Families
We love children - in fact, our senior management team have 10 between them!
We offer a selection of 8 spacious family rooms for 2 adults and up to 3 children. Our family rooms enjoy either an internal second bedroom, where the children sleep or our double sized rooms allow plenty of space for everyone.
Families are an important part of our hotel and we offer a family menu in our Fine Dining Restaurant, as well as the attached 'Children's Choices'.
In our pool, children under 15 years of age are welcome at any time, when supervised by a responsible adult but the gym can only be used by guests aged 15 and over.
Of course Windermere Lake Cruisers sail from right outside the hotel and the Lakes Aquarium is across the car park but if you are looking for somewhere different to take the family, then why not visit the Lake District Peninsulas for an exciting day out. Some of our favourites include:
South Lakes Wild Animal Park Immerse yourself in wild animals at one of Europe's top conservation parks. See breeding group of rhinos mixing with a herd of giraffes and a troupe of baboons: wander free amongst lemurs and kangaroos: see spectacled bears, cheetahs, lions & monkeys at the world's top Sumatran tiger conservation centre. The majority of the property is accessible to wheelchair users travelling with a helper. Open all year (except Christmas Day) Daily 10am-5pm Winter 10am- dusk.
The Dock Museum, Barrow is a stunning museum built over an original Victorian dry dock. Exhibits include spectacular ship models, computer interactives, film show and "Shipbuilders to the World" exhibition. Landscaped coastal site. Adventure playground. Free admission. Free car parking. Open all year Weds to Sunday 10am-5pm. Also open Tues in high season. Open Bank Holiday Mondays, except at Christmas.
Holker Hall, Gardens & The Lakeland Motor Museum The friendliest of stately homes, over 125 acres of glorious gardens and grounds. Motoring memorabilia galore. Savour delights from the Courtyard Café or purchase some from our newest addition 'Food at Holker Hall', special events throughout the year. Dogs are allowed in grounds only. Open daily from 1st March, 10am-5pm Grounds, Lakeland Motor Museum, Café, Gift Shop and Food at Holker Hall. Hall & Gardens open daily except Saturdays 28th March-31st October.
Lakeland Miniature Village Visit Flookburgh for Cumbria's only miniature village, over 120 buildings made from local Coniston slate, hand made by Edward Robinson. Houses, farms, barns and a slate bridge over 25 feet long create the Lakeland landscape. New Japanese Teahouse currently under construction. Open all year, 10am - dusk
The Colony Candle Workshop allows visitors to see the traditional craft of candle making every working day of the week, through the specially designed Viewing Gallery. Colony candle makers use many traditional techniques in the production process, such as hand dipping and hand pouring. Visitors can have a go at candle making for themselves at the in-store candle dipping bench! Open all year Monday - Saturday, 9am - 5pm & Sunday, 12pm - 5pm