Once owned by children's author Beatrix Potter, this country house hotel is set in beautiful large gardens, just a 5-minute walk from the banks of Lake Windermere. Locally sourced produce is served on the seasonal English menu in the 2 AA rosette awarded Lindeth Howe Restaurant. Homemade cakes and scones are also served in the Lindeth Howe Restaurant with fresh tea or coffee. Overlooking the lawns, the hilltop lounge has garden doors that lead onto the terrace. A log fire features in the bar lounge, which stocks local beer. The Beatrix Potter Library can be used for dining and there are lots of books and guides near the bar area. Each elegantly furnished room at Lindeth Howe has an en-suite bathroom, free WiFi, a flat-screen TV and 24-hour room service. Lindeth Howe specialises in sightseeing tours, golf, fishing, walking and mountain bike hire. The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction is within 1 miles of the hotel. Windermere Lake Cruises set off just 30 minutes’ walk away.