Update 2018: We’ve audited The Punch Bowl Inn and Restaurant, Crosthwaite, Cumbria and here are the images to show you the accessibility. We also have a brief review from the Relative Lieutenant ….

‘The loo is accessible from the front door and bar area but not the restaurant meaning that a disabled person in a wheelchair would have to take one of the few tables in the bar area. The food is good and reasonable at £77 for two & one glass of wine (I was driving).’

Flat Surface From The Car Park at the Punch Bowl, Crosthwaite

The Entrance is Also Accessible – Wheelchair Will Fit Even Though it Looks Narrow Here

They are awarded an audited 2 BBS Ticks for style and accessibility of the pub but not the rooms as they’re not good for disabled people (see below).

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The Punch Bowl, Cumbria

The Punch Bowl has just been awarded the Cumbria Dining Pub of the Year 2015 & 2016 and their Head Chef, Scott Fairweather, has been awarded Young Chef of the Year 2013. It’s positioned in the heart of the Lyth Valley, with spectacular views of the countryside from its terrace garden.

The inn element of the venue is pretty much out of bounds for the less able. They told us that because it’s an old building there is just no space to fit a lift into it so there are no disabled hotel rooms.

The restaurant is a bit more accessible. They have a disabled toilet in the bar area and there are two tables in that section of the building which could be used for a party with a wheelchair user (or users). Alternatively, it is possible to get into the main restaurant area through the back door so you could do that. But then, to go to the toilet you have to go back outside and round to the front door again. The same goes for getting from the terrace to the toilet. Should be OK, if a little bit of an effort, on a sunny day.

They were also very helpful when we spoke to them about disabled access which we find is always a good sign! We gave them a provisional 2 BBS Ticks for the restaurant but not for the hotel.

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