The Restaurant at Storrs Hall in South Lakeland

Went for afternoon tea. Lovely venue and pleasant staff but the Afternnon tea was dissapointing, the single very lonely pig in a blanket was nice..but no sandwiches, little bits of fancy coloured cakes. No nutritious value. Not my cup of tea i'm afraid and had to go looking for somewhere to eat after we left. And £60 for the experience☹🤣..that is 3 exellent afternoon teas for 2 at our local cafe still in the lakes!.. but it is the lakes after all...££££££££££££££££££.

Everything about the experience was top drawer, the staff were so welcoming and professional. Carl and his team were superb. The whole experience was something new to me and it's got me hooked, we will be back. Special mention for Chef Kallum, your food was exceptional young man, keep it up, you're going places.

We have just returned from Storrs Hall Hotel where we had afternoon tea. It was one of the best afternoon teas we have had. The flavour in each morsel was delicious. Lovely setting. Very friendly helpful staff what more do you need. Thank you all.

As afternoon tea fans, we have very high standards, and Storrs Hall absolutely delivered. It's well up with the best places in the country for afternoon tea. Creative savouries, freshly bakes warm scones, outstanding patisserie. Our waitress was lovely, very attentive, friendly and helpful. Our table was in a beautiful lounge room and overlooked the lake. Highly recommended.

We had a wonderful time at the beautiful hotel celebrating my father in laws 70th birthday with the festive afternoon tea. This was by far one of the best I have ever experienced, worth every penny. We had a lovely view of the lake whilst enjoying our tea. There was a huge selection on offer, some of which we had to take home! The red Rudolph mousse and cinnamon choux were delicious. The quality of the service was superb, all the staff were friendly and very attentive.

Have to book the tea and give any dietary needs. They phone you the day before to confirm the booking. Plenty of parking. You choose your table on arrival. Endless pots of leaf tea (or pay extra for Prosecco etc). Nice choice of savoury and sweet things. Lovely setting. Friendly helpful staff. Top quality all round. £29.95pp for tea and cakes. Go for it!

Fabulous food, value, service and location. Would not hesitate to recommend and will definitely do it again.

We went to storrs hall for my birthday we went for a couple of nights ,the food was really good in the restaurant,and room was very nice,the grounds was nice and peaceful to walk around,and the staff was very welcoming,we will go back again .

Began evening with aperitifs in the superbly positioned gazebo overlooking the lake. Headed into the restaurant where we were met by friendly efficient staff and were allocated a table with views of the lake. All four of our party agreed the service and all four starters, mains & desserts were of exceptional quality. Felt like a restaurant team very much on top of their game. Only minor criticism was that the lamb main - although very good - was a rather small portion.

Not the usual place we would go as did initially appear quite expensive however well worth the price! A good variety of fresh sandwiches, lovely scones & cakes. Service incredibly professional and a real one-off treat. Followed up by a lovely walk around the grounds.

Gorgeous afternoon tea for Mother’s Day, brilliant service and friendly staff. Hotel is amazing. We will defiantly be returning.

We went for afternoon tea to celebrate our wedding anniversary and had a fabulous time. The afternoon tea was delicious and the children's version went down a treat with my little girls. The staff are friendly and welcoming.

Our last day in the lakes, and so pleased we ended with afternoon tea at Storrs. From the moment we stepped in to the hotel we were welcomed by smiling happy faces. It helped that the weather was sunny, and we sat down to a delicious afternoon tea overlooking the garden area. Couldn't fault anything... it was really lovely and next time we will be back for dinner

We back here to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary, and wasn’t let down by the service, the staff or the ambience of the hotel. Afternoon tea was a delight in the conservatory overlooking the lake and evening meal exceptional Thank you for a wonderful stay. We will definitely be back in the future.

Beautiful Hotel, exceptional setting, Wonderful staff Visited Storrs Hall today for afternoon tea and the welcome was wonderful. Carl looked after my family and I while we had afternoon tea and I can say it was the best we’ve ever had. He was so friendly and professional and a credit to Storrs Hotel. The food was amazing and beautifully presented….. loved the whole experience and will definitely be visiting again, thank you

Thoroughly pleasant Afternoon Tea. Lovely location - pleasant and welcoming reception staff. Choice of tables to sit at - including outside at some lovely large round tables on the terrace overlooking the lake. Unfortunately as it was scorching hot we realised we were not going...

