Haweswater Hotel Haweswater Hotel, Lakeside Road, Bampton, Penrith CA10 2RP, UK

Haweswater is a reservoir built in the valley of Mardale. The controversial construction of the Haweswater dam was started in 1929, after Parliament passed an Act giving Manchester Corporation permission to build the reservoir to supply water for the urban conurbations of north-west England.

Haweswater is now one of the largest lakes at 4 miles long and 1/2 mile wide, and has a maximum depth of 200 feet . It is the most easterly of the lakes, and has no settlements on its shores. A concrete dam, 1550 feet wide and 120 feet high was built, and this raised the lake level by 95 feet.

All the farms and houses of the villages of Mardale and Measand, and the Dun Bull Inn were pulled down. Coffins were removed from the graveyard, and buried elsewhere, and Mardale church was demolished. At times of drought, when the water level is low, many people go back to see what is left of the village of Mardale.

Of our 17 bedrooms, 10 are now upgraded to our new format, with superb iron beds, satellite TV system, Art Deco vintage interiors, original wood floors and fine quality linens.  And did we mention the fabulous views?  Take a look at the pictures below to see what is on offer.  

Our 'Standard' rooms are also delightful, with French sleigh beds, many with Jacuzzi baths and of course with those fabulous views...some even have balconies!  

ACCESSIBILITY

PARKING

• Route from the parking area to the entrance:
• Has steps and no ramp

PUBLIC AREAS

• Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift to:
• One or more bedrooms
• Lounge
• Bar
• Good contrast between the floor and wall
• Baby changing facilities

BEDROOMS

• Bedroom with non-allergenic bedding available
• Bathrooms available with:
• Separate shower unit
• Bath with shower
• Bath
• Separate shower unit with support handrails available
• Separate shower unit with fixed shower seat or shower chair available
• WCs with handrails available
• Bathroom with emergency call system available
• Bedrooms available with emergency call systems such as flashing lights (if fire alarm is activated)
• Bedrooms available with en suite bathrooms suitable for guests who use a wheelchair
• Bedrooms available with separate, private or shared bathrooms suitable for guests who use a wheelchair

ENTRANCE

• Steps to the main entrance
• Handrail by steps
• Ramp to entrance
• Entrance well lit

DINING

• Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift
• Good contrast between the floor and walls
• Menus available in large print (14pt and over)

GENERAL

• Proprietors/staff available 24-hours
• Emergency evacuation procedures for guests with disabilities