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W W WHITEWELL
WASDALE HEAD

Wasdale Head Inn In a site unrivalled even in Inn at Whitewell Just the right note is struck at
the Lake District, this robust old inn stands this mellow Forest of Bowland inn. The owners
above deep, dramatic Wastwater. There are ensure a relaxed, unstuffy atmosphere, extending
convivial bars, a comfortable lounge, a an equally warm welcome to adults, children and
panelled dining room decorated with china pets. The decoration is full of good taste,
and pewter. Mixture of simple bedrooms, all particularly in the bedrooms – some of which
with bathrooms, and self-catering apartments. have peat fires. Most have videos, CD players and
N Wasdale Head, Gosforth, Cumbria CA20 1EX. impressive bathrooms. Fly fishing.
Map p77 D5. § (019467) 26229. ` (019467) 26334. N Whitewell, Clitheroe, Lancashire BB7 3AT. Map p74
$ wasdaleheadinn@msn.com 0 b,d. Rooms 14. C1. § (01200) 448222. ` (01200) 448298. 0 b,l,d.
∂ ¢ Never. / AE, MC, V. ]] Rooms 17. ∂ ¢ Never. / MC, V. ]]
W W WINDERMERE
WATERMILLOCK

Old Church The whitewashed 18th-century Gilpin Lodge Notable for its high standards
house on the shores of Ullswater has been in the and attention to detail, Victorian Gilpin Lodge
care of Kevin Whitemore and his family since the presents a fresh, white, flower-bedecked exterior.
late 1970s. They have created bold interiors, with Its immaculate, cosy yet smart interior is
a confident but harmonious use of colour in the embellished with many ornaments and flower
bedrooms, most with lake views. Kevin is the arrangements. Some bedrooms have four-posters.
cook, producing satisfying menus. Boating. Dinner included in price of room.
N Watermillock, Penrith, Cumbria CA11 0JN. N Crook Rd, Windermere, Cumbria LA23 3NE.
Map p77 D5. § (017684) 86204. ` (017684) 86368. Map pp74 C1, p77 D5. § (015394) 88818. ` (015394)
$ info@oldchurch.co.uk 0 b,d. Rooms 10. ∂ 88058. $ hotel@gilpinlodge.com 0 b,l,d. Rooms 14.
¢ Nov to March. / AE, MC, V. ]]] ∂¢ Never. / AE, DC, MC, V. ]]]]

THORNTON-LE-FYLDE W W
WALKINGTON
River House Characterful hotel, set beside a tidal Manor House Late-Victorian house in tranquil
estuary. Two hooded 19th-century baths. position. Elaborate food; long wine list.
N Skippool Creek, Thornton-le-Fylde, nr Blackpool, N Northlands, Walkington, East Yorkshire HU17 8RT.
Lancashire FY5 5LF. Map p74 C1. § (01253) 883497. Map p75 E1. § (01482) 881645. ` (01482) 866501.
` (01253) 892083. $ enquiries@theriverhouse.org.uk $ derek@the-manor-house.co.uk 0 b,d.
0 b,d. Rooms 4. ]] Rooms 7. ]]
TROUTBECK W W
WATH-IN-NIDDERDALE
Mortal Man Glorious views of Windermere from Sportsman’s Arms Modest, clean
this friendly Lakeland inn. The bedrooms are accommodation at this popular Dales village inn.
functional; traditional bars, hearty food. Lively menu in the busy restaurant.
N Troutbeck, Windermere, Cumbria LA23 1PL. Map p77 N Wath-in-Nidderdale, Pately Bridge, North Yorkshire HG3
D5. § (015394) 33193. ` (015394) 31261. $ the- 5PP. Map p75 D1. § (01423) 711306.
mortalman@btinternet.com 0 b,l,d. Rooms 12. ]] ` (01423) 712524. 0 b,l,d. Rooms 13. ]]