Swallows and Amazons Tearoom at Bank Ground Farm in South Lakeland

Did Mary Berry herself bake these delightful scones and cakes? We decided to pop in for lunch, having lived nearby without ever visiting before. I was initially hoping for something savory, as I don't have much of a sweet tooth, but unfortunately, only cakes were on the menu. Nevertheless, I embraced the opportunity to indulge in a sweet lunch. The atmosphere was wonderfully relaxed, with a charming gentleman attending to our table. My eldest son chose the ginger cake, which was incredibly moist and flavorful, while my youngest savored a brownie that was equally delicious. My husband and I opted for the cream tea, and it was nothing short of fantastic! The warm scones were fresh out of the oven, accompanied by homemade jam that was utterly scrumptious and generous portions of homemade clotted cream. This experience was a delightful departure from the typical shop-bought Rodda’s clotted cream and tiny pots of Tiptree jam found at most places. I can't wait to return when they have their full menu available!

We were given an incredibly warm welcome and had a really enjoyable lunch for two adults and three children. The views are incredible and the seating areas very cosy. Other reviews mention the price of the food, but the soup was £8, which felt perfectly reasonable, given it was the most delicious mushroom soup imaginable and the bread was so soft and tasty. Given the location and evident love that goes into the sourcing of the food, it felt very reasonably priced. The beef in the sandwich my son had was from the farm itself. The salad was large enough to share and so freshly made (when I booked over the phone in the morning they didn’t even know what the salad would be, as they had to see what was available in the garden). I would heartily recommend this cafe. We were sad not to see it busier! Thanks for a great and very memorable lunch.

We stumbled upon this beautiful hidden gem! The most peaceful, quiet, picturesque cafe. The food was all fresh & delicious! You can walk down to the lake and even hire boats, paddle boards and kayaks. We will be back! Thank you

We walked to this restaurant from Coniston and had an amazing lunch outside watching the swallows ducking and diving accorded the beautiful garden. The views from here of the lake and spectacular. I had a delicious salad made from ultra fresh ingredients, the best I have had in a long while. My daughter had a ham roll which came with a lovely salad and crisps. Ultra fresh again. We didn’t have room for cakes but they looked delicious also. The service was very welcoming too.

We only visited here for lunch. Views were the main draw. Sandwiches were expensive and poor value, bread did not taste fresh and salad tasted unwashed. Coffees and hot chocolates were tasteless. A real disappointment for such a pretty view.

What a fab find. Lovely farm a d tearoom hidden away across lake from coniston. Spectacular views. Amazing food. Friendly staff. Will be back

Stopped for tea n cake. Gorgeous cakes with lovely facilities and absolutely stunning views. We'll worth making the effort to travel to.

Amazing coffee and delicious breakfast! We had a full English and veggie breakfast and both were outstanding. Most beautiful view in Coniston for us.

A place to go ONLY if you have money to burn. Standard of food IS SO OVER PRICED. Perhaps some of that profit should go to resurfacing the drive that leads to the cafe. Shocking! We should have went with my first impression and left, gone somewhere else. Never again!

Absolutely amazing, setting was awesome, food great and service brilliant. Very narrow road to get there but well worth the challenge.

We came to visit as a group of 10, with six young children. We were immediately made to feel welcome with an Easter Egg hunt in the gorgeous gardens around the 15th century farmhouse. There was a varied menu (including a very well priced kids menu) with a variety of locally sourced items. We went for the Sunday roast and were really happy that we did! Following lunch we visited the cows and sheep on the farm before going on a exploratory walk up the hill and enjoying the breathtaking views. Can highly recommend a visit! We will be back.

Came across this gem whilst walking to Coniston. Never made it that far as stopped here instead for a couple of excellent beers and an amazing pie. They use their own meat in their cooking and it shows. Fantastic views over the water as well.

