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Vegetarian Guide Product UpdatesUpdates are available for the following guides:
Vegetarian Britain (3rd edition) Updates
Updates to the third edition. CUMBRIA (LAKE DISTRICT) NEW Barf House vegetarian bed and breakfast, Dubwath, Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth CA13 9YD. Tel: 01768-76789. Opened summer 2008 in a fabulous location, Barf House is a peaceful Edwardian semi-detached house in a lakeside location with magnificent views towards the Skiddaw range across Bassenthwaite Lake, a site of special scientific interest with lakeside walks. It makes an ideal base for walking, cycling, sailing or just relaxing. One double with view over the lake to Skiddaw and one spacious double en suite with view over the garden, £26-28 per person per night, or as single ££30 winter, £35 summer. On request you can have a packed lunch, or evening meal £10-15. No children or pets. www.barfhouse.co.uk Fox Hall vegan bed and breakfast (page 52) has moved to Prize Stables, Helsington, Kendal LA8 8AB. They no longer have a self-catering cottage. www.fox.hall.btinternet.co.uk NEW The Heights Hotel vegetarian hotel and bar. Rakefoot Lane, Castlerigg, Keswick CA12 4TE. Tel: 01768-772251. Family run hotel in a traditional Victorian Lakeland stone house and grounds overlooking the bustling market town of Keswick, with panoramic views towards Skiddaw, Derwent Water and Bassenthwaite. The bar was converted from the original 17th century Cumbrian cottage, and along with the lounge is a great place to relax after a day’s walking, climbing, cycling, touring or sightseeing. Red squirrels visit the garden, there are roe deer in the local woods and various birds of prey in the area. 11 ensuite rooms: 6 doubles, 1 twin, 4 family (3 with bath) - 3 with double & single bed and 1 with double and 2 singles £30-35 per person per night, and may be higher for any stay that includes part of a Bank Holiday weekend (Fri-Mon). Partial occupancy £5 per room. Children 3-13 half price, babies 0-2 ££3. You can check room availability online. Children welcome, high chairs. Pets by arrangement £3. www.theheightshotel.co.uk NEW Green Valley Organic Cafe and Vegetarian Restaurant at Lancrigg Vegetarian Country House Hotel (page 50), Easedale, Grasmere LA22 9QN. Tel: 01539-435317. Open from 8.30am to 8.30pm. for breakfast, coffee, lunch, teas and evening meals. International vegetarian cuisine, most of the dishes have vegan alternatives. See web site for sample menus. All day lunch menu soup £4.50, pizza £7.50, sandwiches £5.45, salads and hot dishes £5.75-7.75. A la carte starters £4.50-7.95, main courses around £13, desserts £6.65. Special diets, eg gluten free, dairy free and sugar free are all available. Extensive selection of organic wines, beers and unusual spirits. www.lancrigg.co.uk Pickle Farm (page 58) has closed. NEW Old Water View omnivorous bed and breakfast, Patterdale CA11 0NW. Tel: 017684-82175. Victorian house set on the banks of Goldrill Beck river in a charming and peaceful unspoilt Lakeland village nestling at the southern end of Lake Ullswater, away from the busy tourist centres. Vegetarian owned and aiming to go completely veggie when they have enough visitors. 3 double, 1 twin, 1 triple, all ensuite, £35 per person, or £45 as single. Family room with double and two 2-foot (60cm) children’s singles and a travel cot, £35 per adult for double occupancy, children 6-17 £20, 0-5 free. Fridays and Saturdays are a minimum of 2 nights and must include both Friday and Saturday night. You can check availability of each room on the website. www.oldwaterview.co.uk NEW St John's Lodge omnivorous guest house (vegetarian owners)
Lake Road, Windermere LA23 2EQ. Tel: 015394 43078.
Vegetarian owned guest house with a spectacular choice of breakfasts. It’s a short walk from Lake
Windermere and an excellent base to explore all parts of the Lake District.
Room prices per person per night: 1 single ensuite £20-37, 1 double with private adjacent bathroom
££20-27, 9 doubles and 1 twin all ensuite £24-34, 1 family ensuite £23-27. Single occupancy
supplement. Spectacular choice of breakfasts. Children over 12 only. No pets. NEW Yewfield vegetarian bed and breakfast and self-catering,
Hawkshead Hill, Ambleside LA22 0PR. Tel: 015394 36765.
