We pride ourselves on offering one of the best breakfasts in Cumbria and an excellent evening meal. Any good chef will tell you that the ingredients – fresh and with an emphasis on quality and flavour – make all the difference and Bessiestown is no exception.

We are frequently asked where guests can buy such good meat, fish, dairy produce, fruit, vegetables, jams and conserves and we are delighted to include details of some of our key suppliers here. We also stock produce such as preserves and honey as well as local craft goods and cards in our on site Post Office which is run by our daughter, Maria.

John J Jefferson
A quality family butcher offering English bacon, local lamb, beef and pork as well as a wide range of Cumberland sausage including Bessiestown Specials.
Nearby in Longtown and contactable on 01228 791263

Kyle Farm Fresh Meat
A wide selection of locally produced meat as well as black pudding and haggis.
The shop is in Brampton near Carlisle and the number is 016977 2333

Whiteholm Farm and Low Luckens Organic Resource Centre
Quality organic meats from the heart of Cumbria.
Based at Roweltown near Carlisle, contact this supplier on 016977 48331

Bells Burn Nursery
Not only supplies many of our tomatoes and soft fruits but also beautiful bedding plants and hanging baskets.
Nearby at Mallsburn near Longtown and available on 01228 577227

Thornby Moor Dairy, Crofton
A wide selection of traditionally handmade and matured cheeses including many Made in Cumbria.

Bells Fishmongers
A traditional supplier of fresh fish and game.
Based at Kingstown near Carlisle and contactable on 01228 542924

Cream of Cumbria
Award-winning, traditionally-made butter from pasteurised cream and also home-made scones and cakes using local butter milk.
Contact Cream of Cumbria at Longtown on 01228 675558

Cochranes Nurseries
Fresh fruit and vegetables of the highest quality and also our regular supplier of fresh flowers, wedding bouquets and arrangements.
Again a local supplier based in Longtown and contactable on 01228 791222

Wild and Fruitful
Jane Maggs at nearly Wigton makes wonderful marmalade, jams and chutneys which we not only use at Bessiestown but we also stock a range in our on site Post Office.

Cumbria has a number of excellent farmer’s markets and outlets for local produce. You can find more details at www.farmersmarkets.net and at www.madeincumbria.co.uk.

For further information please either contact our suppliers direct or call us on 01228 577219 or email info@bessiestown.co.uk.