THE Yan at Broadrayne, a contemporary bistro with beds just outside Grasmere, is now officially open.

A 17th Century former farm, The Yan has seven en-suite bedrooms, a rustic bistro, an open-plan lounge area and a three-tier ‘sun-trap’ terrace.

Family-run, The Yan, 'a bistro with beds', aims to offer guests a wholesome welcome, hearty food and stylish interiors.

The bistro at The Yan is open to external customers as well as The Yan’s guests but the team hopes the new eatery will become a firm favourite to the local audience.

The eatery serves seasonal, hearty dishes inspired by the farm’s rich history. Using locally sourced and sustainable ingredients as the focal point the menu contains rustic Cumbrian classics and nostalgic British favourites.

Some dishes feature produce that comes from just beyond the doorstep. The menu incorporates ingredients from Broadrayne Farm (the farm where The Yan sits) such as eggs and Broadrayne lamb.

Each dish incorporates contemporary twists, with sharing plates used to add to the social feel of the bistro.

The bistro serves breakfast until 11am every day; a selection of cakes and coffee will be available in the afternoon with the kitchen opening again at 3pm until 9pm. Breakfast dishes include courgette, tomato & herb frittata with hash browns, tomato salsa and hollandaise sauce (£8.95) and smoked salmon and creamy scrambled eggs on thick cut toast with a chive crème fraiche (£9.95), while the all0day menu offers customers dishes like a traditional shepherd’s pie made with slowly braised lamb and cheesy mash potato, cured ham, parsley garden peas (£14.95) and sharing plates of thyme and garlic beef brisket, baked potatoes filled with garlic cheese, corn on the cob, vegetable coleslaw with a spicy Cajun sauce and chargrilled flatbread (£29.95).

The Yan is the latest addition to the Broadrayne Farm site, which is already home to Grasmere Glamping and Broadrayne Farm Holiday Cottages. Previously an independent hostel, the The Yan has seen an investment of more than half a million pounds from Dave and Sally Keighley, who bought Broadrayne Farm in 2012.

The Yan is being run by the couple’s daughter, Jess Manley and her husband Will Manley, with Jess as director of operations and Will as executive chef.

The couple moved to the area in May 2018 and both bring comprehensive international hospitality experience, with positions across Australia, Asia and Europe. Since moving to The Lakes, Will has worked as a sous chef at the well-known Homeground Café in Windermere and at Michelin-starred restaurant Forest Side while Jess has been working hard on both the design and details of The Yan from stylish features to special guest comforts, along with the day-to-day running of the cottage and glamping business.

Jess said: “We are so excited that The Yan is now officially open. It has definitely been a labour of love but the whole team is looking forward to welcoming guests to our beautiful spot and showcasing the best of what The Lakes has to offer!

"We hope the local audience will join us and try the new bistro while taking in the stunning views and enjoying our beautiful outdoor terrace. I’m certain that with our hearty food and welcoming atmosphere it will become a local favourite.”

The Yan is now open with room rates starting from £90 per night for a standard room and £110 for a deluxe room. For more information see www.theyan.co.uk