Brantwood Cafe in South Lakeland

We found the Terrace by chance on a cycle trip around Coniston lake. We had lunch consisting of baps filled with Rarebit and vegetarian sausage. The quality of food and coffee are excellent and the waiting staff were exceptional. Stunning view from the outdoor seating area.

You have to sit and wait to be served. Their system is ridiculous. There was also limited choice in the menu and nothing was ordinary. For example the only burger was venison 😒 Impossible to see the cakes when you sit outside as well. And..... nothing to remind you to pay. We forgot and had to come back later. Still.... it's the only place around. Just be prepared to wait 😂

Out for brunch at a slow time with only two tables total (including ours). There were four front of house staff, so as many waitresses as patrons. Staff were chatting and forgot our table! From there it went from bad to worse. The cappuccino was cold. The restaurant was cold - with door wide open in March. Strange food substitutions were made without asking first. £5 extra charges were made without notifying us of the cost. Condiments were offered but not delivered. The eggs were sunny side up AND overcooked - which I've never seen a cook do before! Like other diners mention, there were too many weird flavour combos. As the blonde commented "If you're doing something classic, don't f**k with it! Just do it really well" Don't combine smoky sauce and parsley ; 0 This should have been the best brunch ever at an expensive £28 for two breakfast buns and two hot drinks. Alas drinks, food, atmosphere, and service were all poor by comparison.

We went to the food and folk night. Fabulous food, service and setting, not to mention the live folk music! We had a really super night!

Arrived by ferry, short, steep walk up from quay and 2 minutes from the entrance to Brentwood, beautiful view over the lake and fells beyond, initially had cake and coffee then came back for lunch, different (and complicated) menu and wide choice of cakes, all the food was well presented, very tasty and good sized portions. We had a lovely time, many thanks, we would revisit just for the cafe.

Nice staff, nice food and a pleasant place for an informal lunch and/or afternoon snack. Lovely views over the kake to boot!

First impressions, what an incredible location! Me and my boyfriend sat by the window and had a lovely view of Coniston. Perfect rainy day retreat. The menu was a bit intimidating for me but I bit the bullet and got the heaped sausage hash. OMG it was to die for! Absolutely stunning sausages and hash browns and the gravy was delicious. My boyfriend had the halloumi salad, he said it was nice but had major food envy over my meal! We'll definitely pop back next time we're visiting the lakes.

Do not really like the current menu. I am sure some will love it but for me it was all overcomplicated and nothing plain. I chose a bacon and hash brown balm but had to give up after eating half of it. Too many unusual flavours not at all to my liking. We visit regularly but will no longer have lunch..

Great spot for views and the amazing Brantwood 😊 Lunch sadly at the cafe not up to much. Had home made bao buns with crispy duck. If it had said starter maybe fine as literally two forkfuls of duck so very disappointing…

Super menu, great for families and dietary needs. Great service and atmosphere, will definitely be back. The Christmas events are excellent too!

Walked here (about 40 mins) in the aftermath of The Great Cumbrian Snowstorm slipping and sliding on the icy road. The Terrace had been closed for four days due to the snow, but its website said it was reopening that day. What it didn't tell us was that there was no food! Bit of a chat with a friendly waitress and she conceded that she could do two toasted teacakes. The were the worst teacakes of my long life (I'm 78). Preparation must have been as follows: take a two week old teacake, cut in half, bake in a slow oven until rock hard all through, leave on the counter until cold, serve with a pat of butter so ice cold it would not have melted on a hot fresh teacake. But what the hell? Five stars for opening at all in these conditions, for providing a destination for our walk, a roaring fire and a nice glass of wine. A great day to be alive, the snowscapes were magnificent, the sun shone (albeit briefly), and - so rare for the Lake District - the silence was tangible. Give me more days like this. Please.

The festive menu started today and we had delicious festive hot chocolates with slices of tiffin. It was really lovely. The staff were so friendly and welcoming. I would highly recommend this wonderful place.

