Willowbeck Lodge

Top choice in Cumbria & the Lakes


If staying in the city centre isn't important, then this palatial B&B is the top choice in the city. The four rooms are huge, contemporary and plush, with luxuries such as underfloor heating, Egyptian-cotton bedding and tasteful shades of beige and taupe. Some rooms have balconies overlooking the gardens and pond.

There's also a cafe, Fini's Kitchen (lunch mains £7 to £10, open 10am to 2.30pm).