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Bassenthwaite Lake, Bassenthwaite, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4RE, Tel: 01768 776551, Email, www.armathwaite-hall.com

A 17thC country house set in 400 acres with lake foreshore. Wood-panelled lounge , log fire fine dining, spa leisure and family and pet friendly. Ideal for exploring, celebrating or relaxing.

Castle Street, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8TP, Tel: 01228 618711, www.tulliehouse.co.uk

Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery is an excellent choice for a great day out for all of the family.

Lakeside, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5DJ, Tel: 017687 72282, Email, www.theatrebythelake.com

Set on the shores of Derwentwater in Keswick, Theatre by the Lake is Cumbria's only year-round professional producing theatre. Hosting a wide range of visiting drama, music, dance, talks, comedy and film.

Croft Foot, Gosforth, Cumbria, CA20 1AH, Tel: 01946 725999, Email, www.thewildolive.co.uk

Located in the village of Gosforth, a minutes walk from the car park, The Wild Olive is a cafe through the day and a restaurant by night serving rustic Italian food with pizzas and breads cooked in our authentic wood burning pizza oven.

Speciality: Rustic Italian

Clifton, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 2ER, Tel: 01768 865381, Email, www.georgeanddragonclifton.co.uk

The George and Dragon is a stylish country inn with a cosy bar, lovely restaurant and comfortable bedrooms - ideally located on the edge of the Lake District, in a lesser known part of Cumbria.

Speciality: Serves fresh, seasonal produce from the Lowther Estate in Cumbria.

Burrow, Nr Kirkby Lonsdale, Lancashire, LA6 2RJ, Tel: 01524 273338, Email, www.highwaymaninn.co.uk

This 18thC coaching inn, situated in the picturesque village of Burrow was fully renovated in 2007 and has become an award-winning destination food pub. A wonderfully relaxing environment, craggy stone floors, warm solid wood furniture.

Unthank, Nr. Hutton-in-the -Forest, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 9TG, Tel: 017684 84538, Email, www.up-front.com

Beautifully converted 17thC farm buildings. Changing exhibitions, vegetarian restaurant, gift shop and puppet theatre.

Speciality: Vegetarian food.

College Road, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1BX, Tel: 015394 42522, Email, www.jerichos.co.uk

Our newly relocated and refurbished restaurant adds a fantastic modern touch to The Waverley, a lovely Victorian building in the heart of Windermere, with a welcoming ambience that reflects the mood, atmosphere and quality that Jerichos is.

Highgate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4HE, Tel: 01539 725133, Email, www.breweryarts.co.uk

Food lovers can enjoy tasty food with a touch of the theatrical following a major new revamp of the Vats Bar and Grainstore restaurant.

Ambleside Road, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1LP, Tel: 015394 33338, Email, www.elh.co.uk

The Low Wood, with lawns leading down to Lake Windermere, boasts one of the most enviable settings for a hotel anywhere.

Ambleside Road, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1LP, Tel: 015394 33338, Email, www.elh.co.uk

The Low Wood, with lawns leading down to Lake Windermere, boasts one of the most enviable settings for a hotel anywhere.

Speciality: Sticky toffee pudding with toffee sauce.

Rothay Road, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0EH, Tel: 015394 33605, Email, www.rothaymanor.co.uk

A light, airy restaurnat with views over the garden, well-spaced tables, laid in classical style with fine china, silver and crystal. Private function room for parties and groups.

Speciality: Windermere Char when available.

Crosby-on-Eden, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA6 4RA, Tel: 01228 573003, Email, www.edengolf.co.uk

The Clubhouse Restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and anything in between. It combines a warm hospitality in an informal atmosphere with a central open fire and excellent cuisine.

Millans Park, Compston Road, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9AD, Tel: 015394 33845, Email, www.zeffirellis.com/restaurant/

Our restaurant is a wholefood restaurant. By wholefood we mean good food, some might say really good food! Our philosophy when it comes to the menu is simple, international influences using the best ingredients, cooked with passion.

The Abbey, Carlisle, CA3 8TZ, Tel: 01228 543251, Email, www.carlislecathedral.org.uk

Cathedral dating from 1122, with fine carved wood and stonework. Stained glass from 14th to 20thC. Gift shop, restaurant and treasury exhibition.

Crook Road, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3NF, Tel: 015394 45225, Email, www.englishlakes.co.uk

The Wild Boar is a special venue for any occasion, whether it be a romantic or adventurous break, family get-together, business meeting or as one of our very valued frequent diners.

Lake Road, Waterhead, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0ER, Tel: 015394 30708, Email, www.elh.co.uk

Stylish and sophisticated the Waterhead combines professional support and service with contemporary design.

Speciality: Speciality platter of local produce

Crook Road, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3NE, Tel: 015394 88818, Email, www.gilpinlodge.co.uk

The 3-AA rosette restaurant is run by head chef Daniel Grigg and emphasises fresh seasonal produce sourced from within the National Park. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served in 4 dining rooms, each with its own character and style.

Speciality: Passionate about using the finest ingredients, with local/organic suppliers where possible.