The food looked delicious however we were unable to try the full range of food. We had planned to go here for lunch and arrived at around 1:30pm but unfortunately an event was taking place so not only was there no where to sit in doors, every table outside was dirty and all had used crockery and mugs on which was a shame. When we went in to order we were told they were only serving tea/coffee and cakes. We weren’t given a menu of what they did have so weren’t sure what drinks they had to offer and when I asked if they had anything savoury like a bag of crisps or sandwich I was told no. We settled for some cakes as we had come all the way to try this place. My partner had a scone which was huge and he really enjoyed and I had a brownie which was very soft but ultra rich and chocolaty. I also had a delicious cappuccino. The scenery was beautiful and the gentlemen at the register was polite but seemed very stressed as there was a lot of people hoping to get something more substantial than the cakes on offer. He also seemed to be the only staff member cleaning the outside tables and serving food to guests so things took quite a long time. It might be worth getting some more staff in when there is an event like this and perhaps pre-making a selection of sandwiches to sell to people in need of lunches when an event like this is on.

Lovely building/space to enjoy, excellent menu, friendly staff. Really enjoyed our food and drink - the banana Bombay curry was top notch! Cakes are amazing. What a find!

Was recommended to stop here off a boat trip. We sat outside and enjoyed the amazing views you got. Staff friendly. Fruit scones amazing.

We came here after a lovely walk from the water. There was lots of room on the terrace and also inside the café. It was table service only but the waiter was quick to take our order and food was quick to arrive. The menu is rather simple but caters to people who are gluten free and vegans. Me and my husband both ordered a toastie which was tasted great and enjoyed a drink whilst taking in the view. The only slight issue we had was when it came to paying. We went inside to pay and due to how busy it was I stood at the counter for a good 3-5 minutes before my presence was acknowledged. Otherwise, an ideal lunch.

Tea - no Darjeeling on offer. Tea is tea bags not tea leaves. Cake - serviceable but not excellent. Scone - fruity but rather dry and maybe a bit overcooked. Jam - tiny glass pot. Music - finished up with some kind of rap. Overall disappointing - Chris and Gilly Addison - former proprietors till 2015 - you are missed and your standard of excellence has not been maintained.

The view is tremendous. The lunch was awful - unappetising, bland, small portions, and twice the price of other places. Would not recommend at all.

Wonderful views from the terrace. Go on a sunny afternoon. Cosy inside too with a log burner and comfy sofas. Coffee was okay.

We love it here and visit whenever we go to the lake. The staff are always so friendly, service is speedy and food/drinks are delicious. Incredible views too! Can’t recommend enough.

Our premium priced food arrived in polystyrene takeaway boxes - AAAARGH! We'd enjoyed a late lunch (food ranged between good and ok) but the service was very poor - food arrived and left with no cutlery on the table and staff appeared generally uninterested in anything to do with customers. Even though the restaurant had quietened down, our plates were left uncleared for around an hour; we ordered some pudding which the male member of staff brought in the takeaway boxes, apparently because it was now 15-20 minutes from their closing time. It was sent back. Staff appeared more interested in themselves than customers, it seems this idyllic location guarantees trade, which results in this shoddy and rude service.

Had a deliciuos light lunch on a very wet November day. The cafe was warm and welcoming, the food was very quick to arrive, despite the cafe being nearly full. Staff were charming and helpful. The food was delicious - toasties were just what we needed on a wet day. We added chips which were crisp and well cooked and the slaw was lovely and tart and a good foil for the richness of the brie. Thoroughly enjoyed - an excellent meal and very good value for money.

With spectacular views over Coniston Water or a lovely log burner when the weather is less conducive to sitting outside this should definitely be on your to do list. The drinks and food are delicious, the portions generous. We have visited a number of times...

This was very expensive. £20 for 4 coffees and 2 pieces of cake. A sandwich was £10 and really poor, not gourmet at all.

Stumbled across this picturesque cafe whilst out walking with the family , nice coffee lovely chips ( no skin on) and the blue cheese and walnut toasty was delicious, a bit on the pricey side but everything around here seems to be! glad we kept...

Without doubt the highlight of our holiday. What an imaginative menu. Beautifully presented and have to give 10 out 10 for everything. Friendly greeting and excellent service. Well done. A credit to yourselves.