We visited the Bank Ground Farm for a paddle boarding experience for my wife. We were so impressed with the instructor Dougie that we thought it would be nice touch to pay for a coffee and a cake for him at the Swallows and Amazon’s Cafe. In these days of COVID, we never imagined that there would be a problem paying by card. We were told that there’s a minimum payment of £20 on a card. The very pleasant young lady did go to her boss to ask if the rule could be overlooked under the circumstances. She came back to us to say that we could but had to pay a transaction fee. So Dugies coffee and slice of cake cost us £10. I hope he enjoyed it!

The setting of Swallows and Amazons Tearoom & Restaurant is stunning with views over Coniston Water. The food was exceptional - tasty home-cooked dishes clearly made with top-quality local produce. I'm a huge fan of Sticky Toffee Pudding and this one scored a 10/10 in my book! Would love to go back and stay as it is so peaceful and the staff ensures that day visitors respect the privacy of the residents which I liked!

Spotted the sign while we were cycling around Coniston Water so called in for tea and cake in the sunshine. Lovely friendly service, great views, and the freshly-baked scone and Bakewell tart would have won top marks from Mary Berry herself - scrumptious.

Nos alojamos en Bank Ground durante un par de semanas y comimos en el salón de té y el restaurante la mayoría de los días. La carne era excepcional, de la propia finca. Incluso nos llevamos a casa una caja de carne para barbacoa. El servicio fue perfecto, el entorno idílico. Cada comida que tuvimos fue simplemente encantadora y estamos deseando volver pronto. .

An incredible location, service and the food was amazing. The range and quality and sourcing wS top notch. I couldn’t recommend it highly enough.

Tercer viaje aquí. Excelente comida. Salones de té y restaurantes impresionantes. Vistas increíbles Un poco fuera de secreto ya que está al otro lado del lago de Coniston. El personal muy amable. No es barato. Desayuné Bacon fue increíble. Los salones de té se ven encantadores con chimeneas de leña. Lamentablemente, los perros solo están afuera. Dejamos el nuestro en la cabaña para ir a desayunar. El agricultor muy amable explicó que no están abiertos todo el año. Vale la pena revisar primero.

Lovely stop for coffee and cake. Courgette and lime cake is beautiful. Would have given 5 stars but to be asked to spend a minimum of 20 pounds if you pay by card feels unrealistic in todays market.

A drive up the east side of Coniston allowed us to find this gem set back from the road overlooking the lake. The tea was served with care and passion cake was extensive and we were encouraged to choose. It would have been rude not to enjoy.

Called here today as meeting point for paddle boarding . Called in and had , tea, coffee and cake. Lovely little cafe , very quirky and beautiful setting . Staff was very friendly and polite. Also sell local produce and run B&B as well

we decided to go for tea and cake on our way home from walking the dog. Have to admit I was a bit disappointed, the lane is absolutely full of potholes to the point I was a little worried about my car. The view is absolutely amazing and this is what you go for I think. As for the food I had a slice of lime and courgette cake which I felt was slightly undercooked. For drinks my husband had a cup of tea and I asked for a elderflower lemonade (which came in a can). The cost altogether was £8.

After 13 miles of a 15 mile circular walk around Coniston a very welcome stop tea excellent and superb choice of cakes

This is signposted from the main road, but you need to follow a very bumpy potholed track to reach it.Once there you are faced with a very beautiful “chocolate box” cottage overlooking a stunning view of the lake.Catering for staying guests it also offers cakes and beverages, as well cooked lunches. Seating is in and outside depending upon the weather.When we arrived there were no signage, and wandering into the open door we ended up in the kitchen only to be kindly shown back to a drawing room which housed the menus, and a huge selection of cakes (homemade) and a cream tea (make your own) - we were invited to choose what we wanted and take a seat anywhere. They then took the drinks order.Cream tea was nice - but not clotted cream, instead a whipped cream.NB: there is only one toilet and when busy this causes problems with queuing, especially as it is situated in the hallway between kitchen, drawing room and front door - a congestion zone.Overall a three star review.

Excellent service and friendly staff. Delicious cake and beautiful location. We arrived by canoe on a very windy Coniston water ready for a welcome cuppa. As it was too windy to continue our trip they were happy for us to load the boats onto the cars in their car park.

