Standing on the shores of Lake Windermere, Langdale Chase Hotel offers a rare blend of historic charm, peaceful views, and thoughtful luxury. Owned by Thwaites, a family-run hospitality company with a collection of hotels and inns across England, this lakeside sanctuary is rooted in laidback luxury, craftsmanship and character. In 2024 it was named as one the UK’s top three places to stay by The Times and Sunday Times, as well as being named the North Hotel of the Year and Countryside Hotel of the Year.
In 2023, Thwaites underwent a careful restoration of the iconic Langdale lakeside property, which dates back to 1890. Putting stewardship at the heart of every design decision has seen the hotel become one of the best in the country, bringing together Victorian elegance and modern comforts, all while honouring the natural beauty that surrounds it. In a collaboration that brings together two family-run British businesses, Thwaites chose handcrafted Hypnos mattresses not only because of exceptional comfort and support, but also because of a shared eye for detail and a love of heritage.
Thwaites selected the Woolsleeper mattress from the Hypnos Signature Hotel Collection. Each mattress is expertly handcrafted in the UK using 100% British wool that can be traced right back to the farm. The wool is certified Responsible Wool Standard (RWS) and sees British farmers paid a fair price for the wool they supply through The Woolkeepers scheme. With eOlus layers to add luxury and covered in sustainably sourced, unbleached cotton and viscose to provide a luxurious, breathable sleeping surface; the mattress is handcrafted by Hypnos in Princes Risborough.
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