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Sharrow Bay Country House Hotel, Lake Ullswater

Sharrow Bay Country House Hotel has been in existence for 57 years.  It is the oldest British member of the exclusive Relais and Chateaux brand and the proud winner of many hotel and dining awards. Quite simply, Sharrow Bay has no equal and is, without doubt, one of the finest hotels in the Lake District.

Nestled in twelve acres of private woodland and gardens, located on the shore of the beautiful Lake Ullswater and surrounded by magnificent fells, Sharrow Bay country house hotel is a haven of peace and tranquillity with spectacular views of the Ullswater landscape. Many of the bedrooms and public areas of this elegant family mansion, built in 1840, offer breathtaking views of Lake Ullswater and the view of the lake and the fells from the dining room is widely known as one of the best views in England

The 24 bedrooms afford the most wonderful luxury accommodation on Lake Ullswater with the most stunning views in the Lake District. The décor and furnishings enhance the overall atmosphere of peace that pervades both house and garden. All bedrooms are luxuriously cosy, full of porcelain, art, antique furniture, books and games. Some rooms have lake views and some views of the fells and surrounding countryside. The bedrooms are individually furnished with the same beauty and comfort as the public rooms and each bedroom has a name associated with the story of Sharrow.

Dining at Sharrow Bay Hotel, whether it be for breakfast, lunch, dinner or the fabulous afternoon tea, is an marvelous experience to be shared. The Sharrow Bay Restaurant has a Michelin star and has to be the finest hotel restaurant in the Lake District overlooking Lake Ullswater.The internationally renowned, awarding winning cuisine at Sharrow Bay was created over fifty years ago by Francis Coulson. Today his protégés, Colin and Mark, together with their young and enthusiastic team, are developing their own individual style by combining traditional Sharrow style with the best of contemporary cuisine. Whilst the unique atmosphere at Sharrow Bay enables guests to relax and eat in luxurious comfort whilst enjoying the magnificent views of lake and fells. Most importantly, Sharrow Bay was the original creator of Sticky Toffee Pudding!

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