Nichol End Marine in Allerdale

Walked from Keswick centre to Nichol End Marina. A lovely walk but was glad when I arrived at the marina cafe. Roger (jolly Roger) welcomed me in and was so helpful and friendly. It was quiet as the season is coming to an end. I had an oat milk coffee and a raisin sticky toffee scone. It was so big! Put half in a bag to take home. Plenty of choice of scones all fresh and looking delicious. Prices were so reasonable. Roger then gave me a ride in his boat across Derwent Water. He’s such a nice man. It made my day to find a gem of a place. Would def recommend if in the area. Will return and try out the boating/canoeing etc next year.

a fantastic marina who put customer experience and value for money as a priority. staff very friendly and accommodating. the outside hot shower is amazing and has a view to die for. thank you

Absolutely fantastic time hiring kayaks! Suzanne and team were incredibly helpful and gave us some local recommendations - even saw a kingfisher catch a fish. Highly recommend!

We rented kayaks here. Derwentwater is a beautiful lake with various “beaches” for walking around. The people at Nichol’s were friendly and efficient. There is also a nice little cafe on-site.

Called in for a coffee after a short journey from Keswick. Had originally stopped at the Chalet in Portinscale but had walked away due to very rude staff. Glad we did, the service,coffee and location ,not to mention the views were excellent. Thankyou

We walked round from Keswick to Nichol End to have a pizza for lunch only to find that the kitchen has been closed since lockdown. However we did have a couple of their stupendous scones instead. They were very generous and and the service was very friendly. They have been badly affected by the fact that the launches haven't stopped there for 3 years which seems a real shame.

Went at dinner time to find they only do cake and drinks, so had cheese and fruit scones the cheese tasted quite nice but the texture was really heavy and stodgy,the fruit was slightly better but still not right. The other reviews praise there scones so perhaps we just unlucky but very disappointing especially for the price.

I'm reviewing two aspects, the cafe and the paddleboarding session. I booked a 1.5 hour paddleboarding session for my husband and myself, it's something I've always wanted to try. What can I say except it was just fantastic. Lovely helpful staff from start to finish, they gave us tips and answered all of our questions before we began, as an unfit 51 year old, I really didn't expect to do well, I even braved standing up and once my jelly legs firmed up, I really enjoyed being out on the water, did I fall in? hell yeah, could I get back on the board, nope! Had to swim to shallower water, but boy it was just so much fun, could have easily stayed on for longer, we were both actually sad when it ended. Such great value too £20 each for 1.5hrs including wet suit and parking permit. We will both be back in the future. We also stopped off in the cafe beforehand as we were very early. We were met with the most bubbly and friendliest girl we have ever met, she was lovely, she had plats and red ribbons in her her, which we had asked her name, she said she was the messiest waitress ever, such a credit to the company, I hope she sees this, she obviously loves her job. We shared the biggest scone ever. I had a huge pot of tea and my husband described his flat white as the best he's ever drank, complains that they normally go cold too quick, he also loved the scone. We are lucky that we only live in Carlisle so we be visiting again. Thank you for a perfect experience.

Stumbled upon this place and boy am I glad I did. Great pot of tea looking out over the lake and one of the best home made scones I have ever tasted, can't wait to go back.

Had a lovely day on the water thanks to Nichol End Marine, took our own canoe and kayak so although we didn't use their hire facilities is was great value for money £6 per boat to park and launch. Staff were very helpful and friendly, lovely cafe and facilities. Well done.

Great service, equipment advice and approach t safety . Very friendly staff and good changing facilities make this a hassle free enjoyable must do in the lakes

Natasha responded to my enquiry very quickly and out of hours. James and another lady sorry forgot your name ( 1st day at work) were really helpful getting us sorted with wetsuits etc. It was a very windy day so James gave extra instructions on where the best places to avoid the wind would be. Good advice to stay in your groups as one of our group capsized and needed help from the rest of the group. Roger was out on the lake looking after another party. Our 2nd time here and we'll be back again next year. Scones and coffee afterwards a welcome treat.

We stopped here on a walk around Derwentwater, what a lovely little cafe this was. Served by the nicest young man. The scones must be legendary ~ so light, fresh, huge and absolutely delicious. Choice of scones (plain, fruit, cherry and cheese) had a choice of jam too, served with a cake fork which was a really nice touch. Pot of tea came with a pot of hot water. We could not fault this little cafe. We sat outside in covid secure seating area with lovely views over Derwentwater. Clean toilets too. Excellent!

