AA Rosette Winning Restaurants in Lake District & Cumbria

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Burlington's Restaurant at The Beech Hill Hotel

Newby Bridge Road, Windermere, LA23 3LR - 0871 811 4637

From its position on the eastern shore of Windermere, the Beech Hill Hotel enjoys unparalelled views out over the lake and Coniston Old Man beyond. It's a wonderfully romantic setting for dining and the Beech Hill's two-AA-rosetted restaurant, with its outdoor terrace, does not disappoint. Menus change monthly, using the best of local Cumbrian produce. In summer, you can also 'take tea' down at the hotel's private beach and jetty. The Beech Hill has 58 rooms, each individually decorated, as well as a heated indoor pool, sauna and solarium. Awards | 2 AA Rosettes

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Gilpin Lodge

Crook Road, Windermere, LA23 3NE - 0871 811 4640

Set in 20 private acres of country garden, moor and woodland, Gilpin Lodge sits high above Bowness on the road to Crook, almost opposite Windermere Golf Club. The Cunliffe family first arrived at this Lakeland country house in 1917 and in 1987 turned it into a hotel, now run by two generations of the family. The three-AA-rosetted restaurant is run by Head Chef Russell Plowman and emphasises fresh seasonal produce sourced from within the National Park where possible. Lunch and dinner are served in four dining rooms, each with its own character and style; guests are invited to browse the walk-in wine cellars, and tables are reserved for the entire meal time - there is no rush. The hotel interiors are stylish, comfortable and warm, with a touch of home; the sumptuous bedrooms are individually designed and furnished - some with private gardens and cedarwood hot tubs.Awards | 3 AA Rosettes | Good Food Guide 6

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Hipping Hall

Cowan Bridge, Kirkby Lonsdale, LA6 2JJ - 0871 811 4677

Hipping Hall near Kirkby Lonsdale is one of the northwest's select group of fine dining 'restaurants with rooms' . The building has been sensitively restored, matching contemporary style with classic features, and while most of the structure dates back to the 17th century, the restaurant itself, which has a wonderful walk-in fireplace, is Tudor. The food is classic British with a French twist brought to you by new chef Michael Wilson. Choose from the a la carte or a tasting menu. Hipping Hall has nine bedrooms, three of them in a separate cottage annexe, and all are individually furnished to a high standard. Awards | 2 AA Rosettes | Good Food Guide 5

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Jerichos At The Waverley

College Road, Windermere, LA23 1BX - 0871 811 4642

Just off the main street in Windermere, Jerichos is a multi-award-winning British restaurant run by chef-patron Chris Blaydes and wife Jo. Chris's two-AA-rosette cooking uses the freshest seasonal produce to deliver a small but perfectly formed menu. The restaurant seats just 36 with a choice of four starters and five mains, complemented by a 60-bin wine list. Jerichos has an upmarket feel and accepts bookings for private parties.Awards | 2 AA Rosettes | Good Food Guide 5

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Lakeside Hotel

Lake Windermere, Newby Bridge, Windermere, LA12 8AT - 0871 811 4644

The four-star Lakeside Hotel at Newby Bridge enjoys the ideal location on the southern shores of Lake Windermere. Sumptuously furnished throughout, it retains the warm and welcoming atmosphere of its 17th-century coaching inn origins, whilst offering state-of-the-art pool, spa and conference facilities. Diners have two options -- classic fine dining in the two-AA-rosetted Lakeview Restaurant or the more informal and international menu in John Ruskin's Brasserie & Bar. You can also enjoy a light lunch or snack in the Conservatory, soaking up the splendid views out over Windermere. Awards | 2 AA Rosettes

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Sharrow Bay

Lake Ullswater, Penrith, CA10 2LZ - 0871 811 4662

This idyllic Ullswater retreat for many sets the standard in luxurious Lakeland living. It was here, in this remote northeast corner of the Lakes, that Francis Coulson and Brian Sack together invented the concept of the English Country House hotel more than fifty years ago. And really not a great deal has changed in the intervening years. Sharrow Bay, with its 12 acres of private grounds, sublime views, sumptuous furnishings and impeccable service, remains an isolated haven, far from the madding crowds of the South Lakes. The restaurant recently retained its Michelin star for the 11th successive year and boasts one of the best wine lists in the country. Awards | 1 Michelin Star | 2 AA Rosettes | Good Food Guide 6

