No longer a tradition reserved for the ladies; afternoon tea at the charming Hillthwaite Hotel has undergone a manly makeover. Dainty sandwiches & sweet delicacies have been replaced by hearty treats like Cumberland sausage butty & malt chocolate mousse, but the most controversial twist of all has to be that tea
- the very centrepiece of this great British ritual
- can be swapped a cold pint of local ale. On a warmer day, you can enjoy your tea on the sunny terrace, which boasts stunning views over Lake Windermere & the Lake District Fells.