Osprey
by Bassenthwaite Lake
Bassenthwaite Lake
Link House Guest House Accommodation
Rowan & Judith Atkins
Link House
Bassenthwaite Lake
Cockermouth
Cumbria CA13 9YD
Tel: 017687 76291
Fax: 017687 76670
Email: info@link-house.co.uk
Link House have been awarded a Visit Britain four star rating
Walkers are welcome at Link House Guest House
Cyclists are welcome at Link House Guest House
Link House Guest House offers Fair Trade products
Link House is part of the Nuture Lakeland Scheme
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Dining

At Link House we know how important food is to making a good holiday great or just getting your working day off on the right note so we take great care with our selections.

We try to source our produce as locally as possible and use the best quality we can find. Our eggs are all free range and come from Scales Farm just down the road. Drive down the A66 and you can see the hens in the fields. You can buy the eggs and other produce direct from Shelia and Thomas at their farm shop.

All our bacon, sausage and black pudding comes from Fell Top Farm at Hesket Newmarket. Alan and Ian make sure only the best quality is sold and their sausages are the best we have ever tasted.

The pies and chops come from Harrison's in Cockermouth. Tony is very particular about the meat he provides and is happy to talk about where his meat comes from.

Of course some items we have to buy come from further afield but we do try to avoid air freighted fruit and veg etc. out of season.

We also have a policy of using Fair Trade products where we can. All our beverages in the bedrooms and Breakfast room are accredited.

If you are going walking or cycling for the day and don't want the bother of stopping to buy sandwiches then we can provide you with a packed lunch. We can also fill flasks with tea or coffee for you.

Start your day off in the right way with one of the varied selection of items available from our menu. From healthy eating to the traditional Full Breakfast the choice is yours. Breakfast is served in the light and airy conservatory.

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You can help yourself from the buffet where you will find fruit juice, cereals, home made granola (recipe available if you really like it), creamy greek yoghurt, fresh fruit, grapefruit and prunes.

The full Cumbrian breakfast or a vegetarian alternative is always available and we have a number of specials to tempt you including Kedgeree, Mumbles Eggs or a Spicy Bean Cake with a Potato Patti. You could even treat youself to smoked salmon with scrambled eggs

Evening meals are available every night except Sundays unless by prior arrangement.

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As we try to use fresh produce where possible we need you to order your meal in the morning or in advance if for your first night.

We serve evening meals in our comfortable, cosy dining room and since we are licensed you can enjoy a drink with your meal without worrying about driving.

Starters

Avocado, Stilton, Walnut and Orange Salad with nut oil and balsamic 
vinegar drizzle (V)
£4.50 
Home-made Smoked Salmon Pate and Melba toast £4.50 
Grilled field mushroom covered in melted goats cheese with a side salad (V) £4.50
Soup of the day with warm bread £3.00   

Main Courses

Chicken Caesar Salad  £9.50
Salmon with a crisp Pesto and Parmesan topping, New Potatoes and Vegetables   £9.50
Braised Lamb Henry, New Potatoes, Vegetables and Gravy  £12.00
Chilli Con Carne with Rice, Sour Cream, Cheese and Nachos  £9.00 
Pasta with Courgettes in a Tomato, Onion and Garlic sauce (V)  £7.50  
Chicken Breast in a Creamy Mushroom Sauce, New Potatoes and Vegetables  £11.00
Spinach and Feta Tart with New Potatoes and Salad (V)  £9.00
Home-made Burger with Chips and Salad. Add Cheese and Bacon if required  £9.00


Desserts

Trio of Ice Cream £3.00
Cartmel Sticky Toffee Pudding with Ice Cream or Custard £4.00
Cheese Board with a selection of local cheeses and a local chutney £5.00
Home-made Lemon Cheesecake with Strawberry couli £4.00
Hot Apple Pie with either Ice Cream or Custard £3.50