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.

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.

As with many local British institutions, no arts and crafts house is quite complete without a shop and tearoom. Blackwell is no exception. This 1901-built home, designed by architect Mackay Hugh Baillie Scott, now plays host to a rotating programme of contemporary exhibitions while nodding to the Arts and Crafts Movement of the late nineteenth century. End your tour with a cup of Earl Grey and a cheese scone on the outdoor terrace, weather permitting.

The pastel headboards and colourful accents around the rooms are reason enough for us to keep coming back to The Penns after wandering around Windermere. Add a long bubble bath in its sage-coloured tub, and we’re sold on this self-check-in boutique hotel.