Manor House Hotel Restaurant in Allerdale

We were staying here for three nights and had dinner here one night. The food is really very good. My wife had breast of chicken and I had duck leg. Both were good sized portions, my wife's with skinny fries and mine with a good selection of vegetables. The sauce for both meals was really very good indeed. The wine by the glass was also good and reasonably priced. Whilst it, perhaps, lacks some atmosphere, being a hotel dinning room, I think that for the food this place is very underrated.

Excellent dinner Saturday evening with friends. Confit duck starter was very good, crispy with a spicy sauce. I had the trio of fish. Again perfectly cooked and served with a white sauce, roasties, plus vegetables and dauphinoise potatoes. Good portions served on very hot plates. Service was friendly and professional. Happy to go back next time in the area.

Ate here last Monday 19 th with four friends. The atmosphere was great the restaurant well decorated for Christmas and the lady owner very warm and welcoming. The service was very prompt even though the restaurant was full.Drinks and meal all very high quality and well presented I had prawn cocktail duck and the cheese board..One of my friends was vegetarian and had an equally lovely meal.would recommend to anyone and will be returning

Six of us went last night to try the Xmas Menu. Everything was superb ! Very friendly and helpful staff. We all tried different items from the menu - duck,lamb, turkey,sea bass,etc and everyone was extremely impressed by the delicious food - all generous portions and served piping hot. One person Gluten Free and catered for without any problems. We all agreed that this is probably the best restaurant in the area. Highly recommended restaurant and we will of course return soon.

Strange set up at this place, has a fawlty towers vibe and decor without the slapstick. Having dined at the Langham London and The Fullerton Hotel, Singapore prior to arriving in Cockermouth, we were (as you may imagine) rather surprised by the choice of waiting staff and lack of diners at this restaurant. To be fair the food was decent enough, however the front of house was slightly comedic, and I suspect our wine may have came from a box tap. As we soon realised the whole area is like stepping back 30 years in time.

I’ve eaten at the Manor House a few years ago for a special occasion and recall the food being very good. We visited on a rainy September evening for the midweek menu. It’s unbelievable value with three course for £27. The food is literally amazing, everything we ordered was cooked to perfection. My usually hard to please wife gave it 10/10 and rated the dauphinois potatoes as the best she has ever eaten. Often with midweek set menus the portions are reduced and the quality of food is not as good as al a carte. Not the case at the Manor House, we left full and the food was superb. A strong recommend.

Traditional and classic. I didn’t think non residents could dine. Booked on the off chance as other places were full at the weekend and we got in. It was absolutely delicious

Four of us went for dinner tonight. Excellent food served by friendly and helpful staff. Gluten free option was well catered for. Very tasty food and all served piping hot ! Homemade bread was delicious. Outstanding chef !!! Could not fault anything and will certainly return again soon. Highly competitive prices.

Fabulous welcome, service, food and cocktails. Owner Carol-Ann is so friendly and has fabulous taste in decor. The food is to a very high standard and plentiful. We will definitely return.

Absolutely blown away by this place. The beautiful surroundings, amazing food and the staff so helpful, friendly and polite. The steak was cooked to perfection. Cannot fault anything at all. Felt safe too with tables set well apart and was so very clean and welcoming. I had thai fishcakes which were amazing!! My partner had lobster and king prawns which he said was beautiful. We both had steak and for desert was the manor house special,a gorgeous mini platter. The owner was chatty and friendly. Would highly recommend.🙂

Went here with some friends for a Christmas catch up. Food was nicely presented and well cooked. Staff were warm welcoming and friendly. Very helpful. Nice Christmas atmosphere.

Staying at the hotel as part of a family get together. The staff were friendly. Good footfall on a Friday evening. Local groups as well as hotel guests. Great food, well cooked and presented. Would definitely return.

I don’t think the Manor House get the credit it deserves, I’ve eaten here numerous times over the years & it’s always consistently excellent, set in a fantastic building, with great staff I couldn’t fault it. In my opinion & I can be quite picky, THE BEST PLACE IN COCKERMOUTH FOR DINNER.

