Dining delights at Windermere’s only Michelin-Star restaurant

Holbeck Ghyll Country House Hotel now boasts Windermere’s only Michelin Star restaurant. Open to both residents and local diners, the coveted dining venue guarantees an unforgettable gastronomic experience for all guests with fine cuisine, an award-winning wine list, attentive service and spectacular views of Lake Windermere, all from a magnificent oak panelled dining room.

Awarded Michelin status for nine consecutive years and ranked in the top 23 British Restaurants in the Good Food Guide 2008, the head chef, David McLaughlin comments “I believe our continued success and growing portfolio of accolades are because we are fortunate to work with some of the most knowledgeable and dedicated suppliers in Cumbria who will always look for the very best produce, which we showcase in an innovative and creative manner.”

Specialising in traditional British cuisine with a distinct French influence, Chef McLaughlin changes the menu daily in order to make the most of the fresh, seasonal produce.

This year’s sensational summer dishes from the Dinner Menu include West Coast of Scotland Hand Dived Scallops with Spiced Cauliflower, Apple and Raisin Purée for appetizer, or Fricassée of Frogs Legs with Ceps and Artichoke Velouté. Entrees include John Dory with Cauliflower Beignets, Baby Beetroot and Horseradish Velouté or Best End of Seasonal Cumbrian Lamb with Aubergine and Tapenade Jus to truly tantalise the taste-buds.

For those with a refined pallet, Holbeck Ghyll offers a Gourmet Menu available for £67.50 per person. For an additional £40 per person each course can be accompanied by carefully selected wines from the restaurants’ extensive wine list – perfect for a special occasion or celebration.

Having won Condé Nast Johansens Taittinger Wine List of the Year in 2007, wine connoisseurs are also well catered for at Holbeck Ghyll. There are over 280 wines to choose from including a French Regional wine list as well as fantastic finds from the New World.

During the summer months, The Terrace is also open for guests to enjoy a selection of canapés and aperitifs with a glass of Champagne. From here, guests can peruse the menu whilst enjoying mesmerising views of Lake Windermere and the surrounding mountains.

Accommodation prices start from £125 per person, per night on a dinner, bed and breakfast basis. Visit Holbeckghyll.com for further information.