The Black Bull★★★★★
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"A perfect balance of traditional hospitality and contemporary surroundings"
Overview
The Black Bull, a former 17th century coaching inn, has been lovingly and sympathetically restored. Each of the guest rooms is named after a local fell, referencing the inn's deep-seated connection with its surroundings. The seasonal approach to the food means that the menus change daily, reflecting the best ingredients available at any given time from the surrounding landscape. The dishes come with a twist, inspired by the fusion of two very different cultures - head chef Nina Matsunaga's rich German/Japanese heritage and owner James Ratcliffe’s Yorkshire Dales upbringing.
Ratings & awards
AA 5 Star Inn
2-Rosette restaurant
Breakfast Award
Our inspector loves...
Dales - Fantastic location in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales
Dinner - Cultural melting pot of Japanese and Yorkshire
Wine - Offering a wide selection of unusual wines, as well as a Sake menu
Four-legged friends - Dogs are welcomed in three of the bedrooms as well as in the bar
Well appointed bedrooms - Luxury rooms with some fantastic suites available too
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About the area
Cumbria's rugged yet beautiful landscape is best known for the Lake District National Park that sits within its boundaries. It’s famous for Lake Windermere, England’s largest lake, and Derwent Water, ‘Queen of the English Lakes', but other lesser-known areas in the south, such as the Lune Valley and the coastal towns, are secret gems of wide cobbled streets and rolling hills.
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