We verbleven in dit hotel - waar we zijn tevreden over waren (zie andere recensie) - zodoende waren we ook benieuwd naar het restaurant. We werden eerst ontvangen in het salon voor het aperitief, waarna we dan werden uitgenodigd aan tafel. Het voorgerecht, was niet slecht, maar bleef toch beneden de verwachting. Gepaneerde scampi's en gamba's in en glazen kommetje geserveerd met wat groentjes bij en een dipsaus, het kon beter en mooier. De Heilbot nadien was wel lekker en dreef in saus, maar wel ok. Heg lamsvlees was erg droog en de sausjes niet meteen passend. Het hotel is zeker aan te bevelen (wel kleine kamers en smal bed), maar het restaurant, daar is nog wat werk aan.

Food excellent would recommend the Duck was really good also for pudding we had manor house special to share very nice a little bit of all the sweets. Well worth a visit service good wine excellent

This is a lovely place and we have only recently "discovered" it, having lived in the town for 5 years, and the area for 18! We pass it often and had thought about going for quite some time, eventually taking the plunge last month.... what had we waited for??? It was extremely good, quite good value for money and delicious menu and food. We have since been back twice and it is fast becoming our favourite place to eat.

You have to hand it to the Manor House in general and Eddie & Carol Anne in particular. Carol Anne runs the front of house with aplomb, always makes everyone feel welcome and at home. Eddie performs the magic in the kitchen, being consistent is one thing being consistently superb is quite another. This for us is the gold standard the restaurant we judge ALL others by, never ever have we had even the slightest disappointment when dining here. Highly recommended.

The chef at this family run hotel and restaurant is an excellent cook. Everything home made from jam to bread. Each meal did not disappoint. The fillet steak was the best we have ever had

A charming hotel (formerly Fire Service headquarters) with very pleasant rooms and excellent facilities.The food in the restaurant was splendid, and the blue cheese sauce I had on my fillet probably the best I've ever had.That reminds me, I'm up there again this week - I know what I'll be eating Tuesday night!

Had a fantastic time at the manor house hotel cockermouth for mothers day afternoon tea staff where exceptional from our arrival until it was time to leave even treated my disabled wheelchair friend like a human been which made the day more enjoyable.Waited on from arrival with drinks and then shown to our table where the afternoon tea was out standing portions where more than big enough even provided with boxes to take uneaten food home very reasonable prices and exceptional food could not fault anything. WELL DONE MANOR HOUSE HOTEL top marks again

Where do I start from arriving at the hotel for a meal with my fiancee to celebrate the new year the welcoming was very friendly and the staff where very polite showing us to our table and even asking if our seating was ok then the service which followed was most professional and very friendly you where allowed time between courses never rushed but the icing on the cake was my main course of Brest of duck I have never tasted duck anywhere as delicious as mine was in over 35 years for me to complement chef's on there meals it has to very outstanding my fiancees steak was also cooked to perfection. All the courses where nice and very palatable but the main stole the show. Will definitely be back and recommend to family friends and any one who vists the town of cockermouth.

We were a group of 9 visiting the beautiful Lake District for a wedding. From my initial contact I found all of the staff at Manor House extremely helpful, friendly and accommodating. The hotel is absolutely charming; it has a warm and homely feel and the immaculate, quirky period decor is delightful! We were all very comfortable in our well equipped rooms and pleasantly surprised with the excellent food on offer - Edward (the proprietor & Swiss trained chef) not only served up a first class dinner menu but also effortlessly russled up delicious veggie/vegan dishes with pretty much no notice. Breakfast was a winner too... the extensive choice of home-made and locally sourced produce was throughly enjoyed by all.. perfectly cooked and served with a smile! Kane, the Manager, was a star and he made sure everyone in our slightly chaotic group was well looked after and had a fantastic time. Thank you all at Manor House for making a very special occasion extra special!

Tuve una estancia de una noche en la habitación 4 en este precioso hotel. Mi habitación estaba impecable y tenía todo lo que se puede esperar de un hotel de clase 1. Artículos preciosos, toallas blancas y suaves, menaje para preparar té y café, secador de pelo, plancha de pantalones, etc.

This hotel is very nice. Magnificent dome above the central staircase. Food is excellent. Breakfast especially. Highly recommended

Seis de nosotros fuimos a cenar el sábado por la noche y todos nosotros disfrutamos de todo. El personal es siempre amable y atento. Atienden bien para cualquiera que requieren una opción libre de gluten. La comida cocinada a la perfección y servido caliente.

