"Those travellers want to visit the England of rambling cottages, ivy-covered gardens, and pubs down the lane. "
Maria Hart
An American print and online news magazine has listed Windermere’s Cedar Manor Hotel in its top ten of “adorable English inns and cottages”.
USA Today, a multi-platform news and information media company with nearly eight million readers daily, chose the award-winning boutique hotel in a round-up of English cosiness and charm.
“With a masonry facade, pitched roof and white-trimmed windows, the Cedar Manor Hotel is the very picture of grandma’s cottage,” says their review. “All that’s missing is a curlicue of smoke rising from the chimney.
“The 10-room country house dates back to the 1800s, and its cathedral windows (including some stained glass) have been well preserved. But rooms are far from fussy and include an even mix of antique furnishings like oak wardrobes and modern additions like pendant lights and iPod docks. An elegant little coach house is available for rent as well.”
The listing came in a feature article highlighting what’s small and beautiful about Britain. “Some travellers come to England to play king or queen for the day, explore vast ballrooms, see crown jewels, and stand on a tower and shout, lower the drawbridge!” says writer Maria Teresa Hart.
“But then there are others who prefer things on a smaller scale. Those travellers want to visit the England of rambling cottages, ivy-covered gardens, and pubs down the lane. If you’re in that latter camp, your hunt for a little storybook cottage is over.”
USA Today, launched in 1982, aims to deliver high-quality and engaging content across print, digital, social and video platforms. “An innovator of news and information, we reflect the pulse of the nation and serve as the host of the American conversation — today, tomorrow and for decades to follow.”
Along with the eight million daily readers, they have more than 22 million mobile app downloads.
Cedar Manor owner Jonathan Kaye said: “We have a lot of visitors from the USA and they are always charmed by our combination of country house and boutique style. Americans love anything “olde worlde” but they also love home comforts and modern conveniences. We are very pleased indeed to be included in this listing.”
