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Away from the crowds, on a quiet road in the eastern Lake District – and only 20 minutes from the M6 – this 17th-century inn makes a good choice if you want to be close, but not too close, to Lake Windermere - the latter just three miles down the road.
The big surprise is how large is the inn, considerably extended from its original cottage core with Victorian extensions and then with a, rather dull, 1970s bedroom wing at the rear. Fortunately, the latter is skilfully hidden from the road. The second surprise is the extensive private woodland on the hillside behind; a lovely place for a quiet stroll, looking out for wildlife.
Inside, the main building is very much a country inn, with low-beamed rooms, slate and wood floors, timber posts and open fires. It’s comfortably furnished with well-worn oak tables, leather armchairs and mis-matched dining chairs, and with hunting prints and pewter tankards decorating the walls. By contrast, bedrooms are light and contemporary with shimmery wallpapers, pale-painted furniture, and modern bathrooms. Larger rooms in the old part might have a rolltop bath or balcony; those in the new wing are generally quieter.
Food is a highlight with robust dishes such as wild boar and black pudding Scotch egg, barbecued lamb loin, and poached halibut with potato terrine, all prepared from scratch. The kitchen has its own smokehouse, plus there’s an in-house micro-brewery. And don’t be late for breakfast; to describe it as a feast hardly does it justice with an exceptional cold buffet and cooked-to-order dishes including steak and eggs, and Lancashire cheese rarebit.
Back to Nature
Other Activities
Great walks
Wildlife Area
Sights nearby
Country Escape
Mountain biking
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Restaurant
Child friendly
Pet friendly
Full of character
Sit-out Terrace
Family Suites
Quiet
Charming
Traditional
In/by a Nature Reserve
Historic
Restaurant
Elevated pub classics are served in the restaurantChild friendly
Extra beds can be added to rooms for a small feePet friendly
Dogs are welcome at a rate of £25 a nightParking
Sit-out Terrace
Bar
Family Suites
Garden
Wifi
Other Activities
Great walks
Wildlife Area
Sights nearby
Golf
Mountain biking
A historic Lakeland inn on the quieter edge of the National Park, backed by private woodland. Expect country inn features (beams, fires, leather armchairs), contemporary bedrooms, substantial food portions, and an on-site micro-brewery and smokehouse...
Originally published by The Telegraph
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