1863 Restaurant with Rooms

1863 Restaurant with Rooms – 1863 Restaurant with Rooms

Overview

Set in the heart of Pooley Bridge, at the tranquil north-eastern tip of Ullswater in Cumbria, 1863 Restaurant with Rooms invites food lovers and Lake District explorers to linger a little longer. This independent boutique restaurant-with-rooms offers an appealing combination of standout modern British dining and understated comfort, making it an ideal choice for a gourmet weekend break or celebratory escape. Guests are drawn here for inventive cooking, friendly service, and the sense of being both well looked after and completely relaxed, with the beauty of the Lakes on your doorstep.

Eat

1863 Restaurant with Rooms showcases a confident, produce-led ethos, with a particular focus on seasonality and local sourcing. The kitchen, led by Phil Corrie, delivers a tasting menu format that has caught the attention of critics and guides alike, recently securing 3 AA Rosettes—a significant mark of creative and technical skill. Dishes are as striking visually as they are on the palate, with balanced flavours and precise execution evident across every course. Diners can expect courses built around Cumbrian ingredients: the likes of Herdwick lamb, local fish, and sharply seasonal vegetables. Lunch and dinner menus combine classical technique with playful contemporary twists, supported by a thoughtfully curated wine list and attentive but down-to-earth service. This is fine dining in a relaxed, welcoming setting, equally suitable for special occasions or simply savouring a long lunch overlooking the fells.

Sleep

With just eight elegant bedrooms above the restaurant, 1863 offers a sense of grown-up privacy and comfort. Bedrooms are individually styled, blending modern comforts and simple, fresh design cues—think muted palettes, crisp linens, and thoughtful touches to make returning after a day on the fells feel like a treat. Some rooms offer village or partial fell views, all have inviting beds and smartly finished bathrooms. The mood is peaceful and unhurried—1863 particularly suits couples, walkers, and anyone seeking a restful base for Lake District adventures combined with destination dining.

Retreat

A stay at 1863 puts you within easy strolling distance of Ullswater’s shores and the lively atmosphere of Pooley Bridge village, with its independent shops and friendly local pubs. One or two nights here can be happily spent exploring dramatic lake walks, steamers across Ullswater, or forays into nearby fells such as Hallin and Arthurs Pike. Venture further to sample the Penrith market or lose yourself in Lowther Castle’s gardens—both less than twenty minutes by car. If driving from Penrith railway station, the journey is a straightforward six miles, typically under fifteen minutes. After a day outdoors, retreating to calm rooms, roaring fireplaces and creative plates at 1863 is the stuff Lake District weekends are made of.