Aynsome Manor in South Lakeland

Qué hallazgo fantástico, todo el equipo nos trató muy bien por lo que fue una experiencia memorable.Optamos por los 5 platos y no nos podemos quejar de la calidad de la comida y su presentación.Los alrededores también son maravillosos y están hechos para esa sensación nocturna extra especial.El gerente del restaurante y su equipo de dos camareros estaban comprometidos, atentos e interesados en sus invitados y felices de informarme sobre los beneficios de Cr me fra che en el pudín de pan y mantequilla, aunque yo prefiero natillas Servicio de 5 estrellas y un lugar al que sin duda volveremos en muchas más ocasiones.

The food and service was fantastic ... best meal we’ve had in a long time. But it was so quiet - everyone speaking in hushed tones. No background music. I felt uncomfortable even though everything service wise was spot on.

¡Visitamos este fantástico hotel como invitados a cenar anoche! Siempre tengo algunas dudas sobre comer en un hotel, ya que prefiero los restaurantes en la ciudad y puedo seleccionar el tema, etc.Sin embargo, mi marido había recibido una recomendación de un servicio de conserjería y reservamos aquí.Fue simplemente fantástico y la comida fue increíble. Era un menú típico de tres / cuatro / cinco platos con una variada cantidad de opciones, comida casera, abundantes verduras en un plato aparte y la sopa venía en una enorme terrina a la mesa que yo también podía servir. ¡El pudín de caramelo pegajoso era para morirse!El propietario era absolutamente encantador y tenía años de experiencia en la industria de la hospitalidad y había puesto su corazón y alma en Aynsome Manor y era simplemente encantador, al igual que su hijo, que era muy encantador y la otra encantadora camarera que era tan eficiente y atenta. .El hotel estaba lleno de residentes habituales de cierta edad que disfrutaban al máximo de su estancia.Estábamos tristes de irnos y regresar a nuestro hotel, ya que podríamos haber subido las escaleras felizmente y pasar la noche y hubiera esperado con ansias el desayuno al día siguiente en el hermoso comedor con vista a las colinas.Un hallazgo fantástico que recomiendo encarecidamente a cualquier persona de los alrededores que busque un servicio, comida y hospitalidad de primera calidad.

Had an excellent evening meal in friendly atmosphere. The food was flavourful and well presented. The local action is very good . The views from the restaurant added to the occasion

Mi familia visitó Aynsome Manor para celebrar mi cumpleaños. Fue nuestra primera visita y disfrutamos muchísimo la experiencia. Había una encantadora selección de opciones en el menú del almuerzo y todos estábamos muy contentos con nuestras elecciones. Tomamos un café en el salón, que nos ofreció tiempo para conversar en una hermosa habitación con una vista encantadora. El servicio fue atento y se lo recomendaría a cualquiera

I have just got home after a lovely stay here. I came with my son. my mum and her partner stayed here the same night in another room. My room was fab and spacious, had everything I needed for an overnight stay. My bathroom had a shower and bath which was a bonus. My room was plenty big enough for my cot which I brought. And had loads of space for clothes ect. (Anyone travelling with a baby knows how much stuff they need) . the lady on reception said not many kids or babies stay in the hotel ( not that they dont allow them). So it's a lovely quiet hotel. My breakfast was lovely and they even had soy milk for my sons breakfast. They have a small bar but I didn't use this.

Good food, good drinks, beautiful silent area in the country I would definately recommend this place to get a chilled out time

Comimos aquí en 2 noches consecutivas, menú diferente para cada día, pero toda la comida era muy sabrosa y bien preparada: salmón ahumado seguido de pollo en la primera noche y Parrtridge seguido de Sea Bream en la segunda noche. Vinos de la casa a precios razonables y ambiente excelente en el comedor.

