Restaurant At Leathes Head Hotel in Allerdale

So disappointed to arrive last night for our restaurant reservation to be told "it's not in the book"! You are not able to book online therefore we phoned 3 weeks prior but obviously whoever took the call never "put it in the book". The fact we are on honeymoon made this even more disappointing.

We stayed for 3 nights, initially just booking dinner on the first night because we were a bit unsure of the fixed menu situation. We needn’t have worried it was some of the best food (if not the best )we ever eaten. We had a total of 18 courses and everyone of them was delicious and well worth the cost. The hotel itself is beautifully situated in the Borrowdale Valley set back a bit from the road witch meant the stay was very quiet and peaceful. On arrival we were welcomed by Mark who showed us to our room which was reasonably sized and seemed to have been recently refurbished . There was the usual tea, coffee biscuits etc and still and sparkling water. You have to preorder your breakfast the night before which turned out easier that we expected, with a good choice and the food itself was delicious. As I told Mark on leaving we will be back as soon as possible

Breakfast has to be booked night before and then took 30 minutes to arrive Dinner has to be booked day before i.e before you arrive Room adequate

ON A 6 DAY STAY AT LEATHES HEAD. WE CAME TO KESWICK TO VISIT MY FAMILY BEFORE MY GRANDDAUGHTER RETURNED TO UNIVERSITY. WHAT A DISAPPOINTMENT. THE POSITION OF THE HOTEL IS BEAUTIFUL AND THE ROOM WAS ON THE GROUND FLOOR AND HAD ACCESSIBLE FACILITIES AS I AM DISABLED AND DEAF. WHEN WE ARRIVED WE WERE TOLD THAT THERE WERE NO BOOKINGS AVAILABLE FOR DINNER UNTIL THE SATURDAY, THIS WAS ON WEDNESDAY! SO AFTER A LONG TIRING JOURNEY WE HAD TO GO OUT AND FIND A MEAL. BREAKFAST LOOKED TO BE A GOOD MENU. I CHOSE THE EGGS ROYALE - WOW I HAVE NEVER HAD THIS DISH SERVED WITH HUGE BONES IN THE SMOKED SALMON BEFORE!!!! I DREW THE WAITRESSES ATTENTION TO THIS BUT SHE MADE NO COMMENT. SATURDAY EVENING AND THE STARRED MICHELIN CHEF MENU - AS WE HAD BEEN EATING OUT BECAUSE OF THE PROBLEM OF BOOKING A DINNER, I WAS REALLY LOOKING FORWARD TO THIS EXPERIENCE. AS A FORMER HOTEL KEEPER IN CHESHIRE I WOULD GIVE IT AN AVERAGE RATING - POLLOCK IS NOT THE TYPE OF FISH I WOULD RATE ON THIS TYPE OF MENU. WE ASKED THE MANAGER FOR A COPY OF THE MENU AS I WAS UNABLE TO TELL WHAT SOME OF THE DISHES WERE. WE NEVER RECEIVED A COPY. I AM DISAPPOINTED WITH THE SPECIAL MENU AND VERY DISAPPOINTED THAT THERE WERE NO OTHER OPTIONS AVAILABLE TO RESIDENTS. THE DINING ROOM HAD NO ATMOSPHERE AND CERTAINLY DINERS WERE NOT GIVEN A RECOMMENDED DRESS CODE. WHAT A SHAME IT COULD HAVE BEEN A WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE IN SUCH A BEAUTIFUL PART OF THE UK.

Can highly recommend this perfectly located boutique hotel. On arrival we were given a warm welcome and a room upgrade from Tracey who really understands how to run a successful hotel. Our room was perfect with wonderful views from both sides. The taster menu was superb as was the service and breakfasts. Many thanks to Tracey and team for making our stay so enjoyable,

My husband and I had a meal here (tasting menu) whilst on holiday in the area. This was a belated birthday meal for me. From the minute we walked through the door to the minute we left we were made to feel very welcome. The food was absolutely delicious, impeccably presented and each dish was explained in very fine detail. The flavours in each and every course were “just right”. The photos show some of the courses (there were more)! We would highly recommend eating here for a special occasion.

