Holker Hall is an absolute delight to visit. The house itself is stunning — full of character, history, and charm — but it never feels stuffy or overly formal. You get a real sense that it’s still lived in and loved, which makes exploring it even more special. The rooms are beautifully kept, with lovely guides who are happy to share stories and little details about the family and the estate. It’s not just about grandeur — it’s warm, welcoming, and genuinely interesting. And the gardens… they’re just gorgeous. Whether you’re into flowers, trees, or just want a peaceful walk, the grounds are beautifully designed and immaculately maintained. It’s the kind of place where you want to take your time, breathe in the fresh air, and just enjoy the surroundings. The café and shop are also great — delicious food, friendly service, and a nice place to relax after wandering the estate. All in all, Holker Hall is a gem. Whether you're into history, gardens, or just looking for a lovely spot to spend the day, it's well worth a visit. I’d go back in a heartbeat.

Such a beautiful place! My dogs and I enjoyed our walk around the stunning gardens and parkland. So many different types of plants and trees to see and a beautiful fountain too. You get a handy map on arrival so we walked around and got to see everything. The place has a lovely relaxing atmosphere. I thought it was great value for £11.50, I will visit again with my dogs on my next trip to the lake district :)

Lovely food and you can enter the restaurant for free with free parking. Well worth popping in as you pass. House is decent with some history. Gardens are lovely and well worth the money, especially on a nice day. They have plants and trees which I've never seen before.

A beautiful place to spend the day. Everything here has been done to a high standard like the lovely toilets and fab cafe. A free talk was given in the Hall then we were left to wander. The garden was beautiful too and all the staff were friendly and helpful.

Fantastic ! well kept house and beautiful gardens. Knowledgeable and friendly staff. Easy to spend a few hours exploring here. Cafe, toilets, and gift shop are accessible without having to access the gardens and house (chargeable)

Tucked away, but not far from the main road. Beautiful gardens, relaxed and quiet. Interesting house - no guide book so ask the guides for details, they are knowledgeable. Cafe/restaurant food delicious & cooked fresh so it doesn't take a little while. We will return in the autumn..

Lovely well maintained gardens and grounds with lots of flowers and ornaments to view. Pathways are wheelchair friendly with some grassy routes and other hard ground small pebbles wheelchair front castors friendly some steep slopes, so be weary. Only viewed the gardens as the Hall has steps. There is plenty of free parking and there is a gift shop and cafe.

Brilliant experience and so much fun! Lilly our instructor was brilliant and nothing was too much trouble. Beautiful scenery. Highly recommend 5 ⭐️

Had a great family experience with Lakeland Segway. Started by recieving some training by Instructors/ Guides Patrick & Oliver who then took us on a tour of the countryside. They really spent the time with us making sure we enjoyed the tour by also stopping along the way to show us some stunning views of the countryside. Overall a great family experience. Will look forward to doing it again 👍😁

Brilliant such a fun experience, instructors are very friendly and welcoming. The instruction given at the beginning is reassuring and informative if you are trying this for a first time. Would definitely do this again.

Had a great, fun time this morning at Lakeland Segway, Lili (our very patient Segway leader) was very pleasant, friendly and professional. Once we got to grips with the controls and manoeuvring it was great fun. I’m sure we’ll be back for more!

Fantastic experience, shared with people of all abilities. We opted for the 75 minute ride and was given some brief tuition before setting off into the wilderness on a thoroughly enjoyable jaunt. I'd recommend this activity and this organisation to anyone.

We thoroughly enjoyed the Cartmel Segway Tour - Helen was a great host and explained everything really well to us Segway newbies, making sure we were fully comfortable with some training before we set off for the tour. A great experience and a unique way to see some sights of the Lake District, I couldn’t stop smiling throughout the 75 minutes it was so much fun! Would highly recommend! Handily located for a mooch around Cartmel village with a spot of lunch followed by an ice cream!

Fantastic thing to do. Team were brilliant and everyone had a brilliant time! Would recommend if you’re in the area!!

Visited this track for the first time as an owner and loved it. Very unique in that all of the activities are in the centre of the course with the track running around the perimeter. It was like a country fare with more eateries than I have seen at any other track. Great views of the track from many parts of the course. The staff were really friendly including the catering team and the stewards. Amazing day out.

Beautiful place. One of very few horse racing tracks that you can bring in your own food and drink (yes, including alcohol.) Bring a camping chair and setup base as if you were camping or having a picnic. Lots for kids to do with plenty of places for food and drink. Update July 25. We headed back to Cartmel for the same meeting as the review above. This time we booked Course tickets (the track is essentially cut in two with the finishing line running through the middle) check google out for a map. Course and Paddock. This was the first time on the side of the track for 3 years and I have got to say it’s better than the paddock side (and CHEAPER!) Again bring a picnic, beers, camping chairs and setup base in such a beautiful part of the lakes. This area of the track is best for family’s due to the funfair. You can book funfair tickets with a discount via the Cartmel website or pay on the day. We are already planning our trip to Cartmel next year and we will be booking COURSE tickets again, I advise you to do the same. Top tip - bring a brolly! When the sun is shining it gets very hot and well we all know rain is possible at anytime of the year in the UK. There is very little protection from the rain or sun due to there being very little infrastructure on site. I’ve visited 20+ race tracks in the UK and this is without doubt now my FAVOURITE. You must visit!

