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Gary and Shirley Mickelfield took over what was then Lynchristies in April
2001 and with some trepidation completely changed the menu and style to it's
present, mediterranean and English menu. The aim was to reproduce the style
of the restaurants we all love so much on holiday, laid back, friendly and
relaxed, where you can eat anything from a bowl of pasta and a beer to a
three course meal with a good quality wine.
We have been staggered by the response of both the people of Ambleside and
the holidaymakers who have been returning again and again. Making
reservations essential for fridays, saturdays and school holidays.
The food is all home-cooked with many dishes of our own design, some
traditional and some borrowed. We use the best produce, where possible
sourced locally with no GM foods, tins or packets. Our treacle bread is
world famous and our sticky toffee pudding is earning a reputation as
possibly the best in Cumbria.
We are a small, happy team (usually), many of whom have been with us from the start weathering those first rocky foot and mouth blighted months and our hectic first summer holidays. Their enthusiasm, efficiency and sense of humour (yes you Neil!) Has earned them many a favourable comment in our vistitors book. Long may it last!
And then there is the setting, the beautiful, ancient, Kelsick Hall, with
it's uneven floors causing many a customer to question his wine consumption.
The fabulous 16th Century wood panelling and the open fires which give a
cosy warm atmosphere on those cold, damp, lakeland winter evenings. Not to
forget our most famous resident, cosily tucked up in his priest hole with
his bible and glass of wine.
Gary, Shirley and the staff look forward to welcoming you to the Priest
Hole. We are happy to help with any enquiries or just e-mail us and we will
get back to you promptly.
To avoid disappointment we do recommend booking, particularly for large
groups or at busy times, why not pop in or phone to make your reservation.
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Outside, our terrace is much in demand on the long summer evenings, with
many diners lingering over a good bottle of wine to watch the world go by.
