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- Apr 10, 2023
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Updated: Apr 14, 2023
Bassenthwaite Lake Station - "A wonderful weekend in The Lakes that is wheelchair accessible too"
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Like many, lockdown persuaded me to explore my own country more, sparking interest in a long weekend in the Lake District, frankly I can’t believe I haven’t been before! Having researched, it turned out The Lakes are rather accessible, so a family weekend was to be had…..
Bassenthwaite Lake Station Restaurant
Lunch was booked onboard the actual train featured in the 2017 film ‘Murder on the Orient Express’. Needless to say doggies and wheelchairs are welcome. An easy glide through the train carriage to a private compartment at the rear of the train, we perched on the plush comfy chairs and ordered from the diverse menu. Mum was delighted with her festive brunch bowl featuring a tender turkey escalope, pig in blanket and fried egg, whilst we shared a Cumbrian sharing platter, an exciting spread of Baked Torpenhow Brie, chicken liver pate, Cumbrian chorizo and salami, home cooked ham, Cumberland sauce glazed chipolata sausage, house chutney, piccalilli, crisp salad and baked bread and Butter. Somehow I managed to squeeze in a sticky toffee pudding, well when in Cumbria! Directly opposite the stationary train station is a nature reserve which usefully has scooter friendly boardwalks.
The food itself reinforces the sense of place. From the festive brunch bowl to the generous Cumbrian sharing platter and the indulgent sticky toffee pudding, Geometry dash game the menu celebrates hearty regional flavors. The carefully prepared local ingredients, including Torpenhow Brie, Cumbrian chorizo, and Cumberland sausage, create an authentic taste of Cumbria that perfectly complements the vintage railway atmosphere.