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Swinside Lodge Hotel

Grange Road, Newlands, Keswick, CA12 5UE - 0871 811 4668

This foodie-driven country house hotel is beautifully situated at the foot of Cat Bells and close to Derwent Water. It has just eight bedrooms and serves only 18 covers in the two-AA-rosetted restaurant. Guests meet in the lounge at 7pm for canapés and aperitifs with dinner served at one sitting at 7.30pm.Everything here is home-made and sourced wherever possible from local Newlands Valley farmers. Cream teas are served in the daytime and Swinside Lodge puts great importance on providing a top-quality breakfast experience to start the day properly. Special dietary requirements can be catered for too. Swinside Lodge also features in the Good Food Guide and Michelin guide and recently won the Lakeland small hotel of the year award for 2007. Great food in a stunning location. Awards | 2 AA Rosettes

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The Hideaway, A Restaurant with Rooms

Phoenix Way, Windermere, LA23 1DB - 0871 5297701

As the name suggests The Hideaway is located off the beaten track in Windermere. A true hidden gem, this restaurant with rooms is in fact a recently refurbished, elegant Victorian detached house. All the original features have been reclaimed and restored to their former glory from the ornate, stone window frames and a geometric tiled hallway. The house successfully marries the old and the new with a contemporary finish throughout. The 11 en-suite rooms run from comfy, super comfy to ultimate comfy. Run by Richard and Lisa Gornall the atmosphere sets a romantic feel and its a retreat for those who love good food and wine with the beauty of the lakes around them. Richard is an accomplished chef and the food here has been recognised with an AA Rosette, expect fine tableware in the two dining rooms with the best table affording views of the well kept garden. The menu features beautifully presented dishes that make the best use of the wealth of local produce available. With as much as possible being home made, simple modern British dishes offer a sense of place here. Welsh/Lancashire Rarebit with home made chutney, Fell-bred Cumbrian beef fillet and fun desserts like Chocolate Brownie Sundae. Here whether staying or dining you are made to feel special and the top level of service offers a real treat without breaking the bank. Restaurant open for dinner Wednesday to Sunday 7-9pm and for traditional Sunday lunch 12-2pm. Awards | 1 AA Rosette

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Restaurant and Menus | Rooms | Treats and Extras

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The Pheasant

Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, CA13 9YE - 0871 811 4653

The Pheasant is a wonderfully atmospheric old coaching inn, hidden away off the northwest edge of Bassenthwaite Lake. The building dates back 500 years, when it started life as a farmhouse, but it's been a pub since 1778, and as you sit in the public bar with its oak fixtures and varnished, tobacco-stained walls, it's easy to forget which century you're in. The AA-rosetted restaurant at The Pheasant offers a varied selection, ranging from Cumbrian specialities to more classic fine dining, and is open for lunch and dinner. There are also 15 individually decorated bedrooms; stay the night and soak up The Pheasant's timeless elegance.Awards | 1 AA Rosette

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Food | Bedrooms | Facilities | Tariffs

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The Samling

Ambleside Road, Windermere, LA23 1LR - 0871 963 2345

The Samling enjoys a fantastic location perched above the shores of Lake Windermere. It's set in its own 67-acre estate and the house, now a luxury hotel, dates back to 1780 and was once the home of William Wordworth's landlord. It's a magical place to stay with rooms in both the main building and the original estate cottages, most with lake views. The Samling is open to non-residents for lunch, afternoon tea and dinner and the Michelin-starred restaurant serves a Modern British menu anchored upon local seasonal produce. Signature dishes include starters such as Slow-cooked belly of Gloucester Old Spot, langoustines and celeriac puree and mains like the Fillet of John Dory, kipper tortellini and caper berries. Choose from the dinner menu or the gourmand menu and match the classic cooking with an excellent 180-bin wine list. Awards | 1 Michelin Star | 3 AA Rosettes | Good Food Guide 4