Went with all my family to celebrate my 60th Birthday. The food was absolutely fantastic the service was excellent Only open to non residents Friday and Saturday evenings

Nous sommes venus hors saison (au mois de janvier ) et le restaurant n était pas ouvert

En primer lugar y ante todo, la comida y muy buena pinta.

Hemos tenido una preciosa visita a mi familia y a mi hijo y su esposa e hijos estaban en la casa y mi marido en el hotel todos disfrutamos de nuestra estancia, el personal era amable y el desayuno era fantástico que todos salimos con los estómagos para el día

Recientemente cenamos aquí, la comida es exquisita, el servicio ha mejorado mucho desde mi última visita?! La mejor comida en restaurante en la ciudad de lejos.

Don't want to give too good a review as then we might not be able to get in next time. The breakfast was excellent. The room was in the clouds, but was very nice. Cannot fault the YOUNG staff. They were all very good. All were helpful and attentive. Eddie serves a mean brekkie. Would go back there just for that.

The restaurant is quiet large and is comfortable and the dining experience is very good with the staff very helpful.

just reopened following the floods unlike a lot of others.The food is absolutely superb in a pleasant resteraunt

I chose to celebrate my birthday meal here for family and friends.As usual the meal was perfect. No one left the restaurant feeling hungry and only the drivers sober. The standard is always high and being local I know how much local people enjoy and treat this as a special meal. Thank you for a lovely evening.

Nice staff and the food came out quickly once we were seated at our table. Nice meal overall however very little choice on the menu.

This is a good restaurant, and the food is excellent. However, it is on the pricey side - our mains were £19.95 each, and the portions weren't that big. Worth a visit if you are feeling rich!

Just got back from the manor house hotel and what a loverly family run hotel it is the food is good and nothing is too much bother also the room have everything you want in a room and not only that they have a TripAdvisor owl In full view now that's a plus all in all its a good place to visit and it's nice to have someone else do the

The waiting staff in the restaurant were so pleasant, efficient and accomodating. The head waiter especially, 1st class service with a smile, a real asset to the hotel. Food was nice using quality ingredients but not outstanding, I felt it was rather expensive for what you get, but overall a pleasant relaxing place to eat.

Have eaten at this restaurant a few times, excellent food, but never feel much atmosphere, sometimes rushed courses and really feel the decor needs updating desperately!

We always go to the Manor House when we are over visiting our friends in Whitehaven and have never been disappointed with the meal. The bread comes in the form of buns half white/brown and is made by the owner Edward who is the chef/owner. We all had different starters, two had King Prawns with Mussels. My friend had Duck and I had Smoked Salmon with Scampi , for the mains we all decided on the Turbot in Chardonnay Sauce. The food is freshly prepared and there is a nice rest between courses. We did not have a dessert as we all too full, so we selected to have coffee in the Lounge.

food was great company was great and it is a good jumping off place for the lakes. cockermouth is where Wordsworth lived

Had a wonderful day out and about, round cockermouth and glasson dock, we called in at the Manor House for a spot of lunch, there was a "hit board" for £6 we had haddock and chips with mushy peas each, it was really nice, it arrived quickly, the staff were pleasant, a stop off around country lanes.

Just been to Manor House tonight for a meal to celebrate my daughters 30th birthday, the food was yummy, service exceptional and the location beautiful relaxing and clean. This venue needs to be experienced by locals to appreciated as Cockermouth's fine dining

Best food I've tasted in Cockermouth. Staff are really friendly and it's nice and relaxing. Nice place to go as a couple for a treat or celebration.

Four of us visited here for a meal on a Saturday evening. The decor is interesting and not out of place in the grand building, if a little tired. We were early diners so the place was empty when we arrived- but full when we left. The staff were very attentive and helpful. The food was splendid. However, the 8 green lipped mussels and about 15 king prawns in a lovely garlicy sauce, was a huge starter. One of our party had the confit duck cakes with asian spices and pronounced that it was beautiful. The home made bread and butter was irresistible, so stay clear of this too as you will need room! We all had steak following recommendations- 3 fillet and one sirloin. All were a very good size and cooked to perfection! The mushroom sauce was very tasty, but too large a portion! The individual tray of home cooked fresh veg included dauphinoise potatoes, colcannon, carrots, broccoli, and mange tout- all cooked to perfection. For research purposes (!) we shared the assiette of deserts, all of which delighted the palate! The bill was not cheap, but as seasoned cooks and eaters we all felt that it was excellent value for money as the food was fresh, well prepared and presented! Well done the Manor House. We will be back!

food very good if a bit pricey. would highly recommend for a nice meal out. drinks reasonable and service excellent

Fantastic meals for our group! All meals arrived on time my steak was fantastic accompanied with friendly staff who really couldn't do enough for you. One of the waiters offered to take a photo of us and he subsequently managed to get a much better one than mine! The restaurant has a lovely ambiance. Would definitely come again.

