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Lake District and Cumbria - Accommodation and Food &
Drink
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The Wheatsheaf
Brigsteer, Cumbria LA8 8AN
Tel: 015395 68254
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Brigsteer is
a tiny village in the shadow of Scout Scar, 3 miles from Kendal and 5 from
Junction 36 of the M6 (west off the A591 or north off the A590 via Levens). The
building that houses the Wheatsheaf has been an integral part of the
community for almost 250 years, starting life as three cottages and a shoeing
room for horses; it then became an alehouse and was first licensed in the early
19th century. It was once the focal point for the local hunt, and hunt pictures
recall those days on the walls.
Now handsomely and
sympathetically modernised while retaining its traditional appeal it is run in
fine style by Lee Rowbotham. He and his staff make this a lovely place to visit,
whether it’s for a drink on a break in a journey, a snack or a meal, or as a
very comfortable base for touring the region. The Wheatsheaf sources as much
local produce as possible, using seasonal meat, game and poultry, and daily
delivered fresh fish and seafood for the à la carte menus. The bar is open from
12 to 3 and from 6 to 11, and food is served anywhere in the open-plan ground
floor from 12 to 2 and from 6 to 9. Two locally brewed real ales are always on
tap in the bar, along with other draught and bottle beers and lagers, a good
selection of wines, cider, spirits and soft drinks.
This delightful establishment has 3
luxuriously appointed en suite bedrooms for Bed & Breakfast and is classed as an
AA four-star inn. In a village that is centrally located yet peaceful and
relaxed, the Wheatsheaf is a perfect place to unwind and enjoy the surroundings,
or to explore the many and varied attractions, both scenic and historic, that
the region has to offer. These include Lake Windermere, Kendal, Latterbarrow
Wildlife Reserve, Whitbarrow, Levens Hall and the National Trust’s Sizergh
Castle.
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