Now into our 43rd season;.... Our thanks to all our guests, new and returning, for their continuing support, kind words of encouragement and appreciation.

We are again very proud to have retained our place amongst the AA's top hotels, with our 'Inspectors' Choice Hotel' and 'Red Star' accolades (8th successive year) and a rosette for our meals (14th successive year) as well as a Gold Award from English Tourist Board (Visit Britain), and inclusion in Good Hotel Guide and Michelin Guide thanks to the continuing efforts of Andrew, Mark, Bruno and Anna, in fact all of our staff, upstairs and downstairs.

Due to many requests from local residents, we are now offering Light Lunches and Afternoon Tea to non-residents, served daily from 10:30 am until 4:30 pm in our comfortable lounges or extensive gardens. Now also serving 2 and 3 course Sunday Lunches. An idyllic and restful setting in which you can enjoy excellent food and first class service.

Non-residents now also have the opportunity to sample Andrew and Mark's award winning cuisine in the evenings. Served at 6:45pm, the 5-course menu offers fresh, home cooked cuisine, skilfully prepared from local ingredients. However, booking is essential as availability is limited. We look forward to welcoming you to Clare House.

Back in the 19th century, the pace of life was a little easier than it is today. In Victorian times, elegance, comfort and spaciousness were the order of the day. Clare House combines this feeling with modern amenities and facilities to provide a relaxing and charming haven in which you can enjoy a break.

Your hosts, the Read family, offer a feeling of 'Country House' hospitality, ensuring that all of their guests receive the very best in personal service. The food, which is acclaimed throughout the region, is only one of many reasons why guests return time and time again, meeting old friends and renewing their love of the breathtaking scenery in this idyllic corner of the lakes.

We are constantly trying to improve the facilities at Clare House. See our What's Going On page.