Staying at Thurnham Hall

Eating & Drinking

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Ambleside
The Drunken Duck Inn and Restaurant - The Duck lies in the very heart of the Lake District with breathtaking views of the surrounding fells. Perfectly situated within a few minutes drive of Tarn Hows, Coniston Old Man and the Langdale Pikes.
Tower Bank Arms, Near Sawtry, LA22 0LF - traditional 17th Century Lakeland Inn. Children are very welcome as are your canine companions.

Blackburn
Boddington Arms, Myerscough Road, Balderstone, BB2 7LE. Great Welcome, Great Meals, Great Value. It's outrageous!
Two meals for the price of one....always!
Huntleys, Whalley Road, Samlesbury, PR5 0UN. The 2005 East Lancashire Retailer of the Year and celebrated as one of Rick Stein’s Food Heroes.
The Three Fishes on Mitton Road, Mitton, just outside Whalley, BB7 9PQ. Since re-opening in September 2004, the Three Fishes has already picked up the cream of Britain’s awards.
Northcote Manor - Northcote Road, Langho, BB6 8BE. Dining at Northcote Manor is a true experience.
The Millstone Hotel, Church Lane, Mellor, BB2 7JR
Stanley House, Mellor, BB2 7NP - if you really want to spend some money!!
La Scala Restaurant & Wine Bar -  Longsight Rd , Clayton Le Dale , Blackburn , BB1 9EX - New Italian Restaurant.

Bolton le Sands (Near Carnforth)
The Blue Anchor - David and Sharon run this friendly public bar with traditional cask beers and excellent home cooked meals.
Far Pavilion Tandoori Restaurant - 25 Bye Pass Road, LA5 8JA

Carnforth
Peking Chinese Takeaway, 32 Market Street , LA5 9JX. Telephone 01524 736686.
The County Hotel - On the A6 in the town centre.
Waters Edge Mediterranean Restaurant, South Lakeland Leisure Village adjacent to Pine Lake.
The Dutton Arms, Station Lane, Burton, LA6 1HR. Whether it is lunch or dinner we have food to suit your taste.

Cartmel
L'Enclume, Cavendish Street, LA11 6PZ. Michelin star restaurant voted one of the five best destination restaurants with rooms in Europe.

Chipping
Dog and Partridge, Hesketh Lane, Chipping, PR3 2TH. Dates back to the very early 16th century.
The Gibbon Bridge Hotel, Chipping, PR3 2TQ. A sumptuous, four star country hotel.
Ferrari's Country House Hotel & Restaurant, Chipping Lane, Thornley, PR3 2TB. We offer our warm invitation to eat in Ferrari's relaxed, friendly atmosphere and enjoy our food and superb service.
Little Town Dairy, Chipping Lane, Thornley, PR3 2 TB - Farm Shop offering quality local food.

Clitheroe
Weezos Restaurant @ The Old Toll House, 1-5 Parson Lane, Clitheroe, BB7 2JP. Telephone 01200 424478. Named the Les Routiers 2007 best restaurant in the North.
Mitton Hall Country House Hotel, Mitton Rd, Mitton, Whalley, BB7 9PQ. Enjoy relaxed surroundings in an informal atmosphere. The restaurant has an open plan kitchen which enables you to watch our chefs prepare your chosen dish, while you sit, relax and enjoy a drink from the bar.
Red Pump Inn, Clitheroe Road, Bashall Eaves, BB7 3DA. During 2006 the Inn was restored to the traditional country establishment it was always meant to be. It received the Highest Quality Assured Award by "Taste Lancashire".

Cockerham
Manor Inn
Wallings Farm Centre - Includes The Pudding House, Butchers Shop, The Potting Shed, Ice-Cream Shop. From Cockerham, take the road to Garstang, pass the left-turn to Forton and the M6, and carry on for half a mile or so. It is on your right.

Condor Green
Thurnham Mill Hotel - On the way to Glasson Dock or walk down the canal tow-path.
Stork Hotel - on the estuary of the River Lune at its confluence with the River Conder. This old coaching inn dates from at least 1660.

Crook
The Famous Wild Boar Hotel, Crook, Nr Windermere, Cumbria, England, LA23 3NF. Fine food served in a superb restaurant complemented by an extensive wine cellar.After a meal, relax by the open fire.

Dolphinholme
The Fleece Inn - well worth a visit.

Forton
Bay Horse Inn, LA2 0HR - is proud to be well recognised in all the leading restaurant and pub guides.

Galgate
The Plough Inn, Main Road, Galgate, LA2 0LQ - A canal side pub with free WiFi. 17th Century Coaching Inn situated just ½ mile from Junction 33 of the M6 motorway in the rural village of Galgate, situated South of Lancaster on the A6.

