Slate-topped bar, antiques and oak floors in a posh inn with gastropub food, plus swish guestrooms.

The Punch Bowl Inn, Crosthwaite

Within 5.9 miles of the A591, National Rail trains and Kendall village, this country-chic inn and restaurant sits in the Lake District's Lyth Valley alongside a historic stone church. The 9 elegant, individually decorated rooms feature sitting areas, flat-screen TVs and vintage-style radios. Some have vaulted ceilings, decorative fireplaces and expanded sitting areas with sofas. Full breakfast and afternoon tea are included. Modern British meals featuring local produce are served in a smart restaurant with oak floors, while real ales are offered at a slate-topped bar.

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