Barrow in Furness is one of Cumbria's largest towns and one of the UK's best kept secrets; it is a beautiful town benefiting from stunning scenery and Victorian architecture, surrounded by stunning beaches and striking scenery.
This perfect backdrop provides the canvas for the many Barrow in Furness Hotels that range from five star luxury to boutique heritage, to comfortable family hotels and grand country hotels set in acres on landscaped grounds providing the perfect solution for the business guest, the family group, the visiting VIP and the honeymoon couples.
The town is the largest in Cumbrian and so offers its visitors a vast range of wonderful retail therapy through sophisticated shopping centres housing national and international chains and brands as well as a selection of individual boutiques and specialist shops. The central area is pedestrianised and is home to exciting pavement cafes, bistros, coffee shops, Tea shops, restaurants, traditional pubs and trendy wines bars. Throughout the year the calendar is filled with exciting events and carnivals that involves the whole town and is much a case of celebration and award ceremonies.
The town is surrounded in natural beauty and offer miles of perfect sandy beaches, the coastline is home to two internationally renowned nature reserves and not far from the coast is Piel Island where the 14th century castle is found and served by the Roa Island ferry service. Barrow and the Island of Walney offer a selection of scenic walks and further adventure and wonderful photo opportunities. The area is rich in tourist attractions and Barrow is the historic maritime gateway to the Furness Peninsula, close by is the dock Museum and the Barrow's Flag Ship attraction.
History Buffs will enjoy this destination and the Furness Abbey offer the dramatic ruins of one of the largest Cistercian Abbeys in England, culture vultures will thoroughly enjoy Forum 28 and the innovative Theatre and Arts Centre, there is also a Hollywood Park Leisure Centre and three internationally famous nature reserves. Children may enjoy a day at the South Lakes Wild Animal Park or time spent at the Lazerzone those still requiring further retail therapy then the factory retail centres of Dalton and Lindal will satisfy.
The Barrow in Furness Hotels offers their guests easy access to all that this fascinating town has to offer, the Hotels are described through a range of architectural styles from ancient historic masterpieces to modern streamlined havens. Many are set along the beach front providing their guests with spectacular views and may be suitable for families, for honey moon couples or for business guests. The Hotels set in the city centre may be set in former coaching Inns and showcase historic interiors depicted through low beamed ceilings and uneven floors, open log fires and leaded windows.
The Grand country Barrow in Furness Hotels set on the fringes of the city and on the edge of Lake District Scenery are particularly fortunate to benefit from such idyllic surroundings and offer their guests' privileged glimpses of life lived as royalty or aristocracy. The interiors host priceless antiques and collectors' works of art. Accommodations range from glamorous suitable for the VIP to comfortable for the family group and efficient and well equipped for the business executive including high speed internet access, direct dial phone and fax machine.
Dining is presented through a range of attractively decorated dining rooms where international cuisines are displayed via extensive menus inspired by fresh seasonal produced and crafted by master chefs companioned with vintage wines. Many choose the Barrow in Furness Hotels to celebrate wedding receptions; business events are offered wonderful settings. The Barrow in Furness Hotels are in a class of their own due to their exceptional settings and range of offerings guaranteeing to meet all needs and expectations.