We booked online the day before visiting and the process was very easy. We parked near Keswick and walked along the Cumbrian way to get there. On arrival we had a great welcome, they checked us in and showed us where to go. We had a double canoe so didn’t need wetsuits but these were provided where needed, as were life vests. We were given an overview of the boat and where we could moor along the lake if we wanted to and set off. It was a great experience and on arriving back there was a changing area to get out of wet clothes. I just wish I was staying closer to the lake as I would have definitely returned.

We did stand up paddle boarding, Canoeing and tubing, all of which were well organised, with great instructors.

Myself and 2 boys had a good time kayaking on the lake.staff were helpful and straightforward.No fuss,no frills,nice cake afterwards.

We visited as we past through as taking part in the water sport section. As we were all wearing our wet suits ready and unable to wear exception lanyard due to safety, we were immediately challenged as to why we were not wearing a mask (myself, son and daughter who are under 12). My medical records are no ones business. Furthermore, it is no longer a legal requirement.It has taken a long time to feel comfortable enough to get out there and support our economy; to be welcomed with this aggression. If I matched you in stature, I wonder if you would have spoken to me in such an aggressive manner. I didn’t really want to enter your cafe, the signage is unclear and I entered following the sign to ‘bookings this way’. If I would have known that I didn’t need to come in, I wouldn’t have! Thank you large cafe man for ruining our day out. Avoid! If you prefer a friendlier welcome, with staff ready to support you and your family’s needs, visit Derwentwater marina. You get a much more positive experience.

As a family of three, including a teenage boy, we hired three paddle boards. Included in the price was the hire of the wetsuit & buoyancy aid. The wet suits looked as if they had seen better days, but once out on the water you didn’t notice and they did what they needed to do. We paid extra for a changing tent, but the price was minimal. There is a car park opposite the lane leading to the lake. We got there early, 10am, so got parked no problem, however by the time we left it was full and the area very congested. There are toilets on site. We had great fun on the paddle boards and would certainly use this place again.

After a day's canoeing we visited this cafe on the recommendation of our guide and I'm so glad we did. You are unlikely to stumble across this place given you need to park on the main road and walk down to the cafe. The walk down doesn't fill you with confidence however you need to remember it is a marine business! Once you arrive at the lake you will be impressed. The cafe is very reasonably priced with plenty of choice. The view from the outside tables and viewing area is fantastic and you can watch everyone on the water. We have excellent weather which really made a difference as there was plenty activity to watch with padel boarders, canoeing and open water swimming. Would really recommend. If having the cream tea, one between two will be sufficient. As my grandmother used to say you can choke a horse with the size of the portions!

Prices reasonable, huge pieces of scone, so buy one between two. Then sit on the terrace and watch people learn how to canoe, paddle-board, etc. What nicer way to spend an hour or so than to watch people fall into the water?

Derwent Water is a great place for kayaking and Nichol End Marine is the place to hire kayaks! They are really well organised and everything is clean and covid secure. There’s lots to explore on the lake from here.

I really do love this place. If you are fine with no frills but love amazing, indulgent cakes, served by lovely friendly people in one of the best settings you could possibly as for then this is the place for you. We come here every time we are in Keswick, after walking around the lake or we hire a big Canoe, get cake to take away and set off on our adventures. Really hope this place survives Covid, we sat in one of the new outside shelters today, felt very safe and the team have made lots of effort to comply with the rules. I would definitely recommend a visit!

Se detuvo en el camino alrededor de Derwentwater. 3 variaciones de bollos para elegir. Delicioso pero enorme. Uno podría fácilmente compartirse entre dos. Café sabroso también. El servicio fue un poco lento ya que solo una chica preparaba bebidas calientes. El lugar estaba lleno, así que podría haberlo hecho con 2 personas trabajando en la máquina de bebidas calientes. Sin embargo, un punto de parada definitivo.

Wow! Go for the gaint (!) scones of 4 types and covered terrace overlooking the the lake. Yum. Covid precautions good. Didn't use the marina facities.

