THE Appleby Manor Country House Hotel is to feature in the forthcoming Great British Cook Book 2014.

“The book celebrates our very diverse culture, uncovering extraordinary dishes served up by hundreds of pubs, restaurants and hotels across our great nation and Appleby Manor is thrilled to have been asked to join,” said co-owner Mike Dunbobbin.

A panel of judges used Tripadvisor and social media in their quest for top venues athat featured local produce and were passionate and innovative with food.

MORE TOP STORIES: The book will feature the hotel and its head chef Chris Thompson.

Appleby Manor is also set to star in the BBC2 show The House That 100k Built with presenter Piers Taylor.