Reviews in Cumbria and Lake District

Having been recommended by a growing number of friends who live in the south lakes my wife and I decided to make a special journey from our home in Cheshire, The setting was a charming traditional village pub, the inside was spotlessly clean and fresh smelling (a totally non-smoking inn) and had a traditional feel to it, the restaurant was superbly presented with crisp linen table cloths and napkins, sparkling wine glasses and polished cutlery, The service was second to none and the food was first class, not pub grub but fine food you might expect to find in a very expensive restaurant but at a very sensible price, All in all a very enjoyable occasion, next time we are going to stay over to further sample the wine list. Thank you to every one involved and keep up the good work.

what a great venue for a mid-week lunch. three course lunch for £7.25. cant be beaten anywhere. very good

excellent from start to finish. definitely a hidden gem. will certainly be back soon

The restaurant was a joy to enter it looked as though you were in Italy the decor was outstanding as was the food. And a very friendly service from all the staff that made you feel at home.

This is a fantastic little coffee shop in the heart of the lakes. The staff are extremely charming and smiley. There is an exquisite toilet that is entered only through a code with charming character! Enough said go and order a fine Mocha and see.

excellent value very friendly good experience

Great setting for family celebrations. The abbey hall is perfect for such events. Will be back in 25 years for golden wedding!!!

excellent chef, wonderful staff, great setting, everyone should try it.

Quite simply the best meal I have eaten in the Lake District. Most enjoyable, will certainly call again

A super 'Italian'. The food is fantastic, the staff both friendly and helpful [without being overbearing], you are never rushed, lovely setting with separate 'rooms'. Highly recommended !!

What a wonderful experience, from the moment you pull in to the drive way you are treated to a marvellous experience. The lutchyen designed hotel is very impressive. the friendliness of all staff you meet is 2nd to none. Excellent service that is only surpassed by the food.

Basic, clean accommodation. Good pub atmosphere. Cheap edible food.

Jintana Thai is a little gem in the middle of Bowness that we discovered a few months ago. It serves traditional Thai food and has a delicious menu as well as nightly specials with lots of seafood. The decor is as impressive as the food with detail even down to the cutlery and beautiful decorations on every wall. No trip to the lakes should be made without a meal here and we certainly visit at least once every time we visit Bowness.

One of our favourites - has been in Ambleside forever, nice to see it flourishing as it deserves. Good service, good food (and we eat in Chinatown in Manchester). Reliably good, unlike some of the other Ambleside restaurants. We always eat here when we visit Ambleside.

always a welcoming smile and greeting, nice choice of menu and a pleasant atmosphere!!!!

Although it was last year when we visited the Commodore, the food was quite good. they also had a very varied blackboard menu of special dishes. Also a nice pint too. well worth a visit if you are in Grange.

With exception of being devoured by midges I really enjoyed my Cumberland sausage and mash with a couple of exceptional pints of Jennings bitter. Both the midges and I had a fine feast!

Excellent food with a wide variety on the menu and often offered rare dishes not found in pubs elsewhere. Thoroughly enjoyed the meals here with the owners Paul & Louise to be found extremely charming and welcoming not to mention the locals creating a great atmosphere. well worth a visit