Visited with high hopes, we'd reserved a table, but insufficient staff to cope with waiting on, cleaning tables, looking after customers. The guys who were working there were clearly under -resourced, and if I hadn't booked, would've gone somewhere else. Food mediocre, had the betroot...

Fabulous view from the terrace.Really enjoyed good coffee and delicious coconut and cashew cake and brownie.Friendly staff and good service.Definitely worth a visit.

We took the boat over from Coniston water as the setting was truly stunning. The walk from the getty up to the tea rooms made us think we had made the right choice on such a lovely day. We sat down inside and from then...

What a find! You don't expect exceptional cuisine at a house attraction, but this place at Brantwood is worth travelling to, in its own right.

Great view, free parking, simple menu,fantastic staff. Little birds waiting for some leftovers🐦!! We will be back for sure😀 Thank you.

A spectacular location with views across Lake Coniston. Very peaceful and tranquil. The food is amazing. Our group had Mish Mash Mush, a delicious dish of sweet potato & chilli, also the Pheasant. We stay in Coniston every year and there is no better place...

We had the pheasant and clam chowder between us both were excellent. Great view out across the lake to Coniston and the Old Man but a bit chilly out on the terrace so we were happy to be indoors.

This is a truly exceptionally beautiful location by even lake district standards. We were welcomed and looked after by a lovely helpful waitress....then the food....Wow.... Myself and my wife ordered Prazere Pheasant and Crab Chowder with a portion of spicy chips. This was and Im...

Stopped here for lunch after visiting Brantwood museum and gardens. Small selection of food, but all excellent ....Curried Crab Chowder & Mish, Mash, Mush both really good.

We walked from Coniston to the cafe for lunch on a wet Wed. The cafe was quite busy but we were seated quickly. The menu is limited but very unique and interesting. It’s nice to find somewhere in the Lakes that doesn’t just serve sandwiches,...

Not a very welcoming place with very limited menu. To say it caters for people crossing on the ferry, no sandwiches or other sensible light snacks were available. They obviously rely on their customers being stranded until the next ferry. My advice is eat at...

Great place for break for coffee and scones - also worth a walk down to the lake shore via the garden at Brantwood. Amazing view of the Old Man of Coniston

We arrived at this dog friendly cafe on a warm sunny afternoon.after a long walk in Grizdale forest, sat on the terrace with glorious views. We ordered 2 americanos and one fruit scone as we had seen one at another table and they were huge. The Scone was the best we had eaten on our holiday here and with a proper small jar of premium jam, not a plastic sachet (like Herdwicks) also a large pot of clotted cream. The coffee was excellent and all with table service, very good value all round. Would certainly return.

A scone Mary Berry would be proud of. From now one all scones will be measured against these. A warm welcome, the best view for miles. The bar has been set. Thank you x

Cycled out here for a coffee and there was a sign saying Wait to be Seated which is fine, waited over 5mins and no-one even approached us. A couple of waitresses came out with coffees so it’s not like we weren’t seen. In the end left, very rude not to even acknowledge potential customers. Would not recommend.

Getting here at 11.30 I had a lovely hot chocolate and banana cake while waiting for the rest of my party. We were planning on coming back about 2, however I soon realised we would not get a table if we left as they were all reserved past 1.30pm. The food was amazing, some of the best we have eaten this holiday, and on their own worth 5 stars. The staff were very freindly and good with allergies, catering for dietary adjustments.The 4 star is due to "management of staffing level". They needed to have another 2 members of staff on as you could tell they were rushed off their feet and unable to turn over tables fast enougth to meet demand.

I visited this coffee shop/cafe with 3 others. We were doing a 40 mile bike ride around the Lake District and our route planner had picked this establishment for lunch. The facility is beautifully located against an idyllic backdrop of the lake and hills in the background. There are bike stands to leave your bike and the whole ambience of the restaurant is very welcoming. Sadly we missed lunch which was no bad thing considering the Lake District is all about hills but we did have cold drinks and cake. The sticky toffee pudding and the raspberry rocky road slices we had were very good value, large sizes and delicious food. The drinks and the food were very reasonably priced. Looking at the quality of the place I was expecting to pay more! The staff were friendly and very helpful. One of the waitresses kindly filled up our water bottles for us as it was a very hot day. A great place to go and dine/rest would highly recommend it. It seems popular but the view is sensational and the venue outstanding. Would definitely go again next trip.

