The Epicures Grand Tour - 3 nights

Escape the crowds and experience the first blossoms of spring, in the glorious countryside of  Forest of Bowland and the Lake District. Join your Guide Katie as she takes 6 curious epicures, on a journey through the centre of the artisan kingdom. Rest each night in hand picked rooms, in idyllic country settings. Dine each day as Katie curates 10 unique food and drink experiences, taking you to meet the artisans, from farms to fine dining.

The tables are set but only for six!

Included in The Epicures Grand Tour

• • The North’s finest lunches and the UKs most exciting chefs:
    • Northcote – Chef Patron-Director Lisa Goodwin Allen, with private kitchen tour.
    • Henrock – by Simon Rogan with Head Chef Mark McCabe, finalist Great British Menu 2025.
    • Three Fishes –  Chef Patron Nigel Haworth and visit his culinary forest garden.
    • Heft  – the best of Cumbria’s larder from Chef Patron Kevin Tickle.
  • Meet Britain’s best artisans – on their farms, at their kitchen tables & at the market:
    • Lovingly Artisan, Britain’s Best Bakery, Cumbrian farmers market & farmshops.
    • Wyreside Dexter beef – unique on farm experience with the Rossall family.
    • Craft gin cocktail afternoon at Wild Fox Gin.
    • Legendary Lancashire cheese visit at Mrs Kirkhams.
  • Glide across Windermere on a vintage steamboat – waited on with English fizz
• 3  nights dinner & rest, in 3 idyllic fireside country inns:
  • • Inn At Whitewell – The King’s river side pub in the centre of the kingdom.
    • The Cartford Inn – a chefs table event with Owners Patrick & Julie and Head Chef Chris Bury
    • Cartmel Old Grammar – Racecourse views in the centre of the foodieverse Cartmel.
• All Guided by Gastrochauffeur Katie Wilson over 4 days Wednesday to Saturday. The North’s “Food Hero” and finalist of Lancashire Tourism Award 2026 Best Experience.

To be arranged by guests direct:

Travel to Lancaster Station/Manchester Airport.

Insurance for trip – each guest to have own travel insurance and necessary travel documents/visa.

• If you would like to register interest  – the £500 deposit is fully refundable, until full tour & final dates confirmed. Please do not book flights/travel plans until place confirmed.

Please note final tour details TBC closer in – 3 nights price £1590PP based on 2 people sharing a room.  Please message Katie, hello@bowlandandbay.co.uk for more information.