Ambleside (Lake District)

Langdale Hotel & Spa

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Reservations opening times

Monday to Friday: 8.00am-8.00pm
Saturday: 9.00am-5.00pm
Sunday: 10.00am-4.00pm

Langdale Hotel & Spa Overview

Langdale Hotel & Spa is set in the heart of the spectacular Lake District just outside Ambleside - an ever-popular Lake District destination at the head of Lake Windermere. The 35-acre Langdale Estate surrounds the Langdale Hotel & Spa, offering an idyllic woodland haven interspersed with sparkling streams and tarns.

The Langdale Hotel & Spa operated as a gunpowder works in the 19th century and is dotted with massive millstones and other well-preserved reminders of its past. Its original, historic buildings have been restored and converted into luxurious bedrooms, all non-smoking. Some of the hotel bedrooms look out onto the river that runs past the hotel, while others have views of the fells or a woodland setting.

Dining options at the Langdale Hotel Spa include two restaurants, two bars and a traditional Lakeland pub. Choose between the fine dining Purdey's Restaurant with its atmospheric reminders of the Estate's history or the relaxed Terrace Restaurant. There is also the informal Wainwrights Inn - an award-winning traditional Lakeland pub. The emphasis is on using local produce for much of the food.

The excellent leisure club at Langdale Hotel & Spa features a 20-metre heated indoor pool with fine views, a twelve-person spa pool, a state-of-the-art sanarium - combining steam and heat. The Spa therapists offer a wide range of treatments and products. An array of on-site activities are available at Langdale Hotel like mountain bike hire, fitness classes and personal training, tennis, squash and crown green bowls, making it one of the best-equipped facilities of any hotel in the Lake District and beyond.

The Langdale Hotel & Spa is also a fantastic Lake District meeting venue. There are four conference rooms - the largest seating up to 80 delegates. WiFi internet access is complimentary.

Bedroom Accommodation

The Langdale Hotel & Spa offers 57 en-suite rooms with Bose iPod docking station, LCD TV with Satellite Channels, radio, direct dial telephone, complimentary wireless internet access (WiFi), bathrobes, Egyption Cotton Linen, complimentary Elemis toiletries, smoke alarms, international direct dial telephone, hairdryer, fair-trade tea & coffee making facilities, mineral water, heating control, iron & ironing board and electric shaver point. All hotel rooms are non-smoking.

Rooms are split between the main Hotel building, Fellside Rooms, Waterside Rooms.

Check-in from 3.00pm
Check-out at 10.30am

Lakeland Signature Room - offer luxury accommodation in a variety of styles including Heather, Gunpowder, Tarn, Romantic Gothic, Elegance and Room 101 & 102. Influenced by the stunning Lake District setting, with a contemporary twist. Most rooms feature fridges and remote control showers.
Feature Rooms - these waterside rooms are located on the banks of Great Langdale Beck and offer balconies overlooking the cascading water. The beautiful setting ensures complete tranquillity and privacy with all the advantages of the estate close at hand.
The Attic Room - a private room, tucked away on the second floor, the new Attic Room features a luxurious hand crafted Copper roll top bath inlaid with Nickel and surrounded by amber uplighters. With hand held shower and centre taps this unique feature bath is perfect for relaxing or sharing. Classically furnished in a cool and contemporary style with vibrant yet natural shades.
Ultimate Room - three stunning new bedrooms in three very different designs. Bright, bold and exciting, all apt descriptions of some of the best bedrooms to be found in the Lake District.
Family Rooms - There are two options:

- Large rooms with double King size or twin beds and bunk beds

- Large room with double Queen size bed and double sofa bed

A laundry service is available at the hotel.

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Hotel Heritage & History

The Estate began life as a small woollen mill where wool from local flocks was processed on machinery driven by the fast-flowing water of the Great Langdale Beck.

In 1823 a local entrepreneur with an interest in quarrying, saw the potential for the manufacture of gunpowder on the site. The seclusion, natural waterpower and a growing demand from the Lakeland mines & quarries ensured success. Within a few years the Elterwater Gunpowder Works was not only supplying the domestic industry, but also exporting to North America & South Africa.

The powder works closed in 1930, a victim of the depression & the development of more modern explosives, such as dynamite.