Glasson Dock
The Dalton Arms

Goosnargh
Ye Horns Inn, Horns Lane, Goosnargh, PR3 2FJ. All the comforts of a traditional Lancastrian hostelry. Featured in the "Good Pub Guide" 2008.

Grasmere
The Dale Lodge Hotel, Grasmere, LA22 9FY. For exquisite food, beautiful relaxing surroundings and that extra special personal service there is no place better than The Lodge Restaurant.

Kendal
Low Sizergh Barn, Sizergh, LA8 8AE. Farm shop, tea room, craft gallery and farm trail. Excellent cheeses, etc.
Castle Green Hotel, Castle Green Lane, LA9 6BH. The Greenhouse restaurant for excellent dining or Alexander's The Pub for traditional Pub Fayre.

Kirkby Lonsdale
The Highwayman, Burrow, Kirkby Lonsdale, LA6 2RJ. Enjoy some of the best regional food, served in this landmark inn.
The Sun Inn, 6 Market Street, LA6 2AU offers a luxury blend of old and new; the traditional warmth of a 17th Century inn, stylish contemporary restaurant, combined with deluxe hotel accommodation.

Lake Ullswater
Leeming House - Regency Restaurant has an excellent reputation
Inn on the Lake - strong emphasis on local produce served with style in beautiful surroundings and enjoying stunning views of Lake Ullswater.
Sharrow Bay Hotel - Lake Ullswater, Penrith, CA10 2LZ - Sir Paul McCartney proposed to Heather Mills at this luxurious hotel!!! Michelin star restaurant has a breathtaking setting on the shore of the beautiful Lake Ullswater. Take afternoon tea there if nothing else.

Lake Windermere
The Samling in the Lake District, with its glorious views over Lake Windermere, is the perfect place to enjoy a romantic break. Nicole Kidman once booked the whole house for friends, and David and Victoria Beckham have also stayed.
Gilpin Lodge - A member of Relais & Châteaux, it holds one Michelin star, and is both an 'AA Top Ten Country Retreat' and one of the 'AA Top Ten Small Hotels'. A real luxury hotel.

Lancaster
Slyne Lodge on the main road at Slyne-with-Hest, LA2 6AZ. Friendly and atmospheric pub and restaurant with comfortable en suite rooms in the converted stables. Real ales, good food and wine.

Morecambe [ Click here for a map ]
Honey Tree Restaurant 293 Marine Road, Morecambe. LA4 5BY. Tel 01524 423860. Central promenade.
Dog and Partridge 19 Bare Lane, LA4 6DE  Tel. 01524 426246 - good food and beer, re-opened following a refurbishment 2nd November 2007.
Alfredo's Skipton St, LA4 4AR. Telephone 01524 415184 - the best restaurant within 10 miles.

Newby Bridge
The Swan Hotel

Newton-in-Bowland
The Parkers Arms, approximately six miles north of Clitheroe. Telephone 01200 446236.

Preston
Dine at the National Football Museum at Preston North End's ground at Deepdale. The restaurant at the museum is run by Paul Heathcote, one of the top chefs in the country.

Ribchester
The Ribchester Arms Hotel, Blackburn Road, Ribchester, PR3 3ZQ. Won the ‘Regional Pub of the Year’ award in 2004, With alfresco dining both front and rear, the restaurant has a reputation for friendly service and high quality food, making it very popular for all family celebrations with menus planned to suit every occasion.
The White Bull, Church Street, Ribchester, PR3 3XP. Great British food, sourced as locally as possible.

Thornton-Cleveleys
Twelve Restaurant and Lounge Bar, Marsh Mill Village, Fleetwood Rd North, Thornton-Cleveleys, FY5 4JZ.
Tel: 0871 811 5025. Housed in a former dance studio and situated next to the oldest working windmill in Europe, this Thornton restaurant is right on the cutting edge of the Fylde dining scene. Minimalist in design and with a Modern British menu prepared using local produce wherever possible, it's one not to miss.

Troutbeck
The Mortal Man Inn - Dignified in its long established position as the valleys Inn since 1689. Recently refurbished.

Windermere
Gilpin Lodge Country House Hotel Crook Road, Windermere, LA23 3NE. One of England's top luxury small hotels.
Miller Howe Hotel, Rayrigg Road, Windermere, LA23 1EY. Offers comfortable interiors, indulgent cuisine and simply unforgettable views. Another great place for an afternoon tea!

Woodplumpton
The Wheatsheaf, 34 Woodplumpton Rd, Preston, PR4 0NE. Nice drive down the A6. Wine Selection, Restaurant, Bar Food, Country Pubs, Open Fire Pubs, Wooden Beams, Real Ale. Beware of the haunted fireplace!