The Hare Hounds Inn, Bowland Bridge

Burlington's

➤ The Beech Hill Hotel Newby Bridge Road Windermere, Cumbria LA23 3LR, South Lakeland, United Kingdom

Beer • Wine • Steak • British

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"The food was really very good. We had a party of 5 and had advised that we were opting for the 5 course, however our food came before the sorbet so we cancelled the 5 course at that point. Errors happen and to be honest our party was already full as the mains and starters were gorgeous. The deserts were also very good, however the creme brûlée was advertised as a pistachio creme brûlée but we couldn’t taste any pistachio in it. All in all really very good."

Punch Bowl Inn

➤ LA8 8HR Crosthwaite, United Kingdom

Pub • British • Terrace • Britisch-modern

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"Lunch at 2pm on a Sunday. seated in the dog friendly quiet centre of the pub in the bar area. drinks were served promptly and orders taken efficiently. some warm brown sourdough crusty bread arrived and all seemed good. my wife’s guinea fowl was tasty and well cooked and the sides of beetroot and green vegetables were enjoyable. my beef was tough and dry and flavourless. i would have asked for a sharper knife to cut it but i couldn’t catch a waiters eye. i should have complained but despite being seated in the middle of the pub near the bar no one came back to the table till 15mins after my wife had finished her meal. eventually the table was cleared and despite most of the beef being left on the plate nothing was said. we asked for the bill and it wasn’t until the point of paying that someone asked how the food was. it was not good enough. the pub really seems to be struggling to meet pre pandemic standards and i could not recommend the beef for Sunday lunch. the head waiter seemed surprised the beef was not pink but from looking at other dinners’ meals i d be more surprised if any had been served pink that service. if you are after a good roast beef dinner i d avoid the Punch Bowl at Crosthwaite Food drinks: Lunch at 2pm on a Sunday. seated in the dog friendly quiet centre of the pub in the bar area. drinks were served promptly and orders taken efficiently. some warm brown sourdough crusty bread arrived and all seemed good. my wife’s guinea fowl was tasty and well cooked and the sides of beetroot and green vegetables were enjoyable. my beef was tough and dry and flavourless. i would have asked for a sharper knife to cut it but i couldn’t catch a waiters eye. i should have complained but despite being seated in the middle of the pub near the bar no one came back to the table till 15mins after my wife had finished her meal. eventually the table was cleared and despite most of the beef being left on the plate nothing was said. we asked for the bill and it wasn’t until the point of paying that someone asked how the food was. it was not good enough. the pub really seems to be struggling to meet pre pandemic standards and i could not recommend the beef for Sunday lunch. the head waiter seemed surprised the beef was not pink but from looking at other dinners’ meals i d be more surprised if any had been served pink that service. if you are after a good roast beef dinner i d avoid the Punch Bowl at Crosthwaite Service: 2 Location: 4"

Lyth Valley Country House B&b

➤ Lyth Kendal, Crosthwaite And Lyth, United Kingdom, Crosthwaite and Lyth

Wine • Coffee • British • Ice Cream

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"Had an amazing weekend here, we hired the whole place out for my son and his friends' 21st Birthdays, such a beautiful place and location. We had full use of the bar, kitchen, sauna, hot tub, gardens. Did not see the owner or staff till our departure, but they were at the other end of the phone if we had any issues. Definitely recommend a visit. We will be back. Would give 10 stars if I could"

Lakeside

➤ Newby Bridge, Colton, United Kingdom

Wine • Coffee • British • Breakfast

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"Spa day was great. Fab massage. Lovely chilling in the sauna and swimming. Was asked to pay at check in desk as pay points not working but it was check in/out time and was extremely busy. Service was a bit slow in dining room and I got the impression that the staff were new. All very young and seemed inexperienced. Noteworthy details: Spa was very relaxing. Chill out room was really nice Service: 3"

Mason Arms

➤ Strawberry Bank, South Lakeland, United Kingdom

Pub • Fish • British • Vegetarian

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"Amazing pub! We knew it was going to be a great experience as soon as we walked in the door. The staff was quick to take our food order, even though the kitchen was about to close. They made sure we got the perfect table near the fireplace. The service was outstanding, with the staff going above and beyond to make sure our evening meal was perfect. The steak they served us was incredible! We would recommend this place 10/5."