Six years ago (November 2 2019), I wrote about my tiny home county – Cumbria – and its newly acquired status as a foodie destination – with more Michelin starred restaurants than any county outside Greater London.  There were seven restaurants with eight Michelin stars at the time – twice as many as London per head of population.

The 2025 Michelin Guide was published recently – and WOW!!!

Success breeds success.

Momentum breeds momentum.

Confidence breeds confidence.

Great Chefs breed Great Chefs!!

We now have 13 starred restaurants, with a total of 15 stars (thanks to Simon Rogan’s 3 star L’Enclume in Cartmel).

Come on up to The Lakes and treat yourself to a foodie experience based on locally sourced produce and imaginative culinary excellence.

You’re worth it!

• L’Enclume, Cartmel (three stars + green star)
• SOURCE at Gilpin Hotel, Windermere (one star)
• Pentonbridge Inn, Penton (one star)
• Cedar Tree Restaurant, Brampton (one star)
• Cottage in the Wood, Braithwaite (one star)
• Allium at Askham Hall, Askham (one star)
• Rogan & Co, Cartmel (one star)
• Old Stamp House, Ambleside (one star)
• The Samling, Windermere (one star)
• The Dog & Gun Inn, Skelton (one star)
• The Forest Side, Grasmere (one star)
• Lake Road Kitchen, Ambleside (one star)
• HEFT, Newton in Cartmel (one star)