A proper fun day, relaxing and enjoying the horse racing, the carnival atmosphere and the beautiful setting.. a great day out 🏇🏿🍻😎

Visit the race course twice over the Bank holiday Saturday was very busy, where the Bank Holiday Monday seem a little bit less busy. Depending on how your getting there, you have access to 2 car parks. Bus / coach takes you into the inner course , where the car park is a little walk into the course. Betting was easy with alot of stands to purchase your slips There was a fair and plenty of food and drink outlets. Prices in my opinion were over priced !!! Plenty of toilets and alot of staff on hand to help. Most people took chairs, gazebos with tables for there own food and drink, family friendly. I believe there could be a charge for gazebos, please check Getting out at the end of the races was ok 2 pictures of the course and a picture of tge square at Cartmel The village was very busy

A great experience all round. You’re welcome to bring in your own food and drink (including alcohol!) or there are good options on site. If you’re not in the paddock or don’t have a table pre-booked and paid for then make sure you bring camp chairs and arrive early to get a good spot by the course. Ticket prices are very reasonable. Facilities were good and I barely had to queue for the toilets the whole time. Only area for improvement - They could do with a few more big screens for watching the parts of the race you can’t see.

Excellent day out for all. Let down by the GlassHouse as this was the marquee last year and not able to bring your own drinks. Didn't help that the bar staff had only one credit card machine between themselves. Far better race event than most with a great atmosphere.

What a brilliant day we had. families are made welcome at this course and you can take your own drinks and food. there's a fair for the kids And loads of take aways.

I’m up in Cartmel on holiday and decided that it’d be nice to go for a little pampering. Looking locally I found Park Lane, they had a great easy to use online booking system and offered packages, so I booked the Notting Hill (massage & facial). The treatments were lovely and relaxing and the staff friendly and helpful, I’ll definitely be returning if I’m up here again and would highly recommend to anyone else in the area on holiday who fancies a bit of me time and pampering.

Amazing and very relaxing pedicure with the lovely Vikki. Had such a lovely time being pampered in a beautiful salon, Vikki did a brilliant job and I really enjoyed the whole experience. Thank you so much xx

My daughter and myself had a lovely treatment yesterday with Natalie. We will definitely be back as the experience was so good. My daughter had a super massage and facial and I had a wonderful pedicure. Well done Natalie and Gemma keep up the good work! Oh and Maggie was marvellous company 🐶🐾 xx

Gemma and her team are always super helpful! Relaxing day spa with every treatment you can imagine. Always putting themselves through extra courses too! 5*

Perfect nails every time. The team are all lovely and professional, and help make every trip a relaxing experience

What a fantastic relaxing experience Thankyou for making myself and bridal party beautiful of the morning of our wedding at the Netherwood Hotel grange over sands 29th September thanks girls really appreciate the prompt turnout too. My bridesmaid lost my lipstick would you mind ordering me another one it was called Sweetpea I think I will call and pay over the phone. Thanks Jeanette Bamber now Bamber-Ashton. Xx

Loved my massage - staff are very friendly and excellent at what they do. Next time I am in the area I will be back!

Legendary shop, the home of the Cartmel Sticky Toffee Pudding. And it was gooooood. They also sell food, cheese, sweets and all sorts of other flavpur puddings. Its a must stop for dessert fans. Get a takeaway from here, And or have the same pudding and have a seat at the cafe opposite. Parking outside the front if you're lucky. Or pay for parking in the massive lot behind the shop. Its reasonably priced. Check out the history of the pudding yourself as its quite quote interesting.

Great to visit this little shop. I know you can buy the puddings in many places but was nice to have a look around. Lots of different items to choose from.

I need a Cart, melts my heart looking at all the produce! Great range of local products not forgetting the wonderful range of puddings (ginger is my favourite!) Can get busy in the summer being a small shop soon gets crowded but always worth a visit. It's also handily placed for one of my other 'vices' as the racecourse is behind the shop!

Really lovely shop. Full of lots of cartmel gifts. Staff all lovely and are passionate about the shop and local area. Little cafe with good coffees and can get warm sticky toffee puddings. They do good deals on cartmel puddings so definitely worth a visit. The village in general Is also lovely so it is worth having a wander around while you're here.

Delicious quiche, sandwiches and salads. Finished with their famous sticky toffee pudding which were also delicious (we tried the original and chocolate versions and bought the ginger one to take home). Service is relaxed. Upstairs cafe can get a bit busy but everything seems available for take away. Definitely recommend if in the area.

We visited on a quest to find a family-sized version of Cartmel Sticky Figgy Pudding (most shops only have the small sized portions, and family sized sticky toffee). We found it, hooray! There were many artisan products on sale, lots of local produce and staff were helpful.

A great selection of mouth-watering sweet and savoury products is always available especially the delicious sticky toffee pudding, which now comes in a variety of flavours. Upstairs is a cafe which serves freshly made soup, light meals, cakes and hot and cold drinks.