No todos los días su suegra tiene 90 años, así que me preocupé por elegir un restaurante para la celebración de su cumpleaños mientras estaba de vacaciones. Aynsome Manor fue simplemente genial. Prosecco sobre hielo a su llegada al área de descanso, mesa redonda encantadora, comida fabulosa, una tarjeta de cumpleaños, atención especial y una velada divina. El comedor no es grande y tiene un estilo clásico con cristal tallado, manteles blancos y vistas a los campos. El personal es la mezcla perfecta de amable y cortés. Y el menú - nos dio algunas decisiones difíciles! He dado más detalles de lo habitual debido a la excelencia de la comida, pero también para mostrar la habilidad del chef en la configuración del menú.Entrantes: Crema de zanahoria y sopa de naranja con croutons: llegó en un toureen que se dejó en la mesa para una segunda ración (muy generoso, nunca antes lo había experimentado, ¡maravilloso!). Veredicto de nuestro crítico gastronómico de 90 años = 'justo'.Comí DOS filetes de trucha a la parrilla marinados en whisky, crema fresca y eneldo, servidos con hojas vestidas de limón y patatas fritas de camote = ¡brillante!El otro entrante era queso de cabra a la parrilla con pesto de berro y hojas = 'ligero y absolutamente delicioso, justo el equilibrio adecuado'.Platos principales: dos seleccionaron el bacalao Fleetwood con espárragos y una salsa de crema de limón y azafrán = la perspectiva de 90 años fue "divina"Yo comí Lamb chump en un cassoulet de garbanzos en vino tinto y tomillo = simplemente magnífico.Y el principal final fue pechuga de gallina de Guinea en crema de col de Savoy con panceta terminada con una rica salsa de Madeira = 'deliciosa'.Las verduras acompañantes se sirvieron en dos platos divididos: una deliciosa selección de papas fondant, chícharos, verduras mediterráneas asadas y papas delmonico = excelente.Postres: obviamente (!) Pudín de toffee y helado pegajosos = 'para morirse'; Fresas y crema = veredicto de 90 años 'podría haber sido un poco más dulce'; Mousse de chocolate en una canasta de brandy = "extremadamente agradable".Seguido de cafés y petit fours de vuelta en el salón.Gracias a todo el equipo. Pude hablar con el chef: los platos demostraron una verdadera experiencia y fue una noche maravillosa de gran sabor, presentación, absolutamente memorable.

Una experiencia abrumadora en esta hermosa casa de campo que no sucede muy a menudo y fue verdaderamente apreciada. Llamamos para almorzar en un día laborable cuando los almuerzos no se sirven y nos saludaron muy amablemente y la situación nos fue explicada. Estábamos a punto de partir cuando nos ofrecieron una selección de comida del chef. Elegimos sándwiches que eran excelentes, al igual que la atención al cliente genuina y obvia que recibimos. Cuando estemos en la zona esperamos disfrutar de la cena.

No es muy frecuente que me sienta abrumado con mi comida (como vegetariana), pero Aynsome Manor fue una excepción hoy. Un menú encantador que realmente hizo la elección bastante difícil. . . Todo tentador y creativo. Elegí espárragos perfectamente cocinados y servidos con una cantidad sensible de aderezo de tomate secado al sol y brotes de arveja. También había un curso de sopa y eso fue una delicia también. Mi plato principal era un magnífico asado de lentejas y nueces que no quería compartir (ni siquiera un bocado) con mis compañeros comensales. . . fue realmente tan bueno! ¡Una perfecta salsa de Oporto y vino y luego las mismas verduras que todos los demás! Todos muy sabrosos y bien presentados. También disfrutamos del postre de estilo victoriano con merienda, se derriten en la boca.Asi que. . . . Magnífica comida en un entorno precioso, con vistas idílicas. Chris y Andrea tienen una manera encantadora con sus clientes y todo es profesional, sensible y cariñoso sin ser en absoluto dominante. (La atención cuidadosa a los detalles garantiza una visita y experiencia realmente agradable).Me dieron la bienvenida como un invitado igualmente importante en lugar de alguien con un requisito dietético incómodo. . . Un enfoque amable y generoso que definitivamente aprecié.Una comida perfecta. . . . Muchas gracias. DEE (También me dieron las gracias por la advertencia poco avanzada que di)

Vamos a cenar en ocasiones especiales, esta vez para celebrar el cumpleaños de mi pareja. Ella disfrutó mucho de su comida: una sopera de puerro y sopa de lentejas, lubina frita y un dulce panqueque para el postre, y mi comida también fue buena, aunque la pechuga de faisán en mi plato principal era algo seca y solo tibia. Sin embargo, esa pequeña decepción fue rápidamente eclipsada por el maravilloso pudín de pan y mantequilla que siguió.El restaurante tenía su encantador ambiente habitual y el propietario y su personal brindaron un servicio amable y competente.

Thoroughly enjoyed our dinner at Aynsome Manor - an establishment we first visited over 30 years ago. Many memories, including excellent food and an atmospheric dining room with candles. Whilst no doubt much has been carefully updated, the quality of the food, the attentive and personalised service, and the traditional dining room are constants. One detail I particularly appreciated was the wide choice of very good house wines by glass, quarter, half and full carafe, which made matching wines to food easy.A great, and surrisingly good value fine dining experience - we loved it

Hemos visitado Anysome Manor varias veces en los últimos 20 años impares y el servicio y la comida son siempre muy buenos.Pasamos el último fin de semana en Aynsome con amigos que estaban igualmente encantados con todos los aspectos de este encantador y pintoresco hotel.Chris y su equipo lo han hecho bien. Sigan con el buen trabajo.

had a fabulous meal at this manor house a bit like Downton abbey and very reasonable priced and the staff very attentive excellence service would highly recommend a visit.

