About this place: A country pub and guest house just off the M6 near Carlisle, known for its "Steak on a Stone" cook-it-yourself option alongside a full pub menu, with rooms upstairs. Why it's kid-friendly: the beer garden has its own play area to keep kids entertained, and every weekend, all year, a child eats a free main course with every adult main ordered. Well-behaved dogs are welcome both inside and in the garden.