The Cranleigh, a luxury cutting-edge guesthouse, with in-room facilities that rival the best Lake District hotels, has created the perfect sanctuary for those with love on the mind.

The Sanctuary is a converted bungalow that has been transformed into its own private retreat featuring high ceilings, natural beams, remote control contemporary log effect fire, Bose surround sound throughout including the bathroom complete with a Ben Di Lisi glass bath, with mood lighting throughout.

Guests are greeted with champagne and strawberries on arrival to help them get in the mood.
The bedroom has a Super King size bed with luxury goose down bedding and an 8-foot high designer headboard.

There is a built in designer remote control log effect fire with a 46″ LCD television above which is connected to a Bose surround sound Lifestyle system with Ipod docking station and DVD player.
There is a separate breakfast area, under-floor heating, built in wardrobes with a well stocked mini bar featuring contemporary cool lighting.

There is a dressing table, hair dryer and remote control blinds in the high pitched ceilings with natural oak beams. The room has alternative mood lighting to set an ambiance especially in the winter with the warmth of the fire.

The room has an internal phone to contact reception for any requirements, free internet access and free access to a large DVD library. The fabrics and designer papers are from the Royal Collection which has been produced from the Queens archives.

The large bathroom features the first Ben Di Lisi glass bath ever to be put into a hotel room. The floor is tiled with Black Magic marble tiles and the walls with Samara Platinum and has underfloor heating.

The large shower enclosure features mood lighting and an Ethos Chromatherapy shower head for the ultimate showering experience. Twin sinks, twin mirrors, luxury toiletries, towels and accessories with a 18″ television to watch while relaxing in the bath. The bathroom also features Bose surround sound too if you prefer to listen to your favourite music through the Ipod docking station.

Through the bathroom and to the outside is a private Hot tub area that has been designed and built using Iroka timber featuring curved walls and decking. The area has mood lighting and outside Bose speakers to relax ideally with a bottle of Champagne. The hot tub can fit 2 people comfortably and has spa controls and underwater lighting.

All occupants have free access to brand new 3 million pound refurbished leisure facilities where you will find a luxury spa with a 20m pool, steam room and gymnasium located a two minute walk away.
The Cranleigh is perfectly located just one minutes walk from the shores of Lake Windermere and just one minute’s walk from the centre of Bowness on Windermere, where you will find a large selection of established restaurants, bars, shops and cafés.

Stephen and Louise, the owners, bought the Cranleigh with a vision to create a luxury cutting-edge guesthouse, with in-room facilities that rival the best Lake District hotels. Their aim is to change the perception of traditional guesthouses by creating a haven of style and comfort with a relaxed and friendly atmosphere in the centre of the English Lake District.

Much care and effort has been spent on design, layout, decoration and furnishings on all the new rooms.

The lounge, dining and reception areas of the main building have also been refurbished using contemporary classic design as a theme throughout, complementing the Arts & Crafts design of this period property.

The Cranleigh has achieved AA 5 stay Highly commended and Visit Britain 5 star Gold making it the highest accommodation provider in its class in Bowness on Windermere.

Prices: From £250.00 – £400.00 per room per night inclusive of breakfast and based on two people sharing.

Japanese tourists are being asked to give £5 each to help preserve the Lake District. The visitor payback scheme, will help mend footpaths and replant native trees round the Lakes by asking Japanese visitors to donate money through organised tours and travel corporations.

it is thought the scheme, controlled by Nurture Lakeland, will encourage other nationalities to follow in kind and help raise £25,000 this year to keep the Lake District in spotless condition. The Japan Forum, a grouping of Lake District firms which benefit from Japanese tourism, helped invent the program. Stephen Broughton, of touring company Mountain Goat and an affiliate of the forum, expounded : “it is a new concept and we are hoping it’s going to be a communicable one.

“if we are able to develop this concept to other UK and world groups then hopefully we will raise lots of cash for the Lake District.I suspect folk would like to give cash after they see the views on offer here as we love nature. It manifestly relies upon what folks wish to do but I do not believe £5 is much to give when you consider how gorgeous it is here.”

Andrew Dobson, who owns the Lakes Lodge Bed and Breakfast in Windermere, announced between 30 and 40% of his guests were Japanese .

He suspects they might be very unlikely to give cash for conservation of the Lake District. “when they’ve paid for everything on their trip it customarily costs a ton of cash, so I don’t believe they will need to give anything more”

“from my personal experience of the Japanese they desire what they pay for and they will pay no more and no less. “I believe it’s up to area folk to pay for conservation instead of visitors because holiday makers are visitors here they do not get any permanent benefit by giving money for these causes.”

The Japanese visitor market has boomed since the releasing of the Miss Potter film in 2007. Doners to the visitor payback scheme will get a Peter Rabbit pin badge and certificate, and around five thousand badges are anticipated to be sold in 2010.

Japanese visitors head to the Lake District to go to Beatrix Potter attractions like Hill Top in Near Sawrey, the Beatrix Potter Studio in Hawkshead, and the sector of Beatrix Potter.