Eddie, the chef at the Manor House is brilliant. He produces superb food everytime we visit. Backed up by friendly personal, yet efficient service it always makes for an enjoyable evening.

went again to the monor house on saturday night it was yet again spot on we had 4 course for £30.00 we have booked for mothers day if you want good food good staff have yourself a go

We don't eat here often as it's quite pricey but you do get what you pay for. We had excellent fillet steak here. In fact the whole meal was excellent.Pity the decor needs updating (we were sat next to a naff old radio playing???)

My wife and I were staying locally on a B & B basis and opted to have dinner at the Manor House restaurant on one of the evenings - wise choice! With off road car parking, the Manor House restaurant has an air of grandeur, yet there is nothing overly formal. Our orders were taken in the lounge bar and we were shown to our table shortly before the food was served. We both opted for the breast of duck which was delicious. We were asked beforehand how well done we would like it cooked and it was served exactly as ordered, accompanied by a generous selection of vegetables. There was a reasonably wide selection of desserts but we were drawn to the medley of 5 miniature desserts which can only be described as fantastic. Wine was reasonably priced and the service excellent.

Stayed here on business a few times now, can't recommend the place highly enough, very traditional decor with great staff and friendly owners. The food has to be rated as the highest quality, and having stayed in hotels world wide, that's saying something. Would I bring the family here ? Yep !

Was a lovely meal and nice staff - our only put off was a party of 10 sat next to us that were loud obnoxious drunk and swearing, but to be fair they had been drinking in the bar for a while. The food was sensational - my steak was cooked to perfection and my partners lamb was beautiful too. The restaurant is 'old school - waiters / waitresses stood watching waiting to clear your plates. You definately feel special here ! I would suggest my only reccomendation would be to - do out the hotel as it is a bit stuck in the past - the decor of the restaurant - mahogany chairs.For the price and the venue I feel that it could do with a re-vamp to reflect the £100 price thag that we paid.Could not fault the food though - absolutly devine !xx

We ate dinner here for the first time, having seen the building many times from the outside: a mid-nineteenth century Grecian villa. Inside the décor is traditional, in that pattern and colour are used liberally. Mint green ceilings are in evidence throughout.The restaurant was busy with older local couples, suggesting a loyal customer base. It is quite expensive for a regular meal out.The food was on the whole well done: we had lamb and duck breast accompanied by classic sauces and excellent dauphinois potatoes. However, this came after starters which were less assured. Smoked salmon is difficult to get wrong, but it was a surprise to see it accompanied by deep fried prawns in a very spicy batter, beetroot in vinegar and a salad dressed over-acidulously. Perhaps a different chef is devising and preparing the starters? For dessert, I chose the salted caramel chocolate tart, which looked wonderful but was quite a challenge to eat. Other choices seemed better, although I have never seen crème brulee served with ice-cream before.

We received a meal voucher for the Manor House recently. As we had not been for some years I was undecided about what to expect - but what a surprise. The food was delicious and plentiful. in fact after the starter I wondered if I would be able to complete the meal, but no problem as it was so good. The assiette of sweets was a delight. I will certainly be returning and also recommending to friends.

As a real ale fan I was not looking forward to a formal meal here but an email beforehand ensured a choice of locally brewed bottled ales, although we had to stop them tipping sediment of bottled conditioned beers into the glasses! The food was wonderful and I was so glad I had gone after all!

yet again myself and family booked the manor house in cockermouth for mothers day dinner it was yet again excellent real good food clean and the staff is very helpfull give yourself a pat on the back and we will be coming back again

Having not been for a while, my husband and I decided to treat ourselves. And what a treat, could not fault a thing. The risotto is the best I've tasted. My husband had the mushrooms which were lovely. Then we both had the fillet steak which was cooked to perfection. The manor house surprise for dessert is a must, so good! Even the wine, Rioja, was lovely. The staff are all very friendly and helpful. The decor could do with a revamp. We have probably tried must of the other restaurants in Cockermouth and for the quality of food this should definately be number 1!!

