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.

A short but rewarding hike up Gummer’s How, one of the Lake District’s southernmost fells, leads to incredible views across Windermere, the Coniston and central fells, and as far as Morecambe Bay. At 321 metres, it’s an easy yet slightly adventurous introduction to the landscape.

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.