The Wonders of Winter
Dear Guests,
As the winter season embraces us with its crisp air and post-festive spirit, I am delighted to extend a warm welcome to all of you.
Armathwaite Hall is committed to providing you with an unforgettable experience filled with luxury, comfort and exceptional service.
We look forward to welcoming you and making your winter
Warm regards,
Simon M Steele General Manager
Introducing The Grill
We are delighted to introduce our brandnew dining experience, The Grill – Steak and Seafood Restaurant. Specialising in locally sourced produce, this new dining location offers hotel guests and locals alike a fresh new menu to enjoy, amongst sumptuous surroundings.
Our Executive Chef, Chris Lee, has crafted a mouthwatering menu with an interesting contemporary twist. We use only the best, locally sourced ingredients wherever possible
– including cuts of quality beef, some of which come from our very own herd of Belted Galloway cows.
Chris’s menu also includes delicious vegetarian and vegan options, while our varied drinks menu features a range of complementary wines and cocktails.
Chef commented: “This new restaurant concept is all about showcasing the best of British produce in a relaxed, contemporary setting.”
Winter Weddings
This wedding season has seen the addition of our fantastic Donut Wall. Give your wedding guests an extra treat with a wonderful spread of ring donuts in a variety of colours and flavours that they can simply reach out and take from the display.
Sure to brighten up your wedding reception, our Donut Wall is quickly becoming a firm guest favourite. Eye-catching, different and – most importantly – utterly delicious! Full display of 76 donuts for £90 – display included.
Previous guests of the hotel may remember our Courtyard Bar and Brasserie – thanks to a £150,000 investment, we were able to completely redesign this restaurant as The Grill. The fully refurbished interior now perfectly blends the welcoming hospitality we are known for with the natural beauty of our home, the Lake District.
Armathwaite Hall’s General Manager, Simon Steele, commented: “With The Grill, we are offering something different: a more relaxed
option for those who want to enjoy topquality cuisine in a beautiful, friendly setting.
“Whether diners are staying with us or simply visiting the area, we look forward to welcoming both locals and hotel guests to this brand-new dining experience.”
We cannot wait for you to try The Grill – we hope you love the gorgeous new design and delicious menu as much as we do.
The Grill is open every day from 12pm–9pm.
Lisa & Ian
“My husband and I stayed in the Hartley Tower Suite as part of our Secret Wedding package with Armathwaite Hall. Our experience was absolutely perfect from start to finish. We cannot recommend this wedding package enough!
“Thank you to all the staff – especially Lynsey, our brilliant Wedding Coordinator – and the very helpful Richard.”
Are you looking for the perfect wedding venue for your big day? Book an appointment with our dedicated wedding team and begin planning your dream wedding today – call 017687 76551.
Sweet Things at Armathwaite Hall
Lisa and Ian Lewis: Married 19/06/24 Image credit: Naomi House Photography
Meet The Team: Spa Manager, Lorela Movileanu
With Spa Manager Lorela Movileanu at the helm of our award-winning Armathwaite Spa, we know our spa guests will have a truly relaxing experience.
Lorela says: “I absolutely love working at Armathwaite Hall Hotel and Spa, alongside such fantastic and inspirational individuals. We have a fabulous team.
“In my spare time, I love running on the fells or taking a refreshing dip in my favourite pond, Derwentwater. This connection to the outdoors helps cultivate a sense of
tranquillity, which I strive to share with our spa guests. We offer a variety of treatments that promote physical relaxation and rejuvenation, such as massages and facials, while also providing opportunities for mental relaxation.
“I encourage our guests to connect with nature by incorporating outdoor activities, like guided walks and yoga. I aim to help our guests achieve a balanced and harmonious state of well-being.”
New at The Spa: The Power of Ice, Salt & Steam
Winter Wellness Offers
Discover our restorative winter wellness offers.
Embrace self-care with this indulgent spa day package, including:
• Full spa access
• One 55-minute treatment* OR two 25-minute treatments.
• A detoxifying smoothie.
• Lunch in The Grill.**
• Hire of a fluffy robe, slippers and towels.
£139pp Monday-Friday
£149pp Weekends and Bank Holidays.
Offer available until 31st March 2025, 10am–2pm OR 2pm– 6pm. Please note that this package cannot be purchased as a voucher.
Terms and conditions apply.
*55-minute treatment choice up to the value of £95, all subject to availability.
**Lunch can be taken outside the 4-hour time slot.
Armathwaite Spa is pleased to introduce two brand-new treatments to add to our award-winning facilities. Our revitalising Ice Fountain and healing Salt Steam Room.
