Lake District, United KingdomGreat Langdale
Brimstone Hotel & Spa
Fellside thermal lodge
Great Langdale Lake District, United Kingdom
Opened
2013
Price
$$$
Rated for
Wellness Design LuxeOutside the door
Fellside thermal lodge
The lodge leaves behind traditional country-house formality. Days revolve around hiking the surrounding fells and soaking in the thermal pools.
“Brimstone Hotel & Spa is one of the more contemporary hotels in the area, crafted rather like a chalet from slate, wood, and colors inspired by the landscape around.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Indoor-to-outdoor hydrotherapy pool and a seven-stage thermal circuit facing Lakeland fells.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
It’s set in the Lake District, among some of England’s wildest landscapes, on the 35-acre Langdale Estate.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Footpaths climb straight into the Langdale fells from the estate, and Ambleside is a short drive down the valley.
The rooms
Suites open onto balconies overlooking the woods, and every bathroom has a deep freestanding tub.
The hydrotherapy pool
Bring a swimsuit.
A nine-metre hydrotherapy pool extends outdoors beneath the trees, fitted with swan-neck fountains and bubble jets.
The saunas
A Finnish sauna looks toward the woodland fells. Outside, an open log fire warms the covered relaxation terrace.
The spa
Treatments use bespoke Pure Lakes botanical blends, and the timber-lined spa lounge serves light bites and drinks.
At the table
The residents-only Reading Room stocks complimentary wine and local beer. Across the estate, Stove serves seasonal Lakeland venison.
How it began
A nineteenth-century gunpowder mill once operated here, and the name comes from the archaic word for sulphur.
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How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.