We enjoyed dinner here while staying at Aynsome Manor Park.. The dining area is comfortable and has the ambiance of a bygone era. The choice of dishes and wines were very good and the food was well prepared and presented. All capped with excellent friendly service. A delightful evening, many thanks

Went as a member of a party for a lunch, various dishes were chosen and all we're serverd quickly and all were excellent quality, very friendly staff and management, would be an ideal place for a special occasion, not the cheapest but worth the extra for something different

Had a really nice stay here, the room was nice, the staff were friendly and helpful and the hotel was in a perfect location. Only a 10 min walk into the beautiful Cartmel.

The setting is idilic. Just a stones throw from the beautiful village of Cartmel. A warm welcome and an offer to help bring in the luggage. The Manor House is perfectly maintained and beautifully furnished. The room was a good size, number 9, big bed, lovely toiletries,and fluffy towels. Tea and coffee, hot chocolate and biscuits in the room too. Our evening meal was very good. A variety of choice of starters, 5, I think, same for main and puddings. Perfectly cooked and very tasty. Staff were friendly and efficient. Couldn’t fault our stay here at all. Very comfortable.

We have been eating at Aynsome Manor for several years. The old world charm along with traditional dishes and delicious sweets are always worth the trip. Wonderful beef and lamb.

Time appears to have stopped at Aynsome manor, but the old fashioned decor and service works well. We went for Sunday lunch and although my food was excellent, some of the other options on the menu didn't look so good.

We actually stayed at the hotel and decided to eat in the hotel.

We stayed here and had Dinner and Breakfast. Small bar for pre dinner drinks, lovely period dining room with a lot of history. The owner is very knowledgeable and keen to share details of the history of the house. Small choice on the menu but the food was excellent. Kidneys for starter and one of the best steaks I have ever had as a main course, we asked to pause a while and then tackled the sticky toffee pudding, light and delicious, definitely the best we have ever had, but a big portion, I’m afraid we had to leave some! Breakfast was freshly cooked and served to the table and did not disappoint after the previous night’s excellent dinner. Very friendly service and excellent host. We would not hesitate to return.

Don't be put off by the plain exterior of the Aynsome Manor, it's an ancient old rectory so it doesn't look special from the outside, because it's the wonderful food and service that you come here to enjoy.

We stayed for two nights in August, weather fantastic which always helps.

Had a meal when staying here with family. Great food, brilliantly cooked and excellent service in a beautiful location. Great starters (I had a brilliant risotto) and excellent beef. Well worth the trip and a must if you live in the area.

Visitamos el restaurante Manor en mayo de 2017 Aynsome. Habíamos elegido este como las críticas de aquí sugieren que la comida y el servicio es excelente, nos pareció que este, por desgracia, no fue el caso.

Chris and the team always give a warm welcome, the food is delicious and the atmosphere relaxing but special. It's our must-go place for dinner in Cartmel...first went as a child and now take our own...

Hace un par de años desde nuestra última visita Aynsome para cenar. El servicio fue impecable, la comida sabrosa y cocinado a la perfección.

Antes de empezar la crítica que necesita gracias a los dueños de Chris y Andrea, que trabaja incansablemente para ofrecer el tipo de sitio que desea que nunca tienes que salir. .

Llamé tarde la noche anterior y el director no podría haber sido más servicial atender nuestra gran fiesta. A nuestra llegada nos mostraron hasta un salón encantador con una vista estupenda, para relajarse en los sofás mientras que elegir nuestra comida. El servicio fue impecable, la comida era estupenda. El mejor que hemos tenido en los lagos. Vegetariano exigente quede satisfecho. La comida es fresca y principalmente de origen local.

Mi pareja y yo cenamos el sábado por la noche para celebrar nuestro aniversario. Bueno, qué puedo decir, una comida y un gran servicio! ! Nos hicieron sentir muy cómodos y fue agradable para cenar en la manera tradicional. Recomiendo encarecidamente para que otros puedan probar el Aynsome. Gracias de nuevo por ayudarnos a hacer nuestro aniversario especial! !

La cena de cinco platos era encantador, servido con elegancia y encanto. La comida era de procedencia local y bien presentada. No puedo esperar a volver.

I visited Aynsome Manor for Sunday lunch and am happy to say that it was one of the best I have had. On arrival we were sat by a roaring fire and severed drinks and allowed to look through the lunch menu. When everyone had arrived we were seated and the food arrived, its verging on Michelin but without all of the pretence and the price was incredible. What a find, you have to book and dont be surprised if they are full as its that good.I will be back later in the year.

