Base, helmed by Lisa and Rob Berry, is a pizzeria serving Neapolitan pizza to a hungry host of locals. A slow-rising, 48-hour-fermented dough is topped with fior di latte and a range of toppings before being thrown into a roaring wood-fired oven. A delicious taste of Italy, much closer to the English fells.

Follow the spice route without leaving the Lake District at Gilpin Spice, where an open kitchen serves bold Pan-Asian plates inspired by the Philippines, India, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Japan and China. The colourful interiors match the menu’s energy, while different ways to dine – from the chefs’ counter to the private dining room – make it one for sharing.

Bought by Beatrix Potter in 1905 with royalties from The Tale of Peter Rabbit, Hill Top is where fiction quite literally grew from the garden. The 17th-century farmhouse, vegetable patch and winding paths inspired many of her little books, with familiar corners from Tom Kitten and Jemima Puddle-Duck still hiding in plain sight.

Two local roasters, rotating seasonal blends and single-origin coffees make Homeground a reliable coffee stop. Find us peeking around the corner for the daily baked goods while waiting for our cup.