Broadoaks Country House - Troutbeck

Dieses prächtige Landhaus mit Restaurant und offenen Kaminen im Trout Beck Valley, das aus dem Jahr 1836 stammt, besticht durch sein luxuriöses, erholsames Ambiente. Das Broadoaks Country House bietet eine komfortable Unterkunft und eine ausgezeichnete Küche im vom Michelin-Führer empfohlenen Restaurant. Es gibt 14 individuell gestaltete Zimmer mit maßgeschneiderten Badezimmern, in denen viktorianische und georgianische Stilelemente ebenso zu finden sind wie moderne Whirlpools und Wellnesseinrichtungen. Alle Zimmer zeichnen sich durch ihre entspannte Atmosphäre aus. Einige bieten einen Ausblick auf den Fluss, andere auf den Lake Windermere. Dieses Gästehaus wurde vom britischen Automobilverband (AA) in die 5-Sterne-Kategorie aufgenommen.

Das Broadoaks Country House wurde im Jahre 1836 für einen wohlhabenden Teehändler erbaut und 1904 mit einem traditionellen Musikzimmer erweitert, das über ein Deckengewölbe, einen kunstvollen Verputz von William Morris und ein eigens angefertigtes Bechstein-Klavier in der Ecke verfügt.

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.