Polly's Guide to Eating Out
Food scene
My tips for restaurants and takeaways close to the cottage.
Good pub food and their own beer brewed locally in a breath taking setting. Strongly recommended. You can book a table online .
44 locals recommend
Kirkstile Inn
Good pub food and their own beer brewed locally in a breath taking setting. Strongly recommended. You can book a table online .
The Distillery has a great bistro with dining both inside and outside , daytime only .Very popular with locals, you don't need to do the tour to enjoy the food. Great gift shop for something to take home .
75 locals recommend
The Lakes Distillery
The Distillery has a great bistro with dining both inside and outside , daytime only .Very popular with locals, you don't need to do the tour to enjoy the food. Great gift shop for something to take home .
If you are heading into Cockermouth, Shills offers well priced casual dining and excellent food. The restaurant sits above a deli to help you stock up on some yummy extras to enjoy at home during your stay.
24 locals recommend
Cockermouth Sweetie Shop
11 South StIf you are heading into Cockermouth, Shills offers well priced casual dining and excellent food. The restaurant sits above a deli to help you stock up on some yummy extras to enjoy at home during your stay.
A Michelin starred restaurant that is literally at the top of our road! Fine dining plus exceptional views of Skiddaw.
14 locals recommend
The Cottage In The Wood
A Michelin starred restaurant that is literally at the top of our road! Fine dining plus exceptional views of Skiddaw.
Pides or kebabs make a great change for an evening out. Good service. Central Cockermouth so just 10 minutes drive.
16 locals recommend
Aspava Restaurant
64 Main StPides or kebabs make a great change for an evening out. Good service. Central Cockermouth so just 10 minutes drive.
There is an Indian takeaway in Cockermouth, but the Tandoori on Maryport Marina (30m) is our favourite.
Maryport Tandoori
2-3 S QuayThere is an Indian takeaway in Cockermouth, but the Tandoori on Maryport Marina (30m) is our favourite.
Main Street Fisheries
48 Main StreetTakeaway only - for when fish and chips is an instant answer.
Syke Farm station
Homemade ice cream , great coffee , cake , light bites , breakfast and pies !
The cafe sits in a big old estate on the shores of Derwentwater. It’s a great cafe in a great location. Add a walk to your lunch and take in the walled kitchen garden. Strong recommendation.
27 locals recommend
Lingholm Kitchen
The cafe sits in a big old estate on the shores of Derwentwater. It’s a great cafe in a great location. Add a walk to your lunch and take in the walled kitchen garden. Strong recommendation.