THE OLD SAWMILL TEASHOP in Allerdale

This is a lovely walking area but why this cafe is run like this is strange. Expensive - not great . But I will be honest - don’t solicit business with dog walkers and object to the dogs. Spend money on our dog menu but don’t you dare come in. Not easy for those solo walkers with dogs.

Very average food and drink. I have been here many times over the years but was disappointed today. I had coffee and flapjack before visiting Mirehouse ( came to £8). The coffee was very weak and the flapjack pre wrapped in a cellophane bag. I returned for lunch ..a cheese and chutney sandwich on brown bread. It was thin, sliced brown bread with grated cheese. The chutney was served separately in a dish ( ? Why). There was a handful of crisps and some salad leaves drenched in dressing. I had to ask for a second shot of coffee this time for it to have any flavour. Very over rated and expensive for what is supplied. Visitors to Mirehouse and Dodd Wood have no other choice. Next time I will bring my own picnic

Visited with family and 2 dogs. Friendly service, lovely coffee and delicious cakes that were very much enjoyed after a long walk. Definitely worth a visit!

We only went in for a quick snack and had to fight off the temptations of delicious cakes and other tasty items on the menu. We both had soup and one had a cheese sandwich and the other had an egg sandwich - all of it 'just like mother made'. It fuelled us for an exciting visit to Mirehouse.

Visited the cafe last Sunday with 2 friends and our dogs after a lovely walk up to Dodd Wood Summit. Lovely staff greeted us, and we sat outside at a picnic bench in the sun. Toilets just near the cafe which were handy and clean. We opted for toasted sandwiches and a cuppa. Really lovely coffee and the sandwiches were delicious, service was prompt. Quite an extensive menu here and very well priced. Staff were attentive and full of smiles. Great walk, great views, super cafe. We highly recommend The Old Sawmill.

Went to the tearooms after a tour of Mirehouse. We were a large group of just over 20 people and had prebooked. The lovely ladies served us with a variety of freshly made sandwiches and fruit scones with butter jam and cream along with hot drinks of our choice. It was all superb from the service to the quality of the food, will definitely be back for a visit. Thank you 😊

Disappointed to be only offered a takeaway cup. Arrived at 3.40 and the tearoom shuts 4.30 so a china cup should still be on offer. Staff were definitely packing up. Friendly enough staff but my tip is arrive in good time.

Rustic tea shop with outdoor seating. Good coffee and tea. Serves food. Public toilets and car park for walks around the forest. Car park has number plate recognition and is nearly £2 for the first hour.

Very friendly staff, good selection of cakes, scones and traybakes, with a few hot dishes available nearer lunchtime. Bench seating outside. There's range of walks available in the woods but unfortunately this year the ospreys have decided to nest elsewhere on private land so no observation points.

Arrived at the doors at 3pm an hour before closing and the chairs were already stacked on the tables. You could however sit in the searing heat on one of the outside tables. Would have been nice and cool inside?? Did not stay. Apparently no menu available apart from drinks.

This is our second time stopping at this little cafe that sits just in as you go into Dodd Wood. Sat outside as only dog friendly outside but the food was lovely.

Eating out in the Lake District can be pricey, so for me value for money is important. This teashop opposite Mirehouse & Gardens was excellent - the Ploughman's Lunch (£9.99) I had featured a really good variety of items while my wife's pea and watercress soup was plentiful with sandwiches - if you wanted them -was excellent. Staff was also friendly and very helpful, happy to meet dietary requests.

Great place. Staff are always lovely and friendly. Always spotlessly clean. Cakes amazing! Just a coffee this visit but all meals previously have been lovely.

