The Swan Hotel (Newby Bridge Ltd)- The Dormouse

Families and larger groups will find The Dormouse works well for a Lake District base. The property sleeps eight across three bedrooms: two with super king beds and ensuite showers on the first two floors, and a third with bunk beds and a games console upstairs for children. Three bathrooms mean mornings run smoothly. The ground floor is open-plan, with a living area centred around a wood burner, a dining space, and a kitchen equipped for proper cooking—electric oven and hob, dishwasher, fridge, microwave and more. French doors open to a patio with garden furniture and a chiminea for evening fires.

The cottage is part of The Swan Hotel complex, which has spa and leisure facilities available to guests. On-site parking takes two cars. Wi-Fi, heating, electricity, bed linen and towels are all provided; initial fuel for the wood burner is included. One dog is welcome at no extra cost. No smoking is permitted indoors. The location gives straightforward access to popular Lake District attractions and walking country.