Yes, the location is lovely, even on a rainy day for lunch. Watch out for the sign on the road and drive down the very potholed track to the tea rooms. The building is lovely and we were grateful that our relatively large group could be accommodated. Some of our lunches were nice, especially the locally sourced burger, and represented ok value, but honestly, £9 for an underwhelming veggie flatbread with exceptionally sparse toppings left us feeling rather hard done by. Service was ok and seemed well-meaning but came across as rather militaristic. I feel bad saying it given the glowing reviews before, but we wouldn't go back.

My husband and I had a delicious dinner with wonderful service in this cozy relaxed restaurant. Outdoors there are beautiful views over the lake. We would highly recommend and look forward to returning.

We visited for an evening meal with Grandparents, parents and grandchildren. Craig the host was brilliant, explaining the menu and ethos of the farm perfectly. Nothing was too much trouble. Beautiful food in beautiful surroundings. Would defiantly recommend and would love to go back.

A most enjoyable evening, food delicious and very good service. Made to feel very welcome by all the staff. A unique location with its link to Swallows & Amazon’s.

We visited Swallows & Amazons after reading reviews about the evening restaurant on line and were not disappointed. The host was superb, very welcoming and friendly, and knowledgeable about the menu. It's a small restaurant in a converted farm house. Nicely decorated and still has a cosy farmhouse feeling. We enjoyed looking at the paintings and pictures and views over the lake whilst waiting for our meal. The food was fantastic - really good flavours, well presented and good value. We will definitely visit again if we are in the area. Recommend booking because it is relatively small but well worth going to.

Had an amazing meal here on our last night in Coniston.

Superb location, outstanding service and fantastic food, so good we’ve booked to come back again next week. Not cheap but for a special treat it’s worth it. A hidden gem away from the main touristy areas.

Enjoyed a lovely meal at Bank Ground with friends and work colleagues. The food was beautifully presented, and perfectly cooked. Fresh ingredients, my favourite was the homemade pesto. So lovely to eat it outside with the most stunning setting and views. A huge thumbs up from me for your chefs creating a menu that caters for food allergies too, especially gluten-free meals, that STILL taste amazing. I'll definitely be back.

A fabulous find, in fact I’m reluctantly writing this review as I don’t want it to change!!

Me detuve aquí para tomar té y pastel con mi familia, ya que somos golondrinas y amazonas. Estaba tan contento de haberlo hecho. Nos recibió el amable personal encantador. Tuvimos té y pastel y los pasteles eran fantásticos y todo casero. Recomendaría la tarta de Bakewell. Las vistas eran impresionantes y disfrutamos de la estatua de golondrinas y amazonas, ya mis hijos les encantó el "wiggloo" en el jardín.

La comida es excelente y el personal no podría ser más encantador. Una de esas salas de té del norte, algo anticuadas, en las que te sientes como si hubieras entrado en el comedor de alguien, pero este es realmente un excelente ejemplo. Comida acogedora y brillante, nos alegramos mucho de haber ido allí. También como fanáticos de Swallows and Amazons fue genial ir a la ubicación de la película original.

Este es un lugar maravilloso, un poco alejado de los caminos trillados, de hecho, el camino hacia abajo desde la carretera no debe tomarse si la suspensión de su automóvil no es capaz de hacerlo. Pero una vez allí, guau. La vista desde la terraza es impresionante y la comida que se ofrece es la mejor de la zona. He almorzado aquí varias veces y cada uno ha sido excelente, hoy una sopa de chícharos y cohetes y pan de molde con verduras asadas, seguido de una torta casera y café. Todo realmente delicioso. Personal cálido y amable, nada de que quejarse. Tienen habitaciones y sí que vale la pena una visita como base para los lagos. Muy recomendable.

We went to this beautiful farm and tearooms on our break in the Lakes. What a hidden gem of a place this is, the food was lovely and the view is incredible. We walked down to the lake and sat a while. The connection to the film Swallows and Amazons just finishes this place off with a feeling of transporting you back in time. My most favourite place of our break.