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Burn How Garden House Hotel -  Back Belsfield Road, Bowness, Windermere, LA23 3HH - 0871 5297260 Write Reader Recommendations
Castle Green Hotel -  Castle Green Lane, Kendal, LA9 6BH - 0871 5297295 Read / Write Reader Recommendations
Cedar Manor Hotel & Restaurant -  Ambleside Road, Windermere, LA23 1AX - 0871 5297312 Write Reader Recommendations
Clare House -  Park Road, Grange-over-Sands, LA11 7HQ - 0871 5297340 Write Reader Recommendations
Cottage in the Wood -  Whinlatter Pass, Braithwaite, Keswick, CA12 5TW - 0871 5297375 Write Reader Recommendations
Cumbrian Lodge Hotel -  Gosforth Road, Seascale, CA20 1JG - 0871 5297431 Write Reader Recommendations
Dale Head Hall Lakeside Hotel -  Lake Thirlmere, Keswick, CA12 4TN - 0871 5297440 Write Reader Recommendations
Drunken Duck Inn -  Barngates, Ambleside, LA22 0NG - 0871 811 4639 Read / Write Reader Recommendations
Ees Wyke -  Near Sawrey, Ambleside, LA22 0JZ - 0871 5297500 Write Reader Recommendations
Farlam Hall Hotel -  , Brampton, CA8 2NG - 0871 5297524 Write Reader Recommendations
Grasmere Hotel -  Broadgate, Grasmere, LA22 9TA - 0871 5297642 Write Reader Recommendations
Hazel Bank Country House -  Rosthwaite, Keswick, CA12 5XB - 0871 5297689 Write Reader Recommendations
Highfield Hotel & Restaurant -  The Heads, Keswick, CA12 5ER - 0871 811 4641 Write Reader Recommendations
Holbeck Ghyll Country House Hotel -  Holbeck Lane, Windermere, LA23 1LU - 0871 5297709 Read / Write Reader Recommendations
Inn on the Lake -  Lake Ullswater, Penrith, CA11 0PE - 0871 5297744 Write Reader Recommendations
L'Enclume -  Cavendish Street, Cartmel, Grange-over-Sands, LA11 6PZ - 0871 811 4645 Read / Write Reader Recommendations
Leathes Head Hotel -  , Keswick, CA12 5UY - 0871 5297846 Read / Write Reader Recommendations
Leeming House -  , Penrith, CA11 0JJ - 08704008131 Write Reader Recommendations
Lindeth Fell Country House Hotel -  Lyth Valley Road, Bowness on Windermere, Windermere, LA23 3JP - 0871 5297854 Write Reader Recommendations
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Lindeth Howe Country House Hotel -  Lindeth Drive, Longtail Hill, Windermere, LA23 3JF - 0871 5297855 Write Reader Recommendations book a table at Lindeth Howe Country House Hotel online
Linthwaite House Hotel -  Crook Road, Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere, LA23 3JA - 0871 811 4647 Read / Write Reader Recommendations book a table at Linthwaite House Hotel online
Log House Restaurant -  Lake Road, Ambleside, LA22 0DN - 0871 811 4648 Read / Write Reader Recommendations
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Lyzzick Hall Hotel -  Underskiddaw, Keswick, CA12 4PY - 0871 5297905 Write Reader Recommendations
Miller Howe Hotel -  Rayrigg Road, Windermere, LA23 1EY - 0871 5297944 Write Reader Recommendations
North Lakes Hotel -  Ullswater Road, Penrith, CA11 8QT - 0871 5298000 Write Reader Recommendations
Old England Hotel -  Church St, Bowness 0n Windermere, Windermere, LA23 3DF - 0871 963 1891 Write Reader Recommendations
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Purdey's -  Langdale Estate, Great Langdale, Ambleside, LA22 9JD - 0871 811 4660 Read / Write Reader Recommendations
Queens Head Hotel -  Main St, Hawkshead, LA22 0NS - 0871 5298104 Read / Write Reader Recommendations
Rampsbeck Country House Hotel -  Watermillock, Ullswater, Penrith, CA11 0LP - 0871 5298121 Write Reader Recommendations
Rogan And Company -  Bridge House Devonshire Square, Cartmel, Grange-over-Sands, LA11 6QD - 0871 9624188 Write Reader Recommendations
Rothay Garden Hotel -  Broadgate, Grasmere, LA22 9RJ - 0871 811 4649 Write Reader Recommendations
Rothay Manor -  Rothay Bridge, Ambleside, LA22 0EH - 0871 5298166 Read / Write Reader Recommendations book a table at Rothay Manor online
Scafell Hotel -  Rosthwaite, Borrowdale, Keswick, CA12 5XB - 0871 811 4661 Write Reader Recommendations
Signature Restaurant -  Wordsworth Hotel, Grasmere, LA22 9SW - 0871 5298505 Read / Write Reader Recommendations
Storrs Hall Hotel -  Storrs Park, Windermere, LA23 3LG - 0871 5298306 Read / Write Reader Recommendations
Temple Sowerby House Hotel -  Temple Sowerby, Penrith, CA10 1RZ - 0871 5298354 Write Reader Recommendations
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