Grange Hotel - Grange Over Sands

Built in 1866 in classical Italianate style, the Grange Hotel sits in its own beautifully-landscaped grounds. We enjoy panoramic Bay views in the unspoiled Edwardian town of Grange-over-Sands, described by noted travel writer Bill Bryson as one of his 6 favourite places to visit in the UK. Fully-refurbished throughout and with full leisure facilities as well as a reputation for fine cuisine and a warm Lakeland welcome, the Grange offers a first-class base from which to explore the Lake District.

The Grange Hotel sits in an elevated position in its own grounds consisting of neatly-landscaped gardens, terraces and mature woodland. Enjoy panoramic views of the attractive, unspoilt small town of Grange-over-Sands and the sweep of the bay. The hotel has 50 beautifully-appointed bedrooms, each with private en suite facilities. A lift is available to all floors. The leisure suite has a spacious, heated swimming pool, jacuzzi, sauna, steam room, gym, fast-tan solarium and beauty salon. The hotel offers banqueting, conference and meeting facilities for 2 to 200 people. The custom-built, designated conference centre offers all equipment and facilities required for any style of conference.

The hotel is located in an area of outstanding natural beauty and of great historic interest. Situated on the southern edge of the Lake District, Grange-over-Sands was originally the location of the ancient granary (or grange) used by the monks of Cartmel Priory, founded in the 11th century. The town only came into its own as a holiday destination with the introduction of the railway in the mid 1800s. Wealthy Victorians soon flocked to the attractive little spa town of Grange to escape the pollution of the big cities and to take the sea air. Today, Grange-over-Sands has managed to retain the traditional qualities that made it so popular in the past. It has not been spoiled by the influx of big supermarket chains or unsympathetic architecture. The mile-long promenade is unique and offers visitors the chance to stroll and enjoy the wonderful views of the bay. Cartmel, only 2 miles from the hotel, is a lovely place to visit, with its medieval market square, ancient priory, cosy pubs, quality gift shops and of course the famous sticky toffee pudding shop. It also has England’s smallest National Hunt racecourse with 3 meetings per year on a figure-of-eight course. The hotel has commissioned a very detailed Walkers Guide Book so that guests can savour the amazing scenery and places of interest that are easily accessible from the hotel. Walks vary from the relatively easy to the fairly difficult, so there should be something for everyone For those of you who are interested in historic houses and beautiful gardens, we have 3 of the most beautiful in England on our doorstep. Holker Hall, Sizergh Castle and Levens Hall are all within 10 minutes of the hotel and offer a great day out for all the family.

The hotel is situated in the small Lakeland town of Grange-over-Sands on the southern edge of the English Lake District, RAIL - the railway station is directly opposite the entrance to the hotel grounds. Links to the north and south are very good with regular connections via Lancaster (Virgin Rail) and a direct link between Grange-over-Sands and Manchester Airport ROAD - the hotel is within 10-15 minutes of junction 36 of the M6. The route is clearly signposted and is mainly dual carriageway AIR - Manchester/Liverpool John Lennon/Glasgow International Airports are all 2 hours away. Blackpool International Airport is 1 1/2 hours away. All airports are easily accessibly via the M6. There is a direct rail link from Manchester Airport to Grange-over-Sands.

Carriages Restaurant offers visitors a delightful dining experience in tasteful surroundings. The 5-course table d'hôte menu is a veritable feast for the eyes and palate, and is prepared by our highly-skilled and experienced team of chefs using only quality, fresh local produce. Also on offer are varied dishes suitable for vegetarians, vegans and those with other special dietary requirements. The lounge menu is available from noon to 21:00 daily and offers a wide range of dishes to suit every appetite. A special selection of dishes will appeal to younger guests.