This is absolutely a diamond in gastronomy! I had 2 times diner here and was more than pleasant surprised. Good ambiance ( nice music could be a little less loudly) and great service! An impressive winelist and knowledgeable staff. The dinner was amazing. Slow cooked pork belly and one day later beef. The chef has ambitions! As a cost consiois Dutchman I would say: go now before they get there well deserved Michelin star.

5 stars! The food and service were completely exquisite it was truly outstanding. Delicious ‘snacks’ and sourdough bread followed by a lovely sea bass, then a delicious piece of pork nape and some really impressive desserts! Well worth the money the service and atmosphere were second to non too! We can’t wait to visit again soon!

We weren’t staying in the hotel but had read good reviews about the restaurant so took a taxi from our hotel in Keswick. It was absolutely worth the taxi fare. The setting and scenery were beautiful and the service was impeccable. Staff were friendly and attentive but not overbearing. We had the four courses for £48 which was excellent value for money. The food was delicious, every course was incredibly well thought out and left you excited to try the next one. It should be noted that you have no choice and get what you’re given so if you’re a fussy eater it’s probably not for you however if you are happy trying new things or aren’t fussy I cannot recommend this place enough. We left full and very happy.

I stayed 3 nights at this hotel and ate here 2/3 nights. I'm a bit gutted I didn't make it 3/3 but I felt like I should try something else as well (it wasn't as good as this place) I cannot recommend this hotel for its food enough. A different menu every night where you just get what you are given. To not offer a choice of food to the diner screams confidence in your cooking. It did not matter that I didn't choose because every dish brought out was stunning. Having been a chef myself in the past, I could tell how highly skilled this cooking was. The textures and flavours were superb. Thanks for a wonderful 2 meals.

We have eaten at the leathes head 3 times the most recent was end of Feb. Would highly recommend the lamb ! Imaginative menu using local produce all beautifully cooked and presented. Great wine to accompany the meal and good service to boot . Will return.

We had 2 nights here using our Travelzoo voucher. Hotel is in a lovely situation. Dinner on 1 st night was excellent...only spoiled slightly by the fact we were the only guests eating that night hence not a lot of atmosphere.... but the food was excellent. Breakfast on both mornings was super...perfectly cooked poached eggs for me and full English for hubby. The staff at this hotels were just lovely. Thank you all we had a great time.

What a fantastic (and very reasonable) meal. Every morsel was delicious and we will be returning, possibly to stay in the lovely hotel itself next time.

We visited The Leathes Head Restaurant to celebrate our wedding anniversary and we weren’t disappointed. A very friendly welcome awaits and the food is superb. A real gem in the Lakeland’s.

We visited on recommendation for my girlfriends birthday. The building is lovely and the restaurant in well presented. We were early but seated quickly. I was upset to find out they were doing a shortened version of the menu with no wine pairings! It should of been communicated to me at booking! They presented us with what was described as “Carrot” turned out to be caramelised carrot soup not very nice at all and mine was cold! We both had the partridge to start which was very nice. The rest of the food was very nice not quite as polished as I had expected. Upon asking they did try to pair some wines for my girlfriend however these were late a lot and just presented as obviously as possible “this is white wine to go with the fish from Italy”. For the price it isn’t bad but to go further they need to be more polished in the food. I have to say there was a man serving who was a manager and was very good and attentive however the woman with him didn’t know what the food was, wine was and she needs to be introduced to an iron for her shirt!

No words can say how good the food is..you need to experience it for yourself.The chef is excellent and the combination of flavours mirrors what you would find in a top London restaurant

This restaurant is in a quiet location. It is located near Derwentwater lake, a few miles from Keswick, in an excellent small hotel. The food is locally sourced, for instance the lamb comes from the next door farm. Some ingredients are foraged. The menu is well thought out and well balanced. There is a good wine list.The service is excellent. The views from the restaurant windows is spectacular.

