The list, created by The Times every year, was published on March 1. It comes on the back of the hotel restaurant Hrishikesh Desai’s Cedar Tree being awarded a Michelin star for the first time at a ceremony hosted at Manchester’s Midland Hotel on February 5. Ambleside's Rothay Manor was praised for its stylish and vibrant interior design, in contrast to its 'whimsical Regency villa' exterior. Rothay Manor hotelier James Shail said: "We are unbelievably proud to make it into the Times list of best places to stay. You can view the full list here, or why not read our review on Langdale Chase Hotel.