Linda’s guidebook
Local Restaurants
With two michelin stars. You will need to book in advance to avoid disappointment.
71 locals recommend
L'Enclume
Cavendish StreetWith two michelin stars. You will need to book in advance to avoid disappointment.
Rogan and Co
Devonshire SquareExcellent food recently awarded michelin star
Aynsome Manor Hotel
Aynsome LaneOne of our favourites. Great food.
Recommended for bar meals
Cavendish Arms Hotel
Cavendish StreetThe Kings Arms
The SquareFood and Drink
Our popular local pub, the Hope and Anchor, is just off the village square in Flookburgh
Unsworth’s Yard - Sit in the courtyard and enjoy ales brewed at Unswoth’s brewery or sample wines and spirits from Cartmel Drinkshop and Wine Snug.
6 locals recommend
Unsworth’s Yard Brewery
Ford RoadUnsworth’s Yard - Sit in the courtyard and enjoy ales brewed at Unswoth’s brewery or sample wines and spirits from Cartmel Drinkshop and Wine Snug.
Cartmel Cheese which offers a superb selection of British and continental cheese.
8 locals recommend
Cartmel Cheeses
Cartmel Cheese which offers a superb selection of British and continental cheese.
Food Outlets
Flounders
5 Market StGood fish and chips is very popular and always busy
The Fat Flour, offers excellent breads, croissant and pastries. On weekend evenings they bake pizza to order.
Fat Flour Bakery
Station RoadThe Fat Flour, offers excellent breads, croissant and pastries. On weekend evenings they bake pizza to order.
Local Attractions
Visit the Hall and Gardens and events held throughout the year.
49 locals recommend
Holker Hall and Gardens
Visit the Hall and Gardens and events held throughout the year.
A great collection of cars, motorbikes, cycles and with the riverside cafe makes for a great day out
52 locals recommend
Lakeland Motor Museum
A great collection of cars, motorbikes, cycles and with the riverside cafe makes for a great day out
Sizergh Castle
National Trust Castle and Gardens
Levens Hall
Visit the house and gardens with the worlds oldest topiary garden.
The Lake District
Lake shore park with stunning views at the south end of Windermere
96 locals recommend
National Trust - Fell Foot Park
Lake shore park with stunning views at the south end of Windermere
Coniston Water
Great opportunities for walking, boat trips and leisure activities
Gummer's How
A short walk with stunning views of the lake and surrounding fells.