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Allium at Askham Hall

“Kitchen garden produce showcased on the menu.” - AA Inspector

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ASKHAM, CUMBRIA

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A family-owned estate less than eight miles from Ullswater, Askham Hall hotel occupies a 12th-century country house surrounded by 40 acres of gardens along the River Lowther. The light and airy Allium restaurant is the only modern addition to the building, and it overlooks the magnificent gardens. Tables are not clothed, which adds an informality, but crisp linen napkins are used and locally made bespoke pottery provides a contemporary touch. The kitchen garden features heavily on the seasonal menus and other produce arrives from tenant farms on the estate. Start with Cornish crab meat, lobster, lovage, blackcurrant and garden herbs before moving on to North Sea hake, mussels and clams, leek, salsify and barley, with Lowther red deer, local cep, kale and elderberry sauce satisfying meat eaters. A refreshing finale of exotic fruit, sea buckthorn and geranium cream is one of the innovative desserts. There’s a separate tasting menu for vegetarians. A notable wine list including bottles from the family’s cellar features a number of vintage French stunners.

Awards, accolades & Welcome Schemes

4 Rosette Award for Culinary Excellence

AA Wine Award (England)

AA Notable Wine List

Facilities – at a glance

Credit cards accepted

Private dining

Tasting menu

Wheelchair access

Allium at Askham Hall

Askham Hall, Askham, PENRITH, CUMBRIA, CA10 2PF

Phone: 01931 712350

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Features

Facilities

Seats: 30
Private dining available
On-site parking available

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Accessible toilets

Opening times

Closed: See website for details

Food and Drink

Wines under £30: 7
Wines by the glass: 8
Cuisine style: Contemporary British

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Discover Cumbria

Cumbria's rugged yet beautiful landscape is best known for the Lake District National Park that sits within its boundaries. It’s famous for Lake Windermere, England’s largest lake, and Derwent Water, ‘Queen of the English Lakes'. This beautiful countryside once inspired William Wordsworth and his home, Dove Cottage, in Grasmere is a popular museum. Another place of literary pilgrimage is Hill Top, home of Beatrix Potter, located near Windermere. Tom Kitten, Samuel Whiskers and Jemima Puddleduck were all created here.

Much of Cumbria is often overlooked in favour of the Lake Distirct. In the south, the Lune Valley remains as lovely as it was when Turner painted it. The coast is also a secret gem. With its wide cobbled streets, spacious green and views of the Solway Firth, Silloth is a fine Victorian seaside resort. Other towns along this coastline include Whitehaven, Workington and Maryport. Carlisle is well worth a look – once a Roman camp, its red-brick cathedral dates back to the early 12th century and its 11th-century castle was built by William Rufus.