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Awards

Perhaps the most prestigious award we have received has been given by the Automobile Association of Great Britain.

This respected Association has awarded The Lake a rating of 82% - in Wales' top five. The three stars classification concerns the accomodation and general status of the hotel.

The AA denotes a 3 star hotel as "....hotels are usually of a size to support higher staffing levels, and a significantly greater quality and range of facilities than at the lower star classifications. Reception and the other public rooms will be more spacious and the restaurant will normally also cater for non-residents. All bedrooms will have fully en suite bath and shower rooms and offer a good standard of comfort and equipment, such as a hair dryer, direct dial telephone, toiletries in the bathroom. Some room service can be expected, and some provision for business travellers."

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The two red rosettes denote that the AA regards the cuisine at The Lake to be of a very high standard.

Under the direction of Sean Cullingford, head chef, recent improvements have secured the AA 2 rosette recommendation.

The AA state that "Only cooking of the highest national standard receives two or more rosettes. Menus will be imaginative; dishes should be accurately cooked, demonstrate well developed technical skills and a high degree of flair in their composition. Ingredients will be first-class, usually from a range of specialist suppliers, including local produce only if its quality is excellent. Most items - breads, pastries, pasta, petits fours - will be made in the kitchens.

www.theaa.co.uk

RAC Gold Ribbon

Hotels that achieve this accolade are at the very pinnacle within their star rating, and in many cases, represent the 'cutting edge' of excellence in hotel-keeping.

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This award is given to establishments demonstrating that good food and dining atmosphere can be found at all styles of accommodation.

The award is assessed on the whole meal experience - not just the food. This award requires an overnight visit: dinner is taken into account, as is breakfast the next morning. Not only is breakfast one of the great institutions, but it is the meal that the guest experiences, and so forms a large part of the impression of their visit.

This award in made at five levels, with level five representing a superlative dining experience. The standards have been set to challenge the best establishment and the attainment of level one is a success in itself.

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Since November 1999, The Lake has been included in the premier country hotel and manor guide to Great Britain.

Pride of Britain members are generally chosen for uniquely reflecting a British style. They seek values such as glorious locations, outstanding cuisine,luxurious comfort, and the passion associated with private ownership.

www.prideofbritainhotels.com

The Lake is listed in the directory of Best Loved Hotels at www.bestloved.com.

This detailed guide of premier hotels around the world comes highly respected with lots of information on local areas around the hotels it recommends.

The Lake is listed in Harden's Restaurant Guide at www.hardens.com.

Most Excellent Restaurant

The johansen inspector said . . . . . . ."This place is the epitome of a traditional hotel, superbly run by Pierre Mifsud, and this rubs off on his staff. One gets the impression that everyone thoroughly enjoys working here. It is like a Victorian steam engine - Just rolls on and on - Brilliant. The service in the restaurant is superb, old style, but relaxing,. The food attracts 3 AA Rosettes and is exceedingly good and totally digestible, it is beautifully cooked using local produce and superbly presented. The cheese board has to be the best in Wales, it is maintained to perfection and a variety of ports are offered. All the cheeses are Welsh."