I keep coming back. I've had lunch and dinner many times at the Coledale and the beer garden is fabulous on a sunny afternoon. Always a warm welcome from Gary and Carole. Dog-friendly in the pub and middle section. The pies are always wonderful and the bread-and-butter pudding is a dream. Fabulous gin selection too! And a yummy cappuccino and chocolate at the end of your meal. Very happy to recommend to my guests and friends and family.
Wow! What an amazing restaurant to have within walking distance of the House. Came here for my birthday and had a fabulous evening. The food was fabulous and we were looked after so well. One of my friends has a particular diet and the chef was so, so accommodating. Created two dishes just for her that evening by adapting his menu. What a gent and so very kind. What is also really surprising is that they do take-away. So if you fancy a real treat but want to be more relaxed as well, then why get order a takeaway, pick up some wine and enjoy it in our dining room. Very handy if you have a dog as well. Mum and I have had several takeaways and they are just as delicious as the restaurant dishes.
What a fabulous local pub. A traditional pub serving very high quality food and local real ales. And you don’t need to leave your four legged friends at home, as they're very welcome too. There's a roaring fire when needed, and outside tables as well. I was so impressed with the food and the staff were really welcoming. My friends in Keswick love it too. Be sure to book ahead as it can get very busy.
Oh my goodness!! Have been here twice now and I can't fault the meals at all and can't wait to go back. Simply fantastic. A destination gastropub and I can wholeheartedly recommend it for a lovely meal out. Phone to book your table in plenty of time so you're not disappointed. The menu is really varied and something for all needs. And if you're wanting a pudding then can recommend the Seasonal Eton Mess, although you might want to have two spoons!
To have two yummy Thai restaurants in Keswick is just pure luck. The Star of Siam has outstanding food, and the presentation of each dish is spectacular. The online booking system for takeaways is really easy to use for collections as well. We have had several takeaways now and I really can't recommend them enough. Hot, filling and very tasty. Definitely want to eat in as it all looks so amazing at the counter when I pop in to collect our order. You won't be disappointed!
An amazing contemporary art gallery and gift shop practically on our doorstep. Thornthwaite is just along the road. You can either have a 50 mins stroll through the valley to the village or jump on the bus, or pop down in 2 mins in your car. Such a wide range of gifts including pottery, wood items and furniture, local jewellery and artists supported. And I love the fact that you can sit surrounded by these amazing items and enjoy the teashop. They offer a range of tasty light bites, scones, traybake, cakes and toasted muffins, as well as tea, Fairtrade coffee and cold drinks. And yes, I enjoyed another gorgeous fruit scone! Dog-friendly too. Also b ought my lovely 'happy' mug here this summer: a gawjus blue potbellied pottery mug whish is just perfect to cup your hands around. Definitely recommend a visit, either for gifts or for a nice stroll down from the House, especially if it's raining as a lot of the walk is under the trees.
Casa Bella is a fantastic Italian restaurant in Keswick. The most amazing thin crust garlic bread and pizzas, and pasta sauces that are sooo tasty. They also do take-ways which is a big bonus if you just want to have a relaxed evening in the House. Just kick back in the dining room and enjoy your takeaway with a few beers. But don't forget to let room for their tiramisu!
Yummy lunch and cake. Stopped in here for the first time as two guests had recommended the cake and tea at Lingholm and they weren't wrong - very tasty avocado smash with poached eggs and salmon. Excellent portion sizes followed by yummy red velvet cake. Very happy to pass on the recommendation to my guests in the future. And can walk here from the House in under an hour, so a nice walk back to work off any extra calories.
I have to confess that after living in South London, Tooting Bec, for 8 years, I am rather particular about my curry. I was spoilt when I lived in Tooting because of the amazing choice and variety on offer. But I can honestly say that I loved the take away that I had with my mum (July 2021). Absolutely amazing. I am very fond of a King Prawn Puri and the Biryani was delicious and the rice was just perfect. Very happy to recommend this to my guests. And the restaurant looked lovely whilst I was waiting for our take-away.
This photo does not do justice to this amazing chef. I have been several times now and I can't recommend it enough. It has a lovely relaxed atmosphere so you don't need to put on your Sunday best unless you want to. It's dog-friendly, which means you can enjoy a super meal and not be worrying about the dog in the car. All the courses are all worth leaving room for. Saffron pear. Prawns. Salmon. All of it! And you can either drive about 15 mins from the House or get a cab to take you there as the wine and spirit selection is pretty fab too.
We were recommended to visit The Chalet by guests, friends, family and other local B&B owners and we weren't dissappointed. I had the most amazing burger and Mums prawn sandwich was quite substantial. However it was so tasty and the bread so soft and yummy that somehow she found room for it all! We then shared a gorgeous Lemon Drizzle Cake. Really lovely staff, good buzz and atmosphere. We could park outside which was a bonus as it was raining. They also have outside tables to enjoy the sunshine. Dogs welcome.Definitely recommend and will be going back soon.
