Punch Bowl Inn, Crosthwaite (Lake District)

The Punchbowl Inn dates from the 1600s, and enjoys a peaceful rural location, with contemporary style.

Summary 16th century buildings Breakfast included Free car parking (on site) Facilities Free broadband access Shared gardens Children's highchairs Food and Drinks Restaurant English breakfast (included) Lunch available (at additional cost) Dinner available (at additional cost) Bar

Nearby recreations Recommended walks Pub (a short drive) Museums (a short drive) Historic houses Gardens Golf course (a short drive) Tennis courts (a short drive) Recommended restaurants (a short drive) Theatre (a short drive)

Introduction

An award winning, luxury Lake District hotel that offers a unique blend of old and new, providing a relaxed mixture of excellent food, comfortable interiors, good beers and wines in a stunning rural location. Rates include complimentary afternoon tea.

The Punch Bowl Inn is situated in the heart of the delightfully unspoilt Lyth Valley at Crosthwaite in Cumbria, alongside the Parish Church of St Mary's. Offering a classic, contemporary style, formal restaurant and a traditional pub menu in the bar with the same menu served throughout.

Open all year round and each of the rooms are luxurious and individually furnished with hand-picked throws, flat screen TVs, spacious bathrooms with extra large fluffy towels and Bath House toiletries.

History to the present day

For many years The Punch Bowl Inn was a well known Lakeland gastro pub. In 2005, the Inn was bought and completely refurbished. Since re-opening the inn has won many awards, including regional dining pub of the year from Lake District life magazine, and The Good Pub guide. Currently Michelin "Best Pub in Britain" for 2009, and the Inn has just been awarded a "Cesar" award by the Good Food Guide for 2010.

Food and Drinks

Full English breakfast served from 8.30am-9.45am in the light and airy restaurant with its polished oak floorboards, comfortable leather chairs and stunning stone fireplace which provides a unique relaxed atmosphere in which to enjoy either lunch or dinner. The kitchen team concentrate on providing a menu which features the best of local, seasonal produce which can be enjoyed in either the bar or restaurant.

Enjoy champagne by the glass, a range of wines, foreign draught and bottled beers which are served alongside a range of hand pulled real ales in the relaxed bar area. Two rooms off the bar provide ample space to eat and drink or just to relax with a pint and a daily newspaper in front of an open fire. 

Other facilities

All nine rooms take their names from the list of past incumbents of Crosthwaite Parish church, starting with Edward Whitelock who was vicar from 1569 - 1572 through to Thomas Heelis who came to St Mary’s in 1900.

Although each room is individually designed they all have flat screen TVs, Roberts Revival Radios and adjoining bathrooms with underfloor heated limestone floors, free standing roll topped baths and separate powerful showers.

Arrival information and how to find us

Address: The Punch Bowl Inn, Lake District, LA8 8HR, United Kingdom

Address: The Punch Bowl Inn, Crosthwaite, Lyth Valley, Cumbria. LA8 8HR

Check In: 3.00pm  Check Out: 11.00am

Directions: From North Lakes: Take the A591 south from Ambleside, to Windermere. At the mini roundabout take the A592 to Bowness. In Bowness at the mini roundabout bear right, then first left onto the A5074. Follow Lyth Valley and Lancaster signs through Winster village. After approx 2 miles, at the sharp righthand bend, turn left for Crosthwaite. Go through the village. The Punch Bowl is situated on the right hand side next to the church.

From the M6 N/S: Take junction 36 off the M6, head towards Kendal on the A591. Take the first exit off the A591 towards Barrow. At the roundabout take the 1st exit towards Barrow on the A590, after approx 1 mile turn right towards Bowness and Windermere onto the A5074. After approx 2 miles, take the first right after the Lyth Valley Hotel. At the top of the lane turn left and you will find the Inn on the left next to the church.

Nearest train station: Windermere

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