Eating out.
The Kirkstile Inn.
Our favourite. A traditional Lake District Inn with great food in a fantastic location on the edge of Loweswater and with Mellbreak in the backdrop. We love it here! Advisable to book in advance. Only a 16 minute drive from Kirkland cottage. Address: The Kirkstile Inn, Loweswater, Cockermouth, CA13 0RU.
The Ennerdale Brewery, Tap & Bistro.
Only a couple of minutes from the cottage in the car. Set on the same site as the craft brewery, this offers a nice atmosphere with homemade food from local suppliers. We’ve visited regularly and always found it to be really good! Address: Chapel Row, Rowrah, Cumbria CA26 3XS.
The Countryman Lamplugh.
Offers homemade food and also comes highly recommended by our neighbours for it’s good pizza options. Our kids love a game of pool in the back bar after dinner. Only a 3 minute drive. Address: The Countryman, Lamplugh, Workington CA14 4SB.
Fox and Hounds Inn.
Down the road in Ennerdale Bridge, the Fox and Hounds Inn is a traditional style Lake District pub. Our kids in particular love the traditional style british pub food on offer. A four minute drive. Address: Fox and Hounds Inn, Ennerdale Bridge, CA23 3AR.
The Gather Ennerdale.
The Gather is a community-owned and run café and shop in Ennerdale Bridge. It really is the heart of the community and is a perfect place for either a lunch stop or a coffee and cake. In the summer we often head there for ice creams and milkshakes. A four minute drive down the road. Address: The Gather, The Ennerdale Centre, Ennerdale Bridge, CA23 3AR.