North Lakes - A Shire Hotel & Spa, Penrith

Hotel Description

Open log fires and cosy lounges create a warm welcome in this luxury 4* hotel. Set just off the m6 near Penrith, it’s a great base for exploring The Lakes and the lesser-known Eden Valley. The excellent Spa facilities include a 13m pool, gym, sauna, steam room and 7 treatment rooms; and the Martindale Restaurant boasts Cumbrian specialities as well as classic, seasonal dishes. The hotel caters for company training, team-building events & conferences too. Free parking and high- speed WiFi access.

The traditional hunting lodge style of the North Lakes Hotel & Spa reflects the rugged beauty of the Lake District. Local stone, natural wood and open log fires create a genuine 'away from it all' environment in this exclusive 4 star resort hotel.

8/10 Overall rating

Guest Services

• General: Family Rooms, Luggage Storage, Restaurant, Breakfast Buffet, Express Check-In/Check-Out, Heating, Continental Breakfast, Non-Smoking Rooms, Free Parking, Bar, Parking , Rooms/Facilities for Disabled Guests, All Public and Private spaces non-smoking, Elevator, Newspapers, 24-Hour Front Desk.
• Activities: Jacuzzi, Games Room, Indoor Swimming Pool, Solarium, Massage, Fitness Centre, Spa & Wellness Centre, Sauna.
• Services: Meeting/Banquet Facilities, Room Service, Dry Cleaning, Shoe Shine, Fax/Photocopying, Business Centre, Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN, Internet Services, Breakfast in the Room, Free Wi-Fi Internet Access Included, Laundry, Packed Lunches.

Restaurants and Bars

The striking design features of the Martindale Restaurant include timber beams, traditional stone and wooden floors and impressive Lakeland stone fireplaces. The menus change daily to reflect the finest, freshest ingredients available locally. The restaurant offers regional specialities and classic dishes, including traditional favourites, with a bit of a twist. Wherever possible, the restaurant uses regional produce, simply prepared with lots of local and regional influence.

The Martindale Cafe and Terrace Lounge offers 2 different areas and one great all-day menu. The cafe offers speciality teas, freshly brewed coffee and freshly squeezed orange juice, as well as home-made cakes and pastries, light meals and traditional supper dishes. The cafe has a stylish interior and a relaxed atmosphere. The comprehensive wine list offers a selection of wines from around the world to complement your meal, including a specially selected Wine of the Season. Move on to the Terrace Lounge for more relaxation, with comfortable sofas and views across the hills. The lounge is the ideal place to catch up on the day's news or just enjoy the peace and quiet.

The Stag Bar offers a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks including a range of wine and real ales, brewed in Blackburn by Daniel Thwaites.

Room service is available 24 hours a day.

Children's meals are available, but in order to preserve a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere for all guests the hotel asks that families with children aged less than 12 years dine in the restaurant prior to 20:00.

Children can either choose a meal from the children's Trekkers menu or they can order half portions from the à la carte menu and pay half price.

Hotel Policies

Important! Policies may vary from these depending on your room, date & rate selection. Please check the room information when booking.

• Check In: 14:30  hours
• Check Out: 11:00  hours
Cards accepted at the hotel:
• Visa,  American Express,  MasterCard,  Diner's Club
• Deposit: No deposit will be charged.
• Internet: Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel and is free of charge.
• Pets: Pets are not allowed.
• Parking: Free private parking is possible on site.
• Extra Charges: VAT is included. Service charge is included. City/tourist tax is not applicable.
• Children and extra beds: All children are welcome. All children under 4 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding. All children under 2 years stay free of charge for cots. All children under 4 years are charged GBP 3.00 per night and person for extra beds. One child from 5 to 10 years is charged GBP 4.00 per night and person in an extra bed. One child from 11 to 16 years is charged GBP 8.00 per night and person in an extra bed. Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 2. Maximum capacity of babycots in a room is 1.
• Cancellations: If cancelled up to 1 day before the date of arrival, no fee will be charged. If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the first night will be charged.

Directions

Leave the M6 at junction 40 and follow the A592 into Penrith, proceed to the mini roundabout and turn back on yourself. Take the first left turn on to Clifford Road and an immediate right on to the hotel car park.
Leave the train station and turn right along the main road. Follow until you arrive at a roundabout (aproximately a 10 minute walk), cross over the mini roundabout and take the left on to Clifford Road.

*Directions included in email booking confirmation