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BASSENTHWAITE LAKE BORROWDALE

Pheasant The old oak bar, full of dark nooks Leathes Head Previous owners Patricia Brady
and crannies, is a gem, little changed from its and Mark Payne breathed new life into this
earliest days. Beyond that are several lounges Edwardian house, refurbishing it in traditional
with generous sitting space. Bedrooms are style with bold touches. It has splendid views
modern and light, without TV or telephone. across the fells. Dinner is a four-course affair with
The food makes few concessions to fashion – a plenty of choice and delicious puddings. Now
simple characterful inn, recently refurbished. under the ownership of Roy and Janice Smith.
N Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria N Borrowdale, Keswick, Cumbria CA12 5UY.
CA13 9YE. Map p77 D5. § (017687) 76234. Map p77 D5. § (017687) 77247. ` (017687) 77363.
` (017687) 76002. $ info@the-peasant.co.uk 0 b,l,d. $ enq@leatheshead.co.uk 0 b,d. Rooms 11. ∂¢
Rooms 16. ∂ ¢ Christmas Day. / MC, V. ]] Nov to Feb, except Christmas and New Year. / MC, V. ]
BOLTON ABBEY BOWNESS-ON-WINDERMERE

Devonshire Arms This glossy, go-ahead country Lindeth Fell Large mature gardens glowing with
hotel is owned by the Duke and Duchess of azaleas and rhododendrons in spring, tremendous
Devonshire, and furnished largely with objects views, and a warm, courteous welcome from Pat
from Chatsworth House. There are two dining and Diana Kennedy at this comfortable country
rooms, the formal Burlington Restaurant and the house. Wood-panelled hall, two sitting rooms,
designer Brasserie. Best of the bedrooms are the and pleasingly decorated bedrooms. Drinks and
themed four-poster rooms in the Old Wing. tea can be taken on the terrace.
N Bolton Abbey, Skipton, North Yorkshire BD23 6AJ. Map N Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria LA23 3JP .
p75 D1. § (01756) 710441. ` (01756) 710564. $ Map p77 D5. § (015394) 43286. ` (015394) 47455.
reservations@thedevonshirearms.co.uk 0 b,l,d. Rooms 41. $ kennedy@lindethfell.co.uk 0 b,l,d. Rooms 14. ∂
S÷ ∂¢ Never. / AE, DC, MC, V. ]]]] ¢ Jan. / MC, V. ]]]

DURHAM GRASSINGTON
Georgian Town House Town-centre Georgian Ashfield House Simple guesthouse tucked
house decorated with flair (and a profusion of behind main village square; large walled garden.
stencils). Breakfasts are taken in the conservatory. N 3 Summers Fold, Grassington, Skipton, North Yorkshire
N 10-11 Crossgate, Durham, Co. Durham DH1 4PS. BD23 5AE. Map p75 D1. § (01756) 752584.
Map p77 E5. §` (0191) 386 8070. $ enquiries@ ` (01756) 752584. $ info@ashfieldhouse.co.uk
georgian-townhouse.fsnet.co.uk 0 b. Rooms 6. ]] 0 b,d. Rooms 7. ]]
GRASMERE GREAT LANGDALE
White Moss House Renowned for its cuisine, Old Dungeon Ghyll At the heart of the Lake
with pretty bedrooms (two in a secluded cottage). District, a slate-and-stone walkers’ hostelry:
In the Wordsworth family until the 1930s. simple, somewhat worn, with hearty food.
N Rydal Water, Grasmere, Cumbria LA22 9SE. N Great Langdale, Ambleside, Cumbria LA22 9JY.
Map p77 D5. § (015394) 35295. ` (015394) 35516. Map p77 D5 § ` (015394) 37272.
$ sue@whitemoss.com 0 b,d. Rooms 7. ]] $ neil.odg@lineone.net 0 b,l,d. Rooms 14. ]]