Scafell Hotel Borrowdale, Lake District

Explore the Lake District from a cosy country hideaway with a two AA Rosette restaurant – includes breakfast and a three-course gourmet dinner

Surrounded by gushing fells and pretty meadows in the valley of Borrowdale, Scafell Hotel is the perfect base for exploring the natural beauty of the Lake District National Park. The charming country house rests at the foot of the staggering Great Gable and Scafell Massif, making it a walker’s paradise and the perfect retreat for explorers.

Tuck into the fine dining menu and delicious three-course Sunday lunches at the two AA Rosette-awarded restaurant. Produce is sourced locally and there are plenty of ales, whiskies and specialist coffees served at your desire. Adjacent to the restaurant is the homely Riverside Bar, perfect for a post-walk beverage and a light snack.

The decor creates a traditional country house feel, with a contemporary twist in the bedrooms – think warm and coppery palettes, with plump cushions and feature fabrics and wallpapers. You'll find restored antique furniture, as well as glorious views of the surrounding mountains in all rooms.