The Punch Bowl Inn HotelvsBank Ground Farm - B&B and self-catering cottages
Both properties are rated highly by those who travel for a living. On balance, The Punch Bowl Inn & Restaurant ranks significantly better than Bank Ground Farm - B&B and self-catering cottages. The Punch Bowl Inn & Restaurant comes in at 84 with approval from 3 publications such as Travel + Leisure, Fodor's and The Telegraph.
The Punch Bowl Inn Hotel
Lyth Valley, Crosthwaite LA8 8HR
From $0/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Restaurant
Fodor's
"An outstanding inn and restaurant, the Punch Bowl is a stylish but down-to-earth retreat in the peaceful Lyth Valley, between Windermere and Kendal." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"This affordable hotel has nine romantic rooms that feel like home, only better, with exposed beams, plum-hued walls, deep rolltop baths, and freshly baked cookies delivered to your room upon arrival." Full review
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Downstairs at the restaurant, ask for the table beside the open log fire for a dinner of traditional favorites, such as Lancashire hot pot or Cumberland sausages, with a pint of locally brewed Tag Lag Ale.
The Telegraph
8.0
"This village pub has been a local secret for years, but the excellent food and comfy accommodation has earned it an increasingly high profile." Full review
Bank Ground Farm - B&B and self-catering cottages
East of the Lake, Coniston LA21 8AA
From $103/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Restaurant
- Free Parking
- Beach
Fodor's
"Beautifully situated on the eastern shore of Coniston Water, opposite the village of Coniston on the western shore." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Parts of the house date back to the 15th century, so the rooms are snug. Some have sleigh beds, others exposed beams. The tearoom is a beauty too, and there are cottages for longer stays." Full review
Independent
"Offers a gorgeous B&B and self-catering cottages on a working farm...it has a kilometre of lake frontage and a jolly nice cafe serving their own produce."