Lake District tearoom on the market for £2.5 million Granny Dowbekins, at Pooley Bridge, is currently owned by businessman Colin Hindle. Mr Hindle has decided to put the tearoom up for sale with Colliers International to focus on his writing career. The two-floor Granny Dowbekin’s includes a tiered riverside tea garden and two self-catering holiday letting apartments. Mr Hindle published The Best Lakeland Views in January â which took him five years to complete. Colin Hindle launches new companion guide to Wainwrights iconic collection Concentrating on the best views around the Ullswater Valley, he plans to produce three more volumes. The books are intended to be a companion to Alfred Wainwrightâs guides.