Hidden into the damson-filled Lyth Valley, The Punch Bowl is a 17th-century country inn made for post-walk unwinding. Set in the village of Crosthwaite, with picturesque trails on the doorstep and Lake Windermere just a 15-minute drive away, settle by the fire or on the terrace before dinner from its award-winning kitchen.

A proper Lakeland pub with plenty of country character, The Hare & Hounds has been lovingly run by Ash and Becky Dewar since 2013. Set in a 16th-century coaching inn in Levens, the pub does comfort food, hand-rolled pizzas, local ales and a seriously good cocktail list, with five individually styled rooms upstairs for turning a pint into a proper stay. Muddy boots welcome.

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.

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.