The Armathwaite Hall Wedding Fayre Cumbria

Posted on 14 February 2012 by Carolyn Graves

The Armathwaite Hall Wedding Fayre Cumbria

Wedding Fayres Cumbria will be brought to you by Armathwaite Hall Country House Hotel & Spa on Sunday 26th February 2012 starting at 11am and finishing at 4pm. The wedding fayre is free to attend and all guests will be treated to a glass of champagne upon arrival.

The wedding fayre will give wedding service providers the opportunity to showcase what they can offer to make wedding dreams come true. The premiere wedding venue, Armathwaite Hall is located in the beautiful Lake District, Cumbria, and offers spectacular lake views from the restaurant making it a perfect wedding fayre setting.

For more information regarding the Armathwaite Hall Wedding Fayre click this link http://bit.ly/weddingfayrecumbria.

If you wish to make a weekend of it contact Armathwaite Hall directly to book one of their luxury hotel rooms.  Call 017687 76551

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Armathwaite Hall winner of Trip Advisor Travellers’ Choice® 2012 awards for Relaxation & Spa

Posted on 23 January 2012 by Carolyn Graves

We are delighted to hear that we have been awarded by Trip Advisor Travellers’ Choice® 2012 Winner Relaxation & Spa

Situated in the beautiful English Lake District, close to the pretty market towns or Keswick and Cockermouth and overlooking Bassenthwaite Lake and Skiddaw mountain, it is easy to see why Armathwaite Hall Country House Hotel and Spa is the perfect antidote from the stresses of day to day life.  

The privately owned hotel has recently been awarded 4 red stars from the AA (one of only 200 hotels in the country).  Armathwaite Hall dates back to the 17th century and the building retains many traditional features however it is brought right up to date with the modern day state-of-art facilities of The Spa.

So whether you are looking for a romantic getaway or relaxing spa break see our leisure or spa breaks online or call us on 017687 76551  http://www.armathwaite-hall.com

We could wax lyrical all day, but don’t just take our word here are some comments from guests on Trip Advisors :

“Fantastic weekend”

“The spa at Armathwaite is fabulous. I particularly liked the outdoor hot tub – in the cold and rainy weather, relaxing in it feels like a little piece of heaven.”

“Every staff member that we came across was polite, helpful, smart and friendly. It genuinely felt like they couldn’t do enough for you.”

“I’ll be back”

“I’ve not been to Armathwaite Hall before, but would try and find an excuse to go back again. We were celebrating a family 60th birthday and had a lovely time, and good value for money.”

“Relaxing break”

“Spa Break is a must”

“All I can say it was out of this world from the moment we walked in and from the time we floated out of the spa”

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What’s on calendar of dates and events 2012

Posted on 22 December 2011 by Carolyn Graves

What’s on Calendar of Events 2012

A list of special events dates for your diary held at Armathwaite Hall, Keswick, Cockermouth and surrounding areas of Cumbria and the Lake District

 January

  • Burns night – Wednesday 25th

 

  July

  • St Swithens Day – Sunday 15th
  • Olympic Torch arrives in Carlisle Friday 20th
  • Olympic Torch arrives in Windermere Saturday 21st
  • Olympics 27th – July – 12th August
  • School holidays – 20thJuly – 3rd September 
  • Cockermouth Rock Festival – Friday 20-22 July
  • Maryport Blues Festival – 27th- 29th July
February

  • Valentine’s Day – Tuesday 14th
  • Shrove Tuesday – Tuesday 21st
  • School Holidays 10th-19th 
  • Armathwaite Hall Wedding Fayre – Sunday 26th
 August

  • Bassenthwaite Sailing Regatta Bassenthwaite Sailing Club – Saturday  4th-12th
  • Keswick Agricultural show – 27th August
  • Bank Holiday – Monday 27th
March

  • St David’s Day – Thursday 1st
  • St Patrick’s Day – Saturday 17th
  • Mothers Day – Sunday 18th
  • Easter Holidays 30th March – 15th April
 September