Nos habían recomendado aquí para los bollos gigantes, afortunadamente compartimos uno entre nosotros, ya que realmente son gigantes, ¡más como un gran trozo de pastel! El brownie también estaba delicioso (aunque recomiendo asegurarse de no comerse toda la salsa primero, ya que de lo contrario el fondo del brownie puede estar seco). El único inconveniente fue la cantidad de avispas alrededor, ya que mi esposo las odia (habiendo tenido un incidente desagradable cuando era más joven) pero logramos terminar nuestro tratamiento y luego mirar a los que hacen deportes acuáticos (excelentes vistas sobre el lago).

A super people watching place with plenty of water sporting activity. A nice place for a drink on one's walk if a rest is needed with lovely surrounding views

Nos sentamos en la única mesa del interior para disfrutar de un refrigerio durante nuestra caminata. Mi hermano tiene miedo de las avispas y no ayudó que ya hubiera 2 allí. Como el número de avispas subía y subía, tuve que sacarlo del café asustado y temblando. Es de suponer que había un nido de avispas cerca o en el café y no tuve la oportunidad de mirar. No tuve la oportunidad de disfrutar de mis refrigerios debido a esto. No lo recomendaría a nadie con problemas relacionados con las avispas.

Used this place as a base for an outdoor swim. Very clean changing rooms. Lovely hot coffee afterwards! Best views in the lakes.

Staff here so friendly and scones are massive. We sat out on the jetty for a few hours after hiring little boats. Ice cream is also lovely

No sé si escribir una reseña, ya que a nuestra familia le encanta este lugar y no quiere que se sobrecargue. ¡Egoísta, lo sé! Pero también creo que otros merecen experimentar esta pequeña joya. Ninguna vacación en los lagos está completa para nosotros sin un viaje aquí para degustar los increíbles bollos gigantes con un montón de mermelada y crema. Navegamos en canoa o caminamos alrededor del lago, comemos demasiado y luego caminamos o regresamos en canoa. ¡Felicidad! No es lujoso, no es elegante, ¡pero es perfecto! ¡No cambie nunca Nichols End!

This is an amazing place. Wonderful views. Friendly charming staff. Food is absolutely delicious and the giant scones are amazing. Such a wonderful treat. Thank you.

Absolutely love this place. The food is delicious, the staff are so friendly, the views are unbelievable! I can’t recommend the place enough. We came six months ago and had to come back. Thanks to all the staff!!

Spent the day on the water with my family and then had the biggest scones we had ever seen. Staff so nice and jolly - a smile goes a long way!

Walked over from Braithwaite and needed a warm up coffee. Only tried coffee and a fruit scone, but both excellent and the scones were huge! And very light and tasty

We stopped for coffee and gigantic scones with jam and cream with our family , really enjoyed our stop with beautiful views across the lake and had nice chat with friendly owner who also organised a boat trip over to Keswick for us complete with buoyancy aids for our safety. Definitely recommend

Fabulosos desayunos ingleses. Ingredientes de alta calidad cocinados con cuidado. Propietario y personal realmente amigables y asegúrese de que todo esté bien como nos gusta. Después del desayuno, el dueño vino con un plato de chocolates experimentales para que probáramos, delicioso. Nuestra mesa daba a Derwentwater - perfecto

We were at the end of our walk. It was about 1.30 p.m. and the missus wanted a coffee and cake. Me I don't want cake but proper cooked food. The missus popped her head in the door of the cafe and I had a look and immediately said no. Nobody in there, bare formica tables and only a cake display. We were walking away when a man spotted us and went on about his world class scones and when I said i wanted something more he went on about his world class soups, pizzas and other food. Well after the amusing sales pitch we couldn't say no (could we)?! Anyway they do a great offer of soup, bacon baguette and coffee for £9.50 (me) and soup, baguette, scone and coffee for the same price (missus). Because he had dragged us in he persuaded me to have complimentary egg on my bacon and three eggs duly arrived (the baguettes are large). Bowls of soup were large and delicious (nearly as good as mine)! Scones huge (doggy box was required). Coffee excellent. Trouble is that you don't realise what this place sells from the outside and we told him that they should make it more visible. We have walked past here loads of times and yes it isn't the most luxurious place but the food is great and great value and the views unsurpassed.

The marina is a bit untidy, and parking is limited, but the cafe staff are very good and obliging. If you want to go on a hop-on-hop-off boat trip around Derwentwater - which is highly recommended - this is a good starting point.