Visit the Ice Fountain for a special, cooling experience. Revitalise your skin with soothing ice – rubbing ice flakes into your skin helps to expand and contract your veins, stimulating your circulation, while strengthening the immune system.
As a spa guest, you may repeat your Ice Fountain experience as often as you like during your time with us.
For those who prefer the heat to the cold, our Salt Steam Room is the perfect treatment. This rejuvenating treatment features a typical operating temperature in the region of 40–45 degrees and virtually 100% humidity.
This softer heat and high humidity are combined with the added benefit of our salt inhalation injection system, infusing the air with a high salt content for extra respiratory and skin health benefits.
For added benefits, the Salt Steam Room may have essences such as eucalyptus and menthol infused into the steam – this will help maintain regular and clear breathing. We recommend you enjoy a few minutes in the Salt Steam Room at a time, for a maximum of thirty minutes, taking cooling showers in between. Once you have finished your session, relax for a few minutes and allow your body to return to its normal temperature – a nice, cooling drink will help to replace some of the fluids lost during your experience.
We cannot wait to welcome you to Armathwaite Spa to enjoy these brand-new treatments.
Bubbles & Bliss
Experience true bliss and indulge in a well-deserved break from reality with:
• Two nights’ accommodation
A bottle of house Champagne in your room
• A glass of pink Prosecco on arrival
• Dinner each evening in either the Lake View Restaurant or The Grill
• Full English breakfast each morning
A 55-minute spa treatment of your choice*
• Full access to our award-winning spa facilities
• 2-for-1 entry to the Lake District Wildlife Park.
Offer available throughout 2025.. Please note that this offer applies to new reservations only and is subject to availability. Terms and conditions apply.
*Per person.
Dates for Your Diary
March 2025 April 2025
21st March – International Day of Forests:
Join us for a very special event, including a two-hour guided forest bathing experience and delicious afternoon tea.
£60 per adult.
30th March – Mother’s Day Sunday Lunch:
Treat her to a three-course Sunday lunch with a glass of fizz or orange juice, plus a special gift this Mother’s Day.
Adults: £49 | Children: £20
30th March – Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea:
Choose from a traditional afternoon tea with a glass of rosé bubbles at £39 per person, or a decadent Champagne afternoon tea for £45 per person.
20th April – Easter Sunday Dining:
Enjoy a three-course Easter Sunday lunch in our Lake View Restaurant, including a glass of fizz or orange juice on arrival, plus an Easter egg for children.
Adults: £49 | Children: £20
April Afternoon Tea
Savour a traditional afternoon tea with a glass of rosé bubbly at £39 per person, or indulge in a decadent Champagne afternoon tea at £45 per person.
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Delectable Delights
“If, like me, you are a foodie, you cannot visit Armathwaite Hall without trying our famous Afternoon Tea! With a range of teas and coffees to choose from, as well as a variety of sweet and savoury treats, you are sure to enjoy an afternoon to remember.”
Gautam Oli Bar Manager
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“I love a rainy day in the Lakes – as it provides the perfect opportunity to enjoy a board game in our Lake View Lounge or spend some time in the hidden gem that is our Billiard Room. As someone who likes to use her holiday time to slow down and spend meaningful time with family and friends, these kinds of activities are my absolute favourite.”
Louise McKimm Duty Manager
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1. Bassenthwaite Lake, until fairly recently was known as B_________ and was changed to Bassenthwaite with the introduction of the railway line.
2. It is said that Bassenthwaite Lake was the inspiration for the lake in the poem “Morte d’Arthur”, where Excalibur is thrown back to the Lady of the Lake. This poem is written by Alfred, Lord Tennyson and depicts the death of K___ A_____
3. The word ‘Thwaite’, which is used in many local Cumbrian place names – such as Bassenthwaite – is thought to have come from the Viking old Norse word ‘PVEIT’, which literally means ‘cutting’. This word was then adopted into Cumbrian dialect as ‘Thwaite’ to describe a piece of ground cleared from the f_____
4. Referring to Armathwaite Hall, Hugh Walpole wrote: “Speaking of romance, is there anything more romantic than Armathwaite Hall with its lovely habit of drawing B____________ in a sheet of Silver or Orange to its very doors?” – The original of this passage is proudly displayed in our Hall Lounge.
5. Lake Bassenthwaite is the only true lake in the whole of the Lake District – all the others are simply m____ or w_____
1. Broadwater.
King Arthur.
Forest. 4. Bassenthwaite.