  • Lakeland Trails Keswick – Saturday 1st

 
April

  • April Fool’s Day – Sunday 1st
  • Good Friday 6th
  • Easter Sunday 8th
  • Bank Holiday 9th
  • St Georges Day – Monday 23rd
 October

  • School Holidays 19th -30th
  • Halloween – Wednesday 31st

 
May

  • Cockermouth Georgian Fair – 5th
  • The 21st Jennings Keswick Jazz Festival  – 3 May - 6 
  • Bank Holiday Monday 7th
  • Keswick Mountain Festival, 16th – 20
  • Keswick Triathlon – Sunday 20th
 November

  • Bonfire night – Monday 5th – Armathwaite hosts our annual bonfire and firework spectacular. Bookings essential 
  • Remembrance Sunday 11th
June

  • School Holidays – Friday 1st – 10th
  • Keswick Beer Festival  – Friday 1st and Saturday 2nd 
  • Whitehaven Diamond Jubilee Festival  – Friday 1st-3rd
  •  Bank Holiday 4th
  • Father’s day – Sunday 17th
  • Cockermouth Midsummer Festival, Friday 15th- Saturday 23rd
 December

  • Keswick Victorian fair
  • School holidays 21st December – 3rd January
  • Festive dining  including party nights, lunches, afternoon teas and dinners.  Don’t forget your Armathwaite Hall Gift Card the perfect Christmas present, redeemable throughout the hotel and Spa
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The new winter programme from the Theatre by the Lake looks to be explosive family adventure!

Posted on 5 December 2011 by Carolyn Graves

The new winter programme from the Theatre by the Lake looks to be explosive family adventure!

The new programme is now out at the theatre by the lake and it once again it looks like it will not fail to impress.  

This year the Christmas production is The Firework Maker’s Daughter by Philip Pullman, author of His Dark Materials, adapted by Stephen Russell

The charming and explosive Christmas adventure runs 26th November to 7th January 2012

Set in the tropical jungle of Indonesia, this is the story of young Lila and her quest to discover the secrets of the Firework-Maker’s craft. With her father’s life hanging in the balance she must undertake a perilous journey to volcanic Mount Merapi. Lila has to face pirates, spirits and the terrifying Fire-Fiend, but she is helped by her best friend Chulak and a lovable and resourceful white elephant called Hamlet.

As Ambassadors for the Theatre by the Lake if you book a stay at the hotel you can receive a £2.00 discount off theatre tickets. To book accommodation call 017687 76551 www.armathwaite-hall.com

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Christmas and New Year Festive Breaks in the English Lake District

Posted on 15 November 2011 by Carolyn Graves

Christmas and New Year Breaks in the English Lake District  

Take a step back in time to that golden age of true hospitality, service and comfort.  Celebrate in style as we create the complete festive atmosphere for you to share with family and friends and make you feel welcome as soon as you walk through our front doors.

We offer three night Christmas and New Year break, each containing a full programme of events and activities. 

Countdown to Christmas – from  £795 per person

We still have a few rooms available for our Christmas break, but act fast as they won’t be available for long….

Lavish decorations, log fire and sumptuous food all combine to create an unforgettable traditional Christmas.  The spectacular break is brim full of entertainment, hospitality and good cheer including magicians, cruise on Lake Derwentwater, guided Lakeland walk, casino night and even a visit from Santa!   

Bring in the New Year in Style – from £725 per person

A New Year break never to be forgotten

Where better to celebrate the New Year than in one of England’s Stately Homes. Leisurely breakfasts, brisk walks in beautiful English Lake District, warm toes in front of the log fire, cocktails and canapés and delicious food at the end of the day.

Throughout the three night New Year break there is entertainment from falconry displays to jazz brunches, casino night to lake cruise and a New Year party to really bring in the new year in style!

Mid Festivities, stay a little longer… From £140 per person

For those of you who wish to stay at home for Christmas and New Year why not enjoy a two or three night mid festivity break.