Great coffee nice views and courteous staff. Outside sitting area is good. Inside coffee space is classic old British charm Excellent cakes - must try the rich chocolate rocher cake

Very average food at London prices. We expect to pay more when visiting remote places in the lakes so we weren't put off by the prices but the food was distinctly average. We ordered an Italian toasted chibatta but the only thing toasted was the bread. Cold salami and a slice of rubbery mozzarella! Bog standard ham sandwich with dry lettuce and 6 plain crisps. Very poor compared to few years ago. Little effort to serve good food but know they will get trade as there's nowhere else for miles. Take a packed lunch when visiting Dodd Wood!!

This used to be a fantastic little cafe. Still cosy with log burner. However, the staff are not the friendly folk that used to be there and the food was very poor. The only good part was the poached eggs which were cooked to utter perfection, which was great but for the fact that they were still swimming in water and, therefore, so was the bread soaking wet along with the rest of my breakfast. A great shame. Perhaps just a bad day.

Lovely cafe in a fabulous location to the entrance of Dodd Wood. Warm welcome and lovely to have the fire burning on a cloudy morning. The food was lovely and we will definitely visit again. The lemon and ginger cheesecake was delicious.

We stopped off her for coffee and cake after a walk up Ullock Pike. It was a low cloud day so we were soaked by the time we'd finished the walk but the teashop was a very welcome sight when we discovered it was still open with a very walm welcome from the hosts. Best blueberry cheesecake I've ever had and the coffe that went with it was great too! Can't wait to visit again next time we're walking in the area - an absolute gem of a find!

Excellent friendly service, lovely food served in a timely manner. The Old Sawmill has a nice atmosphere with a cosy log burner and fairy lights in the beams. The tables inside are well spaced and there are also tables outside under cover

We decided to get breakfast sorted here after checking out of our local accommodation and walking our dogs. Very clean and a nice choice. Roaring log fire was cosy. Quick and friendly service. The history of the place is fantastic and very interesting posters tell you all of this. We enjoyed our breakfast and recommended here. It set us up for journey back home.

What a perfect spot for a tea room and such charming service. A great place to fill up before your adventure and an ideal place to finish, spotless loos next to it, very clean and friendly and great grub.

Visited with a group of friends and were welcomed by Carmen and her team to a lovely lunch. There are super cakes as well as a varied menu, and surroundings that lead to some interesting walks - make sure to enjoy too

We called in for tea and cake after someone recommending it. The place at 4.30 pm it was busy-with families, dogs, walkers and hikers. Plenty of cakes and helpful staff

I have visited the saw mill ond on all of my life ,the last time was in july this year,i found the service as friendly as its always been,which is why i always enjoy visiting there,unfortunately living in Plymouth i cant get up there often,i took my girlfriend and our boy up there for the first time and they loved it

It was lunch break when we visited and because the inside was closed it was busy at both the hatch and the inside queue.We ordered soup and unfortunately although it was very nice soup, mine was cold. It took about 15 minutes to get it back and then it was too hot to eat. To be fair it was delicious when I reheated it at dinner time.Husbands roll already had butter or margarine- not sure which added to it - so I’m glad I didn’t order one as I don’t eat spread. Lunchtime selection fairly small, but the posh sausage rolls looked good.Our coffees were nice and the tray-bakes looked good, one more for an afternoon or mid morning stop.It is a lovely location and the staff are very pleasant although seem to be a bit overwhelmed.

Definitely worth a visit, for freshly made sandwiches, posh sausage rolls and lovely friendly staff. The cafe is a welcome site at the end of a lovely walk.

Today we stopped at the Sawmill Cafe for coffee and cake before heading out for a walk in Mirehouse Gardens. THe cappuccinos and carrot cake were delicious. The. toilets are very handy and spotlessly clean. We sat outside and then headed to the gardens. On our return we had hot quiche and a delicious egg/watercress roll and more tea and coffee. Service ie very efficient and again we were outside in the fresh air enjoying our food. I would highly recommend this wonderful cafe. The gardens are also worth a visit and tickets can be bought in the cafe. Hope to return soon.

