Overwater Hall - Premium Accommodation in Bassenthwaite, Cumbria

Rooms blend traditional and contemporary decor, including Superior Double or Twin Rooms and Standard Double Rooms. Each room has a private bathroom with a bath and a separate walk-in shower, along with garden or mountain views. In-room amenities include a cafetière, selection of teas, homemade shortbread, fresh fruit, and a homemade liqueur nightcap.

The dining room serves dinner from a daily-changing menu created by chef Adrian, using locally sourced ingredients. Signature dishes include Lobster Thermidor and Saddle of Lamb, with three courses at a fixed price of £65. Breakfast offers continental, à la carte, full English/Irish, and gluten-free selections with fresh pastries and warm dishes.

The hotel provides homemade dog biscuits baked by the chef. The bar area is dog-friendly during dinner, with a table set up for guests dining with their pets. The owners have their own dogs, a cocker spaniel and a puppy named Lady, and ensure a pet-friendly atmosphere.

The hotel sits in a quiet location in the northern Lake District with direct access to walks up Binsey and Sale Fell. Bassenthwaite Lake is nearby, and Derwentwater and Theatre by the Lake are within 17-19 km. Carlisle city, offering historical sites and markets, is a short drive away.