Luxury Lakeland boutique hotel brimming with style
Set against the Lake District's famous Langdale fells, Brimstone is a luxury boutique hotel bursting with blissful luxe and fabulous bathtubs for two
- Double soaks in huge signature bathtubs for two.
- Gorgeous interiors with a luxury Lake District feel.
- Great walks in scenic surrounds.
- Spa pampering.
Hit the Spot
At the heart of the Langdale Estate, between Ambleside and Grasmere.
Amenities
There's valet parking, hosts to deliver room service or help arrange outings and activities, a guest lounge stocked with complimentary soft drinks, beer, wine and nibbles, and Berghaus outdoor gear to borrow if you've forgotten to pack the cagoules. Two restaurants and a Spa with pool and treatments rooms are available for guests' use at the nearby Langdale Hotel. You can also hire a Twizy eco-friendly electric car for gadding around.
Good to know
Do book early for weekends, when there is a two night minimum stay.
Essential info
Check in
15:00Checkout
11:00Minimum Stay
Two nights at weekendsClosed
NeverParking
There is free covered guest parking. You can also hire an eco-friendly electric Twizy car to explore the surrounds.Airport
Manchester – 96 milesTrain
Oxenholme station (InterCity), with connections to Windermere – eight miles.Pets
NoChildren
Not acceptedLocation
The Langdale Estate, Great Langdale, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9JD, United KingdomBedtime
Bedrooms
16 suites and rooms
Special features
All rooms have a large freestanding bathtub for two, separate wet room shower, superking bed, large Smart TVs and sound system, fully stocked minibar, wi-fi and luxury Elemis lotions and potions. They also have a terrace, and suites have their own in-wall wood burning stoves. Fireside suites have fabulous silvered, mirrored bathtubs for two while Duet suites have two side-by-side baths.
Pillow Talk
We especially loved Room 9, a Spa suite with dual aspect terrace, huge egg-shaped whirlpool bath, double shower and in-wall log burning stove open to both bathroom and lounge. Room 8 is a beautiful Fireside suite with a wraparound terrace, while adjacent Room 7 is a gorgeous Plush room.
Eat & Drink
Dining In
There's a choice of venues on the Langdale estate. The informal Terrace Restaurant and bar offers a range of dishes cooked in a Spanish style charcoal fired oven. For drinks, there's Wainwright's Inn.
Room service
Available 24 hours.
Breakfast
Breakfast is served until 10am – in your suite if you prefer. Choices include pancakes with maple syrup, scrambled eggs and smoked salmon and a full English.
Activities
See & Do
You're surrounded by some of Britain's finest walking country here – the Lake District's fabulous fells await. For a real outdoor adventure (both within a 20 minute drive), try GoApe! – a Grizedale treetop experience that lets you fly above the treetops on a zipwire. For an off-road buzz, Kankku puts you in the driving seat of a rugged 4x4 to explore the surrounds.Other nearby attractions include Levens Hall, with its Elizabethan gardens, Lake Windermere cruises and the Lakes Aquarium, home to otters, sharks and lots more.
Spa
Guests get complimentary use of the Spa at the adjacent Langdale Hotel, which has a 20m swimming pool, gym, hot tub, steam room, sauna, exercise studio and tennis court. A range of treatments ranging from tanning, massage and facials to manicures can also be booked.