1863 Restaurant With Rooms - Pooley Bridge

Award-winning restaurant with rooms in Pooley Bridge, Lake District

Dining Experience

1863 Restaurant With Rooms holds the Cumbria Tourism 'Taste' Award and Cumbria Life Readers' Award for its cuisine. The kitchen is led by an award-winning chef who has earned three AA rosettes for the seasonal tasting menus. Guests can also explore an exclusive wine list served through the Coravin system, which allows pours without opening the bottle.

Accommodations

Each en-suite bedroom at 1863 is furnished with luxury linens, a flat-screen TV with DVD player, and a welcome tray with biscuits and locally sourced hot chocolate. Rooms offer garden or Lakeland views, and the Gable End Suite provides a spacious layout with a separate seating area. Housekeeping, luggage storage, and a concierge service are available for all guests.

Location & Outdoor Activities

The hotel sits less than 1600 ft from Lake Ullswater, making it a short walk to the Ullswater Steamers for boat tours. Guests can follow the Ullswater Way walking trails directly from the hotel or visit nearby landmarks such as Dalemain Mansion and the Rheged activity centre. Local pubs and Granny Dowbekins Tea Rooms are within a minute's walk.

Accessibility & Pet Policies

1863 Restaurant With Rooms includes wheelchair-accessible rooms with lowered bathroom sinks, raised toilets, grab rails, and an emergency cord. The property is pet-friendly, with outdoor seating available on the terrace for guests traveling with dogs. Disabled parking is provided in the complimentary on-site car park.

Breakfast & Additional Services

A full Cumbrian breakfast is served each morning in the breakfast room overlooking the garden, using local ingredients such as fresh coffee, smoked salmon, and cereals. Guests can request packed lunches for day trips or make use of the shared lounge/TV area. The hotel also provides soundproof rooms and daily housekeeping as standard.

• Dining: Award-winning chef with three AA rosettes, seasonal tasting menus, Coravin wine system
• Rooms: En-suite bedrooms with Lakeland or garden views, Gable End Suite available
• Location: 1600 ft from Lake Ullswater, Ullswater Steamers and walking trails nearby
• Accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible rooms with grab rails and lowered fixtures
• Pet friendly: Dogs welcome, outdoor terrace seating available
• Parking: Complimentary on-site car park