Hotels 1 to 3 in Milnthorpe, Cumbria

Crooklands hotel - Converted from an old farmhouse dating back to 1750. Exposed beams and lots of memorabilia in all the public rooms. Business facilities (e.g. fax/modem). Relax around a real log fire in our bar; reception is open until 23.00.

Gilpin Bridge Hotel and Inn - Nestled at the gateway to the Lakes and on the edge of the national parks, this family-run inn is full of character and steeped in history. Located on the edge of the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales, the hotel is a short drive from Windermere through the picturesque Lythe Valley. The market town of Kendal is just 3 miles away, giving you access to shops and local crafts. The restaurant offers home cooked food with a daily specials board and separate children's menu. There is a good selection of cask ales, wines, continental beers and soft drinks.

Ye Olde Fighting Cocks - In the picturesque village of Arnside, in an area of outstanding natural beauty, this traditional country inn boasts wonderful views over the Kent estuary and the mountains of the Lake District. Ye Olde Fighting Cocks offers comfortable en suite bed-and-breakfast accommodation, ideal for the English Lake District and the surrounding Arnside and Silverdale areas of outstanding natural beauty. With scenic views across Morecambe Bay to the Lake District and with plenty of seashore and fell walking, the inn makes a great base from which to explore the area. All of the beautifully refurbished en suite rooms have TVs, hairdryers, trouser presses, radio alarms and tea/coffee making facilities. The rooms boast fantastic views out over the bay and the mouth of the River Kent to the mountains. The bar is well stocked with traditional beers, lagers and wines and there is a real fire for the winter months. Food is home-cooked and freshly prepared, with daily specials. Outside, a terraced garden allows you to watch the river go by or do a spot of bird watching. Facilities include a car park and a barn where bicycles can be locked away. Arnside's railway station is just 300 metres away and offers fast, easy and convenient access to the rest of the Lake District. Free parking is available on site. Ye Olde Fighting Cocks is family run, and your hosts, Mike and Lesley Coop, pride themselves on the warm, friendly welcome they offer.