We found The Terrace when in desperate need of tea and cake after a day's canyoning nearby. The scones are without the doubt the best and largest that I've ever had and the laid back vibe, coupled with the stunning view made a great impression.So much so that we went back for lunch on the last day of our holiday and enjoyed another couple of hours eating and soaking up the atmosphere.It's a hidden gem and one I'd highly recommend!

Enjoyed coffee and cake twice and also lunch as the food is nice and good value in a lovely setting. A nice change from pub meals which tend to be similar. The staff are friendly. We bought a season ticket for Brantwood as we could then enjoy the gardens above and behind the café at each visit. The launch goes to the jetty nearby.

An amazing view from the terrace , The best fruit scone ever ,huge served with Cornish clotted cream . Lovely staff ,easy parking by the lake .

Decided to visit Brantwood for a bit of culture. Because of Covid we thought it was best to book our lunch at this lovely cafe on site. So glad we did. It was simply delicious. Very small menu but everything done well. DELICIOUS! We would highly recommend. One little flaw...only one toilet! Didn’t lose a mark though as everything else was exceptional.

We had been visiting the gardens and when we got here there was a bit of a queue outside. We were in no rush so waited patiently for a table to be free, there seemed to be a few people with reservations and eventually a "no show" freed up a table for us. It was very sunny but there was plenty of shade cover on the terrace, the view alone was worth it and we sat watching the swallows swooping from their nest under the rafters. They seemed quite understaffed and said they weren't doing sandwiches, but they had hot food options or cakes and scones. We opted for the scone, it was a very generous size, still warm, and had a mix of dried fruits in it (orange peel?)... delicious!

Called here for lunch. The place is delightful with indoor and out door seating and great views of the Old Man across Coniston lake. The staff were really friendly and helpful. My only criticism was with the menu. If you just want coffee/tea with cakes it is fine and most people seemed to be going for this even though it was lunchtime. However there were no sandwiches/light lunch choices on the menu - just 3 main courses which none of us wanted. In the end we ordered one of these which was a "foot" of Cumberland sausage in a ciabata with salad and sweet potato wedges. It was a very generous portion so we split it into 3! It was delicious but in my view could have been served as a half portion (and charged more than half the price). The same was true of the other 2 main courses which we saw being served to others. We took some cakes away with us to eat at home. They were excellent. Have knocked a star off overall rating for the limited menu.

My boyfriend and I walked over from our cottage in coniston (less than an hour really easy) we had two salads and cake and coffee for pudding. The food is 10/10 - best food near Coniston - creative menu and I wish they did evening meals! Service was lovely but they were definitely over worked on a busy sunny afternoon. Will be returning !! X

My husband and I called in here before visiting Brantwood house. The staff were helpful and friendly and the cakes delicious.

We were pretty much ignored by the waitresses and waited at the entrance (as instructed by the covid safety sign) for ages only to eventually go inside and find the 4 of them standing around eating cake. Other older folks received the same treatment and clearly needed a seat but were left to stand for no reason despite loads of empty tables.Also the toilets were rank. I don't think anyone had cleaned them all day from the state of things. Not good in covid times.The view and the coffee were pretty good but it's hard to overcome the bad mood created by the staff. A lot of customers ended up instructing each other on how to finally get seated or service because it was clear the staff weren't going to help. The bad service had clearly become a bit of a joke to everyone.

The Terrace is just perfect on a trip to Brantwood or Coniston. The staff are lovely, views are superb and the food is delicious. Joe and Ryan the chefs are so talented and put together a creative tasty menu. The menu was short but out of our group we had a few of the choices and all were superb. Thanks, we will be back again..

Called in for a quick drink after visiting Brentwood house & gardens- excellent location & menu looked interesting although we did have anything to eat

We stopped for lunch at The Terrace on the way to visit the gardens at Brantwood today. An unexpected and delicious menu. We both had the cauliflower and cashew curry which was incredibly tasty. Beautiful views of the lake and tables under sturdy umbrellas protected us from the odd shower. Would highly recommend stopping here!

