North Lakes Hotel & Spa, Penrith

PENRITH

North Lakes Hotel and Spa has recently added the AA Silver Star Status to its raft of accolades and awards, positioning this stunning hotel as the area’s most stylish destination for couples, friends and families who are looking to explore the Lake District’s rugged landscape. Rustic in design, the hotel’s look and feel has been heavily inspired by the Cumbrian countryside and reflects the area’s rural heritage. Artwork depicts Lakeland scenes and landscapes, including contour lines on bedroom ceilings and an antique rowing boat hung stylishly in the stunning restaurant. Situated in the historic market town of Penrith, North Lakes Hotel and Spa is conveniently located just off the M6 and only a few minutes’ walk from Penrith train station. The hotel is a short distance from the Lakes’ dramatic landscapes and the stunning

Eden Valley, making it an ideal location for short breaks and family holidays. Breath-taking walks, quaint market towns and historic castles are all within close reach. The hotel caters for all group sizes, from individuals to couples and families. There’s delightful double rooms, stunning Suites and family rooms with bunk beds for the children. As well as dog-friendly rooms and a ‘Waggy Tail Welcome’ for guests’ furry friends, the hotel has ‘VI Little P’ packages for children, who’ll receive their very own fluffy bathrobe, a personalised cookie, fresh milk and activity packs. North Lakes is home to the unique dining experience that is FYR, Cumbria’s only open fire grill restaurant. With enormous wooden beams and a spectacular outdoor terrace, it’s a visual delight as well as a culinary one. FYR is famous for its steaks; every cut of meat is aged for a minimum of 28 days and cooked to the diners’ exact specifications - right in front of them. For a special treat, try North Lakes’ Afternoon Tea, a delicate selection of smoked salmon and cucumber sandwiches complimented by freshly baked scones and a selection of cakes, from macaroons to ‘Cumbria’s Famous Sticky Toffee’ cake pots. The cosy bar is a perfect post-dinner retreat where guests can sample fine wines as well as Thwaites’ award-winning cask ales. For those looking to relax and unwind, North Lakes’ spa and fitness area boasts a state-of-the-art gym, relaxation rooms, a sauna, steam room and a heated full-length swimming pool. North Lakes Hotel and Spa could also be the dream location for The Big Day. The stunning hotel is licenced for civil ceremonies and offers flexible reception rooms for each type of celebration. There are bespoke packages to suit all occasions but North Lakes lends itself beautifully to intimate winter weddings, with its cosy festive interiors, roaring open fires and outdoor fire pit that’s perfect for unique photographs. Couples who say ‘I do’ at North Lakes can retreat to their four-poster Bridal Suite and return to the hotel one year later to celebrate their first anniversary. As the flowers start to bloom, North Lakes Hotel and Spa has unveiled a magical new wellness experience; the ‘Taste of Spring’ Spa Day. Upon arrival, guests can head straight to the spa for two-hours access to the facilities before enjoying a soothing 25-minute treatment. Thoughtfully curated by the hotel’s team of highly skilled therapists, treatments include a calming D-vine facial, invigorating cranial massage and re-energizing foot ritual. Complete the self-care session with a delicious two-course lunch or a decadent Afternoon Tea. The Taste of Spring Spa Day starts at £70 per person and is available throughout March, April and May. North Lakes has also designed a special package for Mother’s Day which starts at £109 per person for a one-night break with Champagne on arrival, spa treatments and sumptuous breakfast. Short on time? Take Mum to North Lakes for its famous Sunday Lunch, complete with a glass of Ayala Champagne. To book your North Lakes experience, please visit www.northlakeshotel.co.uk