Wow! A fabulous view from the beer garden, with mulled wine and a great plate of nachos after climbing Catbells. Then a lovely walk back to Braithwaite. Staff were really friendly. I've been back for a fabulous burger as well. So enjoy stopping by to enjoy a beer and simply take in the view down Newlands Valley. Very happy to recommend to my guests, especially if they're walking that way back from Portinscale or Keswick.
Love this place. I've been here a couple of times now and I just love this place. No bookings taken so you get to have a drink or two at the bar - excellent cocktails mad to order here - and add your name to the list for a table. Tables turn over relatively quickly. I've had tapas but look forward to a pizza cooked in the pizza oven. If you like a fun atmosphere, almost apres skii, then this is the place for you. All welcome with all ages in there when I visited, and very dog-friendly. Live music on some nights. Already planning my next visit.
Wow! And it's here! Relax in these amazing surroundings for lunch or tea. Book a wonderful cream tea or lunch on the carriages of the Orient Express. Or they have a few drop in table in the Waiting Room. It's dog-friendly throughout so no need to leave your pal in the car either. The simplest of dishes are so tasty and the 'Salads and Light Bites' are spot on! Amazing coffee as well. Have really enjoyed each time we've bene here. And a lovely experience as well.
A really yummy pizza restaurant in Keswick, just down from the cinema. Always so helpful to try to fit you in and the staff are absolutely charming. They also do amazing take-aways which you can order on line and it then tells you when it will be ready in real-time so no hanging around. The atmosphere is really relaxed and friendly and welcoming. They can cater for large numbers as well as tables for two. Cooked in a proper pizza ovens, there is nothing greasy about these pizzas and you build your own as well. So if you want capers with pineapple, then go for it! Really, really yummy.
The Bistro was a fabulous find. I've had the most amazing pea soup with fresh bread after standing in the rain watching friends feed the alpacas, and I've also had their delicious cream tea with the Head Gardener. Really lovely staff and the tea was truly delicious. A relaxed setting with a nice friendly buzz to the atmosphere. Love the decor as well. And then you can pop into the shop for some excellent presents: gin, vodka and whisky all available having been made on site, along with gawjus chocolates and bisucits and and and ...!
A lovely coffee shop in the heart of Keswick that is extremely dog-friendly. Had a fabulouse cajun chicken tortilla wrap with yummy coleslaw and my mum had a great prawn sandwich with side salad garnish. Really great folk behind the counter. Extremely welcoming atmosphere.
So pleased that Jasper's have opened up a second cafe here in Braithwaite. Fabulous panini. Fabulous smoothie. Excellent sweet potato fries. Fabulous service. Very dog-friendly. Very happy to recommend.
The Head Gardener and I love Thai food and I love that we can enjoy authentic Thai food in the Lakes. I've eaten in the restaurant several times and the food was lovely, especially enjoyed by my vegetarian friends with me. I've also had many take-aways from here and the food is just as great and piping hot. More than happy to recommend to my guests to enjoy.
After a two hour walk up hill from the House, through the Whinlatter Forest, I can tell you this café is very welcome! The cakes are delicious, as is the coffee. There is a conservatory, the main café area, an outside terrace under cover of the eaves, or the main terrace. They also have a take-away window. Can also highly recommend the toasted sandwiches. Dog-friendly inside and outside.
I was lucky enough to be treated to dinner here by some visiting friends and we were not disappointed. And since been back for an awesome lunch. Each dish was presented beautifully, the portions were just right to enjoy the three course menu, the wine recommendations for each dish was spot on. Definitely recommend for a fine dining treat and definitely coming back again. A very well deserved Michelin star.
A lovely location not far to drive to from the House. Plenty of off-road parking and an extensive menu. Best to book ahead for a table. A relaxed atmosphere to enjoy your evening out.
We've been to the Lakeside Cafe Restaurant beside the Theatre by The Lake a couple of times now and really enjoyed the food. We had a light supper pre-theatre and I had a superb burger and Mum had garlic mushrooms on ciabatta. Have also been in with my young goddaughters for a light lunch before going on the Keswick Launch, as well as coffee and cake after coming off Derwentwater with other friends. Friendly and efficient and lovely food.
A traditional country inn set in the heart of Braithwaite. The Royal Oak has roaring log fires in the winter in their bar area and a large outdoor seating area for the summer months, with oak beams and very friendly staff. Lovely place to relax in whilst being surrounded by spectacular scenery. Only serving drinks at the moment.
If you're looking for a lovely English cream tea with a fabulous view then look no further. An amazing choice of sandwiches, quiches and cakes, along with the traditional scones and cream and jam, and are very happy to cater for any dietary requirements. Mum and I had a lovely view out across the gardens. It's a calm and traditional environment and will need to leave your pooch in the car.
At the foot of Helvellyn, on the road to Keswick/Grasmere, is the Kings Head Inn. Great place to stop after a walk in the area and does amazing chips!! Wow, what a treat after a day up on the fells, The burgers are great as well. Enjoy!
