David S.
Yelp
Yewfield is a vegetarian bed and breakfast situated in on Hawkshead Hill near Ambleside. We went there last year for a few days in October. Having survived the seven hour drive and constant diversions because of massive flooding, we arrived at Yewfield tired and hungry. Yewfield is a largish country house and our room was quite palacial, a four poster bed with a good feeling of space. However, because of its relative remoteness, venturing out for a meal in the evening in the lashing rain and down unfamiliar windy narrow lanes was an experience! I think because of its location, people would definitely pay to have an evening meal, rather than venture out, but as the name says its a bed and breakfast.
Breakfast was served in the lounge area which was bathed in early morning light, overlooking the garden, a great setting! This lounge area also a good range of comfortable sofas and a decent library of books to peruse. The breakfast had a decent variety of fruit and cereals, followed by a vegetarian cooked breakfast, toast and a good cup of coffee or tea.
Yewfield is set atop of a hill and is surrounded by a large wildlife garden, which makes Yewfield a very peaceful setting. It also hosts classical musical recitals and has adjoining self catering apartments. Yewfield makes a good base for exploring the Lake District, but if you want to go anywhere, you will have to drive. We will definitely be returning to Yewfield, standing out on a crisp autumnal evening staring at the myriad of stars in a pollution free sky was just magical!