Lake District Restaurant/Hotel - Something different

[Bit of a Unit]

Folks,

Looking for a good but less well known Lakes get away.

I have previously done L'enclume and Holbeck Ghyll.

Can anyone recommend a smallish guest house with a decent restaurant similar to the above. Quality of food more important than quality of accomodation.

Cheers

[E31Shrew]

Went here a few years ago but not sure what it's like now. Still has a Star!

http://www.sharrowbay.co.uk/

[paulrockliffe]

The Kirkstile in Loweswater does amazing Lamb!

[Hackney]

Inn at Whitewell

[Roger645]

Overwater hall

http://www.overwaterhall.co.uk/

[E31Shrew]

Hackney said:

Inn at Whitewell

Great place but a bit of a trek to the Lakes

[craigjm]

For a stay thats different try here -

http://www.compstonhouse.co.uk/

[cslwannabe]

Went to the Sharrow Bay towards the end of last year - was ok but staff not very knowledgabe (ie served the amuse-bouche with no explanation as to what it was - when asked just said 'I don't know', without even offering to find out from the chef) which is poor for a Michelin starred restaurant. Also wine a bit overpriced IMHO. Hotel was struggling to keep its head above water, but it was nowhere near as good as the other Michelin starred restaurant I have been to, despite being more expensive. Fantastic location however.

[dom9]

This thread reminds me that I really want to take a driving holiday up there and do all the places on "The Trip" with Steve Coogan/ Rob Brydon (most mentioned here).

[Steve Benson]

Stayed at the Samling in November for the misses birthday, room good but meal in evening was just incredible, 2 hours of the very best food I have ever had and the staff are brilliant without a hint of snootiness

http://www.thesamlinghotel.co.uk/


Steve

[Bit of a Unit]

Thanks for the suggestions so far.

Liking the look of The Samling.

[maturin23]

Have you tried http://www.hippinghall.com/ ?

Superb restaurant and the rooms are excellent too.

It's not quite the Lakes, but near as makes no difference.

[Lancs Jag Boy]

Try Linthwaite House Hotel

http://www.linthwaite.com/

[JQ]

I've done The Samling, Holbeck Ghyl and L'Enclume, if you fancy something a bit more relaxed you could always try www.eltermere.co.uk