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Lake District and Cumbria - Accommodation and Food &
Drink
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The Ring o' Bells
37 Kirkland, Kendal, Cumbria LA9 5AF
Tel: 01539 720326
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Standing by the church on the main road into Kendal, the
Ring o' Bells is the place to enjoy
the best of hospitality, good wholesome food and
well-kept ales in traditional surroundings. Tenant Susan Dawson is ably assisted by her niece
Heather, queen of the kitchen, and Jo, who does sterling work in the bar.
The interior is particularly homely and inviting, with an open fire to keep things cosy
when there's a chill in the air. Black Sheep, Old Specked hen and Abbot Ale
are the resident real ales, and the regulars are also partial to a drop
of Theakston's Mild. The bar is open all day, every day, and food is served
daily from noon to 7 o'clock. Heather produces tasty dishes served
in generous helpings at very reasonable prices, and a choice of
traditional roasts is added to the menu for Sunday lunch - best to
book. Accommodation, available all year round, comprises three upstairs
rooms including one that is suitable for a family. The tariff includes a
hearty breakfast to set guests up for a day discovering the many places
of interest in and around Kendal.
The building has a long and interesting history that starts in the 1740s when it was built
with the consent of the vicar for the use of the church wardens. Reports suggest that the followers
of Bonnie Prince Charlie performed their religious duties here when the rebels marched
through Kendal in 1745. It is thus one of the very few pubs in the land that stand on consecrated
ground. It is probable that Charles Dickens used to stay here when visiting his friend the
Cumberland wrestler Thomas Longmire. The story goes that it was during one of those visits that the
writer looked across to the baker's shop opposite and conceived the idea for a scene in
A Christmas Carol, in which the poorer families are described as carrying their dough to the local baker to be
made into loaves.
The area hereabouts is great walking country: the ruins of the Castle stand high on a
hill overlooking the town, and Castle Hill is a splendid spot for walking, picnicking and taking in
the spectacular views. And if energy flags, a bite or two of Kendal Mint Cake should do the trick!
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