Newstead in Windermere ★★★★★  

Newstead has achieved the AA Hotel Services prestigious 5-star award, as well as the VisitBritain 5-star rating for outstanding Windermere bed and breakfast accommodation, cleanliness and hospitality, placing it at the top of its class.Set in its own grounds, with gardens to the front and generous off-street parking to the rear, the guest house is located on New Road. The Brookside, a cosy pub, is located just 3 minutes’ walk away, behind woods and a stream to the rear of the property. The villages of Windermere and Bowness are both also within easy walking distance. The villages offer a wide range of pubs, restaurants and shops.Newstead retains its elegant Victorian lounge where guests are welcome to relax.There is a private leisure club just a few minutes’ drive away and guests can use the excellent facilities free of charge. The club has a swimming pool, a sauna, a steam room, a whirlpool bath and a solarium, as well as squash and badminton courts. There is also a snooker table and a small bar and cafeteria.