Linthwaite House Hotel

We loved this hotel, and will forever remember it as we got engaged here! The grounds are absolutely stunning - during both day and night (when the paths are all lit up). The hotel itself is also beautiful; our only niggle was that dogs are not allowed anywhere other than the bedrooms, which unfortunately meant we did not use the bar/lounge areas as much as we would have liked. We booked one of the dog-friendly rooms, which was ideal as backed directly onto the gardens. It was incredibly comfortable for both ourselves and the pooch - who had her own bed and bowls! Special mentions go to the staff (waiting and cleaning), who were amazingly warm and friendly, and the fantastic food. Breakfast is incredible (!) and the evening menu - sampled on our final night - was at an equally high standard. Would definitely recommend!

It is worth noting that 'dog-friendly' does not extend to the communal parts of the hotel; they are restricted to bedrooms only.