The Chairmakers

30/11/2022

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07/09/2022

31/08/2022

Moving Day today !

30/08/2022

page for our guesthouse https://www.facebook.com/VirginiaCottageBowness

Located barely a stones throw from the lake and all amenities, Virginia Cottage is the place to stay in Bowness for those looking to relax.
From four poster beds with spa baths to basic accommodation for the traveller who wants an inexpensive stop over.

30/08/2022

Well, all packed. Moving all our furniture with Concise, a local company and they have picked everything up today to deliver tomorrow. Very sad looking at empty shelves and kitchen. Here is where we are going to. An amazing Guesthouse on Lake Windermere. A different lifestyle to pubs. Our best wishes to all our customers and also a heart felt admiration for all pub owners with the up and coming increase in Utilities. It is quite scary how much our last bill wall. See some of you when you come up for holidays.

Virginia Cottage in Bowness-on-Windermere has been a B and B for more than 45 years and we make every endeavor to continue the warm and welcoming tradition.

29/08/2022

Well, goodbye all. It has been great fun if somewhat difficult the last couple of years but we are leaving on a high and have had an amazing time. I hope the new owners can keep the momentum going and get the staff needed to pick up trade again. It took it's toll on us all and without Sherry and a great team of friends working with us, we would not have made it this far. Enjoy the pub when it re-opens and please support the new owners. It is a lovely pub and we are going to lose a lot of businesses over the next year so make sure this is not one. Adios amigos.

26/08/2022

Now we have a bit of sun again and what a lovely smell of the dew on the grass and the ground drying out, proper British summer weather. We are pretty busy for our last Friday night but still a few tables to grab and we have spaces for lunch so why not come along and enjoy the day. Call 02392 265235 to book or click here

Voted top 5 Dog Friendly pub in the UK for second year in a row. We have specific areas to ensure people enjoy their time with us and we always aim to make sure you enjoy your visit to the full. Great homecooked food menu and bar snacks as well as main meals. Food served all day Tuesday to Sunday. C...

25/08/2022

Looks like our website is now closed so either call 02392 265235 to book a table or click this link to book

Voted top 5 Dog Friendly pub in the UK for second year in a row. We have specific areas to ensure people enjoy their time with us and we always aim to make sure you enjoy your visit to the full. Great homecooked food menu and bar snacks as well as main meals. Food served all day Tuesday to Sunday. C...

25/08/2022

Looks like a wet day today, make sure you book your table indoors or outdoors undercover to enjoy our last Thursday here. Full menu on and specials as well as homemade pizzas, basket meals, snacks and sandwiches.
Saves you cooking for sure!

22/08/2022

This Sunday is our last carvery and we are taking a maximum of 150 people so I would book early to guarantee a place. We already have over 50 booked in. We will be running it from 12 to 3. Choice of Beef, Gammon, Pork Belly or Chicken on the bone to chose from and veggie nut roast option to order. We only have a couple of staff working front of house due to holidays hence why we are restricting it to 150.
Last chance to sample our famous carvery with us.
Book here https://www.the-chairmakers-arms.co.uk/copy-of-contact/.

22/08/2022

So our last week here, quite an emotional time for us both and also the staff who have been with us the whole journey. Our customers have been amazing, goodbye cards, gifts and flowers have been great and just seeing people who are coming in to say goodbye is really nice. Thank you everyone and we hope to see you all this week to say goodbye to. We have even had customers book in to our new guesthouse already. We will miss you all.

14/08/2022

We are still serving our carvery today but we have closed the restaurant section as it is just too hot in there so garden, family and bar areas all open. Not everyone wants a carvery so we have our snack menus, basket meals and also our tapa style starters to choose from. Plenty of choice and space for everyone. Come join us.