Beyond Bowness, there are some lovely ‘country’ pubs which are a short drive away into the Lythe Valley, each is about 15/20 minutes by car, but worth the trip:-
The Punchbowl at Crosthwaite Tel. 015395 68237 www.the-punchbowl.co.uk
The Brown Horse at Winster Tel. 015394 43443 www.thebrownhorseinn.co.uk
The Masons Arms Tel. 015395 68486 www.masonsarmsstrawberrybank.co.uk
For Fine Dining, all of the following are a max. 10/15 minute drive/taxi ride from The Hideaway:-
Gilpin – www.thegilpin.co.uk - Tel. 015394 88818 - offers two Dining Concepts:-
Source - 1 Michelin Star – Lake District produce showcased in a very stylish setting
Gilpin Spice - sharing dishes following the spice trail from India to Japan - less formal than Source but still very stylish dining www.gilpinspice.co.uk
The Samling - www.thesamlinghotel.co.uk – 1 Michelin Star – Tel. 015394 31922
Storrs Hall - www.storrshall.com – 2 AA Rosettes - Tel. 015394 47111
(The Samling & Storrs Hall all offer expansive Lake view dining)
For Michelin Starred Dining further afield:-
The Forest Side – Grasmere - www.theforestside.com
L’Enclume – Cartmel - https://www.lenclume.co.uk/
The Old Stamp House (fine dining) www.oldstamphouse.com Tel. 015394 32775
Lake Road Kitchen www.lakeroadkitchen.co.uk Tel. 015394 22012
There is also further choice in Ambleside, approximately 20 minutes by car/taxi:-
Doi Intanon Thai Restaurant www.ambleside-thai-restaurant.com Tel: 015394 32119
Zeffirellis & Fellinis - together offering two vegetarian restaurants, six cinema screens and live entertainment, including Jazz
https://www.zeffirellis.com/ / www.fellinisambleside.com – modern ‘Vegeterranean’ Restaurant
Taxis:-
Lakeside Taxis – Tel. 015394 88888
We highly recommend making table reservations in advance for Weekends and Peak times.
Please do not hesitate to let us know if we can help with any further information at all.