Acabo de pasar un fantástico fin de semana largo en Keswick con novias solitarias. Como parte de las celebraciones del 50 cumpleaños de nuestros amigos, 6 de nosotros pudimos dar un paseo en bote por Derwent Water con nuestro patrón Tim.Disfrutamos de un fantástico viaje en bote alrededor del lago, disfrutando del increíble paisaje y luego volvimos a la cafetería Nicholson's Marina donde nos deleitamos con té y magníficos bollos de todos los sabores. . los bollos más grandes y sabrosos que he visto, así que te recomendaría una visita si tienes tiempo. !

Nothing to see and very run down poor cafe with poor service, the boat out is the best thing to do from this location

I was recomended this cafe while on a photo workshop and it didn't fail to deliver. great full english and endless toast, whats not to like.

Visited Nichol End marine just shortly before lunchtime. Ordered a pizza to share and a scone. You can tell by the other reviews that the scones here are huge and well worth the visit for. Pizza was home made and certainly large enough for two people to share, scone was as usual very good. Dog friendly and great views across derwent water.

We were staying at the Lingholm estate. This was a lovely way to end our day in Kewsick as we sailed across the lake back to tea.

Excellent food and lovely tea and coffee. Scones are amazing! And the breakfast is superb! And you can sail and kayak.

Como vivíamos en Portinscale, Nichol End es el embarcadero más cercano para acceder al ferry del lago Derwentwater. El personal de la cafetería es muy agradable y servicial. Gran selección de tés y cafés (tenía té de compota de cereza) y excelentes vistas en las áreas de descanso mientras espera el ferry

Gran lugar para tomar una taza de té y una fantástica porción de pastel bien merecida después de un día caminando.

Lovely friendly staff, the owner, Roger, was especially friendly and chatty! Our soup and cakes were all homemade & the views are just amazing and prices were so reasonably priced. Would highly recommend :)

Visit keswick twice a year and always walk to the Marina for coffee and cake. Scones are superb as is the gingerbread.

Many thanks to the staff at Nichol End Marina for getting us across the lake to catch the launch today, as the low water prevented it from calling at Nichol End, and especially to the gentleman who took us (Tim?) for looking after my elderly mother so well. The coffee at the cafe is great, too!

Mi hijo y sus amigos disfrutaron de este lugar el último cumpleaños que quería volver este año. El amable instructor calificado tomó 7 x 11 años de edad con diferentes habilidades en kayak. Todos lo pasaron de maravilla. La pizza rociada con chocolates calientes y malvaviscos era una forma deliciosa de calentar y celebrar en una habitación separada reservada de la cafetería donde también teníamos el pastel de cumpleaños.

Called in before our walk around Derwentwater. Had tea and coffee with lemon drizzle cake. Cake was nice with ok beverages. Service a little deadpan, kind of going through the motions. A lighter, brighter reception could make a real difference here.

We stopped here for lunch after hiring kayaks. A good range of food on offer and the staff were really friendly and service was efficient and the food arrived with only a short wait time.

We hoped to pick up one of the lake tourist boats here but low water prevented its docking. However, for a very modest fee we were immediately ferried across to Keswick. Had there been a wait, there is a comfortable cafe.

Spent most of day here enjoying kayaks and paddle boards before diving in to an amazing pizza and delicious scones. Thank you so much for providing such a fantastic facility and relaxed atmosphere.

Hemos visitado Nichol End varias veces. Es un lugar fantástico para que los niños de todas las edades aprendan deportes acuáticos. Es una marina de gestión familiar y son muy amigables con un ambiente relajado. Pete, uno de los instructores, sacó a nuestro hijo de 7 años y su amigo para su primera clase de aprendizaje y les encantó. La comida de la cafetería es de primera clase, las pizzas y los bollos son una necesidad.

Visited this friendly little cafe for the first time in ages today. Great friendly service. Excellent coffee and cakes. The scones are great as always. It’s the ideal stopping place when you are out walking in this wonderful part of the country. The staff always give you a warm welcome. Enjoy the rest here.

I try and get here for breakfast if I'm in the area far superior to anything nearby. Friendly staff always a big plus.

The views are great over lake and the trees were a lovely colour it being fall. To wet to sit outside (it does rain a lot in lakes sadly).They do good coffee and huge scones and staff really friendly.Give it a try.

Visited here a few times, good coffee and scones every time, also had soups and snacks, always good.