Forget other well-known eating places in the Lakeland village of Cartmel - Aynsome Manor provides first class cuisine without sky-high prices. The game dishes are excellent, everything is cooked perfectly and you must leave room for the sweet course! Coffee with homemade chocolates and fancies served in the elegant upstairs lounge completes a most satisfying dining experience.

The dining experience at the Aynsome Manor is well worth the visit, even if you are not staying at the hotel. The period dining room only has around 12 tables so booking is definitely recommended. The menu is well thought out and uses a lot of locally sourced suppliers to create some delightful dishes and you'll have a choice of at least 4-5 starters, mains and desserts with optional soup courses and a selection of cheeses.The meal is reasonably priced with options to have 2,3,4 or 5 courses followed by tea or coffee in front of the fire in the lounge.Highly recommended for the quality of the food that is well presented and in good quantities.

Good location , comfortable rooms ,willing staff and wholesome well cooked innovative meals . Pleasantly sited a short way out of the village with lovely views to the Priory.

The Anysome delivers exactly what you expect and does it well. a small dining room and bar but larger lounge area. Food traditional but well cooked and served. glasses cut glass ie of a piece with the surroundings. No celeriac mash here thank god!

Very friendly and helpful staff who were knowledgable about both menu and wine selectionThe food was well presented and very fresh and tasty using local produce100% we will be back again

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Had two dinners at Aynsome Manor.Had first as we just arrived after a long drive and could not be bothered to go out. Low expectation went as soon as we were taken into the beautiful dinning room. Had a really excellent meal with the added pleasure of professional and friendly service - despite the dinning room being full.Had dinner agian a couple of nights later and same excellent food with friendly and professional service.

Good menu choice. Food locally sourced and well prepared to a high standard. Dining room has wonderful period decor. Staff very attentive without being obtrusive

My partner and I have been going to Aynsome Manor every year for the past four years for dinner when we come up to the Lakes for holiday. Upon each occasion we have had a wonderful time. The manager greets us with a warm welcome and remembers us from previous years. On several occasions we have dined with my partner's Mum who also has a lovely time.The food has always been wonderful. In a world where pushing the boundaries of odd concoctions and experimental food, Aynsome Manor serves well-made dishes that do not disappoint. If you are looking for an amazing dining experience that makes you feeling like you are enjoying old-time luxury and also appreciate great value for your money, Anysome Manor is well worth a try and it is likely you will want to return.

Sadly we only booked for the one night but given the marvellous service will certainly return for a longer break. Nothing was a trouble to the friendly staff. The bedroom was well appointed with views over the garden. It is worth just going to have dinner in the panelled dining room

My wife and I stayed here for one night and had a great time. The accommodation was very nice and views over the garden and the food in the dining room was excellent with a good varied menu. Highly Recommended .The staff were very attentive and this is a well run establishment. We will return

Pre ordered menu as for a large group at this family run hotel. The dining room is panelled and has views across the garden an to fields and fells beyond. The service was excellent as was the meal. Every effort made by the staff to make it a very special day for our friend.

Went with friends to this lovely hotel. The welcome was friendly and exceptional in that the manager/owner greeted us. Showed into the bar area where we could look at the menu and have a drink. The menu is not extensive which we think is good as it meant the food on offer was well researched. A couple of us choose the chicken liver starter and another the wood pigeon. The livers were considered very good as was the other starter. Choose the sea bass and others the beef. We can't fault any of the meals and the service was unobtrusive and excellent. Couldn't manage the sweet but the coffee and petit fours finished off an excellent meal. Do visit this restaurant as it is first class in both service and food.

Eating at Aynsome Manor is like going back in time with a true emphasis on service and quality but at the same time having a varied and well thought out menu.The food was delicious and with just the right amount of friendly attention throughout. It is well worth considering eating at Aynsome as well as the better known restaurants in Cartmel - you will be pleasantly surprised

Good food, interesting menu, excellent choice, extremely good value and the option to choose 2,3,4 or 5 courses much appreciated. A sensible wine list of good range of medium priced wines. Restaurant full midweek in February despite bad press on Cumbrian floods.

Myself, partner and 2 friends were staying at the Aynsome Manor park and decided to walk over for a New Years drink at around 9:30pm to the Aynsome Manor. On walking towards the door, a member of staff rudely shut the door when first seeing us. We then walked into the manor to be told very abruptly that we had to leave due to the event being ONLY for residents. We didn't mind not being able to have a drink at the manor but it was in the way we were told that was distasteful. The member of staff was rude and condescending and abruptly shut the door on us. I then went on to say that we were residents at the Aynsome park to which he responded that that was nothing to do with him and told us ( in a very patronising tone) that we need to go to town and also need a flashlight to walk around the park. The member of staff made us feel like we were scum and not worthy of the manor which I have stayed at many a times. I will NEVER be returning to the manor after this experience and am so disappointed in what has happened.

