The Bakehouse in South Lakeland

Outstanding food delightfully served and paired with great wines in beautiful surroundings

Excellent and great value loved cooking here amazing really nice massive thanks to staff and manager nothing was to much trouble absolutely amazing reallly beautiful tea cakes scones was awesome for two people amazing value as well would come back 👍👍❤❤❤

A group of us went from work, for a quick lunchtime catch-up. Someone had recommended this restaurant to us, and we only work around the corner (but there is ample parking in Ford Park, if you needed to drive). I wasn't sure what it would be like for a working lunch, because it has a reputation of being a fancy place for evening meals and set menus; I still think it is the latter (and will be going back one evening to check!), but thankfully my fears for lunchtime were unfounded because the food was banging, the service was quick and the cost was more than reasonable. Four of us ate from the lunchtime menu; two had flatbreads which were huge and tasted great, and the other two of us had bagels. Mine was packed with steak and caramelised onions, and tasted fantastic. Three soft drinks and a non-alcoholic beer and the total cost was £60. To be honest everything others were having at our table and at our neighbours looked fantastic. I'll have to go back again and try something different.

The veggie breakfast was gorgeous. Service was incredibly friendly and food was delivered quickly. I had the halloumi and avocado on sourdough toast and it was lush. Several offers to refill our teapot were much appreciated. We will revisit the next time we are in the area.

I entered the coffee shop today as a heavily pregnant lady while it was pouring it down with rain outside - I politely asked the lady behind the counter if I could use the toilet. I was turned away and asked to use the racecourse facilities instead. A waddle to the racecourse in the pouring rain in my condition wasn’t fun however as many will know, pregnancy isn’t very forgiving on the bladder and I had to find a loo! I found this very unkind given it was off-peak season and very quiet in the village. This was a huge shame as I was going to use the toilet, wait for my husband to park up and meet me inside to purchase a coffee and some food from here. We chose to go elsewhere. Please remember kindness costs nothing.