Cartmel was a beautiful little village, with a few pubs, shops and racecourse. The hotel restaurant/bar is decorated beautifully and had lots of character. The beer garden at the back of the hotel, is very charming, with a river running at the bottom of it. We booked in for dinner on our first night. The service was great and the food was really tasty;however, quite expensive for the quality and quantity. The following morning we asked to sit with our friends who were also staying. The waitress made it clear that she was not happy with this and we had to ask to have clean glasses and our food took an awfully long time to arrive. The waitress was quite rude to be fair. The second morning was much better and a much better experience. We booked a small double room. I was expecting small; however, not tiny. We were unable to use the plugs by the bed, due to no space next to the cabinets. The window and sills, skirting boards etc need a good paint. There was an odd smell in the bathroom. The room was kept clean whilst we were there and the tea, coffee etc were a nice addition.

Beautiful food! Absolutely great steak and ale pie, so very much tender beef and tasty pastry top. Really lovely sticky toffee pudding, and a great pint of stout that went with it perfectly. Shout out to the lovely french guy who served us, made us feel right at home. If you love good food, go here!

Nestled in a beautiful lake district village this pub is an ideal location for short stays or a quick bite. Our experience however was a little sour due to the comments received as we arrived. Me and my fiancee were using the cavendish as a bed for the night so we could visit L' enclume for her birthday. Upon arrival we were asked if we were dining with them and we excitedly said we were going to the other restaurant. This invoked a remark about our personal appearance which genuinely upset my faincee. She was already worried ( as we are basically working class people) about what outfit she had brought and how we wouldn't be good enough to visit a posh restaurant. These thoughts were already simmering under the service anyway, so to have someone point it out was just completely unnecessary in our eyes. Thankfully (after reassuring her for over an hour) the night went off without a hitch. It's a shame because the room was reasonably priced and the breakfast was delicious. We don't think, however, we will be returning on our future visits. I encourage people to give this place a chance though as the pub atmosphere is lovely. It was just ruined for us by the remarks of one member of staff. We know we don't have much money. This was a one time occasion, we don't need it reinforced to us.

Absolutely awesome place. From the moment we arrived the service was brilliant! We sat in the garden next to the stream- what a location for a roast. The food was with us very quickly, was great quality and super tasty. With nice refreshing local pint as well 😜 Yes it’s a bit costly but well worth the money

Food was delicious! Atmosphere was great. Burger was to die for (Brie and maple bacon what a combo). Food isn’t cheap but you pay for what you get and that is quality cooked food that tastes amazing. Great selection of wines, beers, and cocktails. Negroni was made well. Lots of people in so the pub had great ambience but wasn’t so busy you couldn’t hear yourself think. Would fully recommend visiting this place. Staff were all lovely and attentive. Even if they were rushed off their poor feet. Come here if you visit Cartmel I guarantee you’ll have a lovely time.

An excellent experience for us both: The service was very friendly, and I was recommended the blade of beef which came with very tasty gravy and was slow-cooked for etreme tenderness. My wife had the seared Salmon, which she greatly enjoyed, followed up with the white chocolate cremeux, which was lovely. We really had a lovely time and would recommend this restaurant to anyone

Menu was slightly different to what is on the internet, but the quality of the food was excellent. Interior of the pub was really nice and the waiting staff were great. Best meal we had whilst in the Lake District!

We had a lovely meal at the Kings Arms last night. I had the scampi and my husband had the pork belly. The food was well presented and tasty, and the serving staff were efficient and friendly. The pub is dog friendly with treats available on the bar for furry friends. My only negative comment would be that the portion sizes of the mains were on the small size given the price paid.

We visited for Sunday lunch and were really disappointed with the food and service. We ordered 4 roast dinners. One of us asked for a meat-free roast with an extra Yorkshire pudding instead, but we were still charged for a full beef dinner and an extra charge for the Yorkshire pudding. The roast potatoes were chewy and tasted like they had been cooked from frozen. Another meal was the “classic burger served with fries and coleslaw,” but it was honestly the worst burger we’ve had. The patties were grey and tasted like cheap fairground burgers, there was no salad on the bun, and when we asked about the missing coleslaw, we were told they didn’t have any and had just added extra fries instead. Overall, it felt like poor value for money and low effort on the food quality. Really disappointing experience — we won’t be rushing back.

Booked for 8 of us to have Sunday Lunch. The roasts were lovely with tender slices of beef and proper homemade yorkshires. Tasty gravy to top it all off and plenty of veg. The young man serving us was very polite and kept checking up on us for drinks which was much appreciated. 10/10 thank you guys!

Cartmel is a beautiful village, and we stayed at a campsite just on the outskirts. After a fab day walking and exploring the area, we stopped by the Kings Arms for a drink. The service was great, and the team very friendly. Sitting outside in the sunshine was the perfect way to unwind.

Lovely lunch today. Has been a long time since last here, maybe 20 years. I had chicken club sandwich with fries. A huge portion. Very nice food, friendly service and clean place throughout Recommended

2 excellent evening meals here during a weekend stay in Cartmel. Delicious food well presented and severved up by a very friendly and welcoming staff. Well done Gemmy Bogdan, and young Charlie. You did us proud!

The quality of the burger in The Kings Arms was truly disgusting. Like something you would get at a fun fair. The ‘Classic Burger’ is 2 frozen patties on a bun. No lettuce, tomato, relish, literally nothing. The chef should be ashamed of himself.

