WINES AVAILABLE. WITH THE DINNING ROOM SITUATED WHERE IT IS, YOU CAN VIEW THE DISTANT FELLS THROUGH THE TREES THAT LINE THE HOPE PARK GOLF COURSE. AS WELL AS OFFERING 3 COURSE EVENING MEALS, WE ALSO CATER FOR VEGETARIANS AND THOSE WITH SPECIAL DIETRY REQUIREMENTS. IF YOU ADVISE US OF ABOVE WHEN BOOKING, WEWOULD BE MORE THAN HAPPY TO ACCOMODATE YOUR PARTICULAR DIETRY NEEDS. DURING THE PEAK SEASON, WE ALSO OFFER A SPECIAL CHILDRENS MENU, IF REQUESTED IN ADVANCE. THE COMBINATION OF QUALITY, LOCATION & FRIENDLY EFFICIENT SERVICE IS WHAT WE BELIEVE MAKES AN ENJOYABLE DINING EXPERIENCE.

WHAT TO DO AND SEE AROUND KESWICK KESWICK OFFERS A WIDE SELECTION OF ATTRACTIONS IN AND AROUND THE TOWN CENTRE FROM, EXCELLENT SHOPS, GOOD EATING-PLACES WITH QUALITY PUB AND RESTAURANT FOOD ON OFFER AT REASONABLE PRICES TO CATER FOR ALL YOUR TASTES. ATTRACTIONS, EXCURSIONS & EVENTS IN & AROUND KESWICK NEW THEATRE www.theatrebythelake.com KESWICK LEISURE POOL TEL: 017687- 72760 EVENING CRUISE ON DERWENT WATER . TEL: 017687 - 72263 PENCIL MUSEUM www.pencils.co.uk HOPE PARK & MINI GOLF FITZ & CROW PARKS STARS CARS MOTOR MUSEUM www.carsofthestars.com MOOT HALL [TOURIST BOARD CENTRE] www.keswick.org MOUNTAIN GOAT TOURS www.lakes-pages.co.uk DERWENTWATER MARINA www.derwentwater-marine.worldward.com CLIMBING WALL www.keswickclimbingwall.co.uk MIREHOUSE TEL: 017687 - 72287 TROTTERS " FRIENDS ANIMAL FARM TEL: 017687 - 76551 & 76239 OTHER USEFUL WEB PAGES www.lakedistrictwalks.com www.lake-district.gov.uk www.lakedistrictoutdoors.co.uk www.mtn.co.uk www.harveymaps.co.uk www.smoothhound.co.uk/tourism/lakedistrict www.lake-district-peninsulas.co.uk

OTHER ATTRACTIONS WITHIN CUMBRIA OF INTEREST ARE AS FOLLOWS: NORTH WESTERN LAKES WHINLATTER VISITOR CENTRE TEL: 017687 - 76616 SELLAFIELD VISITORS CENTRE www.bnfl.com HONISTER SLATE MINE www.honister-slate-mine.co.uk ARMATHWAITE HALL & EQUESTRIAN CENTRE. www.armathwaite-hall.com www.armathwaitehall.com JENNINGS BREWERY TOUR www.jenningsbrewery.co.uk LAKE DISTRICT COAST AQUARIUM www.lakedistrict-coastaquarium.co.uk KESWICK LAUNCH CO LTD www.keswick-launch.co.uk PLATTY WATERSPORTS www.plattyplus.co.uk NORTH EASTERN LAKES GREYSTROKE CASTLE PENRITH TEL: 017684 - 83722 ULLSWATER TRIPS www.ullswater-steamers.co.uk RHEGED www.rheged.com WETHERIGGS POTTERY www.wetheriggs-pottery.co.uk ROOKIN HOUSE ACTIVITY CENTRE www.rookinhouse.freeserve.co.uk HIGHGATE FARM & ANIMAL TRAIL TEL: 01931 - 714347 BROUGHAM CASTLE, PARK & FALCONARY. TEL: 01768 - 862488 LAKELAND SAFARI TOURS www.ukonline.co.uk/lakesafari SOUTH WESTERN LAKES THE DOCK MUSEUM TEL: 01229 - 894444 CONISTON ACTIVITIES ETC TEL: 015394 - 41366 RAVENGLASS & ESKDALE RAILWAY www.ravenglass-railway.co.uk GRIZEDALE FOREST THEATRE TRAILS www.grizedale.org CONISTON LAUNCH www.lakefell.demon.co.uk MUNCASTER CASTLE & OWL CENTRE www.muncastercastle.co.uk SOUTH LAKES ANIMAL PARK www.wildanimalpark.co.uk BRANTWOOD HOME OF JOHN RUSKIN www.brantwood.org.uk SOUTH EASTERN FELLS BROCKHOLE VISITOR CENTRE TEL: 015394 - 35544 AQUARIUM OF THE LAKES TEL: 015395 - 30153 LANDSCAPE TOURS TEL: 015394 - 36003 LAKELAND LTD TEL: 015394 - 88100 DOVE COTTAGE & GRASMERE TEL: 015394 - 46601 K-VILLAGE FACTORY SHOPPING www.kvillage.co.uk WINDERMERE STEAMBOAT MUSEUM TEL: 015394 - 45565 KENDAL MUSEUM TEL: 01539 - 721374

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Revised - 21st December 2000 - 31st January 2001