We were treated to afternoon tea by my sister to celebrate her husbands milestone birthday. The staff were very welcoming and offered us several tables inside and outside as it was a very hot day. The tea stands were amazing....a stunning assortment of sandwiches, rolls,...

Great location for an old school afternoon tea. Nothing all modern and hoity toity - just quaint and enjoyable.

We booked dinner to celebrate our friends anniversary and were not disappointed . The three course dinner was excellent. The food was beautifully presented, expertly cooked and delicious. The cheese platter was thoughtfully put together with tasting notes and with the mildest cheese first and...

We are a couple in our mid sixties, and we had a voucher bought for afternoon tea at Storrs Hall. The staff was very friendly and helpful, the menu consisted of finger sandwiches, scones with clotted cream and jam, cakes and a delicious fruit pot....

Firstly the location is simply stunning. Secondly first impression of all staff is highly professional and friendly. Now for tea was so spot on its not supposed to be a large eat fest but something to snack on. I opted for coffee and i was...

The building is lovely, its setting is fantastic with great views of the lake,the afternoon tea however is anything but, bland with no effort to impress they should be ashamed for serving this, seemingly no pride in whats delivered, sandwiches with nothing in the them...

Absolutely beautiful location....building...so why is the afternoon tea so poor..well the European staff that are serving have no idea of the notion of afternoon tea from me over hearing them..as they do not have it in their country...and the kitchen staff are probably similar..absolute rubbish...mediocre...

It started off really well: they were very friendly and flexible at the reception. We could sit wherever we wanted and order from whatever menu we wanted (bar or restaurant). But then it got weird. Only after quite some time we were asked what we...

Beautiful hotel in scenic grounds by the lake. Top class service and lovely afternoon tea. Highly reccomend.

Afternoon tea at Storrs Hall was tremendous, weather was beautiful, view to die for over the lake, lovely blue sky, and lovely food too, great service from the staff and lovely conversation with member of staff who chatted to us about the hotel. We were...

Lovely setting,the service was first class and I would highly recommend visiting Store's Hall. Thank you.

My husband and I enjoyed an Afternoon Tea for Two at Storrs Hall on the banks of Lake Windermere whilst holidaying in the Lake District during the first week of May 2018. The hotel staff were extremely polite and friendly and showed us to our...

Storrs Hall is by the edge of Lake Windermere and is stunning. We had a perfect champagne/afternoon tea. The sandwiches and cakes were just perfect. We had a lovely view of the lake and the service and people were so lovely and so friendly.

Decidedly average afternoon tea. The sandwich fillings were so thin it was hard to tell what was in them. The smoked salmon was hardly there at all! There was a chocolate cake square, a small macaroon, a small lemon tart and a panacotta each. There...

Stayed one night and dinner was included. We enjoyed the friendly, professional service and ambience plus excellent food and drinks. Nice dining room with candles lit, great music and smart décor.

Siempre me encantó pero he Storrs Hall estaban muy decepcionados con nuestro Vale regalo el almuerzo de domingo. . . . No asadas. . . . . Ensalada César con 17 libras de arranque en un plato rotos. . . Pegadas con vinagre. sellotape, ningún hombre de piano jazz, ya que eran los únicos restaurantes. . . Café y sabor débil. menos. . . . Té. peor. . . Qué pena.. . . .

Nos metimos en Storrs para una bebida de navidad y estaba esperando a ser recibidos por un fuego de leña en vez conseguimos cursi música, demasiado alto y velas en la chimenea. Qué decepción, nos fuimos a otro lado.Si usted no puede hacer un fuego en Nochebuena cuando puedes luz.

