Lakeland cottage holidays should be full of Lakeland food and drink. Good food is a way of life here and you’ll discover fresh ingredients, locally made treats, and fine dining establishments are everywhere you look. Check out Our Recommendations!
You’ll also find that the Lake District’s cuisine is as varied as its landscape. Whether you’re cooking a delicious meal in one of our modern kitchens, or dining out at an award-winning restaurant, there’s something to satisfy every appetite and preference.
Perhaps the only thing better than a day out in the Lakes is a day out followed by a locally-inspired meal. The Lake District’s independent specialist food shops are great for foodie gifts and fresh ingredients.
Cumbria’s Farm shops are some of the best places to find locally made delicacies. Low Sizergh Barn stocks a variety of local produce, including their award-winning cheese and raw milk straight from the farm’s herd, which you can purchase from a vending machine in the farm courtyard. Plumgarths Farm Shop has a huge range of preserves and local meats, including their own famous and highly-acclaimed Cumberland sausages.
Artisan food retailers are a common sight in Cumbria, selling everything from sweet treats to quirky drinks or fresh produce. We recommend the specialty meats from Higginson’s of Grange, fresh bread and pastries from Staveley’s Artisan Bakery, More?, and luxury dairy products from Cartmel Cheeses.
Sweet toothed foodies will be right at home. Grasmere Gingerbread is enjoyed all over the world and makes a great gift – if you can resist the temptation to eat it yourself! And Cartmel Sticky Toffee Pudding is a local delicacy, and possibly the best dessert for rounding off a tasty meal.
Kendal Mint Cake Liqueurs offer a number of grown-up drinks inspired by the legendary Kendal Mint Cake, including delicious mint cake vodka.
Real Ales can be found across the Lake District, check out Hawkshead and Coniston Breweries in particular or choose from dozens of local pubs.
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Regular farmer’s markets are held all over Cumbria – they’re a great place to pick up fresh produce like Morecambe Bay potted shrimps, cheeses, fresh veg, and homemade cakes. All of Cumbria’s major towns – Kendal, Ulverston, Milnthorpe, and Keswick – hold monthly farmer’s markets.
Special Food Festivals are held throughout the year. Of note is the Cumberland Sausage Festival, where you can find entertainment, cookery demonstrations, and plenty of free samples. Taste Cumbria hosts a number of different food festivals throughout the year, the most popular of which takes place in Cockermouth in September. They also hold a Christmas market in early December.
For those days when you’d rather just relax and let others do the cooking, the Lake District is home to a truly staggering number of fantastic dining locations, from Michelin-starred restaurants to independent bistros.
There are many restaurants to choose from for a special night out, all within a short drive from our holiday accommodation.
Many of the North West’s Michelin Star restaurants are found in Cumbria: Grasmere’s Forest Side Restaurant and L’Enclume in Cartmel both make use of locally-sourced ingredients in their five-star dishes, which make for a truly remarkable dining experience.
Kendal, a stone’s throw away from Broadoak’s cottages, is home to many fantastic restaurants including the popular Corner 124, The Moon, and the Brewery Arts Centre’s Grainstore Restaurant. The Factory Tap is also a brilliant spot for street food and themed menus. Bangkok 7 is a new Thai restaurant gaining a firm following.
A huge variety of cuisines are available in Windermere and nearby Bowness: from fresh seafood at Hooked, to pizza and pasta at San Pietro.
Bangkok 7
Great Thai food, glamorous interior and superb service. if you fancy a bit of spice this is the place for you.
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The Lake District is home to a huge choice of gastropubs, where you can enjoy fine food in a relaxed environment.
Our nearest dog-friendly lakeland pub, The Black Labrador Inn, makes a great stop for a post-walk meal in Underbarrow. It has friendly service, excellent food with specials boards featuring local produce and a fabulous selection of beverages
Renowned for its exceptional food made with locally-sourced ingredients, a short drive from both Underbarrow and Windermere, is the five-star Punch Bowl Inn at Crosthwaite.
The Wheatsheaf, located in the picturesque village of Brigsteer, offers a wide-ranging selection of fresh dishes, and boasts an impressive selection of real ales.
If your adventures take you to Ambleside or Hawkshead, be sure to visit the Drunken Duck Inn.
The Hare and Hounds, Bowland Bridge.
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Pub scene, this fabulous atmospheric and friendly dining pub is one of our favourite places to visit.
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No matter where you are in the Lake District, you’re never far from a good cup of tea and a slice of cake. The countless cafés and cosy tearooms are well worth a visit following a day out in the fells.
In Windermere, we love Homeground – a breakfast and brunch restaurant and coffee specialist, great food and atmosphere in a central location.