We've been coming to see John and Elaines magical puppet shows for 12 years. Hansel and Gretal was amazing, thank you! 👏
Upfront lodges - a wonderful place to stay in the Northern Lake District. Elaine & John are wonderfully friendly and caring hosts.
The lodge I stayed in was well laid out, inviting and spotlessly clean.
Unfortunately there is little or no cell coverage however with a smartphone that has the WiFi c
Great place ..
Will have to try a lunch next time .
Just popped in for a coffee and cake.
Great service and fantastic varieties of cakes.
Caters well for vegans and people with dietary needs .
I have a little crush on this place. Hidden away in a beautiful part of Cumbria, you won’t be disappointed by the staff, the food and whatever quirky exhibition they are showing. I’m yet to experience the magic of their puppetry but I think it could be a fab venue for a small, intimate symbolic cer
Lovely food, paintings, open and sunny and very very clean. They have a programme of music and puppet theatre too. Came to a couple of musical events and they were brilliant! Great arts venue and cafe.
Lovely place to call in, admire the art for sale and enjoy great food. Excellent lunches, cakes and coffee. Very good for gluten free.
Lovely friendly Coffee Shop which is attached to a Gallery which was nice to have a browse around after we'd had lunch. The Coffee Shop served freshly prepared food, made to order, we just had Sandwiches, which were served with lovely homemade coleslaw, salad & crisps - yummy 😋 The Cakes looked del
I meet members of my family here on a reasonably regular basis and it never fails to impress. The food is always of good quality and the service friendly and efficient. I’ve also attended music events here on an evening and had a cracking time then as well.
Had a delicious lunch, the food was so good and staff are lovely. Lots to choose from on the menu, along with cakes and slices. Can't wait to go back soon.
Lovely place! Homemade lunches amazing afternoon teas served by friendly staff. Browse the paintings and the gift area too. There is a puppet theatre but I've not been there so I can't comment. Well worth a visit!
Very, very good coffee, and the food is healthy. Thank you. Please keep up the quality of ingredients, of food preparation and presentation. We also very much appreciated the lovely member of staff who was actually enjoying serving and caring for her customers. We wanted to know about the coffee
1st time there, great selection of food for a vegetarian, even meat eaters would love it, staff were very friendly, and there were some lovely things in the shop, can't wait to go back
Wonderful atmosphere - food and drink at tabkes amongst great local art, jewellery, cards and gifts. Food - vegetarian, gf, vegan options - and home baked/ cooked. A great place!
Great place for a coffee and a warm cheese scone although other options are available including lovely vegetarian lunch menu. Lots of art work on display and lots of quirky things to buy in the shop
Hommity pie, 3 types of salad, fabulous desserts, friendly, efficient staff, great ambiance--paintings, a stylish shop & puppet shows for kids--its a masterpiece. But come early as it's so popular the best bites may have gone--fresh, home-made vegetarian food-- definitely not one to miss!
Enjoyed a delicious lunch today with a friend. Clean and tidy and very busy, which is always a good sign. A good selection of food on the menu and specials board with options for vegan and gluten free diets. Would definitely recommend.
Love this place. The food is delicious but better still the lovely staff actually listen to your requests &go out of their way to fulfill them. For people like me on a very restrictive diet this is wonderful. We will be back soon
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