English Lakes Blog

Waterhead Hotel Honored as Best Hotel in the 2010 TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Awards

The Waterhead, Ambleside was chosen as a Best Hotel by TripAdvisor® in its 2010 Travellers’ Choice® awards. Now in its eighth year, the annual TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice awards honour the world’s best hotels, earning their distinction from those who know them best – real travellers. Unlike any other hotel awards in the world, TripAdvisor® Travellers' Choice® winners are based on the millions of real and unbiased reviews and opinions about hotels on tripadvisor.com™ and content from across the web. “Inspired by the millions of trusted traveller reviews and opinions on TripAdvisor.com, the Travelers’ Choice awards have once again highlighted the finest hotels in the world,” said Christine Petersen, chief marketing officer for TripAdvisor. “From remarkable bargains to the trendiest hotels, travellers worldwide are recognizing more than 700 hotels for their outstanding service, value and quality.” For the complete 2010 Travellers’ Choice list, go to www.tripadvisor.com/travelerschoice. The Waterhead Hotel; a 4 star town house hotel on the shores of Lake Windermere near Ambleside, Visit the English Lakes Hotels Website for more information and bookings.

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Back To the 30's with the Midland Hotel

On 27th December, the iconic, art-deco inspired Midland Hotel held its first 1930’s style dinner dance since it reopened in June 2008.

The dinner dance was based on the original format of the dances held at the Midland in its 1930’s heyday, when it was visited by society figures such as Noel Coward and Wallis Simpson.

The evening commenced with a champagne reception in the hotel lobby where guests gazed at the Eric Gill artwork, including the ceiling medallion of Neptune and Triton and the Odysseus mural, which was famously stolen and recovered in 1999.

This was followed by a sumptuous 3-course dinner in the Eric Gill suite, which houses his famous map of North West England mural.

The evening rounded off with dancing until midnight to the High Society Band.

Being the first of many new events to be hosted at the historic Midland Hotel, the 1930's dinner dance was a great success.

On Friday 22nd January the Midland will play host to a weekend of mystery and entertainment. Help us solve a murder mystery performed by the After Dark Theatre Company while you enjoy a 3 course candlelit dinner.

The mystery theme continues on Saturday 23rd January at our Masked Dinner Dance with entertainment once again from the fantastic High Society Jazz Band.

For weekend and individual event booking enquires telephone:  01524 428 370

See more photos and read more about the dinner dance from the Lancaster Evening Post Online.

A Winter Wonderland

The Lake District and North Lancashire have recently enjoyed snowfall over the past week creating a stunning winter wonderland. Many guests are enjoying winter walks, sledging in the nearby hills and fells and some beautiful photo opportunities.

With a fine selection of hotels in the heart of the Lake District and two hotels in north Lancashire with the Trough of Bowland, Lune Valley and Morecambe Bay on the doorsteps; now is the perfect time to come and admire the beauty of the surrounding snow dusted landscapes. Enjoy the snow while it lasts - especially since we have put together a great selection of 2 night January Super Saver offers with prices starting from £89.00 per person for a two night bed and full English breakfast stay with dinner included on the first night. For more information visit our special package deals.

Many thanks to Adam Stephenson Photography, Chris Cant and Campdavemorecambe for allowing us to share a selecetion of the above photos.