Fodor's Expert Review Langstrath Country Inn

In the tranquil hamlet of Stonethwaite, the welcoming Langstrath was originally built as a miner's cottage in the 16th century but has expanded into a spacious inn with chunky wooden tables and logs burning on a slate open fire. A perfect base for walkers, it has spacious, unfussy rooms (some with wood beams) with stunning views out to the surrounding countryside and hills. There are modern touches, too, like Wi-Fi connections and music docking stations. Traditional pub food in the bar downstairs is sourced locally, and the menu includes British favorites such as slow roast shoulder of lamb, homemade steak-and-ale pie, and Cumberland sausage with whole-grain mustard mash. There are Cumbrian beers, a choice of wines by the glass, and a good selection of whisky.