Fantastic coffee stop with amazing views. Loved it so much we can back for delicious lunch, burger and salads. Met a great couple from Amsterdam, young woman on crutches with bad ankle, very positive after a long complicated fracture. With English partner. Good luck to you both. we had a great week in Coniston and visited Brantwood for drinks a number of times and left reviews on Brantwood link!

We were looking forward to ‘tea on the terrace’ after an energetic walk around nearby Tarn Hows. Having visited several times in previous years, we remembered the cabinet displaying a tempting array of cakes, scones delicious treats. But where was it? We were pointed to the disappointing menu which had just 3 afternoon tea related items - all over-priced! The promised scone (at £4.50) was not available so I settled for what was described as a ‘lemon drizzle cake’ - it tasted like a slab of compressed sawdust,with a light drizzle of slightly lemon flavoured icing over it: quite the worst piece of cake I have ever been served! My companions were equally disappointed with their offerings. Such a shame, because the staff were friendly and efficient, and the COVID-19 arrangements were sensible. Quite why the previous afternoon tea offerings had been discontinued is anybody’s guess. Maybe it has something to do with their seeming focus on meeting the needs of vegan and vegetarian customers? Surely they would enjoy the tasty flapjacks and shortbreads and fruit cakes previously offered?

Lugar encantador y personal servicial. Llegamos justo en el momento adecuado para conseguir una mesa exterior, mucha gente llegó cuando estábamos comiendo y tuvimos que hacer cola. Recordé con cariño su pudín de caramelo pegajoso de hace más de 20 años en el viaje escolar y estábamos encantados de encontrarlo todavía en el menú.

Great location and very good food. Burger isn't always my first choice but this was the best I've had in quite some time.

Very popular place to have refreshments - either a meal or something lighter. Covid precautions were clearly in place. The food was good, tasty and ample. The outside seating gives excellent view over the Lake. Super friendly staff.

Lovely meal good service, friendly staff if sometimes a bit forgetful, relaxed atmosphere, good value for the quality.

En un paseo por el lago, decidimos llamar para almorzar. No habíamos reservado, pero nos las arreglamos para conseguir una mesa afuera, con hermosas vistas al lago.La comida era sencilla pero muy sabrosa y agradable. El servicio fue cálido y amable, ejemplar de hecho.Me encantaría volver cuando tengamos otra oportunidad.

Como medida de Covid, la taquilla ahora actúa como cafetería y cafetería (aunque los pedidos pasan por la cocina del restaurante). Pedimos una caja de sándwich de salmón ahumado y esperamos una hora a que llegara. Al principio nos dijeron "20 minutos", que se convirtieron en otros 20 minutos, luego en otros cinco minutos, etc., etc., y nos dijeron que la cocina estaba llena de pedidos. Afortunadamente no teníamos prisa por el barco, pero era necesario que hubiera una comunicación más clara y expectativas más realistas para los clientes.Cuando llegó la comida estaba sabrosa, pero la espera no fue aceptable.

Ubicación fabulosa en un gran día. No sabía nada de esta cafetería / restaurante, pero excelente comida, excelente personal y ubicación.Qué más quieres ? ? No hicimos reserva y tuvimos la suerte de conseguir una mesa en la terraza, pero recomendaría hacer una reserva.Covid todas las precauciones 10/10. Todas las mesas y sillas desinfectadas después de haberlas limpiado y listas para el próximo cliente. Servicio de camarera.¿He mencionado la ubicación? ? ? ? Wowwww

Great setting above Coniston Water. Good selection of food and drink. Very friendly and helpful staff. Highly recommended!

Called in on a Sunday morning and only 2 other people in there. Lovely setting above Coniston Water. Coffee was nice but the cakes were disgusting, dry and tasteless. Wrapped them up and brought them home to feed to the birds. Won’t rush back.

