Food & Drink
Lake District Cabins: Food and Drink
The Lake District is home to some of the UK’s best food and drink. Making them both a key part of your Lake District cabins stay is something we firmly believe in! Whether you want to dine in or eat out, there’s something to satisfy every taste bud – and you’ll find it all right on our doorstep.
Food and drink shopping near to Lakeland Lodges
For anyone wanting to cook up a storm from mouth-watering ingredients, there are plenty of farm shops, local markets and specialist retailers to inspire your culinary senses.
Farm shops are perfect for discovering fresh and local produce. Just a few miles away, you’ll find Greenlands Farm Shop with its traditional butcher, artisan cheese counter and baked treats. Kendal has two farm shops to try (both with great cafés too): Plumgarths stocks locally-reared meats and exquisite chutneys, and Low Sizergh Barn showcases regional produce including home-grown vegetables, and, local ice cream and award-winning cheese made from their herd’s milk.
For those with a sweet tooth, Cartmel Village shop – home of the world-famous Cartmel Sticky Toffee Pudding – sells heavenly puddings, crumbles and sauces. And the Food Hall at Holker Hall stocks Fieldside Honey, Lakeland Mues Organic Muesli and an array of Kendal Mintcake.
The Hawkshead Brewery is a must-visit for lovers of bold, innovative beers and Keswick Brewery will also be sure to quench your thirst – with beers to take home that are full of distinctive style and flavour.
Dining and drinking out near to Lakeland Lodges
If you feel like treating yourself to some fine dining, then you’re in the right place – our Lake District cabins are surrounded by a number of charming cafes and bistros, as well as Michelin-starred restaurants and award-winning pubs.
Nothing beats a brew and a slice of cake after a day exploring the Lakes. Home to quaint cafes and tearooms – you’ll never be far from a hot drink and a bite to eat in your Lake District cabin.
Look no further than Cumbria’s cosy, relaxed pubs for a casual dining and drinking experience – Ambleside’s Drunken Duck is a must-visit, as well as nearby country inn, the New Inn at Yealand.
And you can’t forget the exquisite Michelin-star options that the Lakes boast. Simon Rogan’s L’Enclume in Cartmel is an iconic restaurant, where passion and creativity showcase the finest ingredients. And the beautiful Lake Road Kitchen in Ambleside serves a variety of delicious dishes made from the finest wild Cumbria produce.