The title hopefully says it all. From the moment you walk in the reception is warm, courteous and intent on providing just the right amount of care and attention. The dining room is not overly big in size but big in it's opulence and envelops you in it's warm friendly atmosphere of your fellow diners enjoying themselves with the knowing smile that they and only they have found a gem. The food is excellent, well cooked , beautifully presented and not pretentious as in some places where the theatre of the way the food is presented is more important than the food itself. Aynsome Manor has thought about the balance and comes firmly down on the customers side . Excellent service, excellent value.

This is a little gem on the edge of cattle. The choice of food on the menu was very good and well priced for different numbers of courses. The food was beautifully cooked and well presented. The hotel owner was very welcoming.

The family who own Aynsome Manor are obviously very hard working and proud of their hotel. The public areas are beautifully appointed and dressed with lovely antiques and there are many interesting architectural features.Dinner and breakfast was served in a lovely dining room and was presented very well. Dinner was particularly well cooked and ingredients locally sourced, my lamb, cooked pink, was particularly good.The reason that this is not a five star review is that the bedroom was a little "tired" and in need of updating. Pictures on the wall were faded to blue and the shower had no screen and the shower head wouldn't stay in position. We had stayed at a similar sized country house hotel for dinner, bed and breakfast, the previous week and the price was only £2 different, yet the bedrooms, and particularly the bathroom were much nicer.I hope the owners of the Aynsome accept this as constructive comment as on the whole our stay was lovely and it was obvious that they have many returning loyal guests and I would certainly recommend friends and family to visit.

This is just a great place to dine and stay in Cartmel. Good food, cosy and friendly ambiance and lovely bedrooms.

Six of us went for a birthday Sunday lunch and had a very enjoyable time. Nice food and atmosphere which suited our party and the occasion. It was strange because the whole experience took me back to my catering college days when the order of the day was training for silver service dining. The one thing I thought let it down was the coffee at the end of the meal, a nice cafeitere would have been so much nicer than the one served.

The last night on a major road trip we decided to treat ourselves to a little bit of luxury. We took a room and dinner. Arrival was nice if the location made it a little awkward to find. Proper old style service on arrival. A nice room, access to other drawing rooms and bar. After booking well in advance on the internet we received a very courteous email asking if we'd like to make a reservation for dinner. We didn't reply for a while but when we did it was sorted without fuss. Glad we did, it was fantastic, the menu looked amazing, some real hard decisions. I wasn't disappointed with my choice. Service was good from the pre-dinner drinks all the way through to the end of the 3 courses that we opted for. The centre of Cartmel was walkable although not always on a pavement. Lovely walk though on a summers day and the centre of the village is charming. It wasn't cheap. But things like this aren't. Other residents lovely, we were of the less mature vintage compared to most but there was not going to be anything particularly stand offish about anyone. Breakfast was good, you can always judge a breakfast I think by the standard of the sausage. This was good sausage.

Very friendly proprietor run small luxury hotel with excellent food. The epitome of old world,caring service. will not disappoint whatever the weather.

We decided to walk to this restaurant from the centre of Cartmel, but quickly realised that it was further out than it looked from the maps. Not a good start! But we were met by Chris, the man in charge this night, and he assured us he would drive us back to the hotel after our meal. Fantastic. The food matched the service. First a starter that was a joy to my taste buds - chicken livers poached in a cognac sauce housed in a cup of filo. Brilliant. This was followed by roasted sirloin cooked to perfection, with a fine array of vegetables. Conservative perhaps, but the best food, by far, we encountered on our stay in Cartmel, a magic village within easy reach of the lakes.

Always hesitant when going to restaurant with really good reviews but need not have worried. This was first class. Made welcome upon arrival, staff efficient and friendly. Thought the choice on set menu was very good and all food very well prepared and served. Good value all round - including the wine list where I particularly liked the option to have small carafes of house wine (with a choice!) so that we could all drink what we wanted.

We had a delicious evening meal here. Booked a week in advance and they were obviously pretty full but were very accommodating and squeezed us in. We were greeted in a friendly way and made to feel very welcome in the cosy lobby beside an open fire before being seated at our table in the elegant candle lit dining room. The waiting staff were very attentive and helpful and our complements to the chef for a beautifully cooked, tasty meal - not a huge choice but perfectly balanced menu with locally sourced ingredients including a good selection of perfectly cooked vegetables. All in all a memorable evening and one we look forward to repeating.

