This stunning four-and-a-half pearl Lake District hotel built into a stately English country home looks like a fairy-tale castle. Overlooking Bassenthwaite Lake on 400 acres of deer park and woodlands, this elegant retreat offers breathtaking views. Each of the 46 rooms are uniquely laid out and decorated; all are clean and comfortable, with some spaces having fireplaces, patios, and hot tubs. The full-service spa is topnotch and offers a variety of treatments as well as an indoor pool, sauna, steam room, fitness center, and more. The outdoor hot tub overlooking the garden is simply exquisite.