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The English Lake District has long been treasured for its spectacular beauty, made famous by the many great literary figures connected with the area - none more so than the poet William Wordsworth, who was born in Cockermouth in 1770 and whose homes for much of his life are Dove Cottage and Rydal Mount can be visited to this day in Grasmere.
Lake District National Park:
Occupying the central portion of Cumbria, the Lake District National Park covers around 700 square miles of England's most stunning scenery. Renowned for both its lakes and mountains, the region is home to both England's largest lake -Windermere - and highest mountain - Scafell Pike 3,210 feet. Nearby Helvellyn is not far behind at 3,118 feet.
The Lake District's dramatic glacial landscape is a haven for walkers and water sports enthusiasts. Well known lakes in the area besides Windermere include Derwentwater, Ullswater, Coniston, Thirlmere, Bassenthwaite Lake, Haweswater, Brotherswater and Buttermere, each of which has its own unique character and charm. For those that are here for a more relaxing break, there are numerous towns and villages to be enjoyed - there's Bowness and Windermere almost on the doorstep, but also towns such as Ambleside, Coniston, Grasmere, Hawkshead, Kendal and Keswick that are a little further a field yet which are all well worth a visit.
On the outskirts of Cumbria and the Lake District, such as Carlisle, the Eden Valley, the Lake District Peninsulas of Furness and Cartmel,and Cumbria's west coast are also all worthy of visits, offering a diverse range of scenery and local attractions. It is perhaps no wonder that the Lake District is England's most popular tourist destination outside of London.
Linthwaite House Hotel is an ideal base from which to explore the Lake District and outlying areas. Occupying a convenient location alongside key transport links and close to all the major heritage attractions, there is no shortage of places to visit.
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Linthwaite House Hotel is set in 14 acres of open grounds and woods overlooking Lake Windermere, in the Lake District, providing that 'get away from it all' feeling needed for fresh ideas or to raise motivation. Secluded, providing a total privacy and confidentiality, but Linthwaite's style is 'unstuffy' offering you a friendly, relaxed atmosphere in which to take time out and initiate positive changes. It can host small-scale Conferences, Seminars, Training and Team Building sessions, Incentives and 9 to 5 Meetings. You can hire the whole Hotel for Exclusive Use or book just a couple of Rooms.
For a spot of relaxation, Linthwaite has use of a nearby Leisure Spa and Windermere Golf Club is one mile away. Aall kinds of events, indoors and out, from hiking, orienteering and mountain-biking in the Lake District for the active, to tours of local historic houses for the less active can be arranged.
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Equipment:
- OHP & Screen
- Flipcharts, pads and pens
- Video Recorder
- Mini-disc Player, CD Player, amplifier and speakers
- PC and inkjet colour Printer
- Pens, pencils and paper
- Telephone/Modem points (in the Boardroom and Mirror Room)
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The 2 Rosette award-winning Restaurant serves modern British food and is under the stewardship of Andy Nicholson, one of the new generation of talented young British chefs. The Head Chef is a member of the Master Chefs of Great Britain and uses the best local produce, prepares imaginative dishes and insists on ample portions. To complement the food there is on offer an eclectic wine list, ranging from the contemporary to the classic.
Proving the ideal setting for small, private lunches or dinners with an excellent cuisine that features the best fresh, local produce - ample portions immaculately presented and a fine selection of wines.
Throughout the day a selection of freshly made sandwiches and beverages are served. At lunchtime guests can choose from the Terrace Menu. Afternoon tea is served between 15:30 and 17:00. In the evening there is a four-course Table d'hote menu, which changes daily. A traditional Sunday Lunch (four course Table d'hote menu) is also available in the Restaurant on Sunday from 12:00 - 13:30.
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Twenty-six Rooms all with private Bath, Shower, Bathrobes, 12-channel TV, Trouser Press, Tea/Coffee making, Teddy Bear, Books, Mineral Water. Some with Lake Views, king sized beds with canopies.
All the Rooms are superbly decorated, some overlooking Lake Windermere.A retreat where you will be looked after from the moment you arrive until the time comes to tear yourself away.
There are two deluxe Suites, twin-bedded Rooms and there is a Grade 3 disabled Room on ground floor with own external access and ramp. Non-smoking Rooms available.
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- Lounge and Restaurant - no smoking
- Full Room Service
- Ralph Lauren meets Raffles style interior design
- Deluxe Rooms with CD mini Hi Fi
- Two Suites and twin bedded Rooms available
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WEDDINGS:
A sublime hilltop location overlooking Lake Windermere in the English Lake District. Perfect location for a Lake District Wedding. Voted the most romantic Hotel by the AA, Linthwaite offers a truly unique wedding venue. The secluded gardens, magical tarn and Lake District scenery provide the perfect backdrop for romantic photographs. The Hotel terrace, conservatory or lounge are ideal settings for a relaxed drinks' Reception.
At Linthwaite they know the importance of making sure your wedding day is one of the most memorable days of your life (and memorable for the right reasons). The experienced Wedding Director will manage all your arrangements, from Ceremony to Reception, so that you can make the most of your precious day and not worry about a thing. Furthermore for complete freedom and flexibility the Hotel can be hired for your exclusive use.
You can choose to hire the Hotel for your exclusive use for the weekend and enjoy both the Wedding Ceremony itself and your Reception at Linthwaite House. In this way, you have the opportunity to say when, where and for how long regarding times of ceremony, wedding breakfast and so on, as the Hotel is yours.
Accommodation: With twenty-six bedrooms that can accommodate up to 52 guests. For the Bride, why not spend your final night as a single woman in the Garden Suite, while the groom is kept tucked up somewhere else in the Hotel - just for the one night! And be joined by him on your wedding night.
The Wedding Ceremony: Your wedding ceremony can take place in the elegant surroundings of the Restaurant, Boardroom or for those with Exclusive Use, the Conservatory, the windows of which overlook the lake and fells.
Wedding Reception: After the ceremony your guests can enjoy a relaxing drinks' Reception on the sunny Hotel Terrace, while admiring the magnificent views over Lake Windermere. Alternatively, drinks in the Conservatory or Lounge, from where the vista is equally awe-inspiring.
Ceremony & Reception: You can hold the Ceremony and Reception and book one or two Bedrooms at the Hotel without having Exclusive Use. The Wedding Ceremony can take place between 11:00 and 12:30. The Reception can be held from 13:30 until 17:30. During your time at the Hotel, you have sole use of the Restaurant and Boardroom for your Ceremony and Wedding Breakfast.
Reception Only: Linthwaite House provides that special venue for your Reception after a Church or Registry Office Ceremony. The timings for the Wedding Breakfast are as above. We are also happy for your Wedding photographer to accompany you to the Reception, so you can take advantage of the idyllic setting and lake views at Linthwaite.
Wedding Breakfast: We can offer a variety of menus including buffet selections and we can easily cater for vegetarians or any special dietary requirements.
Linthwaite has won national acclaim for its hospitality and personal attention, this combined with its award-winning cuisine assures that you and your guests can relax and enjoy your special day.