Paré en este encantador salón de té mientras visitaba el Distrito de los Lagos. Tomé té y algo de comida. Tuve la hamburguesa de carne y la esposa tenía un pan plano vegetariano. La comida era excelente. La hamburguesa debía morir porque el dueño estaba orgulloso de señalar que la carne era de su propia manada de ganado que se puede ver en la granja. La bienvenida en Bank Ground Farm es excelente. Cualquier viaje a la granja no está completo sin una visita a la mesa de la torta, que está llena de pasteles caseros de la granja, hermoso. El sitio en el que se encuentra la granja es algo para creer, enclavado en las orillas del lago Coniston.

We popped into the tea rooms to have lunch. The lamb flatbread was delicious and coffee was great too. The views are stunning and the staff very friendly. A lovely place. Thank you!

Took a gondola trip around the lake then disembarked at Brentwood. Walked back to Coniston following the footpath and stumbled upon this place. Had a very welcome tea and cake stop here - it was most excellent and service was friendly. Will return (hopefully!)

Tomó un poco de despeje ya que este lugar está fuera de lo común, pero nos gustó. Un lugar encantador y tranquilo. Almorzamos y encontramos todos los gustos incluidos para los niños. Ambiente realmente relajado y servicio igualmente acogedor / atento. La comida parecía casera. La ubicación también es encantadora, justo en las orillas de Coniston. Hay alquiler de botes disponibles, excelente en los meses de verano. No nos habíamos dado cuenta, pero el negocio también ofrece ser y ser y casas de alquiler que ahora estamos buscando para reservar por unos días el próximo año. Encantador.

No es que haya nada malo en el café de Brantwood; ¡Esta es solo una muy buena alternativa para un cambio de escena! Es un poco de fe abandonar la carretera y descender hasta la granja inmaculadamente bien mantenida, pero la valentía es recompensada. Nos acogieron muy favorablemente y el servicio fue excepcional. Solo queríamos café, pero persuadidos por los pasteles y los pasteles. Las cenas están preparadas para ordenar por las noches, pero esta instalación ahora está suspendida por los meses de invierno. Gran entorno y entorno

Había estado aquí dos veces antes hace unos años. Fuimos ayer a tomar el té de la tarde a las 3 en punto y nos dijeron que la cocina estaba cerrada y que no había bocadillos disponibles. Tomamos té y pasteles en un salón muy acogedor con fabulosas vistas. Las tortas no tenían nada especial y, a las 3. 50 una rebanada, sobre precio. El personal (o los propietarios) fueron educados pero no muy cercanos con información sobre las conexiones de Ransome. Gran parte de la información que solía colgar en las paredes había sido eliminada y todo lo que queda es una pequeña placa de madera grabada en la letra más pequeña posible con algún detalle de fondo que no pude leer.

Came upon these tea rooms quite by chance as we drove around lake coniston and so glad we did. The views were stunning!

The chef obviously knows how to balance flavours really well. The vegetable soup was tasty and delicately flavoured and the speciality bread served with it was a treat too. The coffee was lovely and the bakewell tart was perfectly baked.

Sadly not what it was, overpriced and disappointed in the coffee and cakes as the former was the most expensive in the lakes so far!!

What a find! Thank you TripAdvisor ~ we both had the grass fed beef burger!! Beautiful view of Lake and looking across to Coniston. Be sure to go the extra mile to enjoy this unique and delightful lunch spot!

Beautiful setting overlooking Lake Coniston in an old house, with beautiful gardens. They even had the swallows flying around while we ate.

If you enjoyed reading Swallows & Amazons as a child, or saw the film, come here and sit where they actually filmed it, enjoying tea and homemade cakes. We ended up here by accident when we were turned away from Brantwood because they had a booking later that day. I'd say we did better as a result!

Beautiful setting and delicious food. This unusual spot is well worth a visit- if your sat nav can find it! Staff were friendly and polite. We stayed longer than expected and ate more than we should.

Went to this lovely tea room on the recommendation of my sister and we weren't disappointed.

Lovely lunch after paddle boarding on the lake. We both had the burger and it was really tasty. Side salads really nice too. Decor is great, staff very attentive. The views are amazing from the grounds. Definitely recommend.