Great food at this little tea room. We enjoyed Cumberland sausage sandwiches here today ...delicious, filling and good value. Also had tea and date crumble slice. All great. Take away and outdoor seating at the moment. Friendly staff. A refreshment stop for Dodd Wood and Mire House. Highly recommended!

We went walking in Dodd woods twice, and the kids loved the walk but were starving when we finally got back so we nipped in here.They loved it both times, I think the son only came for the second walk at Dodd woods for the bacon sandwich afterwards. We did only have a bacon sandwich, kids sausage roll and cakes but what we had was lovely. One of the main reasons I didn't go five starts is the price, I paid £2 for a can of pop which you could buy in Keswick for £1.25 so that was a little sore point.

I had a cumberland sausage in a baguette. It was pretty good but pricey. My husband had a bacon sandwich which was on processed white bread - my husband said typical greasy spoon. The coffee was weak. So average food but pricey. And the tables are in the car park - no view or plants. Plus You have to pay a car parking fee to use the cafe as it is the same car park for dodds wood and the House. So not worth it unless you are going there anyway.

Feeling a bit chilled after a cold walk back from Dodd it was lovely to sit and have a delicious hot chocolate. Very nice staff and a menu I’d like to go back and try!

Nos encontramos con el Old Sawmill Teashop en un día en Wastwater hace un par de semanas. Es nuevo desde nuestra última visita a la zona y nos alegró mucho encontrarlo.Tienen una gran ubicación junto a un pequeño río y rodeados de hermosos árboles. Hay asientos en el interior y al aire libre. Nos sentamos afuera ya que, aunque era tarde en la temporada, era un hermoso día soleado. Almorzamos y cafés y ambos fueron excelentes, realmente frescos, bien preparados y presentados. El personal era amable y un buen grupo de gente. Están totalmente adaptados a todas las regulaciones de Covid - 19 y nos sentimos muy seguros al comer allí, menús de papel desechables y nombres y direcciones tomados, personal con protectores faciales como se esperaba. También hay una tienda en el lugar que vende deliciosas comidas y bebidas elegantes: ¡excelentes pasteles! Definitivamente vale la pena echarle un vistazo. Volveremos a visitarnos en nuestro próximo viaje a Wastwater. Si hubiéramos estado allí antes, habríamos ido por la comida del desayuno, ya que sonaba fabuloso. The Teashop está situado justo antes de llegar al lago y tiene un amplio estacionamiento gratuito. Bien merece una visita.

Paramos para almorzar después de hacer una de las caminatas de Dodd Wood.Me sentí completamente seguro desde la perspectiva de Covid: solo se permitía entrar una persona a la vez y el personal usaba máscaras.Teníamos los toques de pizza que estaban deliciosos (¡y enormes!).Salí a dar otro paseo, luego regresé por una taza y el MEJOR pastel de Mars Bar.Definitivamente recomendaría parar aquí para pasear y comer algo.

Just what we needed after a Brill walk! Amazing service and great high quality food! Although we couldn't sit inside they had put big brollys up over the tables outside so even in the rain you can have a nice sit down and relax!

No idea why people have an issue with the cafe. Excellent food available and as we ate outside was happy with the Covid19 precautions. Will go again this holiday.

Después de dar un paseo por los jardines el sábado, pensé en disfrutar de una taza de té en tu salón de té. Debo decir lo sorprendido que me sentí al descubrir que no solo nadie en la cola tenía mascarillas para entrar a sus instalaciones, sino que la pobre jovencita que servía adentro tampoco tenía protección de pantalla. Este lugar está siendo visitado por personas de todo el país, y el solo hecho de que Cumbria vaya en la dirección equivocada con respecto a los números de Covid 19 no debería sorprender, cuando establecimientos como este ignoran los entornos de trabajo seguros para su personal y clientes.

Después de una larga caminata por Latrigg, fuimos a buscar un refrigerio. ¡Disfrutamos de un café de primera y deliciosos pasteles! Nos sentimos a salvo de COVID 19 y las medidas que habían puesto en marcha eran más que adecuadas. Se lo recomendaría a cualquiera y sin duda volveremos!

