Pride of Britain Hotels, the consortium of 46 privately-owned independent British hotels and spas has welcomed two new members – Armathwaite Hall Hotel and Spa – one of the Lake District’s best four-star hotels – and Rockliffe Hall, an impressive 18th-century red-brick mansion in County Durham.
Situated close to Keswick on the shores of Bassenthwaite Lake, the Armathwaite Hall Hotel and Spa has 46 individually-designed bedrooms with lake, park or garden views. The former stately home is set in 400 acres of deer park and woodland and is framed by the dramatic Skiddaw mountains and Lake District fells. The hotel offers informal, contemporary dining in The Courtyard Bar and Brasserie as well as fine dining in the Lake View Restaurant, renowned for showcasing local seasonal produce. The serene spa boasts a thermal suite, 10 treatment rooms and scenic views from the infinity pool and outdoor hot tub.
Set within 375 acres on the banks of the River Tees, near the village of Hurworth, Rockliffe Hall has 61 elegant guest bedrooms, three restaurants and an award-winning spa. Spread over 50,000 square feet, the spa features eight thermal rooms and a 20-metre pool (complete with spa butlers to keep guests refreshed with champagne and freshly-squeezed juices). The five-star hotel’s extensive grounds are home to an impressive championship golf course and a brand-new landscaped Spa Garden (opening 13 August), which features a hydrotherapy pool, Jacuzzi, decked lounging area, fire pit, water feature and sweeping views across the estate.
The addition of Armathwaite Hall Hotel and Spa and Rockliffe Hall takes the Pride of Britain collection to 46 member properties, close to the maximum of 50 allowed in its rules. All applications for membership are subject to an anonymous overnight inspection before being presented to all existing members for their vote.
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