The Lake District has long attracted serious cooks and discerning diners, drawn by its remarkable larder — Herdwick lamb, Morecambe Bay shrimps, local cheeses, wild mushrooms and produce from the kitchen gardens of some of England's finest country house hotels. The Good Hotel Guide recommends those properties where the food is genuinely worth the journey, from Michelin-starred tasting menus to brilliantly sourced pub kitchens.