Best Museums in Dent

"08/06/2021: Not heard of this place or read any reviews, but called in for lunch because Keswick was heaving and they happened to have a spare table. Very impressed with the original menu. Recommend the grilled halloumi with slow-roasted tomatoes, poached eggs, smashed avocado, hummus, cob bread, dukkah and hot sauce."

"Merienda has cafes and restaurants in both Keswick and Cockermouth. The food is best described as international café fare, using seasonal ingredients drawing influences from around the world. It aims to have a simple but eclectic evening menu and offers a great selection of wine and beer."

"The Laura Ashley Hotel is an award-winning hotel, built in 1845. The property has amazing views of the lake and its gardens are immaculate and perfect for a refreshing trip away from home. The hotel is decorated with designer furnishings, so it has a luxurious, yet comfortable feel."

"Built in 1845, The Belsfield Hotel is an award-winning hotel that stands in 6 acres of gardens with unparalleled views over Lake Windermere. The hotel has been awarded 4 Black AA Stars and 2 Rosettes. The en suite rooms enjoy designer furnishings, and feature satellite TV."

"This family-run fine dining restaurant is ideal if you're looking for somewhere extra special. It holds an AA rosette for food quality and has loads to offer. Down in the bar, you can watch the chefs at work, or head up to the sun terrace for a summer evening drink."

"Decent portions, not cheap but worth paying a little extra for an excellent meal. 18/05/2021: This is a must when visiting Bowness!. It was only the 2nd night of opening & the staff were spot on, it felt like the old days!"

"The Lake District National Park is famous for being home to the Romantic poets, especially Wordsworth. It is said to have provided inspiration for a lot of his poetry – looking around, it’s easy to see why. The entire landscape is peppered with perfect cottages, fields full of daffodils, rolling mountains, and dazzling lakes. The panoramas in The Lake District National Park will leave you hankering for more."

"The Lakes District is all shimmering lakes and craggy hilltops which attract over 15 million people each year. The Yorkshire Dales on the other hand is about the snaking rivers running though valleys of rolling green hills. It’s the perfect place to spend a few days stretching the muscle’s on a long walk or two."

"If you need a picnic spot, or just somewhere to relax in front of Windermere, Borrans Park is a public green space at the lake’s northernmost tip just west of Waterhead. The park merges with the greenery around the Roman fort, and there are benches facing the water so you watch the steamers coming and going, and take in natural splendour the lakeshore. Behind you to the north and northeast are the brooding high fells of the Central Lakeland."

"Borrans Park has magnificent views of Windermere lake and is easily accessed from the A591. There are the remains of a Roman road leading to the ruin of a Roman fort with historical interpretation information in the adjacent field. The large grassed recreation area has picnic tables and ample seating."