Después de un amanecer y un día frío en botas de senderismo y deportes de equipo que me vestí para la cena y fuimos desde nuestra habitación a un comedor precioso (no super cargado formal, bien con manteles blancos y buena cristalería) y nos encantó la comida desde el principio hasta el final. . . El escocés maitre (no su nombre) merece una mención especial. . . El servicio era increíble. . . El conocimiento que imparta era fantástica y él era amable sin ser demasiado familiar. . . Me encantó cómo él sugirió un vaso de Banyuls sobre un puerto para mi tabla de quesos (que, por cierto, era una opción que siempre hacen de hereon) y cómo él nos habló a través de cada plato sin patrimonio y participado tanto como él pensó nuestro interés domésticos (estábamos muy interesados en la mayoría de los ingredientes y técnicas de cocina hay que decir! ). . . No empuje el menú degustación en nosotros como algunos lugares muy buenos restaurantes y hacer que empuje ni grandes vinos. La comida era excelente - muy digna y una Estrella Michelin gourmet real delicia. Este es sin duda un lugar para los amantes de la comida y golosos :-)aparte del restaurante nos encantó el recepcionista y el fuego en el pasillo. El único punto negativo sería que el hotel necesita una buena mano de pintura para el exterior, pero eso no afectó nuestra estancia en absoluto. . .

Very unprepared for a group of 15 even though we had a booking. They were moving tables around for a good 15 minutes. The food was pretty good though.

Tiny reception desk undermanned. Room cramped although pleasant view of lake. Used the hotel dining room for evening meal told no steaks available at just seven thirty! Meals were minute at maximum prices, staff pleasant apart from management who after checking out wrongly accused us of not paying the rather extortionate bill, no apologies given or received. Overall impression is of a once sumptuous and elite grand house living on its past glories.

Nos han encantado Storrs Hall durante años y contratado para nuestra boda hace 3 años. Regularmente visitamos si nos quedamos o entrar por una taza de té. Estoy realmente siento decir que este increíble hotel tiene sin duda una vez desaparecido no hill, en mi opinión. La renovación es genial, pero el personal y la comida me han decepcionado cada vez que he visitado en el último año. Fuimos un sábado a la hora del almuerzo esperando almorzar en el jardín y después de llamar con antelación a la hora de uso exclusivo no había ese día, teníamos ganas de comer. A la llegada a las 12.30 horas, el personal había dejado la señal indicando que no estaba abierta al público en la entrada! Le preguntamos a la recepcionista si estábamos bien venir y ella era muy antipático. Ella prácticamente no se molestó! Ella marchaba dos veces si podíamos pedir el almuerzo y en la segunda ocasión de preguntarnos ella tiró sus brazos en el aire! Salimos a la terraza y varias botellas vacías de prosecco tumbado en el suelo! Una lata de cerveza brillando en el alféizar y numerosos corks y cigarrillo cigarro estaban dispersos por toda la terraza! Cojines de los asientos estaban en la planta y el lugar parecía un desastre! Uno de los miembros del personal era muy bueno y nos sirvió con una sonrisa, pero él parecía agotado y parecía ser el único haciendo nada! Por desgracia el tiempo empleado permanente, que es una maravilla de Fred, estaba de vacaciones y no me puedo imaginar que el lugar habría sido como si él era de alrededor! Yo pedí un sandwich de pan integral por £10.50 y me dieron un sándwich en tostado blanco! Parecía que había quedado de desayuno! Mi marido no era 14 libras plowmans mucho mejor! 6 patatas fritas por £3.50! correosos Storrs hall que necesita para dejar de ser un lugar exclusivo de bodas y llevar el tradicional Hotel Lake District de vuelta a su gloria! La decoración puede ser elegante, pero lo que realmente importa no son simplemente hay más!

Totally disappointed to see a wonderful place like this on a massive decline friendly staff but absolutely clueless everyone claiming it was their first week at hotel invisible managers when asked to meet them they just told reception what to say got served raw duck dish in a 3 Rosette

Llamado a comer justo después de las 1.00pm. Pedimos risotto para la esposa y con trocitos de pescado y guisantes blandos para mí. La mujer era sólo aceptable risotto para el nivel que cabe esperar de este establecimiento, pero el chip de pescado y guisantes blandos fueron horribles. Cuando corte en el pescado de agua fría se acabaron claro, el pescado estaba dentro y la prima. guisantes blandos estaban frías. No era lo que esperaba de lo que creía que era un hotel de lujo en el distrito de los lagos. Era como el chef habían vuelto a casa y el portero de la cocina tenía tomada. Yo no recomendaría su comida a nadie. Si no tienes el básico derecho no hay esperanza para ellos. He tenido mucho mejor en los cafés. Nada podrían decir lo que me de comer allí. Todavía estoy en shock por la experiencia 8 horas después del evento.

