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Farlam Hall Hotel & Restaurant
Brampton, Cumbria, United Kingdom · Independent · Core Luxury
In 2024, the hotel's flagship restaurant, Cedar Tree, was awarded a Michelin star under the leadership of Chef Patron Hrishikesh Desai. Originally dating back to 1428, Farlam Hall was the seat of the Thompson family for centuries before being converted into a hotel in 1962. The property underwent a major transformation after its 2019 acquisition by American owners Joe Walters and Kathy Mares, who restored the manor and its cottages.
- 18 rooms
- Opened 1962
- Neighborhood: Farlam / Brampton
About Farlam Hall Hotel & Restaurant
- Cedar Tree's Michelin star came in 2024 under Hrishikesh Desai. Walters and Mares bought in 2019. AA Four Red Stars.
- Near Brampton, Cumbria. This is not the Lake District's Windermere strip and not a Glasgow hotel.
History
Originally dating back to 1428, Farlam Hall was the seat of the Thompson family for centuries before being converted into a hotel in 1962. The property underwent a major transformation after its 2019 acquisition by American owners Joe Walters and Kathy Mares, who restored the manor and its cottages. In 2024, the hotel's flagship restaurant, Cedar Tree, was awarded a Michelin star under the leadership of Chef Patron Hrishikesh Desai.
The setting
In parkland near Brampton, Cumbria, not far from the Scottish border. This is Farlam Hall, not a Windermere lakes hotel.
Restaurants and bars
- Cedar Tree Restaurant — Restaurant · Chef Hrishikesh Desai · One MICHELIN Star
- Bistro Enkel at Farlam Hall — Restaurant
Experiences
- The Sycamore Retreat treatments — Massages and facials designed to rejuvenate body, mind and soul.
- Special dining events — Dining events throughout the year in the Michelin-starred Cedar Tree restaurant, celebrating food, wines and hospitality.
- Exploring the surroundings — Guests are encouraged to explore the surrounding Cumbrian countryside, with views of the North Pennines or Hadrian's Wall.
Amenities
- Michelin-starred Cedar Tree restaurant by Hrishikesh Desai
- Kitchen garden and expansive estate grounds
- Relais & Châteaux and PoB Hotels membership
- Traditional Afternoon Tea in the Garden Room or Lounges
- Bistro Enkel for casual dining and on-site deli
- Close proximity to Hadrian's Wall and Lake District
- Fitness center
- Pet-friendly
Awards
- MICHELIN One Key (2026)
- AA Four Red Stars (2025)
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