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‘I’m a travel editor and I book this Lake District hotel every year – it ticks all the boxes’

Beauty and wellness editor Laura Mulley says this is one of the best hotels in Cumbria for a weekend getaway – it features luxury rooms and a five-star spa in the perfect location

Different to the ‘country house’ style of interior design typical of five-star hotels, Brimstone’s decor is modern and plush, all open-plan spaces, grey tones and fancy lighting choices. The spa's hydro-pool is the perfect place to relax (Image: Lee John Mann Photography) One of the main reasons why we love staying at Brimstone so much is the location. The easy 45-minute walk along the Elter Water is also not to be missed, and worth it alone for a stopoff at Chesters By The River, a popular vegetarian bakery serving delicious sweet and savoury treats.

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