I have a friend that works at Farfield Mill, so when she suggested I take a (very scenic) walk…read morethere, have a gander at the art and crafts then enjoy some home made cake and a coke at the cafe, on went the pack-a-mac and hiking boots. My friend was right, the walk to Farfield from the nearby town of Sedbergh is delightful. The old converted textile mill is set near the majestic Cumbrian fells, perched next to a picturesque river and now showcases the wares of local artists and craftsmen/women. Their creations are for sale and you can see and buy everything from beautiful glass-blown perfume bottles and watercolour paintings to wooly blankets and books about fashion design. It's really quite something, though not exactly cheap. The top floor of the mill is an exhibition area. This week, live weaving demonstrations could be seen for a small fee, but I'm not too fussed with weaving so gave it a miss. On the bottom floor, you can read about the mill's history and see how it would have looked long ago, walk around the art gallery and then head to the cosy cafe. It boasts a small outdoor seating area overlooking the river - perfect for dog walkers or those who want to soak up those rare northern rays (I'm told they do make an appearance every now and then). I ordered a piece of homemade toffee sponge cake, which was absolutely lush, soooooo moist and moreish. Hats off to whoever baked that, it was the perfect way to refuel for the walk home (around 2 miles). This is a gorgeous spot for lunch, a coffee or a simple nosey at some incredibly inspiring. And if you're into photography, take your camera along - you're bound to get some good snaps on the way there.

My visit to the Mill was the highlight of my stay in the dales. The quality of the resident artist…read morewas fabulous and diverse. Most inspiring especially if you are a creative person. I must have stayed for 2 and a half hours. Everyone was very friendly and the history of the mill was fascinating as well. Well worth the modest entrance fee, and the tea room also a delight. Highly recommended. I shall definitely return and take my friends with me.

What a totally outstanding café! With the Irish Sea at the end of the road and the walks in the…read morevicinity are easily on a par with the Lake District, the setting could hardly be more beautiful. The Wolfhouse café is part of small 'Wolfhouse' complex of converted outbuildings and wooden cabins also comprising a gift shop, a gallery, and a quirky garden with children's play area. The gallery was shut on our January visit, but everything that was open was in the best possible taste and oozing a relaxed charm. Although only going on one visit, the culinary firepower here seems to be beyond outstanding! Ignore the fact that their website lacks contact details or even an address - this is probably just them being arty! Instead, click through under 'Goods' to 'Savouries' http://wolfhousekitchen.co.uk/goods/savouries/ and 'Pâtisserie' http://wolfhousekitchen.co.uk/goods/patisserie-menu/patisserie-menu-2/ and feast your eyes. Both myself and my friend had different and interesting Pukka herbal tea blends, and a chalkboard advertised that their coffee beans were roasted by a local Lancaster business, with Valrhona hot chocolate, so I think they have the drinks covered. I had goat's cheese, pistachio and prune cake which I think may be this recipe http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/cheese_pistachio_and_85849 from The Little Paris Kitchen series on BBC2. My friend had a salted caramel slice, which I also tried and it was good. But my cake worked for me on a whole lot of levels - the colours, sweet-savoury flavours, the textures - see photo. The cake display was very impressive, with other options spread along the sweet-savoury spectrum. I note that the pâtisserie list on The Wolfhouse website just goes on and on and on, with 20-30 items on the list advertised as being available each day. This quote from their 'Savouries' webpage sums up the cheerfully inventive spirit, "When we run out of one thing, we find something else to cook. Simple! It's just so much more fun that way!" With so much inventive spirit, plus everything so well-sourced and made from scratch, I think we can safely say that this 30-seater café is a better option for the serious foodie than a lot of fine dining places. Plus, it is totally relaxed with great staff, and priced at not much above your average country tearoom. Highly recommended.

This is a brilliant, quaint little place that's serves fantastic food, cakes and drinks - all home…read moremade using fresh produce. Staff are generally welcoming of almost anyone, whether a small family, large family, group of hikers, dog walkers, children. Everyone. The sign at the entrance even reads "muddy boots welcome" It's absolutely the best on a bright sunny day, table seating inside makes it an all year place to go if you're in the area.

This is a brilliant privately owned cafe serving fresh home made produce and great coffee…read more The owners are lovely and the service friendly. Friday nights they do a limited menu dinner and you get 3 courses and a complimentary drink for £19.90. We couldn't fault it. The flavours were fresh and the selection was great. It is quite a small place so you need to book for the dinner menu.

My wife and I have been coming to this cafe on and off for years. Great food, and the warmest…read morewelcome in Cumbria! Quaint interior with hundreds of tea cups and teapots on display. Highly recommended.

