A chocolate fest at Linthwaite House

You don’t have to star in ‘Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory’ to thoroughly over-indulge yourself during National Chocolate Week. In celebration of National Chocolate Week (13 – 19 October 2008), Linthwaite House, a boutique hotel in the heart of the Lake District, will be offering guests the opportunity to savour their own ‘Water for Chocolate’ experience.

Set on a gentle hillside with stunning views over the surrounding fells and Lake Windermere, Linthwaite is guaranteeing to have chocolate lovers swooning with warm ‘Chocolat’ aromas and tasty treats as soon as they walk in the door.

Offering freshly baked chocolate biscuits and the promise of a selection of steaming hot chocolate drinks on arrival, guests can leisurely relax in the knowledge that there is some seriously luxurious chocolate moments to be had.

From sunrise to bedtime, there will be something to tantalise even the most discerning connoisseurs.

Tuck into freshly baked ‘pain au chocolat’ for breakfast; revive weary walkers legs with a chocoholics afternoon tea and cinematic chocolate treat of ‘Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory’, ‘Chocolat’ and the slightly more steamy ‘Water for Chocolate’; freshen up with a long hot soak in a soothing cocoa infused bath; sip a chocotini in front of one of the blazing fires in lounge before indulging in a four course gourmet dinner in Linthwaite’s award-winning restaurant; and polish off the night with some chocolate petit fours and an Irish ‘choc’ toddie before reassuringly retiring to the comfort of crisp cotton sheets with a carefully placed chocolate on the pillow.

With much chocolate to be devoured throughout the week, the more fit and figure conscious might like to build up an appetite and burn off a few calories by exploring the many famous walking trails, outdoor activities and attractions that are easily accessed from the hotel. Whether burning up a hill on a mountain bike, horse-riding across the fells or wandering into Bowness village for a spot of shopping, rest assured that any cravings will be well satiated on your return.

To enjoy Linthwaite House’s ‘Chocolate Indulgence’, make a reservation during ‘National Chocolate Week’ and you’ll be in for a real treat.

A stay at Linthwaite House starts from £135/person/night including a four course gourmet dinner, full English breakfast, free wireless, service charges and VAT.

For more information, visit linthwaite.com.