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Cumbria is one of Britain’s most mouth-watering foodie destinations, and we’ve got 15 Michelin stars to prove it. Which is pretty exceptional going for England’s second-least populated county, but we’ve been producing superb food since ancient times. It’s all about the quality of our local produce, which in the hands of our expert chefs is transformed into a feast for the palate. We’re proud of our culinary superstars - meet some of them here, but you don’t need the Michelin stamp to eat exceptionally well in the Lake District, as virtually every town and village has a quality restaurant for a memorable meal – as do most of our best hotels and country houses.
The Lake District, Cumbria is foodie paradise
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Bassenthwaite Lake, Bassenthwaite
Connoisseurs of fine cuisine will find much to appreciate at Armathwaite Hall Country House Hotel and Spa.
Windermere
The laid-back ‘Gilpin Spice’ has an open kitchen serving tapas-style pan-Asian dishes inspired by countries along the spice trail – spanning the Philippines, the Indian sub-continent, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Japan and China.
Bowness-on-Windermere
Set within the contemporary country house hotel Linthwaite House, Henrock opened its doors in October 2019.
Henrock is an informal restaurant that serves an à la carte menu using local, seasonal ingredients, inspired by flavours and techniques…
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166 reviewsNr Kirkby Stephen
Contemporary informal dining in the friendliest surroundings
Hallbankgate, Brampton
Award-winning two AA Rosette Resturant serving surperb British modern cuisine, featuring fresh local produce. Open to residents and non-residents for afternoon tea, dinner and Sunday lunch.
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285 reviewsChurch St, Ambleside
Restaurant located in the former work place of William Wordsworth, serving food inspired by Cumbria, specialising in Cumbrian sourced produce.
Cartmel
L'Enclume is Simon Rogan's iconic flagship restaurant in the Lake District, where culinary creativity harnesses the powerful connection between food and nature.
Known for its truly unique offering in the UK restaurant scene, both for its warm,…
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3163 reviewsWindermere
In the Michelin starred main restaurant, SOURCE, head chef Ollie Bridgwater (formerly of Heston Blumenthal’s The Fat Duck) brings innovative skills, techniques and creativity to the table, for a fun, vibrant, fine dining experience!
Penton, Carlisle
Pentonbridge Inn is a Michelin-starred restaurant with rooms, offering relaxed fine dining, on the English-Scottish Border.
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