Amazing food experience. My wife and I were here to celebrate her birthday. The restaurant is located in a cute little village and the ambience was just perfect. It felt like one of those novels. The wine pairing was really good. We would recommend that. We felt well taken care of by the wait staff. We would recommend being upfront and clear about your food restrictions, as they cannot accommodate changes on the day of.

I had a wonderful meal at Rogan & Co in Cartmel — excellent value for such a high standard of food. The scallop, beef, and rice pudding dishes were absolutely outstanding, with every bite full of flavour and finesse. The service was very good throughout, with two staff members serving most of our courses who were especially helpful, friendly, and enthusiastic. A great place to take my guests — relaxed atmosphere, exceptional food, and consistently impressive hospitality.

We had a wonderful lunch at Rogan&Co the other day, choosing the Set Lunch Menu. The food was excellent. The mushroom on rye cracker snack to start with was delicious. Problem with an amuse bouche is that it’s designed to be a single mouth full. We were very sad when it was gone and would have happily paid extra to get another one each. So yum!! The bread and butter is light fluffy carb heaven. The kale started wasn’t either of our favourites, but was still interesting and nicely cooked. We shared both mains, and ate probably the technically best cooked chicken either of us has ever eaten and a carrot purée we’ll both think about for a long time, but for me the vegetarian main (Ibis celeriac) won out. So very tasty! The desert was very nice, and managed to feel indulgent, yet light, which is what you need at the end of a hearty lunch. I’ve seen many reviews complaining about small portions, but I couldn’t disagree more. Neither of us had eaten any breakfast as we didn’t want to be too full to enjoy this lunch, and we left the restaurant very well fed, without feeling uncomfortably stuffed, which allowed us to actually enjoy our experience, and feel good about the money we had just spent on this delicious food, rather than regretting all of our life choices, because we’d eaten way too much. We tried all 3 mocktails available, and while we definitely had a favourite (the rosemary one, hands down!) they were all really fun and interesting, and I very much appreciated that they cost £8/£9/£10, as often you go somewhere where your cocktails cost £18-£20 and your mocktails £15, which always seems insulting. They also offered alcohol free G&Ts for £6.50, another thing I very much appreciated. We were a little bemused by the ever changing servers (being greeted, brought to our tables, offered water, brought and explained the menus, and having our order taken was done by 5 different members of staff) and glad when after the initial flurry we seemed to settle into mostly having one main server, and he was absolutely lovely! They all were, but it’s a LOT of social interaction trying to keep track off and make small talk with all 8 staff members on the restaurant floor at any given time, because any of them could approach you at any moment!, rather than just having to pay attention to 1 person. All around I would say the service was great, but for me personally a little too much. I am perfectly happy filling up my own water glass and for my napkin to remain unfolded when I go to the toilet. However I do appreciate that this is part of the style, so I can overlook it. All around, we had a lovely afternoon. While £50 a person for food isn’t something we can spend on lunch every week, we felt the price was pitched perfectly and that we received exactly the level of food that we were expecting for that money, and will very happily come back in the future!!

Dinner for my wife and I. Simply sumptuous. Wonderful relaxed setting. Fantastic staff, attentive, friendly and so knowledgeable about the food and wines. We had the three course menu with wine pairings. Each wine chosen to match your individual choice of course and they were perfect. The sommeliers were great at explaining each wine and how it complimented your choice. The food presented immaculately and sumptuous. You should definitely go, you will never regret it.

My partner and l had the most amazing experience and food here. We were staying locally on holiday and we were recommended by the owners of our cottage. The service and knowledge of the staff were outstanding, nothing was too much trouble. The food dishes were some of the best l have ever tasted and we enjoyed every single one. Great attention to detail. Would highly recommend you visit this restaurant if you are in the area.

Wonderful experience. We had the lunch on Saturday. All dishes was perfectly explained and presented. Gorgeous service from Maddie and Amy.

Beautiful lunch here today. Friendly welcome and excellent service throughout, special mention to Maddy and Amy for making the experience that more enjoyable. Each dish was exceptional and beautifully explained. Very helpful with choosing our wine and we can’t wait to return. Thank you ☺️

Lovely experience. Went for an evening meal. We opted for the small plates. We had 4 between 2 of us and it was plenty. They were all delicious and really good value. Felt really fresh too. Had a sticky toffee sundae for dessert to share and it was amazing. All the staff were extremely friendly and had time for everyone. Highly recommend this place.

I just had to share my recent dining experience with you! Last week, we decided to visit a new spot because we heard that our favourite chef from a previous pub in the area was now working there. And oh my goodness, it was an absolute delight! I ordered the pie, and honestly, it was nothing short of amazing. If you haven't been yet, you definitely need to go and try it for yourself. The flavours were out of this world, and it truly exceeded my expectations. The service was impeccable, and the drinks were fantastic too. All in all, it was a wonderful evening, and I can't wait to go back. Thank you for such a memorable experience!

Great burgers and pie. Even the falafel starter was a hit. The only let down was the kids mac n cheese. The cheese sauce very processed on very soft pasta. I'd treat it as a large side. Perhaps smaller portion served with peas would have been nice. Staff very friendly.

