{"id":1386,"date":"2017-02-17T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-02-17T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lakelovers.cottage-search.com\/blog\/our-holiday-cottage-waternook-scoops-britains-best-home-accolade\/"},"modified":"2025-12-18T16:52:21","modified_gmt":"2025-12-18T16:52:21","slug":"our-holiday-cottage-waternook-scoops-britains-best-home-accolade","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/blog\/our-holiday-cottage-waternook-scoops-britains-best-home-accolade\/","title":{"rendered":"Lakelovers\u2019 holiday cottage Scoops Britain\u2019s Best Home Accolade"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The accolades just keep stacking up for Waternook \u2013\u00a0our \u2018superluxe\u2019 home on the shores of Ullswater.<\/p>\n<h4>Because, it has\u00a0now been named in the Times\u2019 top list of Britain\u2019s Best Homes.<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-1214116 size-medium b-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2020\/10\/waternook-ullswater-59.jpg\" alt=\"Waternook - Britain's Best Home\" width=\"300\" height=\"174\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2020\/10\/waternook-ullswater-59.jpg\" \/><\/h4>\n<p>It comes just months after the Sunday Times named it in its ultimate A-list hideaway of the top 12 party pads in Britain.<\/p>\n<p>But, it is no surprise that the five-star <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/property\/waternook\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Waternook<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 where guests have their very own 26-acres of private grounds \u2013 is consistently included in ultimate A-list hideaways.<\/p>\n<p>Owner Dominic Gordon bought the home in 2012. And, his dream? To create one of the most exclusive destinations in the UK where families and friends can come together to escape, relax and indulge.<\/p>\n<p>As you can see, he\u2019s done just that.<\/p>\n<h3>An Impressive Lake District holiday home<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1214109 alignleft b-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2020\/10\/waternook-5-new.jpg\" alt=\"Lake District luxury holiday cottages\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2020\/10\/waternook-5-new.jpg\" \/>So, as a guest at this divine, large luxury\u00a0Lake District holiday cottage on the shores of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/ullswater-cottages\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ullswater,<\/a> you\u2019ll\u00a0enjoy half-a-mile of private access to the beautiful lake.<\/p>\n<p>Plus,\u00a0you can arrive at this idyllic kingdom by yacht or helicopter.<\/p>\n<p>But, it isn\u2019t just the stunning views that make Waternook\u00a0so super.<\/p>\n<p>On top of that,\u00a0you\u00a0get space galaore to relax, to have fun \u2013 and to indulge.<\/p>\n<p>So, take your pick from the\u00a0beautiful\u00a0mezzanines,\u00a0\u00a0the cinema room, bar and even a hot tub overlooking the grounds of the glamorous estate.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><em>\u201cWe are thrilled to have featured again by The Times as one of the top luxury places to stay in Great Britain. <\/em><em>says Dominic.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cWe go to extraordinary lengths for our discerning guests ensuring every stay is completely bespoke to their needs. <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cAs part of this service we are proud to showcase our \u201cLuxury Concierge Service\u201d range where guests can select anything from private helicopter tours to beauty treatments and outdoor adventure.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>Award-winning Waternook<\/h3>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>It\u2019s been a great start to the year for Dominic and Waternook after a storming 2016, which saw the home listed in the <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1214111 alignright b-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2020\/10\/waternook-20-new.jpg\" alt=\"Pet-friendly holiday cottages in the Lake District\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2020\/10\/waternook-20-new.jpg\" \/>Sunday Times\u2019 top 12 holiday cottages in Britain.<\/p>\n<p>While, it also\u00a0scooped the crown of \u201cBest Self Catering\u201d in the 2016 Cumbria Tourism Awards.<\/p>\n<p>It was handed the gong for best wedding venue and the best luxury self-catering accommodation in the Lux Venue Awards 2016.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Paul Liddell, managing director of Lakelovers, says: \u201cWaternook is a magnificent property, surrounded by superb scenery, making it a perfect Lake District holiday cottage for a great get-together, wedding or special occasion.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1214112 alignleft b-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2020\/10\/waternook-36-new.jpg\" alt=\"Large luxury holiday cottages Lake District\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2020\/10\/waternook-36-new.jpg\" \/>\u201cLakelovers is very pleased for Dominic and Waternook.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBut, I am not surprised at its latest accolade,\u00a0since it is regarded as one of the most prestigious self catering properties, not only in The English Lake District, but in the British Isles.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2>Large Luxury Lake District holiday cottages<\/h2>\n<p>So, just imagine being a\u00a0guest in a fine,\u00a0deluxe and secluded cottage in the stunning Lake District \u2013 like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/property\/waternook\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Waternook<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>After all, could you think of a more fitting place for your wedding or special party?<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1214110 alignright b-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2020\/10\/waternook-8-new.jpg\" alt=\"Luxury holiday cottages for special occassions in the Lake District\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2020\/10\/waternook-8-new.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Well, as well as Waternook, we have many large luxury cottages in the Lake District for you to choose from \u2013 all\u00a0perfect for special occasions.<\/p>\n<p>So, why not\u00a0look at our\u00a0fine collection of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/luxury-lake-district-cottages\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Luxury Lake District Cottages<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>You can book one of these stunning homes on our website.<\/p>\n<p>Or, you can\u00a0call 015394-88855 and we will be happy to help you find a luxury home for a stay\u00a0 you\u2019ll never forget, at\u00a0Britain\u2019s Best Home.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Stay in our luxury Lake District holiday home located on the shore of Ullswater, the award winning Waternook &#8211; Britain&#8217;s Best 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