Hard to find but worth the effort. We had tea and cakes to die for. We will be back soon to sample the evening dinner menu.

We just had a beautiful lunch at the swallows and Amazon’s tearoom on the East lake, Coniston. Absolutely fantastic service, polite, friendly, gorgeous food and wine! Well priced! Views were incredible! 👍🏻

Staying in a nearby holiday cottage, we stumbled across this cafe. The cafe itself is cosy and welcoming but the terrace outside is something else. One of the best views I've ever sat and ate lunch to! Amazing! The food was also excellent particularly the home made bread, delicious. All served with a smile!! Definitely recommend!

Given its out of the way location, down what appears to be a farm track, this is well worth seeking out. Has the most glorious view of Coniston and the Old Man and when the weather is favourable the reward of sitting outside, eating delicious food is marvellous. Lunch yesterday was as ever great. The reception is always welcoming, as distinct from the impersonal service at the other attraction nearby. Anyone venturing to the ar side of the lake, or even arriving via the lake will not be disappointed. A hidden gem and when the sun is shining by far the best place in the area to enjoy a relaxing lingering meal.

Arrived at this lovely cafe walking our GSD & Caucasian Ovcharka from Coniston, we were given a very warm welcome our dog's were well fussed over. Pot of tea & gorgeous cakes. The views were wonderful would definitely go back on our next trip 🤗

We came across this Tearoom purely by chance as we drove around Coniston, tempted by the Swallows and Amazons Tearoom name (clever!) and a desperate need for tea. What a great decision. Craig showed us round to the back of the property where we enjoyed a pot of tea and shared a piece of delicious home made ginger cake. Wonderful views of the lake and a pathway leading down to the lake shore. Rooms, holiday apartments and a log cabin all looked wonderful. We hope to return here next time we visit the Lake District to enjoy a meal - on this occasion, food had run out due to a big group of locals ransacking all the goodies!! I think that speaks volumes in terms of recommendation.

We arrived after 3pm and late for lunch (it's quite hard to find) but the kitchen very kindly agreed to stay open to feed us. The food was great - my son said the burger was one of the best he's had (he has eaten many!) And my mackerel salad was lovely as was the place. It's pretty much everything I would expect from a Lakes farmhouse, amazing views and even a link with Swallows and Amazons. Will return and very interested in staying here next time we visit.

We visited the Swallows & Amazon's Tearoom this July & found it to be quite a gem on the shores of Conston Lake. We sailed there in our boats with friends, some had lunch there, whilst others including myself had coffee & cakes. If you are arriving by boat, look out for the stunning Swallows & Amazon's sculpture on the shoreline. There are jetties available to moor your boat. Then after a little climb up the hill you will find the Tearoom. It is like walking into someone's house and it has a lovely feel to it with spectacular views from the terrace overlooking the lake. The cakes are to die for. I had the peanut butter & ginger cheesecake ....Wow!!! The coffee was nice although we did have to wait a while for it to arrive & it could have done with being in a bigger cup as it was gone before I knew I'd drank it! Although it is a little pricey, I think the place is well worth a visit.

Excellent location on the side of Coniston Water. Great food, great choice and excellent service. Our friends from America were seriously impressed and raved about how good the place was long after we had left.

We went off the reviews and decided to try this place for lunch. We were not disappointed, such a friendly welcome, chose a seat outside which I have to say you will not beat the view ou have anywhere else, just so peaceful. We both ordered the Mexican rice (veggie option) it was delicious, also got a basket of really tasty bread & butter whilst waiting for our meal. The staff here are extremely welcoming, this place is well worth going down a few country lanes to get to.

We had a lovely lunch here in a very nice atmosphere. When we arrived in the car park we weren’t sure where to go for the restaurant and it seems to have two names, the farm name as well. I had the lamb cutlets, which are apparently from the farm, so zero food miles, and they were very tasty, as were the roast potatoes with them. Everyone else enjoyed their sandwiches.