After a long walk in the November rain, we really needed some proper nourishment to warm us up and the wholesome, home-made chicken and vegetable soup at Nichol End Marine cafe was just the job, beautifully seasoned and served with a toasted baguette and butter. (I was also seriously tempted by the homemade mushroom soup on offer - maybe next time!) We then shared a delicious freshly baked scone (they are huge!) with generous portions of butter and jam and a lovely coffee - and then another coffee because refills of all hot drinks are a very reasonable £1 each and it's a great spot to sit and enjoy views of the lake which is always beautiful, whatever the weather..

Called here after a walk. Small friendly with the hearty home made soup with freshly heated baguettes. All portions of good seemed to be a good size. In addition, a great view of the lake.

Un pequeño y encantador café / centro de actividades al aire libre a lo largo de la carretera del pequeño pueblo de Portinscale.

Caminamos aquí desde Keswick, donde vivimos, así que lo conocemos bien, verificamos si podíamos sentarnos afuera, el pasillo de la entrada lateral estaba bloqueado con un montón de carbón derramado por todas partes y un armario que había caído sobre trapeadores escobas todo tipo de basura Bloqueando el camino y un peligro real, así que preguntamos por dentro y la chica bastante brusca acaba de decir que podías sentarte y ¡esa era la manera en que debes ir! ! ! ! ! sirvió nuestras bebidas y me dijo que obtuviera los bollos de una manera no muy agradable, el servicio al cliente no es [la prioridad aquí claramente, una vez fuera las vistas son excelentes y es un entorno encantador, pero necesita un poco de TLC por dentro y por fuera realmente , la comida estaba bien y las bebidas estaban calientes, le dijimos a la chica dentro de la cafetería sobre los escombros alrededor de la parte trasera bloqueando el camino, ojalá la despejaran antes de que alguien se caiga. Es una pena porque podría ser realmente encantador con un personal agradable y un poco de atención.

Regularmente visitamos el área y casi siempre caemos aquí. Es más bien como caer inesperadamente sobre un amigo, ya que nunca estás seguro de en qué estado estará el lugar. El personal ha sido en ocasiones pasadas muy amistoso, a veces abrupto, estresado, gruñón, hablador, gracioso; básicamente, son seres humanos y comportarse como tal dependiendo de una variedad de estímulos que están experimentando en ese momento. Tal vez se tambalean de un desastre cercano al siguiente como lo hacemos algunos de los otros seres humanos. La informalidad encantadora contrasta con el entorno controlado por la empresa que se experimenta en la mayoría de los otros establecimientos. Sin embargo, todas y cada una de las comidas y bebidas han sido excelentes. Grandes porciones de buena comida cocinada. Sus bollos y los otros pasteles igualmente buenos.

We did not eat here but regularly called after long walks and had excellent coffee and hot chocolate. In fact the best drinks for miles around . Also the views of the lake were superb.

Stopped off in the cafe for a pot of tea and comfort break. For two they gave us a large pot of tea and a matching pot of hot water and a good sized milk jug. Very welcoming break with lovely views across the lake. They also look to have a great range of cakes.

Nice choice of drinks and lovely looking and tasting cakes (specialising in flavoured scones) My friend found the toilets less than pleasent

This place serves the largest most lovely scones ever!! If you are in Keswick this place is well worth a visit and the views from the cafe are amazing. The prices are also really low so unlike the rest of the cafe’s in Keswick it won’t break the bank.

After a Catbell walk we stopped off for a bite on our walk back to Keswick. I went with the small breakfast at 3pm. Lush! Lush! Lush! Worth every penny.

The reason to visit Nichol End Marina is for its water sports - although it does have an adjoining cafe. Taken groups of primary school aged children out a few times from here and the instructors they provided were excellent. The kids had a brilliant time - there were complete novices and those who had kayaked before. Wetsuits and buoyancy aids were provided and the kayaks are a simpler style that means you don't have to be 'trapped' in with a skirt (I think that's what they call it!). They need to be able to roll the kayak before they can do that, apparently. The kids loved it - which is a success in my book!

We stopped here for a lovely cup of tea after having a nice walk with our children and dogs. It was a lovely day so we sat outside and the views over the Derwent were beautiful. It was quite busy aswell and we wasn't rushed so we just enjoyed relaxing while our son went to explore the goings on. There was children doing kayaking and having fun, which we might book for our 2 next time we visit. Dogs are also made welcome. For anyone that is not walking there are car parking spaces available.

If you are either walking around the lake or just fancy walking to Nicol End this is a good place to stop. Lovely location with wonderful views. Either head upstairs or sit outside and enjoy one of the many homemade cakes on offer. They taste delicious and you get a really large portion. There are other things available other than cakes if you fancy a lunch.

