Cumbrian Country Inn, Magnificent Location, Cosy Open Fires, Great Food & a Nature Reserve.

A seventeenth century former coaching inn set in open countryside midway between the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales National Parks. Excellent base for walking and touring into Englands North Country or as a stopover en-route to and from Scotland. Friendly, relaxed and informal, we offer an escape from the pressures of modern life in the traditional atmosphere of the country inn. Magnificent uninterrupted views in all directions, and our own eleven acre private nature reserve immediately to the rear.

The bar is the oldest part of the building, once the kitchen and main living area. The bar itself is small but well stocked with hand pulled ale and a wide range of malt whiskies. This is a favourite place where visitors and locals alike can mix and talk, with no pool table, video games or juke box to intrude upon the conversation. Snacks and meals can be taken here, or for a more elaborate meal come on through to our restaurant, and sample our highly acclaimed table d'hote menu. The room is elegantly decorated, with various prints and over 100 plates adorning the walls. The atmosphere is still relaxed and informal, although this doesn't make the food any less memorable. All our dishes are produced by our own chef, on the premises, from the best local ingredients available - we do not buy in any ready made meals at the Fat Lamb. After dinner, many guests choose to sit and relax in one of our two residents lounges discussing their day and exchanging ideas on where to go and what to see, or simply relaxing with a good book and a nightcap. Many warm friendships have been struck up here, with guests returning year after year to renew old aquaintances. At the end of the day retire to your room for a good nights rest. Outside we have informal gardens and wild life areas with a patio and picnic tables, and adjoining the Hotel our own private nature reserve