Woman: Thank you for calling the National Park Hotel Information Line. We’re going to tell you about (1) accommodation in Upton, Lakeside and Lowton. First, in Upton, is the three-star country house hotel, the Marston Hotel, which is in a wonderful position and is especially suitable if you enjoy (2) walking A double room will cost from £158, including meals. You can request a (3) picnic lunch if you’re going out on the hills all day. The phone number to ring is 019655 469.

Our second choice in Upton is the Bristol Hotel, a one-star hotel with just seven rooms and set in its own pleasant (4) gardens. A double room here is between £70 and £90, with dinner included. The phone number is 019655 592. It’s good value, but please note they are closed in (5) January. In Lakeside is the two-star Ferndale Hotel. There are 15 rooms here and the hotel is on a hill with a wonderful view of the (6) lake. A double room here will cost from £130 to £220, although that does include use of the tennis courts. The phone number for the Ferndale at Lakeside is (7) 019662 2635.

The last of our National Park selection is at Lowton, just seven miles (8) south of Lakeside. Here we recommend the three-star Firtrees Hotel, which has already won two prizes for its English (9) cooking. It has 20 rooms in all and is in a good position for touring in the National Park. A double room will cost £ (10) 185 a night. The phone number is 01786 481601.

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