We had the benefit of exceptional weather for our visit to the Tearoom, which meant we were able to fully benefit from the lovely gardens complete with swing bench. Home made cakes and scones completed our enjoyment of Swallows and Amazons, well worth a visit.

We stopped off on our round the lake tour for afternoon tea & cakes. Lovely location with stunning views over Coniston towards The Old Man. Great service, reasonable prices and nice food.

We turned up on spec, on foot at 13:00 on a Friday, given a lovely table on the back terrace (in the shade) and enjoyed a delicious lunch overlooking the lake. Alas, no pemmican, seed cake or grog on the menu (showing my age...), but the burger and lamb kebabs were super. Our lunch neighbour on the terrace was a self catering guest on her 27th visit. That says everything. We'll done!

Parked in Coniston and walked clockwise round the lake to arrive at a perfect lunch stop. The staff were excellent and the lunch very good. Comtinued walk around lake to Brantwood and caught the ferry back to the start. Highly recommended.

Excellent by the side of the lake ,near the steam gondola enjoyed the food and coffee great opportunity for photography ,and just people watch some of which had dogs ,adequate car parking with toilets .

It’s very hard to find and from the photos I thought it was on the lake, it isn’t, quite rundown when you arrive you not sure where to go or what to do. Wouldn’t return expected so much more

What could be better than afternoon tea above Coniston after a day kayaking on the lake visiting wild cat island (Peel Island), plenty of swimming and sunbathing on the beach. The view from the tea room garden on this fantastically hot sunny day was unsurpassable, as was the cake and huge pot of tea. Love the sculpture on the lake shore of Captain Flint walking the plank with the Amazons. Is this new or did we miss it in the pouring rain last time?

I lured the family back after visiting 9 years ago by kayak! Changed management recently but the home cooked ham, artisan bread and Devine Bakewell were just as I remembered. A fun photo treasure hunt too.

We recently enjoyed a wonderful afternoon at the Swallows & Amazons Tea Room for my mum's 80th birthday. From the very beginning when I contacted Jonathon to see if I could book a table for the family, he was very helpful and accommodating.

Swallows & Amazons Tea Rooms at Bank Ground, Coniston has two major assets. One is the quality of the food, the other is the magnificent setting. We had lunch there today, we both had the Aberdeen Angus beef burger with the pear, Stilton and walnut...

Fantastic setting looking over the head of Coniston Lake and with the Coniston Fells as a backdrop. The burger I had was the best I've ever tasted. Thick, textured, juicy and flavoursome. Similarly with the accompanying Asian Salad. My elderly mum (92) absolutely loved it and we had a fabulous little room off the main area to ourselves. Highly recommended and the prices are very reasonable for the Lake District.

Really great café with lovely home made fodder! Nice setting with walks nearby boats available top hire and very atmospheric as the setting for 1st swallows and amazons movie!

We visited the tea rooms mid-week and really enjoyed our visit. We sat for over an hour enjoying coffees, scones and great Bakewell tart. Lovely staff and great views. As it was pre Easter week it was quiet but we were warmly welcomed and had time for a chat with the owner. Highly recommend. Stop here for authentic Cumbrian welcome. Quirky spot well worth a visit.

We visited because of the great reviews on Tripadvisor and are glad we did. Bank Ground farm is a lovely location overlooking Coniston (our favourite lake). The room where we sat was lovely, old world but clean and with some nice modern touches. The food was delicious and healthy - we had a squash & halloumi salad and a chorizo & lentil stew. Afterwards we strolled down to the jetty and had a play by the lakeside. We can't wait to try Bank Ground Farm's cottages.

We were staying nearby and saw the good reviews so headed over. Delicious lunch with something for everyone. Loved the...

We were thrilled to find this lovely little spot on our way back to our holiday cottage, after going on...

Fantastic lunch. Probably best sandwich I'd ever had (homemade bread, walnut, apple and cheese). They made my wife a hot...

My wife and i visited on saturday was a lovely fantastic courgette and lime cake and proper tea in comfortable...

My favourite tea room/lunch place in Coniston. Living locally it's nice to have somewhere that doesn't just offer the standard...

