Ye Olde Greyhound Inn in Allerdale

Absolutely love this place. Can’t believe we only discovered it last year. Unique. Atmospheric. Comfortable. Ethical. Relaxing. Authentic. Jolly good food freshly prepared. Really good team who understand service. Just love the vibe. And,thank God, no b***** dogs. I like dogs but can’t stand them around my food. This must be one of the few eateries in Keswick that’s dog free. I really don’t want to recommend this place on second thoughts as I’d rather keep it to myself! Can get really busy. So pick your time. Easily the best cafe in this insanely touristified town.

A lovely characterful food van and cafe - delicious! Space outside to sit and undercover tables too.

Precis: Wow! Excellent! Any other superlative you choose! Full review: What a wonderful gem of a find! From the start the welcome was warm and friendly. Nothing was too much trouble for Gary, Donna and their team; what a diamond they have found in Jack! The quality of the furnishings is very high, the fittings top class and the home made biscuits in the bedroom were delicious! Even a welcome decanter of sherry to start off your stay! The hallway walls are adorned with award plaques from numerous organisations! The grounds were extensive and very well kept. We had read about the wild red squirrels and hoped we may get to spot one - no fears there; we watched them running around the garden and feeder each day! Now for the food! Absolutely excellent! Each evening started at 7pm with canapés and good conversation with fellow guests, most of whom seem to be repeat visitors, with good reason! Gary is very personable and quite the bon viveur, his knowledge of wine is excellent, after all by his own admission he has been in the game for a good number of years! The four course dinner menu is set, no choices, but the menu is on display each morning and I'm sure that alternatives could be organised if enough notice were given. Each course was exquisite, served piping hot (where appropriate!) and presented beautifully, as was the table in general. Service was efficient, friendly and knowledgeable. Breakfast was just as good! Hazel Bank has seven rooms and the restaurant is open only to residents. All this means that each guest gets very personal, and personable, service from start to finish! If you think that this review is a little enthusiastic then I doubt you've visited! Don't get me wrong, it isn't for everybody and nowhere is totally perfect, but Hazel Bank gets VERY close!

Absolutely amazing was working on turbines close by and checked for a local little bakery and wow I wasn’t let down absolutely amazing little shop massive variety of cakes and pies lovely staff and very affordable I would highly recommend and will be making the long journey back.

The account Mr. Aiken has of our visit is incorrect. He said we arrived on an evening when he was not open...not true! We booked previously and he accepted the booking. Due to slow play on the golf course we were running ten minutes late and we called him to let him know. When we arrived his behaviour was on obnoxious and deeply unpleasant. I can categorically say Mr. Aiken did NOT call the police. After we had been ejected we ordered a takeaway and ate it outside the pub next door. We collected the wrappers and put them in the carrier bag. The next morning we found the carrier bag outside our hotel room! Mr Aiken had, during the night, placed it tbere! His recollection varies from the actuality. From M.J.C.