The 5 course dinner is excellent. Beautifully presented and delicious. The wait staff was attentive but overbearing. The views from the dining room and lounge are just lovely. The patio is great for a beer/ale after hiking.

The Leathes Head has the nicest menu and the finest food along the Borrowdale Road (B5289). There are numerous hotels and inns along this stretch that cater primarily to walkers (and their dogs), but if you are inclined to have a less casual and more refined experience, The Leathes Head delivers admirably. Don't expect heaps of chips and sauces: this chef presents well-portioned, beautifully presented, and fine-tasting plates. The dining room is intimate and has lovely views across the River Derwent.I was especially impressed with the staff. They were attentive and helpful, with just the right combination of formality and friendliness. If you're tired of the muddy-boot scene, The Leathes Head is the place for you.

We went on a Saturday night and it was not crowded or busy. There were 3 other couples in there and it was really cosy. The staff were extremely attentive, polite and could not have done enough for you.We were given a lovely table right in front of the window with gorgeous views out across the Borrowdale Valley. The food was life-changing! The rack of lamb with fondant potato was amazing. We had the 5 course taster menu and it was moreish! The parsnip velute was lush. The chef is a hero!

A Return visit for us , we just love this hotel , it’s one of our favourite places to stay . This room has such amazing views across to the lake and out to the fells , even from the bath , you can see straight down to the lake , yet it’s completely private and not overlooked . It’s just a great , super luxurious room to stay in , with a very large modern bathroom . As usual , the food was first class , they have a fantastically talented chef, and thank you to Kevin for choosing a wonderful rich Bordeaux for us, to go with a perfect meal . Breakfast is such a lovely experience , being able to look straight out to the gardens ,to see the resident pheasant , all the birds on the feeders and red squirrels quite openly running around . You won’t be disappointed if you book this hotel , we have already booked our next stay .

ould highly recommend Leathes Head to anyone visiting the Borrowdale valley who wants to eat high quality food. It's so nice after a day's walking to eat at a place where you know you are going to be treated to good food and friendly service. There is no unimaginative 'pub grub' or hotel chain food here. The food is freshly cooked and locally sourced. We were welcomed at the door on arrival by very attentive staff and were treated to the very best of service all evening. The menu was interesting and the staff very keen to explain each dish. The quality of the food and service made the whole dining experience memorable. Will certainly return.

We booked the restaurant for a good quality fine dining meal with our friends. We were not disappointed.

The food and the service were the highlight of our stay. Imaginative and well presented and very tasty. Duck ,guinea fowl and beef were our favourites.

A beautiful choice of food on the menu, excellent food superbly presented...really really enjoyed the experience. Can't wait to go again

Fab! Great service all night. Loved the gin choices! I absolutely loved the meals, especially the rice pudding cheesecake!

Primera visita a este restaurante, sin duda no será el último. Está en un precioso emplazamiento lakeland. Habitaciones elegantes y un personal excelente. La comida era excelente, especialmente el ravioli y los postres. El servicio era muy bueno y todo el personal era atento. Mejor comida que he probado en el área de Keswick.

Una estancia de una noche y esperaba grandes cosas después de la etiqueta pesada precio £230 por DBB pero nos premiaron sin rechistar.

En la parte superior de monopolio dicen! No pase ir 'en los lagos nos diría QUE NO PASE LA PARADA LEATHES HEAD HOTEL! ! ! . Aquí Jamie, Jane, el personal de la recepción además al increíble equipo de cocina y servicio de alta calidad,...

Hotel encantador, desgraciadamente, la comida no destacaba (DBB) Quizás soy demasiado exigente. Es de 6 meses desde que fuimos y no puedo recordar lo que habíamos

Muy servicial personal siempre hacen de esta ubicación una delicia y es imposible a pie insatisfecho. Te salen sensación completa y con una amplia sonrisa en su rostro. Grandes vinos.