Impressive Gothic Victorian house with panoramic views over the Vale of Esthwaite, Lake Winderemere
and the fells beyond. There are four double ensuites and two twin ensuites for £27-45 per
person per night. Single person supplement £5. SUFFOLK Rainbow Bed & Breakfast, 27 Barton Road, Thurston, Bury-St-Edmunds, Suffolk IP31 3PA Tel: 01359-233133. Mobile: 07803 128704. Open: all year. New vegetarian B&B in the middle of East Anglia, an ideal base for exploring, or come for a Chill-out & Detox retreat weekend.. 4 en suite rooms, £35-40 per person. Children welcome. Reflexology, aromatherapy, deep tissue massage, allergy testing and stress management consultations. Lots to visit nearby including the cathedral and historic market town of Bury St Edmunds, Ickworth House and Gardens, West Stow Country Park & Anglo-Saxon Village, Lackford Lakes & Nature Reserve, Thetford Forest, Newmarket, Ipswich, Cambridge, Norwich. www.rainbowbedandbreakfast.co.uk White House Farme vegetarian bed and breakfast, Hasketon, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP13 6JP. Tel: 01394-382992. Open: all year. New B&B in traditional rural farmhouse at the edge of an organic wildlife site. The farm is an idyllic place to stay in the heart of Suffolk, located down quiet winding country lanes. Guests can explore the wildlife site with wildflower meadows, ancient hedgerows and woodland. There are many other walks and excellent cycle routes. One double £70 (single occupancy £50), one large double 4-poster room £90 (single £70) and a gypsy caravan £70 (single £50) set in a picturesque meadow. 3 miles from Woodbridge, a picturesque market town with historic veggie-friendly pubs, restaurants and independent shops. 10% discount to people presenting Vegetarian East of England guidebook. www.sinfieldtrust.org then click on B&B link SCOTLAND The Old Croft House, Isle of Skye vegetarian bed and breakfast, 6 Carbost, Skeabost, By Portree, Isle of Skye IV51 9PD. Tel: 01470-532375. Open: all year. 19th century former crofthouse is beautifully located next to the River Snizort, with views over the hills and plenty of walks from the door. They are perfectly positioned central to Skye and only 4 miles from Portree. One double en suite room from £25 per person, with private patio. Children welcome. Dogs welcome. www.vegetarianskye.co.uk Woodland Vegetarian Guest House & Yoga Retreat
Woodland, Rosehall, By Lairg, Sutherland IV27 4BD. Tel: 01549-441715 before 8pm. Open all year.
1 double, 2 twins/double (beds can be zipped together), £21 per person per night, single £25.
Children welcome. No pets. One owner is vegan and there are amazing optional mostly organic evening 3-course
vegan meals for £12.50 (open to non-residents). Red Sugar, Edinburgh, vegan raw cafe and shop 21 Raeburn Place, Stockbridge, Edinburgh EH4 1HU. Tel: 0131-332 8455 Open: Tue-Sun 11/00-18.00, Mon closed www.red-sugar.co.uk Pinto's restaurant in Argyll has closed. (page 441) WALES Awen Vegetarian Bed and Breakfast, Gwent 1, Penrhiwgwair Cottage, Twyn Road, Abercarn, Gwent NP11 5AS. (12 miles from Newport) Tel: 01495 244615. Vegetarian bed and breakfast in 16th century cottage. Now also offering meals for non-residents in the heart of the South Wales valleys. Sumptuous, seasonal, organic veggie and vegan meals. See website for current seasonal menu choices. Cardiff and Newport are within easy reach on public transport. There is gorgeous walking country too. www.awenbandb.com Over the Rainbow vegetarian guest house and residential courses, Plas Tyllwyd, Tan-y-Groes, Ceredigion SA43 2JD Tel/Fax: 01239 811155. Open Feb-Dec.Comprehensive directions and map on website. An 18th century Georgian mansion in 18 acres, run by women primarily for women, in a peaceful and secluded rural location. 3 doubles £26-28 per person, and one twin/double with private bathroom £37-40 per person. Evening meal £15. Licensed for civil ceremonies. Children welcome. Pets welcome in some rooms. www.overtherainbowwales.co.uk MORE COMING SOON There are more entries on the way from the forthcoming Vegetarian Britain 4th edition. Please email us for details of new places in an area you are planning to visit. |