Places to eat & drink...
Whilst staying at Coachman's House, there are lovely eateries in the village of Coniston just walking distance from the cottage. But, there are also many restaurants worth exploring further afield in the Lake District. We hope these recommendations are helpful.
1 Yewdale Rd, Coniston, LA21 8DU
0.3miles
This lovely pub has its own microbrewery in which they brew their own beer, Bluebird Bitter and Old Man Ale. These are made using only the finest natural ingredients available and use local mountain water.
Lake Rd, Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8AN
0.9 miles
Great location right on the lake shore, nice lunches, afternoon tea or glass of wine watching the boat traffic. Less than 1 miles or a 15 min walk.
Lake Rd, Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8AN
0.9 miles
Great location right on the lake shore, nice lunches, afternoon tea or glass of wine watching the boat traffic. Less than 1 mile or a 15 min walk.
Brantwood, Coniston, Cumbria, L!21 8AD
3.5 miles
At Brantwood, John Ruskin's home is overlooking the lake with stunning views and fab cakes. 3 miles in the car or take the steamer across the lake!
Skelwith Bridge, Cumbria, LA22 9NJ
5.3 miles
Stylish café and shop right on the Rive Brathay, take a short walk to look at the river rapids then site outside over looking the rushing water. 5 miles by car towards Ambleside.
Barngates, Ambleside, LA22 0NG
4.9 miles
Excellent beers, wine list and food at this gastro pub which is very popular, booking is definitely recommended. You can sit outside in the summer with great views across the valley.
Skelwith Bridge, Cumbria, LA22 9NJ
5.3 miles
Stylish café and shop right on the River Brathay, take a short walk to look at the river rapids then sit outside over looking the rushing water. 5 miles by car towards Ambleside.
Compston Rd, Ambleside, LA22 9AD
7.9 miles
If you want something a bit different, then head to this cinema and you’ll find excellent vegetarian food as well as great live jazz music.
Holbeck Lane, Windermere, LA23 1 LU
9.6 miles
Our favourite, a traditional English country house hotel, 1 Michelin Star fine dining, great view over Windermere, ask if you can have a table next to the window, booking essential. A 20min drive
Ambleside Rd, Windermere, LA23 1LR
8.9 miles
Beautiful location. Michelin star dining overlooking Windermere. Booking essential.
Broughton Mills, Broughton-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA20 6AX
9.1 miles
Great food, gets very busy! Best to book.
Holbeck Lane, Windermere, LA23 1 LU
9.6 miles
Our favourite. A traditional English country house hotel with fine dining and a great view over Windermere, ask if you can have a table next to the window. Booking essential. A 20min drive
Newton in Cartmel, LA11 6JH
4.6miles
Another Simon Rogan restaurant at Linthwaite House. Excellent as one would expect. Also does casual lunches on a terrace with views of Windermere.
Crook Rd, Windermere LA23 3NE
14 miles
Michelin starred food at the fabulous Gilpin Hotel.
Crook Rd, Windermere LA23 3NE
14 miles
Wonderful Indian food in a casual and relaxed setting.
The Old Stamp House, Church Street, Ambleside, LA22 0BU
7.9 miles
Michelin starred food, excellent.
Rothay Manor Hotel, Ambleside, LA22 0EH
7.2 miles
Very nice, traditional country house, with really good Japanese influenced food.
Newby Bridge, Cumbria, LA12 8NB
15.8 miles
Located at the bottom of Windermere, the Swan has a beautiful setting with outside seating next to the river.
Good food, great for those with or without children and always busy. We can also recommend the spa, gym and pool.
Crosthwaite, Lyth Valley, Cumbria, LA8 8HR
18.9 miles
Always busy, very smart gastro pub. Excellent food, booking recommended.
3/4 Cheapside, Ambleside, LA22 0AB
7.8 miles
The bistro/casual dining from The Old Stamp House.
Devonshire Square, Cartmel, Grange-over-Sands, LA11 6QD
20.4 miles
If you can’t get a table at L’Enclume try Simon Rogan’s bistro also in Cartmel, Rogan & Company.
Strawberry Bank, Cartmel Fell, Grange over Sands, Cumbria, LA11 6NW
21.1 miles
Very popular, you will probably need to book – gets busy. Take the O/S map with you as it’s in the middle of nowhere!
Cavendish Street, Cartmel Nr Grange over Sands, LA11 6PZ
21.3 miles
3 Michelin stars, 10/10 good food guide. That really says it all! Go early and stroll around the stunning village of Cartmel with its ancient priory before dinner. Book!
