Cragwood Country House Hotel - 4-Star Hotel in Windermere

Cragwood Country House Hotel sits on 20 acres of landscaped gardens that lead directly to a private jetty on Lake Windermere. Guests have direct access to the lake for walks or lake cruises booked through the hotel. Nearby attractions include the Lakes Aquarium at Newby Bridge, the Windermere Steamboat Museum, and the World of Beatrix Potter.

The hotel holds two AA Rosettes for Culinary Excellence, with an extensive restaurant menu built around regional produce such as Cumberland sausage, locally caught trout, and Cumbrian cheeses. Dinner is served in an intimate dining area, and guests can also order from the bar menu in the lounge areas. Breakfast includes both cooked and continental options, with packed lunches available for day trips.

Accommodation includes four-poster rooms, lake view rooms, and ground-floor rooms with patio access to the gardens. Each room has an en suite bathroom with bath or shower and complimentary toiletries, plus a flat-screen TV. The bridal suite offers a four-poster bed and views of the lake from two sides.

Cragwood offers wedding packages such as the Windermere package, which includes a lake cruise, and the Just Us package for intimate ceremonies. The hotel can host both small micro-weddings and larger celebrations, with exclusive use of the property available. Wedding coordinators Hannah and Mathilda handle planning, and ceremonies can take place by the lake or inside the Nixon Lounge.

Dogs are welcome throughout the hotel, with pet bowls provided and a special welcome pack for canine guests. Ground-floor rooms with direct garden access make it easy to take dogs outside. The hotel is dog-friendly but asks owners to keep pets under control, especially in the lounges and dining areas.

Location: Private lakeshore on Lake Windermere with jetty access

Dining: Two AA Rosettes for culinary excellence using local produce

Rooms: Four-poster rooms, lake views, and ground-floor patio rooms

Weddings: Micro-wedding and luxury packages with lake cruises

Pet-Friendly: Dogs allowed with special amenities and garden access