Sharrow Bay Country House, Country house hotel and restaurant on Ullswater Lake, Cumbria, England
Sharrow Bay Country House is a country house hotel and restaurant situated on the eastern shore of Ullswater Lake in Cumbria. The property offers multiple guest rooms, a restaurant serving traditional British cuisine, and views across the water toward the surrounding hills.
Francis Coulson founded Sharrow Bay in 1948 and pioneered the country house hotel concept in Britain. The establishment gained culinary prominence and held a Michelin star from 2008 to 2012 before closure in 2020.
The restaurant gained recognition for originating sticky toffee pudding, a dessert that became synonymous with British cooking during its Michelin-starred years. This creation remains central to what visitors associate with the establishment.
The property sits directly on the lake with easy access to hiking and water activities throughout the Lake District. Visitors should check ahead for current opening dates and availability, as the establishment is undergoing new management and planned renovations.
The property was leased in 2024 by the owners of Michelin-starred Askham Hall, who plan to reopen it in 2025. This change brings new culinary direction to a place that had been closed for several years.
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