Cozy atmosphere. Accommodating and friendly staff. Welcoming to locals and tourists. Worth a visit…read morefor breakfast, lunch, or just a tea and coffee break with some delicious treats! Might even run into a few cute puppies there!

From the owner: A different sort of cafe, using the best the area has to offer, right in the heart of Kirkby…read moreLonsdale. Home to fine wine & Cuban cigar shop Crossing Point Wines Opened 17th November 2014

The best farm shop around. Consistently good meat and home made pies. Stuart and his wife are a…read moredelight to talk to and the breakfast is superb - a real plateful.

Great a little cafe. The ice cream was delicious. The service provided by the owners was…read moreoutstanding! The warmest welcome, and real care and attention. Couldn't have asked for more. Thank you Visit: 23/7/2017

Mulberry's is set on The Boulevard away from the busy center of Grange. it is just round the corner…read morefrom the station. the other customers appeared to be regulars, which I took as a good sign. the menu is quiet simple. the cakes are good and homemade. there are lots of flavours of icecream from a local creamerie. I enjoyed my milky coffee here. the owners are friendly. for the warm weather there are plenty of tables and chairs outside on the patio.

We arrived just past breakfast time, drat, but we didn't suffer for it of course. Just means we…read morehave to head back another morning! We have a cottage very close by so this is a regular stop for us each trip. Wonderful, carefully curated sandwiches, salads, and baked goods and the shop next door is fresh and new every visit and the perfect place to find a special gift.

Chester's has adapted to deal with staff shortages since our visit last year, but in my opinion…read morethey've retained the good stuff. ALL of the baked goods are divine and the coffee is strong just how I like it. I could eat everything here. Especially the aloo gobi pasty! Visit here. You won't be disappointed.

This is one of those rare cafes that caters for outdoor folk: walkers, cyclists, climbers,…read morepotholers and the like. In other words, those in need of thirst-quenching pints of tea and big plates of hearty simple food. When you've been cycling for hours it's no use stopping at a chintzy tea shop, trying not to look sweaty while balancing a dainty thimble-sized cup in your dehydrated mitts. That's why we called in at Pen-y-ghent cafe on a recent cycling trip. We weren't disappointed - huge veggie breakfasts were on offer and the all-important pint-sized mugs were in use. After shovelling down the food (rather stodgy but that's what you want when you have a very empty stomach) and slurping up the tea I felt full of energy and zoomed the rest of the way home. We decided to eat in the garden which was very pleasant - wooden tables set out on a grassy bank. The interior of the place looks cosy though - good for those winter days. Service was encouragingly cheery and I'll definitely stop here again. It was busy though - if it's a weekend be prepared to wait!

Myself and a friend did this wonderful challenge a while ago. We set off at 6am on a Tuesday…read moremorning and got back at 5.20pm. We left our details as described on their poster in the window at the "cafe" and when we got back it was closed. We were booked for the night at the pub down the road so went back the next morning. We went in and picked up a couple of badges and proceeded to pay. I was then horrified to be told by this obnoxious individual (cafe owner) that as we did the walk on a Tuesday it "did not count" as there was no proof we had done it. Who do they think they are? Why would anyone want to say you have done something you have not? I find it appalling that they get so much publicity by acting as the "official" stewards of this challenge. Anyone would think they own the mountains.

You need to go here. Best Thai food we've had outside of Thailand. The serving sizes were perfect…read moreto share a couple dishes. All the apps were good but the spring rolls and Samosas were a stand out. The Phad Thai was excellent. Not dry like most places serve it, but saucy and full of flavor. The servers were all just lovely. Food was slow coming out but it was very busy and in the peak season so to be expected. It's in an old converted church and the interior is very nicely decorated. Bright vibrant colors match really well.

It's quite embarrassing that we had Thai food for two nights in a row when traveling through the…read moreLake District but... the heart wants what the heart wants! Full disclosure, I wanted to hate this place. It took a while for the hostess to seat us because he was busy chitchatting instead of taking care of people in line. Also, they kind of scoffed when we said we didn't have a reservation even though the place was half full. Then, looking at the menu, the food doesn't come with rice or noodle, and they charge a whopping 2.95 pounds for plain jasmine rice. I was like -.- But DANG their food is amazing! I was completely blown away. Possibly the best Thai food I've ever had outside of Thailand. Who would have thought a restaurant in a little English village would be one of the best Thai food experiences I've ever had. We got the chicken Phad Krapow and the land stir fry. The flavors on these dishes were absolutely perfect. We cleaned the plates! Highly recommend. If this place were in Arlington VA, they would probably know my name and make my food as soon as I walk in the door!