Overview
Experience the ultimate back-to-nature weekend in the Lake District, featuring farm-to-fork dining and breathtaking outdoor adventures. Enjoy a weekend of fine dining curated by a private chef paired with epic outdoor experiences in the Lake District National Park. Your chef has created a bespoke fine dining experience that reflects his dedication to sustainability. Using locally sourced, seasonal ingredients, each dish will celebrate everything the region has to offer. During the day, you’ll work up an appetite with a series of outdoor activities. Paddleboard across the surface of Wastwater, taking in the unforgettable scenery. Embark on a guided hike into the Western fells of the Lake District, where you’ll be rewarded with panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. After your adventures, retreat to a lovingly restored former vicarage, complete with a hot tub, fire pit and cinema room. Start the weekend as strangers. End it as friends.
Highlights
Mountains and Lakes
Eskdale is one of the hidden gems of the Lake District. Tucked away in the Western Lakes this tranquil valley is celebrated for its unspoilt beauty and dramatic landscapes. The River Esk winds through woodland and meadows before joining Wastwater, England’s deepest lake, framed by steep scree slopes and rugged peaks. Towering above is Scafell Pike, the country’s highest mountain, offering scenic hikes and panoramic views of the surrounding lakes and fells. Explore further afield and there are waterfalls, tarns and some ethereal landscapes that have to be experienced to be believed.
Luxurious Rooms
The Old Vicarage in Irton is a beautifully restored 1864 former vicarage which has been brought up to date with the type of spec you’d expect in a boutique hotel. Expect luxurious hotel-quality beds, plush soft furnishings and thoughtfully designed communal spaces that encourage the conversation to flow. The property has seven bedrooms and six bathrooms, blending Victorian charm and modern luxury. Inside, you’ll find a cinema room, games room, open fireplaces, and elegant period detailing. Outdoors, guests can relax in the sunken hot tub, wander the enclosed gardens, or entertain around the fire pit.
Epic Feasts
Your private chef for the weekend Harrison has created an exciting and nutritious farm to fork menu with refined presentation and a focus on nourishing, seasonal ingredients. Based locally in Cumbria, Harrison brings together his experience in British fine dining from Simon Rogan’s Michelin-starred L’Enclume and Rogan & Co with a focus on local suppliers and foraged ingredients. Expect refined but unstuffy dining and savour plant-forward menus that will surprise you at every turn. All dietary requirements are catered for sympathetically and Harrison and team will be on hand to explain the thoughtfully curated menus and sustainably-sourced ingredients.
Authentic Experiences
We’ve carefully curated the perfect weekend of authentic local travel experiences that come alive when shared with others, turning moments into lasting memories. Exploring the local area in a small group encourages curiosity, connection, and confidence. Try paddle boarding or kayaking across Wastwater, wild swimming in a hidden tarn or hiking hidden paths. Trying something unfamiliar is easier and more rewarding with supportive companions, sparking laughter, conversation, and shared triumphs. By stepping out of your comfort zone together, shared experiences become more memorable reminding us that nature is as much about connection as it is about discovery.
Community
We’ve curated the perfect weekend in the Lakes to encourage connection with nature and one another. You’ll be staying with a group of outdoor enthusiasts that embrace the moment and are seeking to share authentic experiences. Try activities you might not attempt on your own and benefit from a sense of community and support. Turn up solo or with a partner or friend and leave with a dozen new ones, refreshed, rejuvenated and ready to take on the world.
Schedule
Explore lakes, fells and food in the Lake District with this unique farm to fork experience. Paddle across serene lakes and explore hidden wild swimming spots before returning to your base, an 18th Century manor house that has been sympathetically restored, for the most amazing food and social experience.
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What's included
What's Included
Luxury accommodation
Transfers (on request)
Hot tub
Secret cinema
3 x continental breakfasts
2 x picnic lunches
3 x private chef prepared dinners
Half day paddle boarding on Lake Wast Water
Access to gardens
Local hikes on your doorstep
What's Not Included
Travel to and from the accommodation
Accommodation
Large bedroom with en-suite and bath
Super-king-size bed with en-suite and bath (bed can be split into twin singles)
Large bedroom with shared bathroom
Super-king size bed with shared bathroom (bed can be split into twin singles)
Large bedroom with en-suite bathroom
King-sized bed with en-suite bathroom
Large bedroom with shared bathroom
King-sized bed with shared bathroom
Medium bedroom with en-suite bathroom
Double bed with en-suite bathroom
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Dates
Large bedroom with en-suite and bath
25 - 28 September 2026
Large bedroom with shared bathroom
25 - 28 September 2026
Large bedroom with en-suite bathroom
25 - 28 September 2026
Large bedroom with shared bathroom
25 - 28 September 2026
Medium bedroom with en-suite bathroom
25 - 28 September 2026
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