Most certainly the best food we had all week in the lakes. Quirky venue (in a good way). Excellent staff...

Can't recommend this place more highly. Lovely views of conniston, the lake, the old man and fells. Lovely food and...

We had a marvellous lunch here, went for a big walk and returned for Afternoon Tea. Magical spot with fantastic...

We visit here very time we visit the lakes and enjoy scones, jam and cream overlooking the lake. Its a great place if you are looking Swallows and Amazons on the lake!

We were staying at Bank Ground Farm, and took the opportunity to enjoy afternoon tea in the garden. The refreshments consisted of tea and well brewed coffee, and a range of freshly baked scones and cakes on a self service basis. The garden area has an interesting circular walk, with some good views of the buildings and Coniston Water beyond. It's about 5 minutes' drive from Coniston and well worth a visit.

We loved it ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ what a lovely place to visit !! The views are fantastic we sat outside & had lunch which was so nice . The staff were so welcoming made us feel so comfortable ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I'd highly recommend this beautiful place ☕️ just lovely

We had three evening meals while staying there. All the meat (lamb, beef, pork) is grown on the farm, but one night they were low in stock (no lamb or chook) so I opted for the whole Arctic char, caught in the lake. This was a firm, pink-fleshed fish - dryish, and very filling; a bit fiddly but worth the effort. I can also attest to the delicious slow-cooked lamb; a tasty chicken pie; and reasonable steaks. We'd have liked to be able to order more vegies. Lovely atmosphere and people, and of course a place of great fascination to fans of Ransome's Swallows and Amazons. Definitely recommended!

We had lunch here overlooking Coniston - all home made a lovely family farm having diversified with rooms. self catering and a tea room. The farm is the basis of the farm in Swallows and Amazons - hence the name. We were shown a room fantastic we will be coming back. Although the inside is not dog friendly they have a kennel / dog hotel so would still work if you have a dog. We had a lovely home cooked lunch and cakes were great.

Excellent soup-and-pudding lunch (butternut squash, lemon parfait) on a very wet day in August. Restaurant almost deserted which was a shame because the food was really tasty and even in low cloud the setting is magnificent - Coniston water and Old Man to one side and an attractive garden the other with some hydrangeas in full flower bordering a well kept lawn. It's a bit out of the way on the 'wrong' side of Coniston; I guess most people who come here are heading to Brantwood (or like us doing a low level wet walk from Grizedale).

Excellent cakes and other treats which you can eat in a series of cozy rooms or the lounge with wonderful views or a pleasant garden, with a fairy house for children to explore.

Enjoyed tea here when we stayed at the BnB. Friendly, relaxed service and delicious food in a lovely environment!

Lovely setting with fantastic view. I had a delicious sandwich, but the home baked bread that the menu suggested was served to accompany most main courses sadly did not materialise with my partner's halloumi salad.When I mentioned the lack of bread to the waitress she offered no real explanation.As we were largely lured by the tasty-looking loaves in the kitchen, we felt somewhat short-changed and as such it wasn't great value, I'm afraid.

Came across this place on the way to Brantwood and recalled a recommendation so decided to pop in. Had the best ham sandwich and pot of tea. Cakes in abundance which you help yourself to.Chatted to a couple who were staying and had been making a nine hour trip there for the last five years and I can see why.Stunning views, lake access and very friendly service. Will definitely be back.

Lovely views from the terrace of this farm. No frills, but great for a pot of tea and a slice of cake. Better than stopping in the centre of Coniston.

Came for afternoon tea. Tried the carrot cake, chocolate brownie and bake well tart. All very good. Will have to try the courgette cake next time! We recommend this place to visitors and will come again. An important pilgrimage for swallows and amazons alike.

Great setting on the eastern side of Coniston Water. A lovely setting in the converted farmhouse, great food and good service from the owner and his staff. Don't miss!!

Perfect lunch spot, fresh and delicious food. With plenty of vegetarian options too! Homemade bread and cakes. After eating out around the lakes, this definitely gets our vote. Reasonable prices and amazing views of the lake!!