We visited as a party of Seven and perhaps were the only non residents there but from start to finish it was a very pleasant experience. I had booked a couple of weeks earlier and spoken to the owner who was very obliging in moving things around to accommodate us at the time that suited us. A lot of comments give the impression that it is old fashioned but it is actually totally in keeping with the surrounding area. There is something about Crystal and Silver service that adds to the experience in my opinion. You can expect polite and professional attentive service, but not fussy or over the top. Those that manage the place are professionals and take the time to engage with their customers (if that's what you want) rather than just serve them food. The menu is changed daily and seems to reflect local produce , a weekday evening meal fixed price menu of either 2,3 or 4 courses included starters of homemade soup, mussels or pork with a main including Guinea fowl or an excellently prepared Beef sirloin.All in all it represents good "old fashioned value" and "old fashioned values"Well done to all at Aynsome manor , keep it up.

We had booked for L'Enclume at lunch and really didn't know how hungry we would be at dinner, so just decided to use this place to sleep over rather than book a table. Well, what a serendipitous find! A beautiful Georgian manor house with blazing log fire, service that makes you feel like the Lord of the Manor, magnificent dining hall, and exquisite food all made for a memorable and totally unexpected experience (for those wondering, yes we were hungry for dinner after L'Enclume). We cannot recommend Aynsome Manor too highly. We had a bedroom in a building across the courtyard, downstairs was a huge lounge room, all very comfortable. Staff were all lovely and so helpful. One caveat, it's a good mile's walk from Cartmel along a road with no footpaths so if you plan to walk into the village in the evening take a torch. But why bother when all this grandeur is a short walk away!

Old school charm ... value and servicefantastic location ,,,,andChris [ the owner ] is always at the helm with a smile..Booking essential @ weekendssunday dinner is great

Evening meal on Saturday we were shown into a cosy lounge with an open fire for drinks and time to order. I had the best fillet steak ever. My wife had a cod fillet and unusually they had a cheese menu not a board which was nice.Very helpful and professional staff.

We were staying at the hotel and dined in on two nights. On both occasions, the food and service were top quality. Some reviews mention that the menus are a bit old-fashioned, but for us this means good quality, good quantity and personable service. If you want emulsions, jus, smoke and other gimmicky additions, then L'Enclume is just up the road. The staff could not be more helpful and friendly and we had two delightful evenings in the restaurant, repairing to the lounge for coffee by the fire - lovely.

You know you've arrived somewhere special when someone you've never met before greets you by name as you walk through the door! It's like stepping back in time. What a lovely place. We were seated with drinks in comfy chairs by the fire whilst our table was prepared and then taken through to a fabulous dining room. Unfortunately the food was also reminiscent of the seventies & wasn't quite up to the high standard of the service. The pheasant was overcooked & dry and the accompanying vegetable platter quite dull. Nothing inedible, just boring. Fortunately, the accompanying wine was great. The lemon posset pudding tho was lovely. All in all we had a lovely evening and felt quite pampered and calm whilst there and away from the bustle of Cartmels busy pubs. A great place to chill and be looked after.

This was our first time at Aynsome Manor for Sunday lunch, although we do go often for dinner. As always the service was attentive and friendly from start to finish. We had pre-lunch drinks by a roaring fire before going through to the lovely dining room, properly laid up with white cloths, napkins and good quality glassware. The view over the countryside is gorgeous. The meal was very good with plenty of choices from the table d'hote menu which consisted of four courses at an extremely reasonable price. Coffee and petit fours are taken in the guest lounges. A lovely experience and a real treat.

Did not stay at the premises but while staying in the area decided to have an evening meal here as looked like a special treat from reviews on Trip Advisor. Booked no problem for a table for two. I think we were the only none residents dining that evening but not treated any differently to those that were. Service was excellent and food terrific in very comfortable surroundings.

Having eaten at L'Enclume and Rogan and Co, came here for Sunday dinner. Like going back in time, The dining table was all set up with cut glass wine glasses and starched napkins. The staff, service and meal were all great, served up in what some people may described as "in an old fashioned manner", but I would say it is "good traditional manner"

Nice rooms.Comfortable night's sleep.Very friendly helpful staff.Good breakfast.Will visit again.

My husband and I were in the Cartmel area for a week and wanted to eat in a fine dining establishment with a good reputation. A local butcher recommended Aynsome and we were certainly not disappointed. The service was top notch and the meal was excellent with a friendly and attentive Maître d'hôtel and a French server. When I saw pheasant on the menu I decided that it was the day to try something new. It was succulent, moist and tasty. My companion had the roast beef, and was asked how he liked his roast beef. First time in England! The local speciality, the sticky toffee pudding dessert was the best, ever!

le cadre du restaurant situé dans un (ancien) manoir anglais, idéalement situé dans le Lake district et proche de la mer. le service de bonne qualité et les mets délicieux! de l'entrée au dessert, sans oublier les vins. Service dirigé par un maître d'hôtel français charmant!