Thanks to Abbie who looked after us today for Sunday Dinner. We had a Sunday Sharer which was quite enough for 2 adults and 2 children. Abbie told us the food might take a while as the chef needed to peel some extra spuds however the food still came in speedy time and was lovely. My mum who needs her food extra hot due to health reasons (thefood was already hot) was taken care of by Abbie with no hesitation. All in all a lovely experience.

My wife and I had a brilliant meal here. The menu is massively on trend, the chef is clearly very talented and had a passion for food. The staff were great. The chap that served is is from Middlesbrough and shares the same love that I do for a good chicken Parmo. Keep up the great work guys, very impressed! Thank you

Awful. Had 3 starters to share. Butter board nothing like described just a bit of butter on an old chopping board a couple of sliced red pickled onion, no hot honey, no pancetta just a bit of cold toast was expecting warm crusty bread. Crispy wings, slimy not crispy. Loaded fries - topping of pulled pork and cheese cold. Don't waste your money!!!!! In response to the reply I would have complained but no food check was done by staff at any time during my meal!! I was given 20 % which totalled £4.60!

Amazing little find. Absolutely love this place food was incredible. Highly recommend a visit.

I was so very shocked to see Golliwogs prominently displayed in the shop. I immediately walked out. I've tried this morning to find a contract for them to suggest removing them but there is no contact info or social media site. Imagine my surprise when I saw another review from a year ago addressing this issue. They obviously don't care about offending others.

This is a fantastic place if you like a little bit off nostalgia, some brilliant old vintage clothing, interesting stuff your grandparents had. And dog friendly 😀

It is lovely, interesting and friendly, however we decided to leave after counting 4 Gollies in the space of 5 minutes. Love the other worldliness of these places, but it's time they read the papers. Items like gollies are offensive, hark back to a time when black people were stereotypes and comedy figures.

Loved visiting this shop yesterday. A treasure trove for those of us who love vintage. Very friendly and my dog was welcomed with treats and cuddles. Definitely visiting this shop again on our next trip to Cumbria

Rang the antique shop last week but phone wasn't working so rang tea shop next door and they passed phone to them. My niece had seen a lovely brooch that she said she liked. And I thought I would buy it for her . Spoke to lady who was polite. She said she would try and find it and ring me back. No phone call so rang tea shop again they put me on phone to woman who said she would look in shop and see if she could see it. No phone call back. All in all bad customer service.

Beautiful Vintage Shop over 2 floors in this picturesque village. Something for everyone at very reasonable prices, fantastic range and lovely helpful, friendly staff. A "must not miss" experience on your visit to The Lakes.

Well we didn't expect to find this glorious little shop in the middle of Cartmel! If your after some beautiful vintage or antiques I highly recommend. Down stairs Is a mixture of home items and jewellery upstairs is clothes and a few homeward Absolutely loved this shop!!!

Was staying near Cartmel with friends for the weekend and discovered this great spot - we had some drinks out in the courtyard and ordered some pizza from the cheese shop next door, a great atmosphere and perfect for a warm evening. To top it off, the chap who owned the place even gave us a lift back to the place we were staying at the end of the night! If you’re reading this, thanks again!

Just had a great experience dealing with Peter at Unsworth’s Yard Brewery, Cartmel. Unfortunately the item I wanted wasn’t available, but an alternative was provided, along with his excellent ales and still delivered the next day. With service and great beer like this you can’t go wrong.

Lovely place in a lovely setting with a great pint and there is a good selection to choose from. The staff are awesome especially a young man named frederick with a great knowledge of the beers and the process of the brewing which he kindly shown me in the on site brewery. If you visit cartmel give the unsworth's yard a visit you wont be dissapointed and Frederick is the guy in the picture behind the bar. ☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆👍👍👍👍👍

Wow, small brewery in a yard. Small brewery at the back. Lots of real ale. Cider available again locally produced in a bottle. Hopes grown in the yard!!

Visited the Cartmel Cheese shop as I had a voucher to spend. Good selection of local cheese and also other local produce. Bought cheese and chilli jam and also a large sausage roll and some shortbread.

Wonderful nano brewery in a picturesque village of Cartmel I'll definitely be back next year to make a proper video about it #stayhoppy ✌️

Lovely little brewery/pub/wine bar. Enjoyed a pint of lager on a chilly Saturday afternoon, served by a very friendly gent. The cheese shop looks fantastic, didn't purchase but looked well worth it.

Shop by Simon Rogan in Cartmel featuring his kitchenware. Place just felt cosy, popped on there as we were early for our check in. Staff really nice and got a sneak peek of the products to expect in the hotel room. Beams, fire, lovely kitchenware all check! Yep! Worth a visit when up there.

Really lovely little shop with great items. The lady working there was so friendly and helpful. Definitely recommend

Beautiful shop with exquisite items… Just a shame the lady on the desk was rude.

Amazing little gem of a bookstore with a very cool and unique selection. The guy working was very pleasant, chatty and knowledgeable!

Lovely bookshop and friendly staff. Thanks Josh for helping my daughter find her next classic English book to read.

Changed price of an order after it was advertised and agreed to, either through greed or disorganization. Please be careful that Kerr's doesn't try this with you as well.