Llamado por dos pequeñas tarrinas de helado (English Lakes), siento que esto es explotación en su máxima expresión. . . 4. 60 para dos. . . otro pequeño café no muy lejos, que tiene mucha menos caída de los pies Cobra 1 menos por tina al igual que Filling Station Garage en Penrith.Este lugar es pura codicia en mi opinión.No gastaré más de mi dinero en efectivo en este establecimiento,

Nice enough food but pricey for what it was. Especially as you have to pay for the carpark too (£1.80 for an hour and a half). Dogs not allowed inside even though the floor is tiled, their excuse being that the kitchen is open.

Comfortable, warm and friendly. Lovely soup and roll. Quick service from staff. Very clean toilet area.

Called in here for a quick snack before heading home. I had the Welsh rarebit on a toasted muffin which was very good, I loved the green bean relish. I bought a cherry scone to have at home and it was lovely, wish I’d bought more than one. The cafe isn’t dog friendly so we had to sit outside and it was freezing.

A cosy tea room with good choice of food. Friendly service with a cosy log fire. Just the job after a walk. Ginger pudding is to die for!

Went here after doing the Dodd summit walk, staff friendly, coffee really good, cake really good, didn't sample any sandwiches etc but well worth a visit for coffee and cake.

Called in having visited the nearby house Relatively small place with seating inside and out. Had coffee and cake which were perfectly OK. It’s what is set up to offer, no more but no less

I visted here with my mum for a mid-week lunch after climbing to Dodd Summit. We have both been before but many years ago. The cafe is in the car park for Dodd Wodd and Mirehouse. You have to pay for parking and this is not cheap so I don't think I would return here just to eat, but if you are combining it with a walk up Dodd Fell or a visit to Mirehouse, then it's great. The car park doesn't take card payments or banknotes, so when we first arrived we had to go to the cafe to ask for change. This must get very annoying for them, but we promised them that we'd be back after our walk for a guilt free lunch. It's not very big inside but there is also outdoor seating for dry days. I ordered the soup of the day (tomato and red pepper) with a roll and a cheese scone. My mum ordered the same, with a rarebit muffin as well. My mum ordered tea and I just had a tap water. The food wasn't quick to come out but there were a few other people there too so I think they were pretty busy. The soup was nice, but not delicious. It hadn't been strained, so there were a lot of tomato and red pepper skin bits in the soup which wasn't great in the mouth. But the flavour was good. The roll I got with my soup was really, really nice. My scone was tasty (I like a scone with a crunchy outside and soft middle, which this was) but wasn't particularly cheesy. Don't hold back Chef!My mum said her muffin was nice. The decor is lovely and very warm and homely after a brisk walk. We'd have loved a cake as they looked delicious, but none were to my taste that day. Not their fault at all though. They don't have their own toilets, but there is a toilet block across the car park. Unfortunately, when we used them the water was off so the toilets didn't flush and there was no facility for hand washing. I don't think the cafe maintain these toilets though so I'm not blaming them. The food was suprisingly cheap for the area this cafe is in. I'm glad they haven't succumbed to other Lake District eateries and whacked ridiculous prices on their food just because they can. I won't eat in places like that and I think cafe's that are reasonably priced make more money in the long run. Because we had walked up Dodd Summit before eating, we ate away guilt free and certainly will return if we do the same walk again.

We were going walking on the trails in DODD WOOD,so before setting off went into the tearoom which is small and at that time very busy ,the staff coped well and were cheerful which is always a plus ,snacks were very good.

