Andrew Harper's Hideaway Report 2000 Grand Award Winner:

Holbeck Ghyll is delighted to have been chosen as one of only two Grand Award winners in the United Kingdom.

The italic text below is the text from the Hideaway Report, December 2000 Edition.

"Commanding sweeping views of Lake Windermere and the Langdale Fells, this heavenly sited hilltop inn has been immaculately restored and expanded into a superb 20-room country house hotel. Mellow oak paneling and cracking fires warm the homey deep-seated lounges and Michelin-starred dining room overseen by a charming staff.

The best guest accommodations occupy the second level of the new Lodge Building, each amenity-rich unit opening onto a balcony boating glorious scenic outlooks. Other delights: a health/fitness spa, garden tennis court and woodland walking trails."

To be considered for inclusion for the annual awards competition, the nominees must be intimate in size and located in peaceful, aesthetically pleasing surroundings. Distinctive country houses meeting the basic criteria are then judged for their all-round comfort, non-commercial character and commitment to personal service. The firsthand experiences of Hideaway Report readers are also taken into account

During incognito inspections a number of factors are noted including, general design, decor and cleanliness of lodgings and public lounges; staffs are judged on their alertness friendliness and efficiency; food on the ingredients and presentation; the grounds on overall appearance and maintenance, and so forth.

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