Exactly the sort of shop every village needs.....fabulous stock, great service...a pleasure to visit (and then some great lunch in the village)!!

Book dispatched promptly and extremely well packaged!

Just received a book I ordered on ABE. It came right on time and was exactly as described- very reasonably priced as well. Will be buying from Kerr and Sons again.

A fascinating church to visit. A lot to look see in terms. of architectural features and there is a real wow factor about coming in and seeing the huge east window. The misericords are interesting and it is a very atmospheric building.

Cartmel Priory is one of those places that really takes you by surprise. From the outside, it’s beautiful and peaceful, tucked right into the heart of the village. But it’s when you step inside that you really feel the magic — the calm, the history, and the quiet beauty of it all. The building itself is stunning, with incredible stonework, stained glass windows, and little details that remind you just how old and special this place is. You can almost feel the stories in the walls. What I loved most is how welcoming it feels. It’s not just for history buffs or religious visitors — it’s a space that invites everyone in, whether you want to explore, sit quietly, or just soak up the atmosphere. Cartmel Priory isn’t a loud, flashy attraction — and that’s exactly why it’s so special. If you’re anywhere near the Lake District, it’s definitely worth a visit. Peaceful, powerful, and full of character.

Super small Priory, with beautiful architecture and windows, and some very old artefacts. The tomb covers on the floor are also well worth reading, interesting and quite evocative. Well worth a visit, free entry, but it would be rather rude not to leave a donation.

An absolute delight. I found an old guide in a charity shop when planning our Lake District trip and I’m so glad we visited. It’s huge! Really impressive and guides in ten languages, lots to see and buy in the shop which is very well stocked. Wonderfully peaceful and restive as you’d expect from a working church (chaps please remove headgear when entering). We had a lovely hour here plus a walk through Cartmel which has more to offer than you might expect. A few lovely shops and pubs.

This is a beautiful evocative space dating back to the 12th century. There are many interesting plaques and icons. Somehow it feels ancient beyond its appearance.

Stunning. It's like the tardis inside. Really beautiful. Lots of memorials to locals.great architecture

Lovely Church to visit, walk around and read about its past history.

My wife & I stopped here after a strenuous walk over the hills from Grange Over Sands. We both had a jacket potato with cheese & beans. We agreed it was the best we had ever had. Unfortunately, we were so full we didn't have room for one of the delicious looking scones. Would definitely recommend.

Very nice toast sandwiches. We had tuna and ham with cheese with mushroom soup. They have a jacket potato with a big variety of toppings. Sitting outside is quite nice with a quiet road on the weekdays. Clean toilet and both indoor and outdoor have about 4-5 tables.

Nice coffee and a great selection of cakes including three gluten free options but the service was extremely slow without explanation or apology.

Gorgeous cafe. Beautiful and tasty home make cakes. Gorgeously friendly staff

Ordered fruit scone & tea. Sadly scone was cold, asked to be warmed up but was still dry and to us, stale. Service was good, staff friendly, tea good.

Homemade food and lovely service! The broccoli and stilton soup was one of the best I've had. We'll be back.

We go there almost every week, and we order the same amazing food, sausage bun, bacon bun and maybe a sneaky scone, and the staff are always very kind and the food is very delicious 😋 The bathroom is clean and we haven't had any problems there before, definitely go here! 👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿 💯

We cannot recommend it enough. It’s such a beautiful experience. From the moment you step through the doors, you are greeted by one of the staff. After taking a seat at your table, you are meeting more members of the staff. They are asking how’s your day been, asking about complimentary drinks, they even asked if I want a hook for my bag. Everything is thought of at this place. Amazing amazing amazing. There was an amazing sommelier with beautiful moustache which was responsible for our soft drinks pairing (there was only one drink which we were not a fan of). My favourite pairing was this camomile ice tea (?). Delicious. Evan, one of the team member, was great. Such a kind soul and so chatty, answered all of the questions and was telling us about the dishes if it was his turn to present them to us. We cannot thank the team at L’enclume enough. It felt like we are at home. We never dine at Michelin star restaurant before, it was our very first one. I was a bit nervous before coming in as I did not know what to expect. But the team and atmosphere were fantastic. We did not want to leave. I felt so emotional after stepping out on the street. Cause it felt like a dream. Something magical. Beautiful. Spectacular. Thank you.

By far the best culinary experience of my life. My husband and I have been to a few share of our Michelin restaurants, but L’enclume was the best experience we have ever had. We came to celebrate our marriage on our honeymoon and it was the most memorable experience. Service is TOP quality. The FOH staff actually want to engage in a conversation and this does not feel forced. My glass of water was consistently topped up without, never being even halfway empty. Food was absolutely exquisite. The strawberry dessert left me speechless. And the stunning Fresh Mint tea cart was amazing! I was at The Ritz where they did something similar but the experience fell subpar. L’Enclume had a massive variety of mints that actually tasted brilliant! The servers taking care of us were also keeping our taxi driver up to date with our time, so we can meet him exactly when we were done. We cannot wait to come back!!!!