En una tarde húmeda nos alegramos de encontrar este refugio y poder almorzar allí.El menú, y la comida en exhibición, se veían muy apetitosos, y había más que una pizca de que gran parte de él estuviera en casa, o al menos, hecho localmente.Y así fue.La sopa de puerros y papas, en un día húmedo, fue más que acogedora. El servicio de mostrador fue eficiente y amable, y la espera fue mínima.Excelente comida, un lugar interesante para parar y comer, y buen servicio.Max puntos creo

Stopped here for lunch after our climb to Dodd summit. Lovely homemade soup & scone. Cosy atmosphere

Reasonable prices but the cakes I had were definitely not very fresh when we went. Worth a few miles drive t find better unless you're desperate.

We decided to grab an early lunch before visiting Mirehouse gardens. I had the soup of the day, which was a wonderful combination of flavours, and served in a pottery bowl which was not a perfect circle, and higher on one side than the other. It sat on a matching plate that was equally asymmetric. Quite a talking point! It was accompanied by a warm cheese scone (which could have been cheesier for my taste but was quite acceptable)

We popped in to this lovely cafe after a walk a few times during our stay in the lakes, friendly with home cooked food especially the sticky puddings.

This cafe had a great cup of coffee and some delicious homemade cake. A nice place to sit for a while especially when visting Mirehouse.

My family and I visited this quaint small cafe following our walk around Mirehouse. We ordered a variety of items which were all very good. Friendly pleasant staff. I would return if in the area

It was my Birthday and after an afternoon shopping in Keswick I wanted to pop in for Tea and cake on our way back to our Hotel. Sounded like plan but it started to rain. Now dogs( and we did have our pooch with us) are not allowed inside .... and I didnt fancy sitting outside in the torrential rain. So they do takeway .... excellent... only it wasnt. Coffee's were ok but Gingerbread dry and Date slice slightly better but disappointing and staff somewhat offhand. Worth stopping for the homemade fudge although I personally won't visit again if I am in the area.

The Old Sawmill Tearoom includes an interesting glimpse of larch silviculture, displaying highlights from the Dodd Wood larch plantation story. The small adjoining dam on Skill Beck, flowing down - with Gable Gill - from Skiddaw's long side was used to control the vertical sawmill. Really helpful café staff, patient with little people.

Worked out well for us to eat here before we visited Mirehouse. It is located just across the street from the entrance. I had the soup of the day - they also have sandwiches and salads and baked goods.

Stopped for tea & scone at this lovely little tea shop and returned to buy some of their freshly made fudge.

Came here mid morning on a cold March day so the fire was a welcome. It isn't to clear on arrival that there is No table service, however it does say on the Menu! so probably my fault for jumping into the food and drink section. All was ok but the Scone was nothing better than OK.

Visited late in the afternoon. Had their sweet potato, ginger and orange soup with a cheese scone followed by their ginger pudding with rum butter and cream. Absolutely delicious! My husband had a vegan date slice, also delicious. Choices for vegan and veggies which is always a positive. In a wooded area with partial views of the lake. You have to pay for the car park so make sure you take change with you. Lovely walks to be done all around there but some are steep and quite exerting! Lovely waterfall near so can hear running and easily accessible.

Visited with a friend this weekend when we did the Dodd Wood walk, lots of parking, great walks for all capabilities, definitely worth a visit and the views from the top are superb, even when overcast!

Visited with my Son after a rain soaked hike over Skiddaw. Cosy environment, great tea and fantastic caramel shortbread slice. Just what we needed!

Went in twice first for a warm drink before going for a walk and then again on return to the car. Prices average for the area and not too expensive

Good selection of hot and cold foods, great selection of cakes and scones. Pleasant surroundings, friendly staff and they took time to answer queries about walks in the area too. Recommend.

After a walk round Dodd Wood we popped in to The Old Sawmill for a drink. There are tables both outside and inside where the ambience is comfortable and warm. We only went in for a drink but after seeing the food we had homemade soup and homemade bread and it was wonderful and, for the quality it was very well priced. The coffee was great too! Would definitely return if in the area again.

