"A fine Edwardian building, with lovely gardens," Leathes Head Hotel offers "really outstanding" service and hospitality, says The AA. Two-night mini breaks at this Edwardian house, with dinner in its 2-AA-Rosette-awarded restaurant, now start from £189 -- saving 52% on the usual price.

The hotel is in five acres of landscaped grounds with panoramic views of Lake Windermere

Dating back to 1854, Cedar Manor holds three AA Red Stars, which indicate "excellent levels of quality" and "outstanding levels of hospitality and service"

Burn How Garden House Hotel is a 5-minute walk from Lake Windermere

This is a "traditional" (The AA) Lake District property, less than 10 minutes' walk from the shores of Lake Windermere

This AA-5-Silver-Star guesthouse has lake views and "charming" (The AA) lounges with open fires

A family-run hotel offering stunning views over the Eden Valley

Prime position overlooking Lake Windermere

The 2-AA-Rosette restaurant is run by Andrew Burton, one of only 300 Master Chefs of Great Britain

The hotel is set in seven acres of secluded gardens and woodland

This Edwardian manor hotel is “superbly situated” ( The AA ) in 20 acres of grounds leading down to Windermere