Broughton-in-Furness is a part of the ‘undiscovered lakeland’ located in the Furness Peninsula.
Dating back all the way to the 11th Century, Broughton-in-Furness has many an idyllic and beautiful sight, with plenty of room to kick back, breathe and relax. Broughton-in-furness has been an inspiration for many artists and writers. Broughton-in-Furness is the ideal setting for one of the most sought after aspects of the traditional English country life, the public house.
Based in the attractive square is the perfect example is provided within the multi-award winning 17th Century Free House, The Manor Arms. The Manor Arms provides a well stocked bar with up to eight real ales available at any time. The perfect place for tourists to join in with the locals and appreciate all that The Manor Arms has to offer.
The Manor arms isn’t the place to have a quick drink. Like a tasty meal is needs to be enjoyed & savored to be fully appreciated. So once you’ve chosen a drink from one of the seemingly numerous real ales or still ciders that are available, have a look around. You will begin to notice that a lot of the photos and paintings decorating the walls, adding emphasis and character to the atmosphere within The Manor Arms. The majority of these photos and paintings have been created by the local artists (Steve Whittle and Jane Rousseau). As you look around The Manor Arms, it will become apparent that this was the favorite pub of the author Richard Adams, who wrote the novel ‘Watership Down’. The entire area surrounding The Manor Arms remains a haunt for artists and writers alike.
During the long summer days and evenings, drinks can be enjoyed outside of The Manor Arms, with seating available by the obelisk. While The Manor Arms has aimed to keep it’s older appearances well maintained, they also cater to present day standards. They offer rather attractive en-suite guest rooms, providing all you with continued comfort, relaxation and overall enjoyment! On top of this tempting feature is a deliciously splendid Manor Arms breakfast which is served in the comfort of your room, or if you wish can be enjoyed down in the bar area.
The Manor Arms has been a family owned pub since 1988, drawing groups from all over the UK who are eager to sample the large variety of real ales that are on offer. These ales include local Cumbrian and Independent breweries. In addition to these are the ales that are permanently available to be savored and enjoyed at the manor arms. these ales are the Great Corby Blonde, Barnsgate Cracker and the Hawkshead Windermere pale ale.
The Manor Arms is also the proud recipients of the CAMRA Furness pub of the year 2015, 2018, 2019 and the CAMRA Cumbria pub of the year 2013. The Manor Arms also featured in the final 16 of the National Pub of the Year 2006, making it a strong contender and irresistible for many of their customers!
You are in Wordsworth country now, mixing with a variety of professional artists and writers who provide a range of conversational topics, each topic as rich and diverse as the next persons providing you with a strong combination of good company and conversation. So enjoy your time at The Manor Arms and explore all that it has to offer!