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Sharrow Bay

269 Reviews
#1 of 2 Restaurants in Howtown
$$$$British, Gluten Free Options, Vegetarian Friendly
Sharrow Bay Sharrow BAY, Howtown CA10 2NA, England
+44 17684 86301
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4.0
269 reviews
  • Excellent65%
  • Very good13%
  • Average13%
  • Poor3%
  • Terrible6%
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British, Gluten Free Options, Vegetarian Friendly
PRICE
$$$$
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Sharrow Bay Sharrow BAY, Howtown CA10 2NA, England
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Reviewed 3 weeks ago
Fine dining with superb lake views.

Peaceful seclusion alongside the shores of Ullswater. Using locally sourced food and changing with the seasons, it provided a high end dining experience. We asked for a table overlooking the lake and were delighted to receive this. Complimentary extras including amuse Bouche and pre- dessert,...More

Thank Elaine W
Reviewed 23 January 2018
What a pleasant place

Not a bad dining experience at all in classic surroundings with beautiful views over the lake from several tables. The cooking is nouvelle cuisine with amuse-gueles and titbits between courses including a pre-dessert. A very urbane sommelier adds a special touch and the waiting staff...More

Thank oliver5125
Reviewed 2 January 2018
Beautiful stop for coffee.

We stopped here for coffee on the way for a walk to Howtown. So lovely we stopped on way back for lunch!

Thank Melanie H
Oliver S, Manager at Sharrow Bay, responded to this reviewResponded 3 January 2018

Dear Melanie H, thank you - I'm pleased to hear you enjoyed both visits to us, and hope we can welcome you back again soon. Kind regards, Ivan.

Reviewed 3 December 2017
Devine

Just loved everything about Sharrow Bay. It was somewhere I always wanted to go to and it did not let me down, it is absolutely beautiful. The setting on the edge of tge lake is idyllic and the staff are so welcoming. Lounge had amazing...More

Thank gill h
Oliver S, Manager at Sharrow Bay, responded to this reviewResponded 5 December 2017

Dear gill h, thank you for your kind comments, I'm pleased to hear we lived up to your expectations and hope we can welcome you back to Sharrow Bay again soon. Kind regards, Ivan.

Reviewed 7 November 2017
A great experience

I have been to Sharrow Bay only occasionally the first time being in 1960/1 when it was 15 shillings for dinner. It has become grander over the years. |The situation is as good as it gets the staff attentive and the ambience unbeatable But it...More

Thank Tim S
Oliver S, Manager at Sharrow Bay, responded to this reviewResponded 8 November 2017

Dear Tim S, thank you for your kind comments about your recent visit to Sharrow Bay, I'm pleased to hear you enjoyed it. I duly take all feedback on board and will pass it on to the team. I hope we can welcome you back...More

Reviewed 18 October 2017
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

1  Thank jeanhooper
Oliver S, Manager at Sharrow Bay, responded to this reviewResponded 19 October 2017

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 15 October 2017
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 16 October 2017

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 3 October 2017
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 4 October 2017

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 3 October 2017
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 4 October 2017

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 26 September 2017 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 28 September 2017

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

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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, Lunch, Dinner, After-hours
Restaurant features
Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Validated Parking, Serves Alcohol, Outdoor Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Full Bar
Good for
Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, View, Romantic
Location and Contact Information
  • Address: Sharrow Bay Sharrow BAY, Howtown CA10 2NA, England
  • Location: Europe  >  United Kingdom (UK)  >  England  >  Cumbria  >  Lake District  >  Howtown
  • Phone Number: +44 17684 86301
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