Knoll Country House is a late Victorian 3 star property, located in the picturesque location of Newby Bridge, on the shore of Lake Windermere. The Knoll is a beautiful late Victorian country house set in its own grounds amidst beautiful wooded countryside on the shore of Lake Windermere. The house has many original period features including a lovely ornate staircase with stained glass windows, fireplaces, cornices and picture rails. It has been decorated and refurbished sympathetically to enhance these beautiful characteristics. The hotel features in the Which? Guide to Good B&B's and were chosen for the ‘Editors Top 20' list in the 2004 guide, and have also been included in the Michelin Guide for 2007.You can make the most of the free use of leisure facilities at Cascades, the White Water Hotel's leisure club which includes use of the gymnasium, swimming pool, steam room, sauna and Jacuzzi. Cascades also offer a variety of beauty treatments. Knoll has eight large double or twin bedrooms furnished to a high standard offering all the usual modern facilities, plus a few extras like the comfort of bathrobes. In addition there is also a fabulous Four-poster room; a Deluxe Suite with large bathroom incorporating a separate glass shower cubicle and a large double-ended bath. This room also has a beautiful bateau lit bed and comfortable sofa. There is also a deluxe king-sized bedded room with corner bath, shower which offers additional space. Food is a key feature at the Knoll, being passionate about using quality local produce and creating imaginative and flavoursome dishes. This has been recognised with an AA breakfast and dinner award and the recent inclusion in the Michelin Guide. A superb dinner service is offered at the Knoll, offering a wide range of meals catering for vegetarians and special diets is a speciality.There are many things to do in Cumbria, you can visit the Gallery in Grizedale Forest and explore the forest sculpture trail, or take in a show at the Theatre in the Forest. In the village of Lakeside, just five minutes, walk from the front door, is the Lakeside pier where steamers offer cruises on Lake Windermere. Next to this is the Haverthwaite to Lakeside steam railway, giving the chance to experience the nostalgic charm of this exciting but graceful form of transport. In Lakeside is the Aquarium of the lakes, which offers a chance to see the UK's largest collection of freshwater fish and to experience cascading waterfalls, the riverbank at night and an underwater tunnel walk along a re-created lake bed, all in one site. For those wishing to take advantage of the glorious landscape, a well-marked footpath behind the Knoll leads you to rolling green farmland and the village of Finsthwaite. This charming village with its well-preserved traditional buildings is slightly off the main tourist trail and so offers a glimpse of the real Lakeland. For those wishing to explore some Lakeland villages, Windermere, Ambleside and Hawkshead are just half an hour's drive away or less. The Lake District has many literary connections too, with many related sites to visit. The poet Wordsworth is a Lakeland character, as is the children's writer Beatrix Potter.