This meal was such a treat, each and every course was super tasty and wasn’t like anything we’ve ever had before (we’ve been to other Michelin starred places). The staff, goodness, what can we say. They were so lovely, knowledgeable, attentive and they were all in sync in the way they moved around each other whilst serving customers. We felt so special and overall had a really lovely evening. Our reservation was for 630pm and we left around 1030pm. The staff arranged for our driver from Aynsome Manor (our bed and breakfast which was a 3min drive away and offer a concierge service) to collect us which was very much appreciated! Thank you L’Enclume x

L'Enclume is a culinary masterpiece. The dishes are exceptional, the skill of the chefs is outstanding, flavours are expertly balanced. It was a masterclass. Beautiful ingredients, prepared in a way you will never forget. Some personal favourites were the melt in the mouth mylor prawns, young Red baron onions and prserved truffle, Tunworth cheese ice cream, sea buckthorn tart, pineapple sage syrup, mint stone. Extremely clever cooking. Service was friendly and halpful, staff know their stuff. Portions were well thought out. Left with a full and happy stomach. For me it was a thoroughly enjoyable experience, inspiring even. I would like to thank the whole team for such an excellent evening. Hope to return soon in the future

I had wanted to visit this venue for some time, and booked the Two Night Package with a Junior Suite. My wife and I were not disappointed. The whole experience was absolutely fantastic. Our dinner at Rogan & Co was excellent, at L’Enclume it was outstanding. The restaurant staff at both restaurants were exceptional. They are very friendly, and extremely knowledgeable. Both restaurants have a lovely relaxing environment, L’Enclume feels even more special. Our room was also excellent, very clean and of a high standard. The reception staff were all very friendly and helpful. We will undoubtedly return in the future, and would recommend this experience to anyone

I've been extremely fortunate to eat at multiple 1 and 2 Michelin star restaurants (20-30 maybe?), but this was hands down the best meal of my life!! Each of the courses was fantastic, with none of the courses not hitting the mark. There was no air of pretention or stuffiness that can come with fine dining, with the service an excellent balance between professional, yet friendly and welcoming. The restaurant is set in a lovely village in the Lake District, and we went for the package with a night's stay at one of their rooms in the village and breakfast at their sister restaurant the next day. This made the experience even more special, so I'd highly recommend this option if possible.

From the moment you step through the green doors, you are greeted into an oasis of perfection. The team look as though they have been waiting just for you. You feel special from the very first moment. We were welcomed individually, and asked if we were looking forward to our experience — an understatement, to say the least. We were incredibly lucky to be taken through to the Garden Room at the back, seated at the centre table beside the River Eea. Though it was dark outside, the setting was magical. In the middle of our table lay a wax-sealed envelope containing our personalised menus — each one beautifully tailored to our preferences and signed by key members of the team, wishing Patrick a happy birthday. Understated, thoughtful, and absolutely perfect. There were other birthday surprises throughout the evening, which I’ll keep secret — they deserve to be discovered in the moment. The precision of the service was extraordinary. Every movement — from setting down a glass to presenting each course — was perfectly synchronised. Somehow, every member of the team knew our water preferences, and not once did a glass sit empty, whether sparkling or still. We chose three different drink flights: Signature, Taster, and Non-Alcoholic. Valentin’s passion, knowledge, and personality elevated the entire experience — and his immaculate signature moustache was the perfect finishing touch. The team guiding us through the evening were remarkable. Their depth of knowledge, ability to read our personalities, and effortless sense of humour created a relaxed, joyful atmosphere. Each dish was described in exquisite detail, every flavour and texture perfectly balanced, every plate a work of art. As the evening progressed, you could feel the whole room exhale — a collective sense of calm and quiet wonder. If you were to try to find fault, you couldn’t. There is no Instagram showiness, no pretension — only pure, unfiltered excellence. You are invited to immerse yourself completely in the experience: sight, smell, touch, taste — every sense taken on a journey. The team operate with an unspoken harmony — a glance, a nod, a quiet understanding — ensuring that everything unfolds seamlessly. It’s as if the epicentre of meticulous precision meets perfect calm. I will never forget the evening we spent celebrating my husband’s birthday, nor the quiet walk home down the village street afterwards. We felt truly blessed to witness such passion and perfection, and so proud to have the daily heartbeat of the L’Enclume community right here in our village.

Arrived on a, what looked like very busy evening. The staff explained that they were busy but they should be able to fit us in with a delay of about 25mins - sounded perfect with a drink while we waited. Staff then were able to get us in sooner - the food was on point and very tasty! Great atmosphere and brilliant staff. Would recommend! Thank you.

Have only ever been here for drinks before, sometimes sit in front of the log fire in winter or in their fantastic beer garden in summer. Had our first roast at the Royal Oak today and it was excellent - I had the lamb, my wife the beef and both were brilliant.

Not so simple dining when you’re expected to book in advance to be served, even when it’s very quiet in the restaurant! Also only informed of this bizarre and unique rule after we’d spent over £20 on a round of drinks. Told they’d sold out of food when groups were ordering at the same time as us, I understand their rule is you have to book but when people haven’t pre-ordered then surely they could’ve fit us in… clearly not bought in specially for each table so seems like a redundant rule. Wouldn’t have stung so much if the beer was decent and if the staff were understanding. I’d have taken a bit of roast beef they found in the back of the freezer… if only they were clear about having to book online to get any food!

