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Ennerdale – Our Wild Escape
The Shepherds Arms Why do tens of thousands of walkers attempt Wainwright’s coast to coast? The answer is quite simple… because it’s one of the worlds great walks. People flock from places like Australia and America for the famous walk and the Shepherds Arms, in the centre of Ennerdale Bridge, is where many weary walkers […]
From the Land of a Thousand Smiles
Star of Siam All too often the worst part of going on holiday is the jolt as your plane touches down under the grey skies of Blighty. If you came back from Thailand, you probably had a perfect holiday. Whether you swam in the azure waters, bustled your way through the roadside street stalls or […]
Top House – Love your Local
Top House – Love your Local It doesn’t matter whether you call it the Little’s Arms or Top House because everyone is welcome at the watering hole. It’s your local. Having completed the internal refurbishment, landlady Kath is delighted with the results: “The pub was looking tired so it was time for a freshen up. […]
St Nicholas Arms, London Road – Love Your Local
St Nicholas Arms, London Road – Love Your Local If you’re looking for a top-notch local pub then you really can’t go past The St Nicholas Arms on London Road. Alison Mitchell realised what a gem it was when she took over the pub earlier this year: “It’s one of the most beautiful pubs in […]
Casa Romana – Traditionally Italian. Proudly Cumbrian
Casa Romana Trends change quickly in the modern world and foods that were popular last week can seem little more than a fad today. S So when a restaurant has remained a firm favourite for 27 years they must be doing something right. Casa Romana, on Warwick Road, has served Carlisle families for generations and […]
Howard Arms – A step back in time
Walking into the recently refurbished Howard Arms on Lowther Street is a delight for people looking for a pub packed with charm. The green and gold Doulton tiles out front give every indication something special awaits inside and as soon as you step through the door the central bar beckons, as do the cheeky bar […]
Good Food Guide – Star of Siam
Since taking the Star of Siam, in Keswick, two years ago, Ian McGregor and his wife Wanlapha, have strived to bring the authentic taste of Thailand to Keswick and a recent nomination for the Good Food Awards is proof the couple are on the right track. Nomination for the prestigious awards came as a shock […]
Sizzling Stone – Perfectly cooked every time
Keswick’s steak restaurant, The Sizzling Stone, has gone from strength to strength over the past five years. Owners Alison and Jason Dodson are delighted because initially, they only wanted to test out a novel idea. “There wasn’t a steak restaurant in Keswick at the time,” explained Jason. “We’d owned and run Ravensworth House for ten […]
It’s better when we work together
Ennerdale brewery Harbour Master It’s easy to get a bit lost in the modern world. Our food and drink gets shipped and flown in from all over the place, which is not only environmentally unsound but also has a dramatic impact on traditional industries. It may be a great big interconnected world out there but […]
Westlakes Hotel and Restaurant
West Lakes Hotel and Restaurant With a choice of ten individually designed bedrooms, guests have a wonderful space to relax or work in. Choose from King, Double, Single or a Four Poster Room with a king-sized bed, each room is luxurious with en-suite bathrooms, white crisp linen, fluffy towels, Duck Island luxury products, WIFI broadband […]
