This Victorian country house with log fires is in the Michelin guide for its local, organic food. With a Visit Britain gold award, it offers free Wi-Fi.

Surrounded by wooded countryside, Knoll Country House offers individually designed rooms with TVs, iPod docks and modem points. All rooms have modern en suite facilities, some with power showers or luxury corner baths.

The on-site restaurant serves traditional Lakeland breakfasts and a full evening menu, using fresh local…