The Daffodil Hotel and Spa

The newly built Daffodil Hotel & Spa opened on the 21st July 2012 and is owned and run by the Harwood and Brady families. The driving force behind the hotel's redevelopment was the late Tom Harwood, a builder and hotelier in the area for over 40 years, having owned and developed the Stonecross Manor in Kendal, The Damson Dene Hotel at Crosthwaite and the Craig Manor Hotel in Bowness which is still owned by the family.

Unfortunately, Tom died suddenly and far too young, before the foundations were laid. His daughter Amanda, her husband Mark, and Tim Matthews, a family friend, pressed ahead with Tom’s plans and are proud to see that less than two years’ after his death, Tom’s vision had been realised.

If this story sounds gloomy, then we’ve told it wrong! Tom loved life, people, food and drink (especially drink!). He wanted a building full of laughter and jokes where people could relax and enjoy themselves. Tom especially loved children and our sheep Barbara, which features throughout the hotel, is for his grandchildren and serves as a reminder that we shouldn’t take ourselves too seriously.

We offer the most romantic breaks for loved up couples, indulgent luxury breaks for those wanting something that little bit extra special, and short weekend breaks, ideal for exploring the lakes. 

We are hugely proud of The Daffodil and look forward to showing you what we have created – we hope you can visit us soon.