Broadoaks Country House - Troutbeck

With original open fires and luxurious surroundings to relax in, this magnificent country house and restaurant was built in 1836 is set in the Trout Beck Valley. Broadoaks Country House offers comfortable accommodation as well as fine dining in its Michelin recommended restaurant. 14 individually designed rooms with bespoke en suite facilities feature Victorian and Georgian styling alongside modern jacuzzis, spas, and whirlpool and sunken baths. All rooms are designed to create a relaxing atmosphere. Some have river views and others have views across to Lake Windermere. This is an AA 5-star rated guest house property.

Broadoaks Country House was built in 1836 for a wealthy tea merchant. It was extended in 1904 with the addition of a traditional music room. This room has a vaulted ceiling and ornate plaster work by William Morris. In the corner sits a bespoke Bechstein Piano.

The Lake District, well known for its natural beauty and wide variety of outdoor activities, also offers a wealth of superb visitor attractions, festivals and events for all the family. Step back in time at one of South Lakeland’s historic houses or fascinating museums. Relax on a lake cruise or steam railway. Follow in the footsteps of great literary characters like William Wordsworth, Beatrix Potter and John Ruskin who all lived in the southern Lake District and whose homes you can visit. Children can come face to face with animals at 2 wildlife centres, an aquarium and a sheep and wool centre or enjoy a magical indoor recreation of Beatrix Potter’s famous characters. The whole family can explore deep underground in a slate mine too. If you are looking for a souvenir of your visit, there are working potteries, photo, art and craft galleries, design studios and plenty more shopping opportunities, including an outlet centre in Kendal. For those who want to get active, there’s a climbing wall, leisure centre and a high wire adventure experience in Grizedale Forest!

By Car: From the North: - Take the M6 motorway. - Exit at junction 40. - Join the A592 past Pooley Bridge and Ullswater, culminating with the spectacular Kirkstone Pass. - The road will wind down through the charming valley of Troutbeck where, near the bottom of the valley, take a right hand turn up the hill towards Troutbeck village. - Drive through the village and follow this road (Bridge Lane) towards Troutbeck Bridge, passing the historic ‘Townend House’ along the way. - After approximately one mile you will find Broadoaks on your left. From the South: - Take the M6 motorway. - Exit at junction 36. - Follow the signs for Windermere and the Southern Lake District. - After approximately 12 miles, the A591 road will lead you past Windermere village towards Ambleside. - At the small roundabout at Cook’s House Corner, continue straight over from where you will come to the next small village, Troutbeck Bridge. - Proceed through the village and, just after the Esso petrol station, take the right turning signposted Troutbeck (YHA sign). - Follow this road for approximately one mile and Broadoaks is on the right-hand side. By Air: Manchester, Glasgow, Leeds/Bradford, Liverpool and Newcastle airports offer easy access to the area. Manchester Airport has its own rail station with direct services to Windermere. By Coach: National Express Rapide services from London (Victoria) to Kendal, Ulverston, Ambleside, Barrow and Windermere. By Train: The nearest train station is in Windermere, a 10 minute taxi ride away. Stations for the area include Lancaster and Oxenholme - the Lake District (near Kendal) on the main West Coast line.