Two stunning hotels in Cumbria have been named in The Telegraph's esteemed list: 'Britain’s 30 greatest spring getaways'.

Now the damp and colder months seem to be behind us (we hope) the arrival of spring signals warmer and jollier times.

Beer gardens start to open up, scarfs become obsolete and more importantly, the holiday season starts to look promising.

Booking a getaway in spring will be cheaper than waiting till summer. So if you want to find the perfect spot, consider these two Lake District jewels.

The Telegraph explained: "From gardens in bloom to al fresco dining, our experts rate their favourite hotels for the season".

See their full list here.

The two Lake District hotels named:

Forest Side, Grasmere

Their review reads: "Set back from the road up a tree-lined drive bordered by grazing sheep, it’s easy to miss this Victorian villa with its castellated roofline, fancy chimneys and corner towers.

"But its tucked-away feel, despite being only a 10-to-15-minute stroll from picture-postcard Grasmere in the Lake District, is one of its attractions. The main draw, though, is the food; Michelin-starred since 2017 and much of it seasonally dictated by the walled kitchen garden, which supplies up to 80 per cent of the restaurant’s needs.

"The produce makes its way into the cocktails and custom-made spirits, too. Walks from the doorstep can be low-key or challenging, while the terrace overlooking the English gardens is a good spot for a reviving cuppa.

"Rooms are understatedly luxurious; those with garden views have the best chance of spotting a red squirrel."

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Askham Hall, Cumbria

Their review reads: "Wandering Askham Hall’s quintessential English gardens – lush terraces, grand topiary, riotous herbaceous border – feels like stepping back in time.

"This is partly because the gardens are surrounded by bucolic woodland and pastures, but mainly because the hall – the former home of the Lowther family (Earls of Lonsdale) in the Lake District – is a storybook medieval pile with battlemented parapets, leaded windows and cannonball-proof walls.

"Now a Michelin-starred restaurant with rooms (still run by the Lowthers), it has a homely air, with family heirlooms in the (vast) bedrooms, modern art on the walls and an honesty bar in the library.

"Most of the food is supplied by the Lowther estate, and there’s a small heated outdoor pool to welcome the spring weather."