Hoy traje a mi familia para disfrutar de una tarde de decoración de hombres de pan de jengibre y galletas. (Un niño de 4 años y dos bebés con sus momias). Nos dieron una cálida bienvenida y tuvimos dos hermosas canastas llenas de una gran selección de galletas y hombres de pan de jengibre con varios cuencos, chispas, glaseados de colores y galletas saladas. El jefe de cocina y el personal era completamente interactivo y nada era un problema. Era un ambiente encantador y se tuvo mucha diversión y creación de recuerdos. Gracias a todos por hacer de nuestra tarde una experiencia memorable y divertida.

This restaurant has been extensively refurbished and extended over the years and can now cater for more people. Disappointed we were given takeaway cups, plates etc even though it was their busy xmas fayre weekend. Quite expensive as always. I had ordered a pot of tea and ended up with a paper cup. Not acceptable at the prices they charge.

We were visiting Brantwood for the annual Christmas Fair and went for our coffee at the Terrace. Busy, but not overwhelmingly so, and we found a table inside. I ordered at the counter, coffee, pot of tea for one and 2 cakes, for which I had to pay over £12. Pretty expensive, even by Lake District standards. When the order arrived at out table everything was disposable, cakes in little boxes, wooden cutlery, and drinks in paper cups. And this was the problem, the tea was pre-made and milk added. When I said I'd ordered a pot of tea I was told that as it was the fair they were serving everything like this and no pots of tea available. So why was I not told this when I ordered, even though I had discussed the types of tea available. My husband is quite particular about his tea, he likes it strong with very little milk, and what arrived was definitely not this. I explained this to the waitress who did offer to put another tea bag in a paper cup of hot water, but by then he had gone off the whole idea of tea. She didn't offer to refund the cost of the undrunk tea. The cakes were ok, though far too much butter icing on the coffee cake. The scone was deemed to be good. But when I go to a café for a drink and cake I do not expect it to be served in paper and cardboard, especially not at those prices (or perhaps that was the reason for those prices). I don't think that the fact that you are expecting to be busy is an excuse for such a lack of standards. The café only holds a finite number of customers at any time, and they should be able to cope with that number with a suitable staff ratio. After all, if they are busy they are making more money and can afford to staff the place properly. We were extremely disappointed, and, as has been mentioned by others, there is nowhere else locally where you can get refreshments.

My wife and I have been going to this cafe since its inception many years , starting out as the Jumping Jenny .Our last visit was about 3.30 in the afternoon .The staff were more intent on getting ready to close up a little later . Their attitude to our inquiries was extremely rude . For example my wife asked if a menu item was available to take away for use that evening warmed up . “Hot food was finished “ was the gist of the reply in an abrupt manner . Our drinks were then served in a very peremptory manner . A visit to that cafe is usually one of the highlights of our annual visits to that part of the Lakes . We shall think twice about going again if the same staff are still there in future .

Tuvimos un almuerzo muy agradable eligiendo las pakoras de coliflor de los especiales. Una porción de buen tamaño con ensalada y mayonesa al curry. Delicioso, aunque personalmente no estoy interesado en las acelgas en una ensalada, aunque parezca bonito, un poco duro, pero critiscismo leve. Había una cola y sí, había que esperar un poco tanto para hacer nuestro pedido como para que saliera la comida, pero no excesivamente larga y el servicio con una sonrisa y nos trajeron cubiertos. El mejor consejo en los momentos de mayor afluencia es colocar una mesa en una bolsa y obtener su número antes de entrar en la cola de alimentos. Volvimos más tarde para tomar bollos y té, mucho más tranquilo que un servicio tan rápido y sabores increíbles de bollo; mi. g manzana y pistacho, calabaza especiada, eton mess.

El orden no fue complicado. . . solo 4 de nosotros y un almuerzo ligero, té, café y pasteles.¿Qué puede salir mal? Bueno como resultó. . todo.Un plato salió antes que nada. . . la sopa tardó una eternidad y el té nunca llegó.Volvimos al mostrador para decirle al personal incrédulo que nos faltaban elementos, pero que nunca recordaban haberlos ingresado en la computadora. . . Así que pedimos de nuevo. . . y después de 10 minutos lo intentamos nuevamente, se había olvidado una vez más. . . se ingresó un nuevo pedido y con una disculpa superficial de un miembro del personal recibimos nuestro pedido.El personal era tan incompetente que arruinó el día y solo tuvimos un corto tiempo en Brantwood como resultado.Tomaremos bocadillos y un frasco la próxima vez, PERO si tienes más paciencia y suerte. . prueba la sopa de pimiento rojo estaba delicioso.Vamos señoras. . ¡no es dificil!

