Dunmail Raise, Grasmere Lodge

Resting within the Lake District National Park is Dunmail Raise, Grasmere Lodge, well-equipped apartment offering couples an inviting base from which to discover the region’s celebrated scenery. Set in the grounds of the acclaimed Forest Side Hotel, home to a Michelin-starred restaurant, the apartment combines a convenient setting with far-reaching views towards Easdale and the surrounding fells. As you head inside you are greeted with exposed beams bring character to the neatly arranged open-plan living space. Prepare anything from a leisurely breakfast to a romantic evening meal in the well-appointed kitchen, then take a seat at the dining table and gaze across the hills towards Easdale and Langdale while you eat. Following a day exploring the Lakes, sink into the sofa for a favourite film on the Smart TV or choose a game from the selection provided. Outside, a network of walking trails leads through the valleys, across the fells and beside the lakes that define this striking corner of Cumbria. For an evening to remember, reserve a table at the Michelin-starred restaurant within the Forest Side Hotel and share an exceptional meal after a rewarding day on the fells. A traditional pub is only a short stroll away, while a nearby shop makes it easy to collect everyday essentials. Discover Grasmere by visiting Dove Cottage, once home to William Wordsworth, wandering along the scenic shores of Grasmere Lake and browsing the village’s independent cafés and galleries. Continue to Ambleside to see the historic Bridge House, watch the tumbling waters of Stock Ghyll Force and follow lakeside paths from Waterhead on

Windermere. Keswick also promises a rewarding day out, with Derwentwater offering beautiful waterside scenery, the Theatre by the Lake presenting live performances and Keswick Museum sharing stories from the area’s past. Whether dining beneath Lakeland skies, setting out along scenic walking

routes or discovering the attractions of the national park, Dunmail Raise, Grasmere Lodge is a delightful base for a memorable escape in Cumbria.