The Punch Bowl Inn  

Tucked in the hills above Windermere in the sleepy village of Crosthwaite, just outside Kendal. The Punch Bowl Inn overlooks the Lyth Valley, sits about 7 km from Kendal town centre, and is roughly a 15-minute drive from Bowness and Lake Windermere; World of Beatrix Potter is about 5.6 miles away.

An old Lake District inn turned boutique stay with nine individually styled rooms featuring exposed oak beams, roll-top baths, separate power showers and flat-screen TVs. Many rooms offer garden or Lyth Valley views and are named after former local vicars for a bit of local character.

Award-winning on-site restaurant and bar, garden and terrace with picnic area, and free private parking for guests. Wheelchair accessible with an elevator and a welcoming countryside vibe—wake up to valley views and easy walks from the doorstep.

Free Wi-Fi throughout the property, 24-hour front desk and concierge service, plus private check-in/out and laundry for convenience.

Seasonal, locally sourced Lake District food from the inn’s award-winning kitchen. Cream tea on arrival and breakfast each morning (continental buffet plus full Cumbrian options), with lunch and dinner by reservation. Signature dishes include Twice Baked Lancashire Cheese Soufflé, Creedy Carver Duck Breast and Lemon Tart with Damson Sorbet.