The View in South Lakeland

Favourite place for coffee and hot chocolate.

We came here and enjoyed food here. However, we did not realise until after ordering food (BLT) that this place was vegan. Otherwise we might have made different food choices. Portions were large.

Had an excellent breakfast here. Staff lovely too

I've been visiting the Blacksmith's Arms for several years and it never fails to impress. The tiny bar is great for meeting and chatting to people, from visitors to the lovely local clientele. And the food is amazing – Michael and his lovely team are cooking to such a high standard that you are spoilt for choices and the prices are very reasonable too (both food and drinks). The inn itself is packed with period charm, including roaring ranges and open fires, old slate flooring and low beams (watch your head when you go in!). And the location, just outside the beautiful village of Broughton in Furness in the Duddon Valley, is breathtaking. I cannot recommend it highly enough.

Easily the best cafe in Kendal.