Askham Hall

"Relax by the fire in the cosy sitting room of this 14C pele tower, while enjoying canapés and perusing the hugely impressive wine selection from the estate cellars; then head through to the modish, country kitchen style restaurant with its unique tiled floor and garden views. Accomplished dishes are driven by the seasons and the availability of produce from the surrounding Lowther Estate, with the gardener playing a key role in the crafting of the menu. Sauces are a highlight and really elevate each dish." - Michelin Inspector

Where to Eat, Stay, and Visit in England's Lake District

"Since then, restaurants have popped up like mushrooms in the woods, with other Michelin-starred entries like Hrishi (tasting menu $130), Allium (tasting menu $117), and Forest Side (tasting menus from $62) inspiring hungry pilgrims to travel here." - Travel + Leisure Editors

Ten of our Favourite Farm-to-Table Restaurants

"Dishes served in this country kitchen style restaurant, situated in the famous 11C castle, are driven by the seasonal availability of produce from the Lowther Estate in which it sits. Head chef Richard Swale works closely with the gardener, who advises him on which ingredients are at their peak and what should be planted next. Fruits include apples, plums and raspberries; vegetables include beetroot, radishes, carrots and leeks; while wild garlic grows along the banks of the River Lowther. Animals reared here include rare breed pigs, chickens and shorthorn cattle; with deer, rabbits, grouse and pigeons from the woods and moors. Pickled, dried, salted or left to rest in the ground, preserved fruits and vegetables also play a big part on the menu." - The MICHELIN Guide UK Editorial Team

Ten of our Favourite Farm-to-Table Restaurants

"Dishes served in this country kitchen style restaurant, situated in the famous 11C castle, are driven by the seasonal availability of produce from the Lowther Estate in which it sits. Head chef Richard Swale works closely with the gardener, who advises him on which ingredients are at their peak and what should be planted next. Fruits include apples, plums and raspberries; vegetables include beetroot, radishes, carrots and leeks; while wild garlic grows along the banks of the River Lowther. Animals reared here include rare breed pigs, chickens and shorthorn cattle; with deer, rabbits, grouse and pigeons from the woods and moors. Pickled, dried, salted or left to rest in the ground, preserved fruits and vegetables also play a big part on the menu." - The MICHELIN Guide UK Editorial Team

The Re-Opening of the Lake District’s Michelin-Starred Restaurants

"Relax in the sitting room of this 11C castle to enjoy canapés and investigate the hugely impressive wine selection from the estate cellars; then head through to the modish, country kitchen style restaurant with its unique tiled floor, views over the mature gardens and elegant private room. Service is charming and it’s worth taking the advice of the experienced team. Locally born chef Richard Swale oversees the kitchen and his dishes are driven by the seasons and the availability of produce from the Lowther Estate, in which the castle sits. The gardener plays an important part in guiding the menu, advising which ingredients are at their peak and what to plant next. Accomplished dishes have a certain simplicity but also focus on complementary textures and tastes." - The MICHELIN Guide UK Editorial Team