Cafes

Not everyone is looking for a slap up meal or pub grub. Perhaps a charming cafe, serving delicious cakes and scones with a warming mug of tea is more up your street? Well, Ullswater is dotted with an array of hidden cafes, tearooms and coffee shops in beautiful locations. Once again you can be sure of some great homemade food, a ‘reet’ Cumbrian warm welcome.

Side Farm Campsite
Patterdale
Cumbria
CA11 ONL
01768 482337
Side Farm Campsite is an ideal base for walking, mountain biking, sailing, canoeing, fishing or simply relaxing.
Glenridding House and Tea Room
Glenridding, Ullswater, Cumbria
CA11 0PH
01768 482874
When Charles Darwin visited Glenridding house in the Summer of 1881 he stated “this place is magnificently beautiful” he was right! Why not treat yourself to a two night break at this stunning lakeshore vista! AA five gold star 2014, 2015, 2016.
Granny Dowbekins
Pooley Bridge,
Ullswater,
Cumbria
CA10 2NP
017684 86453
Traditional English Tearoom and garden by the river in Pooley Bridge serving great, home cooked food using local ingredients and homemade cakes and scones. Dogs are welcome. Wheelchair access. Free wifi. Gluten free meals and cakes. Open every day and licensed to serve alcohol.
Aira Force Tea Room
Watermillock, Penrith
CA11 0JS
017684 82067
Aira Force Tearoom

Tucking into a cream tea now comes with a side order of virtue. By using our National Trust tearoom at Aira Force you can treat yourself and help protect the area at the same time.
Helvellyn Country Kitchen
Glenridding, Penrith Cumbria
CA11 0AP
017684 82598
Fell Bites
Greenside Road, Glenridding
CA11 0PD
017684 82781
Fellbites Cafe & Restaurant is a hidden delight found in the heart of Glenridding
Fairlight Guest House
Glenridding Nr, Penrith
CA11 0PD
017684 82397
Welcome to Fairlight Guesthouse and Bed and Breakfast, situated at the centre of Glenridding village.
‘The Gathering’ at Waterside House Campsite
Waterside House Campsite
Howtown
Ullswater
017684 86332
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