As the name suggests, this enchanting establishment is set right on the edge of the large and lovely Lake Windermere. This is one of the few hotels in the area that comes complete with its own outdoor swimming pool and taking a dip is the perfect way to unwind and keep cool on a sunny day. While all the guestrooms here are comfortable, perhaps to best options are the ground floor suites, which open out onto their own private patios. Guests are sure to enjoy dining on the terrace in the evening while watching the sun slowly sink behind the lake, while this is also the perfect place to sample traditional Cumbrian cuisine in a stylish setting.