Places to Eat -
Some of our favourite places to eat in order of proximity: |
| Overwater Hotel |
Winner of Best Small Hotel in Cumbria 2010. They have a very traditional dining room offering a four course Table d'Hote menu for £40pp.
Dinner served 7-8.30pm. Dress code smart casual (3.9 miles) |
Sun Inn
Bassenthwaite Village
No website 017687 76439 |
A busy, friendly pub using local ingredients and very reasonably priced.
Open 12-2.30 &5-11pm, last food orders 8.45pm (6.1 miles) |
| Armathwaite Hall |
Winner of Best Large Hotel in Cumbria 2010. They have a formal dining room overlooking Bassenthwaite Lake (no jeans or trainers) with a six course menu at £44.95 They also have a relatively new Courtyard Bar & Brasserie with food available from 10am - 9.30pm with main courses from £13.95 (6.6 miles) |
The Pheasant
Bassenthwaite |
An old coaching house offering bar meals in the lounge at lunch time and more formal meals in the restaurant in the evening. Three courses £35.
New Bistro opening soon for those who don't necessarily want three courses. Open 12-2.30pm & 5.30-9.30pm
(8.2 miles) |
The Old Crown
Hesket Newmarket |
A cooperatively owned pub, with a range of local beers made in the cooperatively owned brewery which is next door. Frequented by Chris Bonnington & Prince Charles.
Good for real ale lovers with typical pub food. Bar open 5.30-11pm (8.3 miles) |
Royal Oak
Curthwaite |
An extensive menu which can be eaten in the bar or restaurant. Moderately priced.
Open 12-2pm & 6-9pm
(10.6 miles) |
Morrel's Restaurant
Keswick |
One of our favourites with a good range of dishes, many of which can be ordered as starters or mains. A more contemporary setting and very handy for the Theatre by the Lake and moonlit walks at the edge of Derwentwater.
(13.8 miles) |
| Places to Visit: |
| Tullie House |
Tullie House Museum in Carlisle |
| Lake District National Park |
Lake District National Park Authority |
| Hadrian's Wall |
Hadrian's Wall Country |
| Caldbeck On-Line |
Guide to Caldbeck and the Northern Fells of the Lake District |
| Rheged |
The International Award Winning attraction near Penrith |
| Mirehouse & Gardens |
Close to Keswick, this is a family run historic house open to visitors to enjoy its strong literary connections. Beautiful gardens include the Poetry Walk, rhododendron tunnel & walled Bee Garden |
Theatre By The Lake
Keswick |
Set on the shores of Derwentwater in Keswick, this is Cumbria 's only year round professionally producing theatre. Hosting a wide range of visiting drama, music, dance, talks, comedy & film in the most stunning setting |
| Things To Do: |
| Cumbria on a Plate |
Annette Gibbons offers food safaris which are a wonderfully engaging way to see and taste England's Lake District |
| Platty+ Watersports |
Tuition or hire in canoes, kayaks, sailing boats or Dragon boat on Derwentwater |
| Keswick Festivals |
Something for everyone: film, literary, mountain, jazz, beer, half marathon and lots more! |
| Armathwaite Hall Spa |
Whatever the weather a wonderful day of pampering and indulgence in a fantastic setting complete with infinity pool & outdoor hot tub |
| Silloth Golf Club |
On the NW coast and with stunning views. An R&A Regional Qualifying Course for the Open & ranked 11th best for Links Courses in England |
| Places To Stay: |
Low Penhowe B&B
Yorkshire |
Luxury B&B accommodation in North Yorkshire |
| Things To Eat: |
| Thornby Moor Dairy |
Sensational cheese - made in Cumbria |
| Woodalls of Waberthwaite |
Traditionally cured Cumberland sausage, hams and bacon |