Hemos visitado los Storrs durante muchos años y siempre he disfrutado es cálido, flexible servicio. En el pasado la mayoría del personal era sonriente y feliz para cuidar a sus huéspedes.

He estado aquí muchas veces en el pasado en nuestros propietarios, el lugar se ha transformado ya que los nuevos propietarios. Ha sido completamente renovado con un alto nivel de calidad y todavía mantiene el carácter de una magnífica casa solariega. Reservamos la noche de San Valentín menú, que era un menú de cinco platos £75 cada uno no incluye vino, pero incluye una copa de champán rosado a la llegada. La comida es muy buena pero porciones pequeñas; la comida aquí es quizás mejor que su rival local El Gilpin Lodge. El personal era muy amable y atento, y no podía ser criticada. Este lugar es genial para ocasiones especiales y bajo la nueva administración y propiedad sólo conseguir algo mejor.

We were staying in the hotel and had dinner as part of a package. We could not have wished for a more eclectic and fantastic dining experience with caviar canapés and artichoke amuse bouche this really was fine dining at its best. Highlights were the Sea Bass and Venison and the home made chocolates. The dining room is small but stylish if a little quiet so chat was kept to a whisper. Perhaps a little music wouldn't go amiss.

We had dinner here the first night whilst staying here for a few days. The service was impeccable and the food was stunning... Flavours one would never think of- definitely worth of a Michelin star. In between the courses were little amuse bouche courses that were also delicious. Sam the head waiter was very busy and we lived his sarcasm. Fred...who had also served us in the lobby with a snack when we first arrived, was delightful. What stops it becoming a Michelin starred restaurant is not the food but the lack of ambience. Deathly quiet with diners whispering so as not to stand out. We mentioned this on check out and it was acknowledged that a number of people had mentioned that this was needed. I do hope they think about this as it would make for a less formal and stuff atmosphere.

Some wonderful food full marks to the chef. Some creative very intriguing flavours that were very much appreciated. The restaurant staff are a bit too formal and could be a bit more relaxed and friendly. This did not take away from the wonderful food. Small portions.

Four of us ate in the restaurant and decided to go for the full taster menu accompanied by the wine pairing. Whilst this was not inexpensive at £105 per person I would suggest it brilliant value. All eight courses were beautifully and expertly prepared and served with the chosen wines fitting each course perfectly. A vegetable course of Jerusalem artichokes was one of the top three foods I have ever put into my mouth and the accompanying Wairau PinotNoir fabulous. The big wine find for me was the Moscato D'Asti Fontanafredda 2013 which we drank with an exquisite red currant and Elderfower marshmallow pudding. Simply wonderful. My sister had eaten recently at Le Manoir and she said that this food compared very favourably with that noted restaurant. Praise indeed. When I return to Storrs Hall would I eat the taster menu again? You just try and stop me! Fabulous opulent memories - thank you so much.

My husbands birthday lunch - probably the best lunch we have ever had , the setting the outstanding service we were made to feel very special and just had simply just the best afternoon ever thank you Storrs and all the staff - world class ❤️

Me and my partner ate the 7 course taster menu paired with some fantastic wines. We was amazed at the food with lots of contemporary techniques involved in the cooking and presentation. The wines complimented all the dishes that we was served too and all the staff had a great knowledge of all the dishes being served Would return in a heartbeat

My daughter married her wonderful husband here in 2010 and the venue was idyllic.Storrs is now updated, restored and modernised, a bit of a shock, but in a good way. The food rivals L'Enclume of Cartmel for half the price and the service was a hoot. Not as easy to joke with the serious Cartmel crowd but at Storrs we felt relaxed whilst being treated very well.Highly recommend and cannot understand why this place is not heaving, outlook onto Windermere Lake with value and service, with fantastic food. What more could you want?Visited 15 July 2015

This hotel is amazing, we only went for lunch as part of a team building day but the venue and views were breath taking, the view from the lounge where you enjoy your tea and coffee is priceless just looks directly on to the Lake, food was delicious a real treat for us, would love to go back and stay.

What a great place have stayed there 4 times now and have never been disappointed, great rooms incredible views and great service.After noon tea wow, and the restaurant a absolute gem of a place the food was stunning.

Really enjoyed Afternoon Tea in lovely setting on Lake Windermere. A little expensive but you are paying for the experience and the location.Choice of Afternoon Teas including champagne etc.Don't forget to walk down to the Lake. Go on.....treat yourself!