Great venue. Excellent value, delicious food - extremely well presented. Pleasant & welcoming staff.

We visited for a family birthday and had a thoroughly enjoyable meal. Great staff very attentive but not overbearing, very knowledgeable about the food and drinks. Fabulous location, locally sourced food cooked to perfection. Would definitely recommend.

We came here toay as a party of 6 for Sunday Lunch...this hotel is lovely..lovely surroundings too..we had a pre lunch drink in the bar..excellent service..very polite and friendly staff.. shown to our table in the small but not cramped dining room..the table is set out as it should be..all the right cutlery (matching) all the right glass wear..it was just lovely... there was a set menu for our Sunday lunch - I had the Goats chesse started - deelish - Pork main - lush - and Panacotta for pud - splendid...I cant fault it.. you should try it...you wont be disappointed..

However often we go to Aynsome Manor the quality of food and service is exceptional. We went with friends on Saturday night and the whole experience was superb and very reminiscent of a period when faultless service, manners and elegant table settings were de rigeur for dining out.We do wish the menu choice could be slightly more extensive again though.Bernie52

Thank god I am not that old but I'm sure if you would have dined here fifty years ago and returned in 2014 very little would have changed.That comment is not intended to be critical for the Aynsome Manor has all the empathy and atmosphere of another era.An era based on service,quality,manners,silver service.You could be in a gentlemens club in Mayfair,the Royal Hotel in Bath anywhere where proper people of a certain age socialise to drink tea and eat well presented generously proportioned well cooked food.Far far away from modern pubs serving fast food.If you are in cartmel you will need to make a reservation and need your car to find it as it is well off the beaten track but it does offer the best value for money in the village and that includes the top rated L'Enclume.

We were fortunate enough to have a gift voucher given to us for a 4 course Sunday lunch for two. We booked it to coincide with another trip we were taking to The Lake District, not really knowing anything about the venue except being told that 'it's very good.'What an understatement! It was without a doubt a superb dining experience. The food throughout the courses was cooked and presented to perfection, and the service was first class. The atmosphere in the hotel in general, and the beautiful dining room in particular, is one I have rarely experienced with silver-service dining - a combination of friendly, formal, and relaxed.We will certainly dine there again in the not-too-distant future.

Delicious food, served in a lovely dining room by charming people. Far and away the best meal eaten on our Lake District holiday.

This is an hospitable and comfortable establishment. Lovely location, peaceful, with views and a very nice place to stay.Most of the guests are returning clients, and many have been coming here for decades - literally. Silver service at breakfast, and at the dinner, which must be pre-booked and is served at 7pm. Portions are very very generous. Delicious and rich food, well presented, and well served.

Wonderful food...had 2 courses for first night and 3 courses for second night and loved everything! The portions are just right and all the meals had a great balance of flavours. Good enough to be Michelin star status!!

The food is fabulous but this hotel has never heard of portion control. The older generation tend to eat less and many times food was left on the plate and side orders of vegetables only partly consumed. Wasted food equals lost profit and I fear this has been the case for many years as there have been few changes to a very long established tradition.

We came to Cartmel and stayed here on Saturday 11th May as a treat for my husband. It is a very welcoming and homely manor house hotel. All the staff were very attentive and pleasant; the service and attention to detail is excellent. It is spotlessly clean and our bedroom very comfortable perhaps a little dated in decor only disappointment was that the water was not really warm enough this morning to have a bath. What really sets this apart is the fantastic food. Every course offered was memorable. The dining room is a lovely Georgian room and the food and wine offered is superb; our breakfast this morning was delicious. There is a lovely upstairs sitting room with great views. We decided to read the paper there this morning just after breakfast around 9.30/10am but that experience was spoiled by it being vacuumed within 10 minutes of us sitting in there. I moved downstairs and within five minutes that area was being vacuumed too so we gave up. That is a small point because we had a lovely stay and I thoroughly recommend it and would love to come back.

My wife and I ate here on a Saturday evening. The dining room has a calm Georgian ambience. The food is classic English cuisine, excellently done. Both my wife's guinea fowl and my steak were very well prepared and the vegetables also.The service from Chris and staff deserves a special mention, being friendly and attentive. Coffee in the upstairs lounge completed a most enjoyable experience.

Scottish mussels cooked perfectly in a delicious sauce with homemade bread. Guinea fowl cooked to perfection with a fab choice of vegetables. Creme brulee so creamy and shortbread divine. Coffee so smooth and delicious chocs. Service superb.