The mid Festivity breaks include dinner in the Lake View Restaurant, full Cumbrian breakfast and use of our award winning Spa facilities.

Quad Biking or Clay Pigeon Shooting are on offer, not forgetting the pampering available in The Spa. (All at extra cost)

 For more details click here http://www.armathwaite-hall.com/seasons/lake_district_christmas_breaks.php

Download Christmas and New Year brochure with tariff http://www.armathwaite-hall.com/documents/Christmasbrochure2011_001.pdf

For bookings call the hotel 017687 76551

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Children in Need Afternoon Tea Dance with live music at Armathwaite Hall Country House Hotel and Spa Sunday 20th November 2011

Posted on 26 October 2011 by Carolyn Graves

 

Children in Need Afternoon Tea Dance with live music at Armathwaite Hall Country House Hotel and Spa Sunday 20th November 2011

Help us, help Pudsey Bear this year raise money for Children in Need with a spectacular Tea Dance on Sunday 20th November 2011 from 2.00pm – 5.00pm.

 We have arranged a fabulous Cliff Eland 17 piece big band to play for us and entertain you while you enjoy a sumptuous full afternoon tea.

 We also will be holding a charity raffle and we have been generously been donated a wealth of fantastic gifts so that we can raise as much money as possible for such a good cause.

So far we have gifts from:

Cumbria Fresh Produce  – Fruit Hamper

Nicholson of Maryport – Voucher for Xmas Turkey

Jason Chambers – Photographic Shoot

Gardenalia  Florist Carlisle – Day Workshop

And much more….

 Tickets £25.00 per person call to book 017687 76551.   Booking essential

 BBC Children in Need is the BBC’s UK corporate charity and with thanks to the support of the public, they are able to make a real difference to the lives of children all across the UK. 

Their vision is that every child in the UK has a childhood which is, safe, happy and secure and allows them the chance to reach their potential. Every penny from the money raised or donated it will go towards helping disadvantaged children and young people right here in the UK.

The BBC Children in Need Appeal in once a year in November. The Appeal show is a whole evening of entertainment on BBC One with celebrities singing, dancing, and doing all sorts of crazy things to help raise money.  This year it is on Friday 18 November and promises to be bigger and better than ever!

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Armathwaite Hall Country House Hotel and Spa, awarded 4 AA Red Star Status

Posted on 30 September 2011 by Carolyn Graves

On Monday 26th September 2011 Armathwaite Hall Country House and Spa was awarded 4 red star status at the AA Hospitality Awards 2011-2012 hosted by Sophie Raworth at the London Hilton Park Lane.

 Simon Steele, General Manager at Armathwaite Hall says “We are delighted to be recognised with the prestigious 4 AA Red Star status. This is a tremendous achievement for Armathwaite Hall and it is very much down to us having such a loyal and committed team who are dedicated to giving our guests an unforgettable experience.”

 ABOUT THE AWARDS

The AA Awards are amongst the most prestigious national awards of their kind and draw on the unrivalled knowledge and expertise of the AA inspectorate and other industry professionals involved in the judging process.

The AA Hospitality Awards bring together some of the most influential people within the hospitality industry to recognise the outstanding accomplishments of high-achieving AA establishments and individuals. The award event also sees the launch of the 2012 AA guides to UK hotels and restaurants which contain details of all the winning establishments.

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Blooming success for Armathwaite Hall Country House Hotel and Spa Winner of the 2011 Hotel Cumbria in Bloom Award

Posted on 6 September 2011 by Carolyn Graves

The Cumbria in Bloom Award, now known as Pride in your Community Award has been running for over 25 years promoting and encouraging the best visual improvement to the surroundings for the enjoyment and uplift of residents and visitors.    

 The effects of the awards has had huge benefits for Cumbria’s tourism, for regeneration in towns like Workington and Whitehaven and also with helping smaller communities typified by Kirkby Stephen who have worked hard to revitalise their own economies.

