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Farlam Hall
Brampton, Cumbria
There is a relaxed, timeless ambience at this grown-up 19th-century country house (Relais & Château), but things have moved on apace, with fine dining now at the very heart of the operation.
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There is a relaxed, timeless ambience at this grown-up 19th-century country house (Relais & Châteaux), but things have moved on apace, with fine dining now at the very heart of the operation. In March 2023, Hrishikesh Desai, who won great acclaim at the Gilpin Hotel (see entry), stepped in as executive chef/patron to manage alongside former Gilpin colleague Karen Baybutt. Bedrooms have soft, restful décor, antiques, local artworks, 'luxurious bathrooms (copious hot water at good pressure)', Molton Brown toiletries, views over wooded grounds. Suites have an espresso machine. The Hay Loft in a stable block has an outside seating area. In the Cedar Tree Restaurant, a nightly tasting menu features produce from the kitchen garden and Farlam Hall's honey bees. Expect the unexpected – maybe fried fillet of cured hake, roasted pineapple, smoked sweet-and-sour sauce; tandoori beef Wellington. Special diets – but not finicky tastes – can be accommodated. On some evenings more casual dining is offered in Bistro Enkel. Tea on the terrace is a treat. After a Cumbrian breakfast, 'walks from the hotel lead along quiet country lanes linking with footpaths that explore interesting woodland and tarns'. (RH)
Hotel Details
Address
Hallbankgate, Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 2NG, England
Telephone
Bedroom
17. 2 on ground floor, 1 in stables. 6 self-catering suites in grounds sleep 2–6.
Openings
all year, restaurant Wed–Sat pm, Sun lunch, bistro Sun–Tues.
Background Music
in public areas, restaurant.
Children
all ages welcomed in bedrooms (air mattresses, cots, but ring to discuss), stable suites and bistro, Sun lunch in restaurant; aged 9 and over in restaurant for dinner.
Dogs
allowed (max 2, not unattended, £30 a dog night), on lead in grounds, not in public rooms.
Prices
B&B doubles from £295, singles from £175. 7-course tasting menu (restaurant) £130; à la carte (bistro) £60. 1-night bookings may be refused at busy times; min 2 nights in cottages suites.
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Facilities
2 lounges, restaurant (veg/vegan tasting menu on request), bistro, bar, in-room TV, 6-acre grounds (stream, walled garden), civil wedding licence, EV charging, public rooms wheelchair accessible, adapted toilet.
Location
IN THE MEDIA
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