The atmosphere of the place is so warming. The staff and owner went out of their way to tell us the history of the area and intrigued us with tales of secret tunnels and recently discovered hidden rooms.Just a friendly place you only get at places where the people who work there genuinely care.We are a couple of working class walkers from Blackburn and at some places this smart can be a bit stuffy but we felt at home straight away, I highly recommend a stay.

I have been going to Aynsome Manor for many years. It is the most delightful and friendly place I have ever been.Chris, Ben and all the staff will bend over backwards to accommodate you.Whenever you find you need a weekend away from all the hassle of everyday this is the place to go.I do not have the word to fully describe Aynsome Manor. All I can say is go and see for yourself

As soon as you arrive you are given a very warm. friendly welcome. Pre-dinner drinks are served in the comfy lounge while you browse the menu. You can have 2 courses or more priced accordingly and the menu offers a great variety and is certainly value for money. The staff are attentive and service good. After dinner you can take coffee and delicious home made petit fours in the lounge. Never been dissapointed will certainly be going again.

Great value Sunday lunch, impeccably served by very attentive staff who were obviously well trained.Made to feel very welcome and at home as soon as you walk through the door so we will be returning as soon as we go back to the lake District in July, although we know you have to book well in advance to make sure you can get a reservation as its so popular.

My wife and I ate here over the Easter weekend and we were pleased we did. From the moment we walked through the door nothing was too much trouble. The food menu was well thought out and the quality was of a very high standard. The wine menu was also well selected and sensibly priced. The service was some of the best I have ever experienced, personal yet not over bearing, attentive and sincere. If you are looking for a special night out I have no hesitation in recommending this restaurant. You’ll find it hard to find better service anywhere and the food is also very good. It’s a classical experience, you peruse the menu while having a pre-dinner dink and then you are shown your table as the starter is ready, service is unrushed giving you time to relax and enjoy the surroundings and atmosphere.

If what you want is a traditional Sunday lunch with great service then Aynsome Manor is unbeatableThe meal and service were impeccable -we love it It really is like stepping back in time where the customer comes first.

A comfortable seat in the loung to view the menu, a quiet drink of choice, then called to the restaurant when starters were ready. Food sublime and service excellent. A lovely evening.

From the minute we stepped through the door we were welcomed and made to feel that our presence was valued. The character of Aynsome Manor is charming and has a truly vintage atmosphere. The staff could not have been more attentive; special mention to Yolande and to the proprietor Chris whose knowledge of the history of the building added to the experience. The food was excellent, plenty of local produce extremely well cooked and presented. Wonderful hand-made chocolates to finish! Highly recommended. We'll be back!

I was entertained to dinner here. The food and service was excellent. A very good menu choice served very efficiently.

By coincidence we had two meals at Aynsome recently: one lunch and one dinner. I feel I would like to write a longer review to give it justice, but I can still do it later. I am also looking forward to going there again.The moment you enter you feel you are being looked after. The atmosphere and the service are of the kind I have not seen very much at all elsewhere: both polite and friendly, but not over the top - and if ever so slightly so - then there is good humour in the background. It is a family run place and it is very easy to see that. Comfortable and stylish interiors, elegant lounges and dining room, crystal glasses, candle light, beautifully set tables with rows of cutlery and glasses stylishly arranged, all adds up to create an atmosphere of luxury and continuity you will not find in that many places, unless you pay a lot more, and even that I am not so sure about. The place is traditional and elegant, but not stuffy. The menu is varied, but not excessively long - a very good sign, indicating that all is prepared fresh and under full control of the chef. The wine list - comprehensive and skillfully selected. The house wines are of very good quality, and nothing is overpriced (in our collective view). What did we have? Between us we had shrimps, roast beef, fish, goat cheese terrine, tomato and roast pepper soup, several desserts - not a single dish was below the delicious mark, nothing was overcooked or done not just right. What I cannot understand is how the owners manage to offer the prices they do for what you get there. If there was 6* mark for value - it would go to Aynsome Manor. What I liked best? Pretty much everything. What I liked least? If I wanted to I could not fault a single aspect of our two visits. I have to finish writing this now, but I would like to end with the my highest recommendations.

Really great hotel, we stayed in the family room with our 1 year old. We were unsure if it would be child friendly. However, the staff were very kind and helpful, there was a lovely cot waiting in our room, with beautiful blankets for the baby. A high chair was already set up at the table in the mornings. Breakfast and dinner were delicious, and the menu changes every day. Very impressed by the high standard of lovely food, and good portions. Breakfast was quite quiet so it would be diffficult if you have very noisy children. We were given the option of having breakfast earlier then the standard time which is set at 8.30, slightly too late for most children. There is an option for high tea for children in your room. The surrounding countryside is lovely. Most of all it still is really family run, and the owners take time to chat and make you welcome. Would definitely go again, even just for the food.