Have dined here many many times, The Manor House is the only place in town where one is certain to be completely satisfied with the quality, delivery and presentation of the food. This is a family owned and run business and it shows, Eddie cooks, Carol Anne is front of house,ably assisted by Eddies Mum, together a great team.Have also stayed (post New Years Eve) and the quality of the rooms/breakfast is superlative, great attention to detail, nothing overlooked, the hallmark of very professional people with exceedingly high standards

Very impressed with our meal here. Good company helped too! The surroundings weren't "to our taste" but then in a way it's nice to go somewhere that hasn't been given a corporate minimalist makeover. The food was very much to our taste.Missed out on starters so will have to go back to try them ..but then again need to leave room for the "suprise plate" for pud - selection of about 5 mini puds, really good value at £6.50.(Fab Creme brulee and it wasn't very mini) What impressed me most was that even though the steak was meant to come with veg my friend wanted chips, onion rings and mushrooms -with no fuss at all that's what he got - specially cooked on a very busy (pretty much full) Sat eve. Main courses were great too - lovely sauces, meat cooked to perfection and the best roast potatoes I've ever had (sorry father-in law, yours are now 2nd best) We don't eat out very often but when we do we'll be back.

I dined at the Manor House last night wth colleagues. The food was fantastic, I had a sreak for main that was cooked perfectly with a Stilton Sauce & it also came with a great selection of fresh vegetables. For dessert I went for the surprise plate which I thought was excellent.

We have been dining here for years and the food just gets better. all thanks to the genius in the kitchen namely Eddie Bassam, thanks to front of house Jane, Carol Ann, and Jackie, who are always there to look after your every need.

One of the disadvantages of living in a small town like Cockermouth is that there is a paucity of good restaurants.Travelling further afield for supper is difficult because I will not drink and drive and a taxi would see the cost of the evening almost doubling so for routine occasions I dine out locally.It was a tuesday evening. There were no other diners apart from myself and Kit. We chose a table near the bay window.We took the drinks we had orfdered from the bar through to the dining area and I ordered another bottle of wine for us to enjoy with our meal.i would rate the food here as consistent , but sadly that does not lift it higher than a six or seven out of ten.The best part of the meal was the dessert. Price wise it didnt burn a hole in my pocket , but then the meal didnt set my taste buds alight with excitement either .I have moved from Cockermouth now but if I ever returned there I would I suppose find it necessary to dine here again

had a night out at the manor house in cockermouth the food was fantastic and we enjoyed all the 3 courses we have been before and never been let down thank youGED sCOTT

Stay here quite often, old manor type hotel, comfy rooms, nice and quiet with friendly staff. Food is a bit expensive, but very nice.

Went for valentines day and the food was the best I have tasted for years. But the service didn't really have much of a clue, arrived, no one took our coats and no one showed us to our seats nor did they give us a menu I had to get them from the bar. When e waitress showed us to our seats we carrsiednour drinks a coats through ourselves. Atmosphere in the dining area wasn't that good, no tumbleweed but I was surprised by this However it's only redeeming feature was the good which was excellent.

We live in Cockermouth and thought we would give this place a try. The food was average and over priced and the service was poor. Plus we ate our dinner in view of the breakfast buffet which didn't add to the evening. I wouldn't go again.

went to the monor house for valantines weekend the food was excellent and the service booked for mothers day

During my visits over the past 8 years the food here has always been excellent.Bravo Eddie!

Great food & Fab service,We stayed at the hotel & the whole experience was just great! You have to try Manor House's desserts the one with all the little tasters!Wow!Keep it up look forward to next time.

Edward Bassam is rightly proud of the food he creates at the Manor House. Everything he serves is prepared by him alone. Because of this the menu is limited but you can guarantee that all the produce is fresh and presented at it's best.The locally produced steaks are exceptional quality and at under £17 are great value coming as they do with a selection of potato and vegetables. I can also recommend the duck both as a main course and as a crispy aromatic salad starter.Portions are on the larger size and I would recommend the Manor House surprise dessert which is a collection minuature desserts. Then again, I would recommend the chocolate torte as well.......or the raspberry Romanoff! I would recommend everything Edward produces and I would recommend that you book to make sure of a table.If you go to one restaurant in and around Cockermouth for the finest of dining, make it the Manor House.