Nos alojamos en este hotel, y la bienvenida, el servicio, la ubicación y la comida eran más allá de nuestras expectativas. La camarera fue muy amable y nos dio información de dónde ir, etc. La comida es excepcional, con 5 estrellas. Nos trataron con un espectáculo de aves fabulosas de los alimentadores que eran visibles desde el restaurante, un ornitólogo de ensueño. Mi compañero me desperté al amanecer para una fotografía de aves. fest Ciertamente regresaremos y os recomiendo el hotel a nuestros amigos.

Vivimos muy cerca de la cabeza, así que reservamos en Leathes como no residentes para cenar a las 7.30 pm como un lujo. Jamie y Jane son excelentes anfitriones y nos hizo sentir muy bienvenidos. Hay un encantador bar nuevo y un conservatorio con fabulosas vistas donde se puede tomar una copa antes de la cena.

We wanted to eat here after seeing the restaurant in the Relish Cumbria book so i called to make a reservation. A very rude South African/Australian woman said that we could dine here but only at 6.30pm as all the later tables are reserved for residents. I then suggested that they did not really want our business then and asked whether the hotel was full for the following week. My thinking was that it if was not full of residents we may be able to eat later than 6.30pm. The line was bad and i was asked to call back which i did numerous times in the following 30 mins to just get an engaged tone. I then emailed the general manager who responded but pretty much said the same but in a much nicer manner. I mentioned that we are regularly in the area and perhaps they may be more accommodating of our request in January or March when we will be there again. If you are not really open to non-residents you should not pretend that you are! Your website is just not true as our experience was that we were anything but welcome.

We ate here six times and the food is outstanding and the kitchen staff and service side was exemplary, We were all very impressed with the presentation and quality of the food and service. Excellent value for money in a truly delightful setting. The Jazz music was not to our liking perhaps a little Katie Mellua would of been more appropriate, however I really am looking hard to fault this restaurant. The food was locally sourced and prepared in a consistent manner so as we ate here more than once, we got to see this over time. Amuse bouche was lovely particularly the black current and lemon we had one night.

The restaurant has a great setting in Borrowdale, with views from the lounges to match. Our meal lived up to the 2 AA Rosette award standard. Service was good and friendly. There is a reasonably priced wine list. We paid about £120 for two, for the set four course meal with drinks.

Na wat omzwervingen hier terecht gekomen voor tea with cakes. We hebben heerlijk in de tuin gezeten en werden ondanks de wat magere bestelling met alle vriendelijkheid en gastvrijheid ontvangen. Alles netjes verzorgd en een schitterende omgeving.

I had crab ravioli, hogget and the cheeseboard. My partner had goats cheese, gressingham duck and creme brulee - the food and the service were excellent.

We have eaten here a couple of times but they have really improved! The new menu was great and they have a new chef who is working his magic! The flavours in the main course lamb were delicious and presentation looked amazing. This is one restaurant not too be missed - we will definitely be back. Staff were great! Well done leathes head

Located in a great atmosphere with stunning views including mountains and lake. Total relaxation in the nature guaranteed. Five Star Service offered in a Three Star Hotel Believe it or Not. Travel Tip Post Code guides to wrong one but take the next one if coming via A66. Great welcome with a wonderful hospitality by Jammie who showed us around. Had room number 7 was really good. Classed as Classic Half Boarded. Really nice view full room with great spa bath and a walk in shower. Above and beyond the expectation.Dining area also great with views, again taken care by Ben The Great. Breakfast great with all selection again by Ben The Great. Lamb menu was so delicious and not to be missed. Mrs Jammie very friendly and served us with special attention. Jesus prayed in Matthew 6 Your kingdom come... After been there, thought heaven already here. God bless the working Team including the great Chef working behind the scene, Sir, you're not forgotten. What an art of cooking. Let's give honour to whom it is due. Well worth it. Will return. Highly recommended for couples. Nothing negative. Area Hotel Service obviously second to none. Book with confidence worth every penny. You will be treated like a King !

Food, service, rooms and situation of hotel really good. Marvellous just to chill out. Views spectacular and if you like bird watching you can sit in the conservatory and watch to your heart's content.