Great position for this Coffee House/restaurant with amazing views (if the weather permits). Had good homemade soup for our light lunch but my coffee was not to my taste.

Cogí el lanzamiento desde el muelle de Coniston para visitar la casa de Brantwood, lo cual fue divertido. Decidí probar esto para un almuerzo ligero. El menú estaba restringido y nos sorprendió la poca elección, teniendo en cuenta que este es el único restaurante en Brantwood y habría pensado que la oportunidad de ser aventurero con el menú sería inevitable. La mejor característica es la terraza con sus impresionantes vistas tanto de la casa como del lago.Yo diría que el propietario tiene una falta de visión, a diferencia de la vista. En resumen, O. K. pero podría hacerlo mejor!

With deeply-pleasing surroundings whether inside or out, on the premises of the fine house which was once John Ruskin's, how can such a place fail?

Asistí a una de las noches temáticas de anoche. Numerosos cursos pequeños, todos con ingredientes destacados de proveedores locales específicos. Qué puedo decir. Precedido por el mejor cóctel de ginebra que he probado (ginebra local, por supuesto), esta fue una experiencia culinaria realmente excelente que no debe perderse. Cada plato te sorprendió con diferentes giros en recetas e ingredientes y todos estaban deliciosos. Cómo un chef puede enviar tantos cursos a una mesa de cuatro sin que uno de nosotros encuentre algo que no le guste es el genio. Una de nuestras mejores comidas en esta área, y hemos vivido aquí toda nuestra vida. Gracias al chef por su visión y talento y al personal que nos atendió. Tenían aproximadamente 30 comensales anoche, y todos parecían disfrutar plenamente de la experiencia.

Went to coniston for the day so we thought we would go on the steam gonderla it was loverly we got off at brantwood so we thought we would have lunch at the cafe called the terrace not very impressed with the place they didn't do sandwiches or jacket potatoes and they had no special or not even a children's menu it was not your every day coffee shop would not recommend and I wouldn't go back a bit to fancy for my liking not for tourists at all

Been visiting Brantwood for over 20 years, and the Terrace when exchanged hands from previous owner moved on. Always good food quality, not cheap. Disappointed in my latest visit. Tasty mezze plate, sadly overpriced and flatbread was so hard impossible to cut.think had been reheated in microwave. Sadly hot cross buns same very hard nearly inedible,quite small and hugely overpriced at 3.75 each, over 12 pounds for tea for two and two hot cross buns.

We have been here several times and always enjoyed the food. Initially the menu looked a bit too adventurous for us (curried pastries, etc), but we settled for a wild boar sausage roll with chips and salad garnish, persian love cake and vegan super seed & fruit flapjack. The prices are not cheap, but the setting is great, and the food was fantastic. The wild boar sausage roll was a flavourful hit, the chips and salad dressing just right, and the persian love cake - wow, just amazing: moist with subtle flavours of rose, lemon and almond, with a pistachio crumb topping, and the flapjack was sweet, chewy and very filling.

nice location and was warm and food that did arrive was good but not cheap and please explain to me what artisan bread is and why is it so expensive apparently. Soup looked okay and pasties or sausage roll with stilton was as well, and coffees okay

Tuvimos una noche fantástica en The Terrace para una de sus noches temáticas, una copa de sangría blanca a la llegada con muchos cursos en el momento justo, sin prisas, pero tampoco sentados esperando, una botella de vino de la casa era excelente y muy buen precio la terraza se veía hermosa, las mesas decoradas con camelias blancas y velas, la estufa de leña lo hacía acogedor, no puedo esperar a la próxima noche temática, nuestro grupo de cuatro definitivamente volverá a reservar.

Cosy café restaurant overlooking Coniston Water and over to the Southern Fells. Range of lunch time fare and teas/coffees/soft drinks. Food good and hearty

We called into the café at Brantwood before visiting the house. The food was imaginative and of a very high quality. The service was helpful and friendly. The salad was really fresh and not the run of the mill lettuce and tomato.

