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A multi award winning Lake District hotel is launching a brand new solution for discerning ladies looking for a chic hen party celebration. Situated in the picturesque Langdale Valley, home to some of the region’s finest scenery, the Langdale Hotel and Spa’s new Bubbles and Brides package is a stress-free alternative which combines an array of essentials for that all important girly get together.

In addition to three night’s accommodation in one of Langdale’s luxurious self catering properties, the Brides and Bubbles package also includes full use of the Langdale’s impressive state of the art spa facilities, featuring an indoor heated pool, a soothing spa bath, Sanarium® and steam room.

Each hen will also receive a 45 minute treatment of choice, a light lunch and a complimentary glass of sparkling wine.

Nestled within its private 35 acre woodland setting, the Langdale Hotel and Spa is the ultimate girly break destination. Whether sampling some of the many nearby adventure pursuits such as mountain biking, rock climbing, abseiling and canoeing, whiling away the hours together in the soothing spa or embarking on the exclusive LangdAle mobile app pub crawl which guides users around the beautiful Langdale Valley via local pubs, each serving delicious local ales and with its own unique atmosphere, the hotel’s Bubbles and Brides packages promises a truly unforgettable celebration.The Bubbles and Brides package costs from £150 each, based on eight people sharing. Please note gas and electricity are not included and will be charged on departure.

For further information on the Langdale Hotel and its Bubbles and Brides package please visit www.langdale.co.uk.

This spring, an award winning five-star castle in Cumbria is offering its original 1997 room rates to celebrate its 15^th birthday.

Guests looking for a last-minute chic retreat  can indulge for just £80 per room, per night at the luxurious castle, with a limited 15 rooms available at the 1997 rates each week throughout March. Renowned for its decadent bedrooms, mouth-watering food and relaxing atmosphere, Augill Castle is nestled within 15 acres of peaceful, private grounds and is the perfect place for a springtime retreat. As the only Cumbrian castle where guests can sleep, Augill is full of beautiful original features like turrets, towers and roaring fires, ensuring guests can experience true castle life.

Whether taking a stroll around the grounds, lazing in bed before a leisurely breakfast, taking in a film in the new cinema room or lingering over a candlelit dinner in the castle’s grand dining room, a break at Augill is sure to be memorable. Boasting 14 individually designed bedrooms with gorgeous Egyptian cotton linens, homemade biscuits, fresh ground coffee and indulgent toiletries, guests will feel utterly spoilt.

Those wishing to take advantage of this time-limited offer must book between February 14th and March 30^th, for a stay in March 2012. A total of 15 nights at the 1997 rate will be available each week in March.  Stays using this offer on a Saturday must be for a minimum of two nights. The offer is limited to two rooms per booking – quote ’15 years old’ to take advantage of this offer. Please note that all bookings must be paid for in full at time of booking.  For further information on Augill Castle please visit www.stayinacastle.com.

Augill Castle near Kirkby Stephen is flying the Westmorland Flag today in a bid to show its support to the traditional county of Westmorland.

With the Queen’s Jubilee celebrations and the Olympics just around the corner, the five-star castle believes there is no better time to feel patriotic.

Augill Castle owner Simon Bennett said: “With all the national buzz around the Olympics and the Diamond Jubilee, we feel it’s as important as ever to express our support to the county. Thank you to the Historic Counties Trust for kindly sending us the flag which we hope will be used by other local organisations too.”

Recently registered by the Flag Institute, the Westmorland flag has been designed to represent the county’s two baronies – the barony of Kendal and the barony of Westmorland. The barony of Kendal is featured with the flag’s two red bars, stemming from the de Lancaster family, Barons of Kendal, which also featured predominantly in the arms of the former South Westmorland District Council. The barony of Westmorland is symbolised by the flag’s distinctive apple tree, stemming from the thirteenth-century seal of the Borough of Appleby.

Augill Castle offers award winning five-star bed and breakfast accommodation in Cumbria. Set in 15 acres of stunning private grounds and boasting decadent, individually designed rooms complete with turrets, towers and roaring fires, Augill has charm in abundance and promises a truly unforgettable family-friendly break.