This isn't a huge cafe so in peak times I imagine it won't be able to accommodate demand but fortunately we got a table. I was attracted by the welsh rarebit muffin. Although nice, in hindsight £6.50 for a posh cheese on toast (albeit with a bit of salad) is a bit expensive. My boyfriend got coleslaw put in his sandwich which wasn't listed on the menu and he doesn't like this. The cakes looked reasonable value and delicious offerings, along with the drinks. Good service though.

Nice location, nice staff, nice coffee but spoilt by ridiculously small portion of blackcurrant crumble slice - just one thin 1 1/2” square for £2.50! Grossly overpriced.

We’ve been coming here for years as part of our Lakes holiday trip to Dodd. Always reliable for lunch and afternoon tea. Lovely place in all weathers. Nice selection of cakes. Friendly staff. And a great pit-stop after a long trail to Dodd summit.

Popped in after a visit to Dodd Wood and Mirehouse, mainly to placate the children and slake a thirst due to the hot weather, so I don't think we did it justice - would love to return for a full meal.

This little cafe, situated just at the start/finish of a lovely walk through Dodd wood and to the osprey viewing point, is perfect for those seeking a rest and a bit of refuelling after their exertions. Serving a tasty range of food, snacks an drinks, with friendly, helpful staff, it has both indoor and outdoor seating and is also ideally situated for a visit to Mirehouse opposite. Certainly one to look for.

Located just by the Mirehouse and in the car park for the Dodds Wood osprey project, this was a great place to stop for coffee and cake - we did so twice during our week in the lakes. The cakes and other food were excellent, and the staff were really friendly.

Being on crutches seemed to rule out a visit to the osprey viewing area so we went for a walk in the Mirehouse gardens opposite the teashop. The Lakeside walk was rather challenging but the teashop was the "carrot". There are tables inside and out and a varied menu. I had a cheese scone with nettle cheese and chutney whilst my husband was enticed by the ham . Very well presented and very tasty.

On a cold day we went for a lovely walk up to the summit of Dodd, via the two Osprey viewing areas.

We went for a walk in Dodd wood and upon returning to the car decided to go for a cup of tea. And how glad we were that we did. The service was excellent and the staff so friendly and helpful.

A welcome sight after climbing dodd mountain. Or just to visit. Great tea and latte and snacks including a fantastic pear and peach flan!

We called in for a bite to eat before visiting Mirehouse.. We were too early for lunch, so just had bacon sandwiches... Pleasant and very friendly service, decent enough food. Free top up on your cup of filter coffee.. They also do a nice lunchtime menu, mainly lite bites.. Oh and lovely cakes.

Had a nice lunch today at the tea shop. Food and serve good. Selection of cakes particularly good today.

Very friendly - even gave us change for the parking meter. Excellent home made scones and a great chess and bacon breakfast - a brilliant location and seat to tip up when wet to stop you getting a wet bottom. What's not to like

This teashop offers a cosy, tasty relax at the foot of skiddaw. A great place to fuel before climbing, and also a perfect chill after a hard day on the hills. Very tasty food, and a good selection of drinks!

Enjoyed our stop here - small but welcoming shop. Good food. Great variety to serve both children and adults. Perfect if you're visiting Mirehouse and/or hiking the trail to see the osprey nest.

Visited the charming gardens at Mirehouse, then stopped for lunch at The Old Sawmill. Excellent sweet potato soup with a cheese scone. Coffee and cakes also had to be tested. Friendly service.

After completing the Dodd walk what a lovely place to come and have a well earned creme tea very tasty. The young girl and chap serving were so pleasant and chatty even though it was busy nice touch.Would recommend you stop here.

Popped in to the Old Sawmill Cafe after a walk up to the two Osprey viewing points.

We stopped hear for a drink on a very hot day. It was stuffy inside but there was no shade outside. However there was a good range of soft drinks and the gluten free brownie was lovely!

Not literally, but the café does occupy a cosy nook fronting Dodd Wood beneath Skiddaw and a start point for walkers heading off to the RSPB Ospreys lookout (at the time of writing, a returning pair were rearing three chicks)!

