Awards and Hotels

Awards

Every year the "Hospitality Industry" invites businesses to enter awards or be nominated for awards.  It can be quite a lengthy process of filling in forms, writing entries and then being assessed.  This year (2013) we have already discussed Trip Advisor's Travellers Choice Awards and been recognised for Service and Romance.  We have also been assessed for our Green credentials and picked up a Gold Award by Cben, which stands for Cumbria Business Environment Network, a local body who monitor and assist with our environmental credentials.  

 

This process has helped us also gain a Green Tourism Business Scheme Gold Award in February of this year.

We also think that our involvement with Nurture Lakeland pays great dividends.  We are contributing in several ways.  We take part in Visitor Giving, which is when we ask our guests to contribute £2 when staying at the Hotel.  This money is then collected and sent through to Nurture Lakeland who then distribute the funds to our two chosen charities - Fix the Fells and Save our Squirrels.  To date we have collected over £5500.00

Nurture Lakeland also has projects for us to get involved with, such as Fresh Air is Free - a campaign to travel around the local area without using a car.  The other project we have been active with is Love Your Lakes, a project aimed at reducing harmful phosphates that get into our water system and eventually into the Lake.  Its the phosphates that change the marine life and cause build up of the harmful blue/green algae.  In November 2012 we were awarded Love Your Lakes Ambassador for our work in this field.  We believe that Cedar Manor is now 99% phosphate free.

This leads us nicely onto what are we up to now?  Well, we are also part of a brilliant group called The Considerate Hoteliers and they have their awards too.  This year, we have just found out that we have been shortlisted for Small Accommodation Provider.  We are off to London in early June to find out if we win!  Am sure we will be tweeting about it soon after.

And there is one more award that we are also shortlisted for, and equally excited/nervous about the outcome. Again, we have to wait until mid-June to find out.  We have also been shortlisted for Best Small Hotel (Cumbria) in the Cumbria Tourism Awards.
A very nervous wait until the prestigious Black Tie event in mid-June.

Watch out for more information and news soon!

Electric Bikes at Cedar Manor Hotel

Electric Bikes at Cedar Manor

We are very excited to have 2 bikes on their way to Cedar Manor in time for Easter.  This is one of the most fun ways to find your way around Windermere and the Lake District.  

Having tried them out recently, they make going up hills almost effortless, finding your way down country lanes will be perfect and discovering places that you wouldn't go in a car, so memorable.  

We are more than happy to let you try them out before deciding to hire, we will have a half and full day rate, plus routes and loads of ideas on what to see and do.

This is all part of the Electric Bike Network  http://www.electricbicyclenetwork.com/ 

Its more than likely you will find hire points near where you live.  

Imagine yourself here, its on a country lane just outside Elterwater in Great Langdale..... 

 We hope you enjoy and have lots of fun, fingers crossed for a "dry-ish" Spring and Summer!

There is more information on traveling around the Lakes at Go LakesTravel  

http://www.golakes.co.uk/travel/

And they have a very handy App 

See More Drive Less App

Have a great time in the Lakes!

2nd Most Romantic Hotel in the UK, 4th in the World!

We were bowled over this week when Trip Advisor announced their annual Travellers Choice Awards.  Not only had we scooped an award for Best Service but we had also been given recognition for Romance.  We are listed No. 2 in the UK (No. 1 is a luxury B&B in the Lake District) and No. 4 in the world.
Caroline had a great interview on Border TV News and we have a mention in the Metro Newspaper too.
Trip Advisor spokesperson Emma Shaw said "Stunning scenery and special touches both hotels offer make Cumbria a much loved destination, especially for couples looking for a spot of romance"

We couldn't agree more and since refurbishing most of the hotel, it has become a place for couples to come and spend some quality time together.  Our Coach House Suite has become a huge hit for engagements, honey and mini-moons and special anniversaries.
If you are looking for a break, some quality time away together in a hotel with great service, fantastic rooms look no further than Cedar Manor.

www.cedarmanor.co.uk

We look forward to welcoming you soon.

Windermere’s Viewpoints

Windermere has many “hidden treasures” that can easily be missed or over-looked.

1.        Hammer Car park viewpoint.  Located on Rayrigg Road, this can be reached on foot, by bike or by car – magnificent views of the Langdale Pike, Crinkle Crags, Bowfell and the Coniston fells, with Windemere in the foreground. 

2.       Miller Ground, a lovely National Trust frontage to the Lake.  The walk starts at Cedar Manor and follows a bridal path to Rayrigg Road, crossing and descending to the Lake through woods and alongside a bubbling beck.  There is a bench well placed to take in the view and even an open-water swimming club if you fancy a dip. 15 minutes walk from Cedar Manor.

Suggested Walk -  http://www.windermere-walks.co.uk/walks/millerground.html

3.       Queen Adelaide’s Hill – just above Miller Ground, a short stroll from the road out onto a view point overlooking Windermere with good views of the Langdale Pikes.

Images - http://www.one-foot.com/Queen%20Adelaide%27s%20Hill%202008.html

4.       Biskey Howe – a great viewpoint just above Bowness with good views of the Lake and surrounding mountains.  10 minutes walk from the Angel Inn in the centre of Bowness. 

11.       Orrest Head, perhaps the most famous of viewpoints on Windermere, the late, great Alfred Wainwright strolled up to this summit as his introduction to the Lakes in 1930.  A 30 minute walk from Cedar Manor

Suggested Walk - http://www.english-lakes.com/orrest_head.html

2.        Gummers Howe – no higher than Orrest Head and located to the south of Windermere –

        More info - http://www.discoverthelakedistrict.co.uk/gummers-howe-walk/

Routes, maps and details all available at Cedar Manor Hotel.

About Us

For sheer elegance and luxury at affordable prices, The Cedar Manor Hotel & Restaurant is located on the outskirts of Windermere in the heart of the Lake District.

Built in 1854 as a private country house retreat, the hotel now provides comfortable accommodation for those wishing to relax and enjoy the breathtaking scenery, wonderful walks and wealth of leisure facilities Windermere and the Lake District National Park have to offer.

Set in mature walled gardens dominated by the ancient cedar tree, the hotel feels peaceful and secluded, yet is just a short stroll away from the shores of Lake Windermere and the centre of Windermere village.