For those who have been stuck in cities for far too long, and are apprehensive about the possibilities of getting abroad this year, this is the place to go. In fact, it’s the place to go even with international travel opening back up. And yes, there will be rain. But if you stay in the two hotels mentioned below, it won’t make a difference.
The Samling
The Samling: impressive and sophisticated
The Samling is about a 15-minute taxi ride from Windermere station, set back from the busy road that winds around the lake. Nestled in its own impressive grounds, with winding woodland trails, an ornamental water garden, a Georgian arbour and wildflower meadows, the hotel feels secluded and peaceful.
Chef Dan McGeorge on his Great British Menu appearance greatbritishlife.co.uk - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from greatbritishlife.co.uk Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Where to eat Great British Menu champion chef s cuisine - inside Dan McGeorge s stunning Lakes restaurant
Chef Dan McGeorge was crowned champion on Great British Menu on Friday - here s the picturesque hotel and restaurant where you can sample his entire GBM menu including that dog bone dessert
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Rothay Manor, Ambleside - where Great British Menu champion Dan McGeorge is head chef (Image: Polly Baldwin Photography)
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Dan’s dish featured a bone shaped milk chocolate mousse, with a miso caramel centre, sprayed in chocolate, served with a miso caramel sauce, salted caramel ice cream, honeycomb miso tuille and yuzu gel and zest.
Once the invited guests had finished dining they were asked to vote for their favourite dish and Dan’s pudding resulted in him being crowned series 16’s champion of champions.
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Dan said: ‘‘I still can’t quite believe that I’ve had the opportunity to represent the North West, my hometown of Liverpool and my adopted home, the Lake District on a show I’ve followed for years.