We found this cafe on our traverse of Skidaw. Fabulous little place, clean, friendly staff and good snacks. The cafe is full of history information and a beautiful setting.

We had both a coffee break and lunch here and enjoyed the experience. The staff were friendly and helpful. The choice of food and drink was broad and of a high standard. The surroundings were basic but clean and tidy. Please give it a try.

A lovely choice of food and drink. A good, but limited vegetarian range Lots of jars of relish and jams to buy. Great clean toilets. Choice to eat inside or out on wooden tables.

Popped in quickly for a refreshment before heading out on the walk. Very quaint and good food. Just what you need before or after a walk.

Great location. Service was friendly and great tasting cake and much needed tea. Popular place to park for long walks but we just visited for a quick break. For this reason, paying to park seemed a bit of a cheek but it was explained that it pays for maintaining the facilities (which were spotless) which seems fair.

Nice lunch, ordered homemade quiche which came with a selection of salads, and my boyfriend ordered a sandwich which could have been slightly bigger for the price but nevertheless delicious.

Scone was thin and stale so crumbled when cut in half. Cream is squirty from an aerosol tin. Jam is mediocre. Coffee ok but small cup.

The Old Sawmill is a fantastic little teashop located at the Dodd's Wood Carpark opposite the entrance to Mirehouse on the Eastern side of Bassenthwaite Lake.

Stopped in for a late lunch and we had a wonderful homemade soup. Served with hearty bread it was a perfect meal. Had a great dessert too. One drawback is that you have to pay for parking but if you are visiting Mire House or the Park, it's a great stop.

An lovely little tearoom, home cooked food, a perfect way to finish the climb/walk up Skiddaw, limited menu but what they do serve is just right fine for where they are.

My wife and I are NT and HHA ( rejoined again this year £75...visited 16 properties so far) members and was visiting Mirehouse and Gardens but noticed The Old Sawmill Teashop when parking in the car park.

Went in as no change for the car park (which didn't give change/accept cards/phone in). Average prices I thought til I realised we'd been charged 80p each for 2 very small kids orange squash. Cakes were nice, coffee OK. Tearoom looked quaint but staff serving seemed sullen with little people skills. Handy for the area but I'd only go back for change rather than food and drink again.

Visited this little hidden gem whilst on a lap of Dodd wood when visiting the lakes the other week. What a surprise this stunning little cafe turned out to be. A real proper rustic tea shop, none of this modern fancy la de dah. A place that welcomes wet walkers and muddy boots ready to supply proper home made food and cakes that are certainly well needed after exploring the beautiful views of the lakes. I had a bowl of soup and a sandwich for my lunch. The lady serving me was attentive enough to notice that I was alone and changed the menu to suit my requests of having a bowl of soup without a roll or a scone (which did look delicious!) and to have a sandwich without the usual accompanying side salad. When the food came my sandwich was still accompanied by the sawmills home made green bean pickle which was a delight. To my pleasure, on the way to the counter to choose a cake and a coffee I noticed the dresser by the log burning drive sells jars of the home made pickle which will also make fantastic souvenirs! The young chap at the counter who served me this time informed me how the pickle is made on the premises multiple times a month and the jars are hand labelled and dressed by the staff themselves. For my dessert I had a piece of the phenomenal chocolate Guinness cake which the girls in the kitchen were kind enough to warm up for me and serve it with a dollop of ice cream. I also bought some mars bar cake to take home with me for tea time which was top notch. A real hidden gem that I will certainly be visiting time and time again!

Lovely location and easy access from the car park. Tasty freshly prepared food and good tea and coffee with reasonable prices. Visited before and will visit again.

We stopped here after doing the summit walk. My husband had the walnut and Stilton salad and thoroughly enjoyed it. I had cheese scone with nettle cheese which was delicious. The tea was just perfect. Highly recommend.

Best mid-walk lunch! Something for everyone. Best quiche I've ever had.