Visitamos el café después de un largo paseo a Brantwood y nos aguardó un regalo encantador. Grandes productos horneados para lo que fue un brunch para nosotros, también tuve un café con leche de pan de jengibre divino. El servicio fue encantador y fueron muy acogedores con nosotros, aunque tenía mis dos perros lobo conmigo.

Llamamos a la terraza dos veces durante nuestra visita a Brantwood: cuando llegamos, para tomar un café, y luego, justo antes de irnos a almorzar. Excelente cafe y bollos! Almuerzo agradable de un menú interesante: tuve Welsh rarebit con higos con miel, que era rico pero delicioso. La sopa de verduras asada era abundante y sabrosa. El único inconveniente fue el servicio ligeramente descuidado: en ambas ocasiones nos dieron cubiertos insuficientes.

My fiance and I were pleasantly surprised by the good quality of our lunch. I had a delicious salad and a scrummy chocolate and blackberry tart. The coffee was pretty good too. We can wholeheartedly recommend the attractive Terrace restaurant set in the beautiful grounds of this lovely old house and great little museum.

I tasted the best sausage rolls in the world in this cafe! Cumberland sausage with black pudding (but they change almost daily!) and honeycomb tiffin to die for. All in evoctive surroundings with the horse troughs still in situ!

Arrived after 1pm and almost all the hot food had sold out. Ordered 2 duck sausage rolls, soup and a cake plus drinks. Had a long wait but sat outside and took in the lovely views so didn't mind too much but did wonder why serving up soup and sausage rolls would take so long and finished our drinks before food arrived. The sausage rolls would have been good if the pastry hadn't been so chewy(probably due to reheating) and they forgot the soup.

We hosted a private party for my daughters 18th bday at the terrace. The venue, ambience, food and service was excellent. Jacob Lewis their catering supervisor was very pleasant and helpful. We thoroughly enjoyed the experience.

Delicious quiche for lunch with scrumptious chips.

While on Holiday with my Friends in Cumbria, we followed the reviews given to this Venue. The many positive reviews were spot on. The Terrace Restaurant and Coffee House did not disappoint.

Very pleasant, cosy cafe, with a somewhat limited menu (certainly it was on 15 August). Not particularly busy on this occasion but staff were friendly and very efficient. My flat white coffee and my wife's tea were excellent. Will definitely return.

Unimpressive, tired, and very limited selection of cakes awaited our eager eyes as free an intrepid and arduous adventure paddling across the choppy, gusty and rainy surface of Coniston water. The adults refrained from cake to leave enough for the children. The three meagre slices of remaining cake with 3 cups of tea came to around £20. A very underwhelming experience. Please keep your selection stocked or at least reduce the cakes standing.

This cafe has one of the best views from its terrace in the UK in our opinion (other cafes and views are available).

We found The Terrace surfing on TripAdvisor when driving in the neighborhood. It is a little bit a hidden place but what a nice surprise. Excellent salads and quiches, great coffee house, good atmosphere, top price/quality. On top you get an excellent view on the lake.

My husband and I came here for lunch whilst holidaying in the Lake District - if you get the chance to visit, the views are well worth it! The food was delicious and the service was wonderful. Compared to other places, it was more costly for what we ate but given the view and surroundings, we didn’t mind this at all. I would definitely recommend this as a place to eat - the home baked cakes are incredible too!

Delicious food, brilliant location sitting on the terrace looking over Coniston, halloumi fries and dips and sausage roll and chips were excellent

We visited for lunch and could have eaten anything of the menu, all sounded delicious but we plumped for the feta and houmous sandwiches which were gorgeous. The salad was very tasty and I rarely say that about any salad so well done Brantwood.

We ate as a group a and whilst the food was great, the service was not. The gentleman serving us seemed very stressed and not the correct disposition for front of house service. Food was dropped on the table without eye contact and we had to guess it was for the person opposite. There were numerous errors with the orders and long queues to pay.

Came for Ruskins house. Had a lovely earl grey tea (real tea) on the terrace with the best view in the country over the lake.