26 Apr 2013
Discover a secret side to the Lake District with Macdonald Hotels this year and relax in the tranquil undiscovered surroundings. The stunning Macdonald Leeming House in Ullswater, is ideally located for those looking to discover the less trodden paths of the Lake District and experience its undiscovered marvels.
We would love to invite you to experience the four-star luxury of Macdonald Lemming House, and encounter the charm of the undiscovered Lake District for yourself. We can offer a two night stay for you and your family with complimentary breakfast and dinner.
Macdonald Leeming House, Ullswater
Nestled between 22 acres of beautiful gardens and woodland, and the breathtaking shores of Ullswater, Macdonald Leeming House, is a 19th century hotel offering breath-taking scenery and luxurious comfort. The 200 year old country house hotel is just 10 minutes from the M6, yet has direct access to the Ullswater shores and holds a private fishing licence. The hotel houses 41 elegant bedrooms, many having a recent refurbishment, free onsite parking, Helipad amenities, and dogs are welcome at an additional cost.
Macdonald Leeming House also provides the highest standard in fine dining quality. The award winning Regency Restaurant boasts a menu of speciality dishes showcasing the use of fresh, raw, seasonal ingredients teamed with an impressive list of fine wines. A perfect end to a day of exploring the surrounding countryside, the restaurant’s intimate fine dining experience is set against panoramic views of the lake and gardens.
It’s not just Macdonald Leeming House that makes the undiscovered lakes worth finding, the area has so much to explore and unearth, from the wonders of Mother Nature to grand gardens hidden away for almost a century.
Lowther Castle
These Grade II listed castle ruins are located on the northern edge of the Lake District National Park and set amongst 130 acres of land. The abandoned garden, once famous as one of England’s greatest gardens, has been secret for 70 years but is now there to explore.
Leighton Moss Nature Reserve
The north-west’s largest reedbed is home to an array of special birds and a nature trail set alongside two coastal lagoons. Children will love learning about the wildlife that inhabits the reserve and you can enjoy the on site home cooking in the team room.
Aira Force
The lake districts most famous waterfall, Aira Force, is just five minutes drive from the hotel and is the perfect photo or picnic spot.
Walking in the Lakes
The breath-taking scenery and endless walking routes makes the Lake District the ideal location for a weekend break to lose yourself in the peaceful, tranquil surroundings and de-stress from the working week. With countless books providing guidance on the best trekking routes for all abilities, you’ll never be short of an afternoon stroll.
www.MacdonaldHotels.co.uk/leeminghouse
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Notes to editors
· Established in 1990 by Donald Macdonald and colleagues, over the past 22 years Macdonald Hotels & Resorts has steadily and successfully expanded from its beginnings in Aberdeenshire to become the UK’s largest privately owned hotel group.
· Operating over 45 hotels across the UK and ten resorts throughout the UK and Spain, the group continues to invest and now employs over 4,000 staff and operates in excess of 4,500 hotel rooms.
· Firmly committed to excellence, the leading hotel group continues to invest to offer its guests the highest standards of product and service delivery across a portfolio of beautiful, individual hotels.
· And whatever the dining occasion; breakfast, business meeting, conference, banquet or intimate dinner, Macdonald Hotels & Resorts is proud of its promise to serve only the finest and freshest produce, with flavoursome dishes always prepared from whole raw ingredients.
· A forward-thinking, environmentally responsible hotel group, through its ‘Room 15’ programme led by internal ‘green teams’, Macdonald Hotels & Resorts continues to focus on achieving ambitious, self-imposed energy saving targets. This includes reducing its electricity and fossil fuel usage by 15% by 2015.
· This unwavering commitment to achieving the highest quality standards in every aspect of the business has seen Macdonald Hotels & Resorts receive numerous prestigious accolades. This has included named 2012-2013 AA Eco-Hotel Group of the Year, receiving the MIDAS award for the Best Breakfast 2011/12, a 2012 Good Egg Award by Compassion for World Farming, the National Customer Service Awards for Leisure and Tourism and the coveted 2011 Carbon Trust Standard.