We ordered 4 teas with 4 scones. We asked if we could have cream with one of the scones, they told us we could. The bill came to £27+, I wouldn’t call 4 scones and 4 teas a ‘Cheap Eat’ as categorised here on Trip Advisor.

great little cafe after a walk to and from catbells great place to have a rest coffee and scone well priced great staff and view over lake to fells beyond will be back.

Fairly busy premises Hot chocolate with marshmallow and a flake, tasted alright. Seating area alright. Staff alright.

If you are walking the Derwentwater lake walk this is a must stop superb scones reasonably priced. Great views over the lake too

Had the not so small breakfast which was well cooked and has excellent ingredients. A lively local sausage and good quality bacon. The staff were helpful and friendly. It is in a lovely location over looking the lake.

We hired a couple of two person canoes from the marina and went out on Derwent Water for our first canoeing experience.

Makes a great ending to a round Derwentwater walk. About 1.5 miles before the end if you started in Keswick. Great homemade cake!

Lovely food, friendly staff. Excellent views. Excellent please to stop to eat if walking around Derwentwater.

a great day out for all. good selection of boats and water activites. have recommend to all. Will be going again soon.

We hired a rowing boat for an hour and enjoyed views of the hills and islands from Derwentwater. The ferry also calls here, and canoes are for hire. We had a discount voucher from The Lodge in the Vale where we were staying. We followed this with a substantial and delicious all day breakfast, good coffee and cakes from an interesting selection - we chose fruit and nut flapjack, and ginger and pecan shortbread. A lovely afternoon, thank you.

First visit her based on reviews. Lovely cup of tea, my husband had a cappuccino and we both had a lovely large slice of lemon drizzle. Just what we needed after we had climbed Catbells.

Every time we visit the Northern Lakes we visit Nichol End Marine cafe. I have to say if you like proper hearty, top quality nosh, please visit this place it is superb. Rodger is a mint bloke and local crisp expert. Scones, soup and pizza are out of this world. Service is excellent and prices are very reasonable too. Do yourself a favour and go. You will not be disappointed....

We come here every time we visit the lakes. In fact the scones at the nichol end marine cafe are the main reason my wife comes to the lakes. Special thanks this year to Roger for the baking tips and the bespoke scone cutter!

We called in mid walk for a lovely bowl of homemade soup with a large warm crusty baguette. Choice of 3 soups on this visit, chicken & veg, mushroom & tomato, we had the last 2. Staff are friendly & nice place to bird watch

We just love this place. The cakes are all homemade and HUGE!!!! Enjoyed the bird watching as well :)

Often come here to hire a kayak but this was a first time eating. We were passing and hungry so decided to pop through for a late breakfast in the cafe.

Yet again a fantastic brunch, we were all stuffed. Was really looking forward to one of your fabulous scones but definitely next time. Soup and toastie my husband had was very tasty. Well worth the trip, look forward to seeing you soon.

Have been here a few times now, always a friendly service and lovely food. Had the soup and toasted sandwich which is a great deal! Has the bonus of lovely views too!

After too long away from the Lakes we had a lovely trip up this weekend. Nothing better to start it...

Ok, so there’s more to Nichol End Marine than scones, but I have to say that I make it a...

We always stop off at the cafe for the legendary scone and coffee but the pizzas are to die for...

Cafe now upstairs following the 2015 floods. Great views. This is a working marina and activities centre. Very friendly and...

Stopped here for a late lunch following a walk around the lake.The staff were really friendly and chatty and food...

As a rule we always we have our boat berthed elsewhere on the lake and never venture in. On this...

This is absolutely, a beauty spot. Located on the shoreline of one of Britain's most beautiful lakes, Derwent water, this...

We have been here before & enjoyed it so we took some visitors with us after a walk this time....

Called recently on a trip to Portinscale and as always coffee and service excellent with wonderful view of Derwentwater and surrounding fells. A lovely start or end to a stroll around the Lake.

Lunch here was fabulous. We had the soup special, home made soup, baguette, and wonderful lemon drizzle cake. We found the staff very helpful and friendly. A lovely warm place to eat on a damp day. As the Derwent Water launch was unable to dock, we were taken over to Keswick in the dinghy. When we wanted to return, we just phoned over and they came to collect us. We would recommend the cafe and will certainly visit again.