Waternook

The highlights

• Five star gold accommodation offering the height of luxury and comfort- available to hire separately (Waternook sleeps 12 and The Great Barn sleeps 8) or together they sleep 20.
• These country houses have been awarded the highest accolade by Visit England - 5 Star Gold and have won numerous other prestigious awards including Winner of the Condé Nast Johansens Award for Excellence, a Visit England ROSE Award for Service Excellence [an award that can only be won once] and won the 2016 Cumbria Tourism Awards.
• Unrivalled setting with a private 27 acre estate, over half a mile of lake frontage and breathtaking panoramic views of Ullswater and the surrounding mountains.
• Supreme interior with fabulous comfy living space, super-modern kitchen and incredible dining area.
• Kingsized bedrooms with luxurious en-suite natural stone bathrooms with underfloor heating and monsoon and raindrop showers.
• Make the most of the private cinema, reading room and the spa and wellness centre complete with Laconium and hot tub.
• Guests can also make the most of private chef service, butlers, yoga lessons, beauty treatments, sailing lessons and private helicopter tours in Waternook’s luxury concierge service range.
• Set in the Lake District National Park, an area of gorgeous scenery that you simply must explore.

You should know

• Two well behaved dogs are allowed on the property and even have their own room with underfloor heating and mountain views.

The detail

Waternook and The Great Barn offer guests true five star comfort right on the edge of Ullswater. This 17th Century property offers exclusive, presidential accommodation with a sublime interior, comfy furniture and incredible views out onto the lake. This self catering accommodation also comes with optional high-end concierge services, ensuring guests have everything they need at their disposal for a fabulous holiday.

Waternook sleep 12 people in six gorgeous suites. It sits within 26 acres of private grounds and has beautiful terraced gardens that offer breathtaking views of the lake and the mountains beyond. The dramatic setting makes for a truly remarkable holiday on the edge of one of Britain’s favourite lakes.

Not only is Waternook sat in a million dollar setting with inspiring views, but the interior is also sleek and elegantly designed with outstanding attention to detail. Guests can make use of the private cinema room; the super-comfy lounge complete with log burning fireplace; the reading room; and the state-of-the-art kitchen with dining terrace. There’s even a spa and wellness sanctuary on the site where you can switch off and zone out before enjoying a glass of bubbly in the lake view hot tub. The bedrooms are all beautifully designed with luxury hand-made beds and pretty en suite bathrooms complete with a mixture of powerful showers or decadent free standing bath tubs.

Adjoining Waternook is The Great Barn. This sleeps 8 people in similarly lavish comfort, with 8 deluxe suites with bathrooms. These properties can be hired together or separately, making for a truly memorable gathering.

Although this property is self-catering, guests are able to make the most of a number of additional services from private chefs and butlers, to beauty treatments and personalised yoga lessons. You can even head out for private helicopter tours and sailing lessons on the water.

Be sure to venture out and explore the rest of the estate, taking in the sights and sounds of the Lake District. But it’s also worth venturing further afield and seeing more of what this incredible part of the country has to offer. The jewel in the British crown, the Lake District has plenty to see and do. Hike the mountains and breathe the air, or gaze down at the picturesque lakes below. Head out on horseback or bike, or simply on foot as you take in all before you. Spread out over 912 square miles, the Lake District National Park is home to some of Britain’s highest peaks, deepest lakes and an amazing array of wildlife.

Waternook has recently been awarded the Visit England Rose Award for “service excellence". This award is given annually to 100 Visit England quality assessed accommodation businesses that go the extra mile in order to provide excellent customer service. It also recently won the the prestigious Condé Nast Johansens Award for Excellence – Best Serviced Accommodation in UK & Ireland.

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