The ceremony, which was held at Morton Community Centre, Carlisle, on Monday 5th September 2011 was the culmination of months of hard work for competitors and judges.

A range of awards were presented from best container garden to larger projects such as towns and villages.  Armathwaite Hall Country House Hotel and Spa were very happy to collect the award for large hotel. 

Alan Heath, Cumbria in Bloom chairman, said: “These awards really bring home what being part of a community is all about.

“The people who take part all say that entering the competition has brought their community together and helped them to develop community spirit.

“We see lots of happy faces and people taking part and enjoying themselves preparing for Cumbria In Bloom, which is really what it’s all about.

“I would like to pay tribute to everyone who entered this year, all the winners and the committee members and judges who give so much time and energy and without whom this would not be possible.”

TROPHIES
The Cumberland News Trophy for Tidy Village (small): Great Strickland
Sellafield Trophy, Tidy Village (large): Bothel and Houghton
Chairman’s Rose Bowl for Industry, Best Business Premises: CG Pitstop Garage, Broughton-in-Furness
Lakeland Limited Trophy, Best in Commercial: Cavendish Arms, Cartmel
Rose Lodge Rose Bowl, Best Residential Home: Newlands Nursing Home, Workington, 9 Oaks and Thornton House, Windermere, and Barras House, Dalston
Continental Landscapes Trophy, Special Category: Cartmel Allotments Association
Friends of Lake District Trophy, Best Sustainable Development: Morland and Cartmel
Doreen Parsons Young Persons Trophy, Best Project by Youngsters: Cartmel Primary School
Provincial Insurance Trophy, Churchyards: St Nicholas Gardens, Whitehaven
Community Champion, Outstanding Contribution to Cumbria: Michael Little, Whitehaven

CUMBRIA TOURISM TROPHIES
CTB Rose Bowl, Self Catering Establishments and Visitor Attractions: Park Cliffe Camping and Caravan Estate
CTB Chairman’s Trophy, B&B/Guest House: The Willowsmere, Windermere
Jackie Sanderson Trophy, Hotel: Armathwaite Hall

VILLAGE PRESENTATIONS
Holmes of Natland Nurseryman’s Trophy, Best Hamlet: Baldwinholme
Windermere Lake Cruises Trophy, Best Small Village: Great Strickland
Strikes, Houghton Hall Trophy, Best Village: Cartmel
National Park Trophy, Best Large Village: Kirkby Stephen

TOWN PRESENTATIONS
Jennings Trophy, Best Small Town: Grange-over-Sands
Glaxo Trophy, Best Town: Windermere
NMP Trophy, Best Large Town: Whitehaven
Kimberley Clark Trophy, Best Overall Village: Great Strickland
Rickerby Ltd Trophy, Best Overall Town and Urban Community: Grange-over-Sands

SCHOOLS
Sheila Hensman Trophy, Best Overall School Garden: Moresby Primary School, Whitehaven
Edible Gardening: St Gregory’s & St Patrick’s, Whitehaven
Decorative Features: Ashfield Infant, Workington
Wildlife Habitats: Hensingham Primary, Whitehaven
Sensory/Quiet Garden: Moresby Primary, Whitehaven
Container garden: Moresby Primary
Rex Marsden Challenge Trophy: Moresby Primary

DISTRICT TROPHIES
Allerdale Trophy: Bothel
Copeland Shield: Brigg & Carleton
Eden Trophy: Kirkoswald
South Lakeland Trophy: Grange-over-Sands
South Lakeland Trophy, Award for Tourism: Rydal Hall
Barrow Trophy: Broughton-in-Furness
Cumbria County Council, Carlisle Local Committee Trophy: Barras House, Dalston

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Bringing the London Olympics 27th July to 12th August 2012 to Cumbria

Posted on 22 August 2011 by Carolyn Graves

London olympics 2012 Armathwaite Hall Lake District

 

Bringing the London Olympics 27th July to 12th August 2012 to Cumbria

The Olympic Flame arrives to the UK from Greece on Friday 18 May 2012 following which there will be a torch relay starting at Land’s End, Cornwall on the morning of the 19th May 2012 concluding 70 days later at an estimated 8,000 miles at the opening ceremony in the Olympic Stadium on 27th July 2012.