We stayed for the weekend at Storrs Hall, and as with our previous visit, had a lovely time. The hotel (separately reviewed) has some quirks, but the restaurant is outstanding. Since our last visit, they have added a third AA rosette, and well deserved. We ate from the a la carte (there is also a tasting menu), which had 4 choices of starter, 4 of main, and if you include cheese as a dessert, usually 4 dessert options. Over the 2 days we covered most options. The mackerel starter would be in our top 10 starters of all time, we think, and all four mains were delicious, the duck probably top of the list. Unusual but exquisite tasting canapés, a bread basket filled with irresistible different types of bread, a very good wine list, and a beautiful view of the lake, completed the experience. The only downside is that despite some wonderful individual members of staff, 2 of whom we remembered from our last visit in December, they don't have the 5 star dining experience quite sorted, with our pre-dinner drinks in the lounge leaving us either forgotten on the first evening, or rushed through on the second evening, where their anticipation of a full restaurant and not that many staff led process to trump diner experience for a short time. Still, we cant wait to come back to stay and eat here again.

Wonderfull veiws wonderfull rooms wonderfull food wonderfull time had just go you will love it. There really is nothing to disappoint. From the lovely grounds that go right down to lake Windermere to the wonderfull villages on the doorstep and the magnificent scenery.

I have stayed at Storrs Hall for a wedding a few years back and made a reservation for my husbands birthday on the Saturday followed by Afternoon Tea on the Sunday.I phoned and left a message to book but now one called me back so I had to call again which I wouldn't have expected. On arrival the welcome was not what I expected we were greeted but not with the professionalism and the warmth that I had hoped for.We looked at the menu and thought we should leave as it didn't sound that appetising lots of strange combinations of food. How wrong were we. The food was amazing which I would give 5 stars to. It was the service that was poor.We had to poor our own wine. The staff weren't engaging and when asked about the food they didn't really seem that knowledgable. There was no warmth in the service at all. Lastly there was no reference at all to my husbands birthday from any of the staff, which I was disappointed at as I had specifically mentioned it.Beautiful location, stunning venue, fabulous food but not impressed by the almost robotic service. So much so I rang the next day to cancel the Afternoon Tea.... Got the answer service again, no one called back to confirm that they had received the call.

Me and my husband visited Storrs Hall on a cold Tuesday night in February. We booked for 8.30 and went for the 9 courses tasting menu, despite being the only diners and keeping the staff till midnight the service was amazing. Attentive friendly and very knowledgeable. The food was of incredible standards, every course was perfection not to mention great value for money. Storrs Hall most certainly deserves a Michelin star.

Mothers Day Lunch 2015We arrived at 12.45 in plenty of time for our pre booked table for 1.15. We started in the bar and were eventually taken to our table with an apology for the wait. We were presented with what we later overheard was an amuse Bouche. We selected our starter and main course from the special menu (Choice of 3 starters and 3 mains) starter arrived and was ok. by 2.30 we were still waiting for our main course so I went to find the manager to complain I was told that they would be straight over and did we want another drink while we waited (No thanks) by 2.45 we had had enough and got up to leave. I asked to see the manger immediately and was given the assistant manager. who listened to our story apologised profusely and asked if we would now like our meal. Well by this time we wanted to leave so were offered a meal another time which we also declined.The hotel itself is a little tired, the staff are all very nice, but service is exceptionally slow. I wouldn't recommend this Hotel for a meal!

We've always enjoyed our dining experience at Storrs, since we made our debut in 2011. Back in the day there was a faded charm about the place. often referred to as #shabbychic it usually delivered quality in just the right quantity..However, since 2014 there has been a change in ownership, which has seen a move with the times. The kitchen has seen @conortoomey80 installed as chef du patron. It appears his vision is focused on in season locally sourced ingredients. Although very quiet, the restaurant is ideally placed on Lake Windermere, with stunning views during the daytime. The staff are attentive and most welcoming. In particular the charming and delightful Fred who had taking care of us ever since our wedding at Storrs in 2011.The menu was balanced, beautifully presented and delicious. The highlight was the stunning Barbecue Jerusalem Artichoke with celeriac crisps and parsley oil. We will be back very soon to see what Conor has in store during the Spring. #cantwait