I was practising for retirement, so very much enjoyed fish and chips at the Old Keswickian on a Tuesday, when they do a pensioner's special of haddock, chips, bread and butter and tea at £6.25. Bargain.
Otherwise I cooked at home, in our little housey halfway up our fell, looking out at the sheeps and birds. :sigh:
The Drucken Duck has gone mental, I'm told. They lost a bit of quality and lost business, which they've tried to make up for with some rdiculous price increases. It doesn't sound good.
Well we went and saw this place...
http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-...-60448520.html
Prices look the same - £38 for three courses may scare off some locals but it's good value for that level of quality.
The menu isn't dog walker friendly, which I expect is his point. Still loads of locals in there and their real ale is quite wonderful.
I am now looking forward to it again.
Where will you stay? If you're not taking a house I heartily recommend this option.
https://www.nannybrow.co.uk/
Drunken Duck again - loved staying there even more than eating there. Having a pub below your rooms has its advantages. And the rooms in the main part are very nice, not sure about the out buildings. Breakfast was my favourite meal there - quite exceptional.
I've stayed at Nanny Brow - wasn't a fan.