The Olympic flame will be visiting 74 locations around the country but will stop off twice in Cumbria, at Carlisle on 20th June and Bowness-on-Windermere on 21 June. The flame will be greeted with evenings of celebrations at both locations. The party atmosphere will include stage shows offering the opportunity to showcase local talent.”

Carlisle City Council leader Councillor Mike Mitchelson said it was fantastic news coming off the back of Radio 1′s Big Weekend being held in Carlisle and the focus that had brought to the city.”It’s a chance for our communities to get involved in the build up to the Olympics and take part in a local evening celebration. “It will also provide another boost to our local economy, as well as promoting the city and its key attractions to a global audience.”

South Lakeland District Council leader and Cumbria 2012 chairman Councillor Brendan Jameson said it was wonderful news. He said: “I firmly believe that it will be the biggest opportunity that Cumbria will ever have to market itself on the world stage. “The Olympic Games isn’t just about London, it isn’t just about the United Kingdom, it’s a world festival.”

London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games chairman Sebastian Coe said: “The Olympic flame will shine a light right across every nation and region of the UK and showcase the very best we have to offer”

Thousands of torchbearers are being recruited for the flame’s 70-day journey across the UK before the opening ceremony in London.

Whether you are joining in the Olympic celebrations or with to escape the for some peace and quiet, a relaxing break at Armathwaite Hall Country House Hotel and Spa in the beautiful English Lake District wins gold every time.  To book call the hotel direct on telephone number 017687 76551 or visit the website http://www.armathwaite-hall.com  The Spa can aslo be contacted for Spa days on telephone number 017687 88900 or view website http://www.luxuryspauk.co.uk

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Celebrate National Afternoon Tea Week 15th-19th August 2011 at Armathwaite Hall Country House Hotel and Spa

Posted on 15 August 2011 by Carolyn Graves

The consumption of afternoon tea increased dramatically in popularity during the early nineteenth century, when it is said that Anna, the 7th Duchess of Bedford made the taking of tea fashionable. It is said that she complained of “having that sinking feeling” during the late afternoon when at the time it was usual for people to take only two main meals a day, breakfast and dinner at around 8 o’clock in the evening. A solution for the Duchess was a pot a tea and a light snack, taken privately in her room during the afternoon.

Recently the Afternoon tea has been somewhat forgotten with the surge of skinny lattes and creamy cappuccinos, but at Armathwaite Hall we are bringing it back to the 21st century. Our afternoon teas have come a long way from the cucumber sandwiches and one choice of tea. Today, afternoon tea is far more cosmopolitan with teas being imported from all over the world including Kenya, India, The Himalayas and China.

Guests at Armathwaite Hall can enjoy a full afternoon tea service from 2pm-5pm at a cost of £18.50 per person. Bookings essential please call 017687 76551.

Full Afternoon Tea Menu

Selection of Sandwiches, Apple, Fruit, Plain or Cheese Scone with Jam & Clotted Cream. A selection of Cream Cakes & Tray Bakes & Homemade Biscuits refreshing panna cotta Pot of Tea or Coffee

 We also have a lounge menu offering lighter bites and a comprehensive coffee and leaf tea menu

 What people say….

‘My wife and I had afternoon tea at Armathwaite Hall. It was our fifty-sixth wedding anniversary, and I am happy to tell you that we could not have chosen a better way to celebrate it.  The meal was delicious, and in fact we couldn’t manage to finish it all, but the waiter very kindly brought us a take-home box with the remainder — a very nice gesture. We were very impressed with the English traditional tea — it was the best cup of tea I have had in a long time.  We would have no hesitation in recommending our friends to follow our example, because we’re sure they would find it as delightful as we did.’
Mr B.Barnes. Workington

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