Henrock - Bowness-on-Windermere

Great restaurant with a beautiful setting and wonderful service. My husband took me here for my 30th birthday and we had the most incredible meal, mostly recommended by a fantastic and experienced member of staff, Anna. All I can say is, wow! A treat not to be missed, thank you so much for the experience I will definitely cherish it.

Unbeatable service and experience. Great for special occasions. We arrived and were greeted by host in the balcony, who happily offered to take our pictures and lead us to our table. The host knew our name and the special occasion we were celebrating without having to confirm our name/occasion. The waiter was knowledgeable about the dishes and shared its journey with us, making the experience very exciting. The waiter remembered the order and didn’t need to confirm. The table was frequently cleaned after each course, cutlery changed according to each meal and drinks were refilled. We were the last guests in the restaurant and did not feel rushed at all by the staff. Instead they were patient and allowed us privacy rather than constantly monitoring us. When the bill arrived, it was beautifully presented. Memorable experience. Thank you for having us Henrock.

I mean, it's Simon Rogan, so the food will be great, right? Yes, it is. The service will be great, right? Yes, it is. Their wine list will be great, right? Oh, it absolutely is! It is all of these things. The setting, however, is a bit special: Linthwaite House sits on a hilltop overlooking Lake Windermere, which as everybody will rightly tell you is simply stunning! And, finally, a small anecdote: our first visit there was during the height of Covid angst. We were traveling through and just wanted to grab a quick bite (they offered a bar menu served on the terrace only). As we were driving, I only had a glimpse at the wine list and spotted a pretty special Riesling, available obviously only by the bottle *sigh*. Alas, the friendly sommelier produced a nice contraption allowing us to re seal the rest of the bottle for us to take away. Going the extra step. As Rogan's folks do. Even on a hilltop during Covid.

We returned to Linthwaite house this week for a short break away to celebrate my wife's 40th birthday, along with our puppy, Iggy. We couldn't have wished for a warmer welcome, with personalised notes from our host acknowledging us as returning customers, and wishing my wife a happy birthday. Iggy had his own custom welcome pack too and the room was a good size and well equipped for the three of us. The room was clean and comfortable, well furnished and no signs of former furry customers. The grounds are stunning for gentle strolls with the pup, and with good access to local longer walks. We enjoyed our evening meals in the Henrock restaurant, delicious food, always well presented and served by a knowledgeable and professional team. We always look forward to returning to Linthwaite house, thank you for another lovely stay.

Fantastic attention from staff and lovely food Meal type: Dinner Price per person: £100+