We are lucky enough to have an overwhelming choice of excellent establishments in the area.
Explore Luxury in the village with celebrity chef Simon Rogan’s 3 michelin starred L’enclume and 1 michelin starred Rogan & Co.
Head out slightly further afield to Michelin starred Heft at High Newton, offering both a fine dining menu and a “bar snacks” menu perfect for a more casual meal.
Harry’s at Yew Tree Barn
A very short drive away is the delicious Harry’s serving delicious brunch & lunch, it’s certainly worth venturing out for!
Unsworth Yard Brewery & Cartmel Cheese Shop
A perfect spot for lunch or an afternoon snack. Enjoy a pint from the micro-brewery & a cheeseboard from the cheese shop in their shared courtyard.
The Pig & Whistle
A cosy pub serving burgers & sharing platters with a large beer garden great for the warmer months.
The King’s Arms
Serves pub grub and pizzas. Live music every weekend.
Heft at High Newton
Head out slightly further afield to Michelin starred Heft offering both an impressive fine dining menu and a “bar snacks” menu perfect for a more casual meal.
The Royal Oak
A 17th Century pub owned by Fell Brewery and serving up tasty comfort food daily. They have live music on every Friday & Saturday as well as a monthly quiz!
The Cavendish Arms
An enchanting 450-year-old coaching inn, hops hang from the ceiling and a roaring fire awaits. Serving delicious Cumbrian food 7 days a week.
Rogan & Co
L’enclume’s sister, a 1 Michelin starred neighbourhood restaurant nestled in the centre of the village has an intimate atmosphere and serves a more laid-back a la carte menu.
L’enclume
Explore luxury in the village with celebrity chef Simon Rogan’s famous 3 Michelin starred L’enclume
In The Area
Unsworth Yard Brewery & Cartmel Cheese Shop
A perfect spot for lunch or an afternoon snack. Enjoy a pint from the micro-brewery & a cheeseboard from the cheese shop in their shared courtyard.
Levens Hall
Take a trip to this beautiful privately owned manor house and gardens, home to the world’s oldest topiary garden and a very highly recommended café. “Well-behaved dogs welcome”, located 10 miles south of Cartmel.
Holker Hall
Holker Hall is a grand historic country house located only 4 miles away from Cartmel. The building dates from the 16th century and is set in 25 acres of beautiful gardens and woodlands, explore the grounds and visit the courtyard café, dogs are welcome in all outside areas and café on leads.
Cartmel Races
For an unforgettable fun-filled day out, Cartmel Races is hard to beat. Perfect for family, friends and celebrations, the combination of thrilling jump racing and a relaxed party atmosphere brings thousands of people back year after year. They run from May to August over 4 weekends.
The Fresian Experience
Walking distance from the hotel is a Fresian Horse Sanctuary offering various experiences, advance booking advised.
Fell Foot
Perfect for families, head to Fell Foot for watersports hire, Lakes ice cream and other outdoor activities.
Local Walks
Beautiful local walks straight from our doorstep - walking guides available
Cartmel Village
Wander through the beautiful village and admire the quaint shops offering famous Cartmel treats and crafts. Don’t miss the 12th century priory