Dined with friends and we all live locally. I had chicken Kiev, obviously home made and was lovely. Friends made a tapas selection from lite bites. Nothing pretentious just lovely food, great selection of beers and a warm welcome. It's not rocket science and yet so many places get it Soon wrong!

Absolutely a-mazing fresh food. Visited twice whilst on holiday as I wanted to try other meals on the menu. And I wasn't disappointed. Be sure to try the beer from their very own brewery, Fell brewery.

Friendly staff, tasty natural wines and very well kept beers. Great traditional pub food. Will visit again

Great pub, so much bigger than the entrance suggests, huge beer garden to the rear, cosy bar and dining areas. Called in twice over the weekend, lunchtime drinks in the garden, then to watch a band in the evening. Great atmosphere, looking forward to returning.

It was a good place for a coffee stop on our way up north to the lakes. Excellent selection of baked goods and cakes. We were more than happy with our coffee and quiet seat by the window in the bakery as the café part of the shop was very busy.

Despite the horrendous weather on the day of our visit, our mood was lifted by the great service at this establishment. The coffee, hot chocolate, scones and toasties were a delight and reasonably priced considering the quality of the establishment. We look forward to a return visit in better weather!

Visited this place with my family, had a amazing breakfast. The staff were all welcoming and fantastic. All their food was tasty, fresh and organic. Amazing vegan options too. Special shoutout to Marina for giving us exceptional service!!

Probably the best bakery I have been to anywhere. All local ingredients and recipes, huge list of teas from all parts of the world. I had never heard of half the cakes they had, but the Cumberland rum Nicky was fantastic and I will be trying to bake one soon. Also superb prices - around £6-7 for freshly made excellent cake.

Popped into Hazelmere cafe for a well deserved break. We had an amazing cappuccino with homemade fresh sandwiches 🥪 😋 very busy but a great service. Staff were welcoming, friendly and helpful.

This is a cracking café serving a decent range of food. Locateded in the lovely Grange Over Sands, just 60 seconds walk from the little train station, and a five min walk from the main high street. The café adjoins a top notch bakery where you can buy the best cakes in the area. You should certainly call in if visiting the area. Parking is a bit of a challenge.

We visited here for lunch with our dog, following a lovely walk across the promenade. The staff were all friendly, attentive, and professional. Our food was hot, delicious, and beautifully presented. We chose the ham and cheese toasties, myself with a small soup, and my husband chose chips. Our coffee and half scone with jam was equally delicious. The surroundings are first class, spotlessly clean using high-quality ingredients and crockery. Highly recommend. It's a rare find..they are exceptional. Thank you team.

Had a fantastic stay here! Really lovely place inside and out! The rooms are luxurious with a super comfy bed and huge bath and staff were very attentive and welcoming. Very dog friendly stay with a bed and doggy welcome box ready in the room! Tasty breakfast to follow in the morning too with lots of options available. Beautiful location and easy to drive from to explore local areas! Thank you for having us☺️

Amazing hotel a few minutes drive from Cartmel making it perfect when visiting there or nearby Grange over Sands. They also offer concierge transport to Cartmel which was great for us when we had a meal booked at L,Enclume. Thw hotel has lovely outside seating with very nice views. The room we stayed in had a slipper bath near the window which was lovely to relax in. It also had a decent size bathroom with Molten Brown shampoo, mouthwash etc etc. Would definitely recommend staying here rather than in Cartmel if you're looking for some quiet time in the fresh air.

Amazing stay! We stayed here overnight and went to L’Enclume for dinner. Our room was big, warm and super comfy. The bathroom was amazing!!! Massive bathroom with a fabulous shower. The staff were great and we were given a concierge service to and from L’Enclume. The breakfast was delicious. We would definetly come back here again!

My partner and I stayed here for 2 nights and it was absolutely fantastic! The staff were attentive and helpful and the breakfast was excellent in terms of the choices available, the quality of the produce and presentation. The bed was very comfortable and the concierge service made it very easy to travel to and from Cartmel even though the village is not too far to walk. We are looking forward to staying again! Thank you Callum, Stacey and team!

A genuine 5 star experience. A niche hotel on the edge of beautiful Cartmel. James can't do enough for you, meeting him for the first time is like seeing an old friend. I don't think there's anything that he wouldn't do for you. The complimentary chauffeur service is a proper god send and means you can park up and leave the rest to them [particularly on busy race days] . Can't recommend enough - we will definitely return!

It is a SUPER dog friendly Bed & Breakfast nestled in the heart of Cartmel Valley! The hotel is absolutely stunning & the staff truly make you feel spoilt with their evening turndown service & glass of champagne on arrival. They didn't forget about our dog either, she was also treated like royalty with her orthopedic bed, doggy welcome pack & treats throughout her stay. They even have a doggy shower room which is PERFECT after long walks in the Lakes!!! The breakfast was absolutely delicious and used local products from the area. In the evening we used the complimentary chauffeur service for a lift into the beautiful village of Cartel (we chose to walk back through the gorgeous fields surrounding the hotel). Honestly this was such a beautiful stay.

Amazing from start to finish. Beautiful decor, brilliant staff and a very comfortable stay. Can’t recommend this place enough - delightful.