A local landowner, recognising the potential of the unique location, bought & developed the site as a holiday resort. By the late 1930's, accommodation consisted of a small hotel, several furnished cottages, dormitories & a guesthouse. There were also a number of rustic sleeping cabins scattered around the idyllic 35-acre Estate.

In 1981, when the Estate came up for sale again, it was bought by a group of local businessmen who established the Langdale Partnership. The idea was to create a high-quality time-ownership resort in an area of outstanding natural beauty, when second homes were in high demand & short supply. 80 Scandinavian-type lodges were carefully sited over an area of 35 acres & the small hotel was converted into a luxury Hotel & Country Club.

Langdale Leisure was sold to Matthew Brown, a northern-based brewing company in 1987, and some months later in 1988 the business was acquired by Scottish & Newcastle Breweries who had bought Matthew Brown. In 1996 Langdale estate was purchased by the Langdale timeshare owners, who thus have effective control of the entire resort, which is professionally managed to their high standards.

Map & Directions

Langdale Hotel & Spa

The Langdale Estate,
Great Langdale,
Nr Ambleside,
Cumbria LA22 9JD

Tel: +44 (0)1483 776344Fax: +44 (0)1483 730202

How to find us

By Road

From the South - Leave the M6 and Junction 36 - signposted A591 South Lakes. Follow this route (by-passing Kendal) past Windermere and on towards Ambleside (approx 11 miles). Turn left at the traffic lights on to the A593, signposted Coniston, follow the road round by the Lake, then turn left again over the narrow bridge (signposted Langdale, Hawkshead & Coniston), continue on the A593 for approx 3 miles. At the Skelwith Bridge Hotel, turn right onto the B5343, signposted Langdale. Continue for approximately 2 miles, over the cattle grid, and continue straight on (ignoring the left turns to Elterwater), the main entrance of the Langdale estate is a short distance ahead, on the left, turn in over the cattle grid.

From the North - Leave the M6 at Junction 40 and take the A66 towards Keswick. Turn left via the B5322 on to the A591, past Grasmere and on to Ambleside. Follow the one-way system through Ambleside, turn down the slip road on the right just before the traffic lights onto the A593 alongside the lake. Follow the road round then turn left at the rugby ground and left again over the narrow bridge (signposted Langdale, Hawkshead & Coniston), continue on the A593 for approximately 3 miles. At the Skelwith Bridge Hotel, turn right onto the B5343, signposted Langdale. Continue for approximately 2 miles, over the cattle grid, and continue straight on (ignoring the left turns to Elterwater), the main entrance of the Langdale estate is a short distance ahead, on the left, turn in over the cattle grid.

Once you have turned into the estate, follow the signs straight ahead for Hotel & Lodge Reception, and the main carpark.

By Rail and Air

By Rail: Intercity trains (3 hrs 20 mins from Euston) stop at Oxenholme (Kendal), with regular connections to Windermere Station.
By Air: Manchester International Airport (90 miles, under two hours drive)
Liverpool Airport (90 miles)

Nearest Cities/Towns

Lake District (0.00 miles) (0 km)
Grasmere (4.00 miles) (6 km)
Ambleside (5.00 miles) (8 km)
Coniston (7.00 miles) (11 km)
Hawkshead (7.50 miles) (12 km)
Windermere (8.50 miles) (14 km)
Keswick (16.00 miles) (26 km)
Grange-over-Sands (23.00 miles) (37 km)
Grange over Sands (23.00 miles) (37 km)
Ambleside (23.00 miles) (37 km)
Penrith (28.00 miles) (45 km)
Appleby-in-Westmorland (41.00 miles) (66 km)

Amenities

Special offers & breaks:

Christmas 2010

3-night Christmas package in the Lake District. Choose from a selection of options to personalise your perfect Christmas break...

From £200.00 Per room per night

New Year 2010

2-night New Year package in the Lake District. Choose your perfect New Year celebration and create your perfect package...

From £275.00 Per room per night

TRANQUILITY - 1 Night Spa Break

Includes dinner in Purdeys Restaurant dining on the Tasting Menu, full Cumbrian Breakfast, light lunch in the Terrace Restaurant & a spa treatment of your choice

From £320.00 Per room per night

HARMONY - 1 Night Spa Break

Includes dinner in Purdeys Restaurant dining on the Tasting Menu, full Cumbrian Breakfast, light lunch in the Terrace Restaurant & a choice of spa treatments

From £440.00 Per room per night

At-a-glance