WATERMILLOCK.

Situated on the A592 - overlooking Ullswater lake. A traditional Lakeland coaching inn, with really friendly staff. Full disabled access, including a suite with proper shower, etc. The food served here is tremendous. A full bar menu has loads of veggie options & a kids menu. Main courses are about £8 and there is a 5 course dinner menu in the evenings for about £20. The food (served 12-2.30 and 6.30-9pm) is plentiful and staff very helpful. Lots of local specialities food wise too. Quite popular so often best to book.. There are stunning views from the outside which are good year round. For the winter there is a real fire. If you fancy it, darts are played here. Open all year round, it is quietest in winter, but the welcome is just as good. Beers on at the time were Coniston Bluebird and Jennings Cumberland Ale. Another thing to notice is the generous spirits measures. This all combines to make the inn very unpretentious with a very relaxing atmosphere. Accommodation here with comfortable single rooms to spacious family-sized suites, one with full disabled access. 17 rooms in total. B&B from £54 for 2 sharing. Best deal is the 3 (or more) nights DB&B rate including a 3-course dinner. More information on www.brackenrigginn.co.uk Best about the pub: food, drink, view, welcome, value for money. Worst: smoking is allowed ... but only in the bar (& outside). OK - I know it's a very personal thing but I just don't like smoke!