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Sharrow Bay

265 Reviews
#1 of 2 Restaurants in Howtown}
$$$$British, Gluten Free Options, Vegetarian Friendly
Sharrow Bay Sharrow BAY, Howtown CA10 2LZ, England
+44 17684 86301
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4.0
265 reviews
  • Excellent66%
  • Very good12%
  • Average13%
  • Poor3%
  • Terrible6%
Travellers talk about
“coffee and petit fours” (9 reviews)
“sticky toffee pudding” (16 reviews)
“amuse bouche” (11 reviews)
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CUISINES
British, Gluten Free Options, Vegetarian Friendly
PRICE
$$$$
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Sharrow Bay Sharrow BAY, Howtown CA10 2LZ, England
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Reviewed 5 days ago
Wonderful country house hotel

It is just lovely! The welcome to the hotel really started days before on the phone as both Enid and Janet were very helpful in helping us select our room and advise on local restaurants. The hotel is well signposted but the approach road is...More

Thank jeanhooper
Oliver S, Manager at Sharrow Bay, responded to this reviewResponded 3 days ago

Dear jeanhooper, Thank you for your kind comments regarding your recent stay. I'm pleased to hear you felt welcome and relaxed. I hope we can welcome you back to Sharrow Bay again soon. Kind regards, Oliver.

Reviewed 1 week ago
Aniversary Meal

Visited for Saturday Lunch to celebrate our wedding anniversary.The quality and service has to be one of the best we have experienced. We were made to feel so welcome and offered drinks in the lounge whilst deciding on our choice of menu. Beautiful views across...More

Thank Ian C
Oliver S, Manager at Sharrow Bay, responded to this reviewResponded 6 days ago

Dear Ian C, congratulations regarding your wedding anniversary. I'm pleased to hear we were able to help to help you celebrate, and hope we can welcome you back to Sharrow Bay again soon. Kind regards, Oliver.

Reviewed 2 weeks ago
Sublime

The quality and service has to be one of the best. I have not visited the hotel for 6 years but no change in the standard whatsoever, the food was sublime you pay for quality and you get it. We have recommended both the hotel...More

Thank Lindsay D
Oliver S, Manager at Sharrow Bay, responded to this reviewResponded 2 weeks ago

Dear Lindsay D, Thank you for your very kind comments, I will pass your comments on to our team. I hope we can welcome you back to Sharrow Bay again soon indeed. Kind regards, Oliver.

Reviewed 2 weeks ago
Afternoon Tea for Two

This was a Christmas present from our son and wife and grandchildren which we purposely delayed usingand making a booking for until after the season but whilst the weather was still good. We are local to the area so we knew very well the reputation...More

Thank tyke710
Oliver S, Manager at Sharrow Bay, responded to this reviewResponded 2 weeks ago

Dear tyke710, thank you for your very kind comments about your Afternoon Tea. We're please to hear you enjoyed it, and thank you for your positive comments about the team, I will pass your feedback on to them. I hope we can welcome you back...More

Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile
A Birthday Treat???!!??

On the strength of my recommendation based on the memories 20 years old my wife booked Sunday Lunch for two as a special birthday treat for me - The experience told me never to make a restaurant recommendation based on old memories again! Sadly the...More

Thank Ken G
Oliver S, Manager at Sharrow Bay, responded to this reviewResponded 3 weeks ago

Dear Ken G, thank you for your feedback regarding your recent visit, I am sorry to hear you did not enjoy it. I am unsure which lunch you had as we do not have any at that price, but regardless, we shall pass your comments...More

Reviewed 4 weeks ago
Lovely

Walked from pooled bridge to thesharrow bay had tea and biscuits on the terrace overlooking the lake freshly homemade biscuits and plenty of tea

Thank anniebabes2016
Oliver S, Manager at Sharrow Bay, responded to this reviewResponded 3 weeks ago

Dear anniebabes2016, thank you for dropping in for tea and biscuits - our terrace is a lovely place to enjoy the lake views. I hope we see you soon. Kind regards, Oliver.

Reviewed 10 September 2017
Excellent meal

Could be viewed as expensive but given its quality, level of service & the ambiance also the fact that it was a milestone birthday very much worth it

Thank clampitsontour2016
Oliver S, Manager at Sharrow Bay, responded to this reviewResponded 12 September 2017

Dear Clampitsontour2016, thank you for your very positive comments, I'm happy to hear we helped you celebrate your special occasion, and hope we see you at Sharrow Bay again soon. Kind regards, Oliver.

Reviewed 1 September 2017
Oh Dear

I'm always 'delighted' to see the replies that the management come up with after you write a review of their premises..it's usually bordering on the rude, condescending or implying that you are a liar...never a good idea, I think, to insult the people who pay...More

3  Thank Paul S
Oliver S, Manager at Sharrow Bay, responded to this reviewResponded 3 weeks ago

Dear Paul S, thank you for taking the time to review Sharrow Bay, somehow you slipped through the Tripadvisor notification net so I apologise for the slow reply. I'm not sure whether you wish us to leave a response or not, from your comments about...More

Reviewed 10 August 2017
Two nights of wonderful food

Great food. served well by delightful staff. One would probably not want to eat there every night as they provide a set menu which is probably too much after two nights of enjoyment

Thank Z6133XQandrewb
Oliver S, Manager at Sharrow Bay, responded to this reviewResponded 29 August 2017

Dear Andrew B, thank you for your positive comments - I am happy to hear you enjoyed your stay with us, and will pass your comments on to our team. I hope we can welcome you back to Sharrow Bay soon. Kind regards, Oliver.

Reviewed 22 July 2017 via mobile
Afternoon tea

We have stayed and eaten at the Sharrow Bay several times in the past and was looking forward to taking our children for afternoon tea one day and then dinner later in the week. Unfortunately, it didn't live up to its past. It has a...More

3  Thank Kevin N
Oliver S, Manager at Sharrow Bay, responded to this reviewResponded 1 August 2017

Dear Kevin N, I am sorry to hear you were disappointed with your visit to us. Sadly you did not leave any feedback at the time of your visit, and your comments are quite vague, so I have very little constructive feedback to work with,...More

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Restaurant Details

Rating summary
  • Food
    Service
  • Value
    Atmosphere
Average prices
US$50
Cuisine
British, Gluten Free Options, Vegetarian Friendly
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, After-hours
Restaurant features
Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Serves Alcohol, Outdoor Seating, Validated Parking, Wheelchair Accessible, Full Bar
Good for
Special Occasion Dining, Local cuisine, Romantic, View
Location and Contact Information
  • Address: Sharrow Bay Sharrow BAY, Howtown CA10 2LZ, England
  • Location: Europe  >  United Kingdom (UK)  >  England  >  Cumbria  >  Lake District  >  Howtown
  • Phone Number: +44 17684 86301
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