Caffle House Tearooms

Fab little place hidden behind the NT car park. I thought scone a bit dry (no currents maybe as in lakes?) but blackcurrant jam lovely with cream. Good choice of drinks, crisps, sweets and other baked foods. Lots of outside seating and drinking tap for thirsty hikers and dogs. Great find after completing 3 fells and wanting a treat! Long narrow lane but passing places.

We are enjoyed the day and of course we are tried wonderful handmade cakes with coffee ☕ have met cute residents as birds, highly recommend

Lovely place to take a break while hiking.

Beautiful place to visit. Enjoyed our coffee and cake lovely gardens to sit in, and only a minute walk from the tarn.

Beautiful little place hidden away at the end of a single track road with some of the most stunning views - well worth the effort! Cakes were delightful and plenty of choice of savoury food too, plus lots of little chaffinches bobbing about hoping for a crumb or two! Very picturesque

Returned here after 8 years and glad to see the tearoom was still open. Took the car up this time and parked in the National Trust car park. Great remote location next to the tarn and the garden had chaffinches and robins hopping about. Had a great mug of tea and a lovely piece of ginger and sultana cake.

A quaint café set in a small secluded garden. Good gluten free options – cake and sandwiches.

Love this little cafe by Watendlath Tarn. It was actually closing when we got there but they still made the most delicious cup of coffee which was just what we needed for the walk back to Rosthwaite.

Awesome leek and potato soup. Perfect cup of tea. A welcome sight after a scenic walk.

Wonderful peaceful place.Farm house tea room at the end of the road.

My favourite walk in the uk is Watendlath took me 25 years to find now go every year.
Directions from Keswick take b5289 borrow dale rd after a-couple of miles on left take c road signed ashness bridge over bridge parking at surprise view fab outlook over Derwent water follow road up hill to tractor track on right after 500m or so go down track to bridge with plack wat-end-lath turn left follow valley path ,great for kids and dogs for a mile or so and over the brow appears a lovely tarn and tea room Easy walk enjoy

We go to the Lake District every year and this tea shop is one of our "must visit" favourites. This year I brought back a jar of their mixed berry jam. If only they had a website or email address I would tell them how rich and unctuous it is! Better than anything I've tasted. Honestly. So thank you mystery lady, you're the best!

Can't speak for the tea shop as it was unfortunately closed after our long walk there for a cup of tea, however the lake was a beautiful spot to stop for a snack before the walk back to Keswick

A lovely spot for light bite.cheeses & tomato sandwich best ever.A welcome spot on a long walk, location is picturesque. Run by friendly welcoming people.

Lovely lakes tea room. Gardens are delightful and full of birdsong.

This place is set in a truly beautiful location. A perfect pit stop after you've been out for a walk. Of course you also have the option of driving here, although it is up a very windey and narrow road. You also have to pay to park. This cafe has toilet facilities and doesn't accept card, only cash. So keep this in mind if you venture up there.
We found the staff to be very friendly and the literal mug of coffee to be a real treat. I also had a cup of herbal tea and was delighted that I didn't have to ask for an extra pot of hot water, as this was just given to me as standard. The last thing to keep in mind is that there is only seating outside, so make sure to bring layers with you if it's a slightly cooler day. Lastly, there is also a small lake nearby where you can go fishing. You will need your own equipment, but can rent a boat for a reasonable price. Otherwise enjoy!

First came here with Dad about fifty years ago. It was one of his favourite places and is definitely my go to place. Lovely walk up from Ashness Bridge then on to Blea Tarn and Dock Tarn before returning to Watendlath for a cosy brew and cake. The place is so very friendly and the staff are remarkable. Big mug of milky coffee and a large helping of the most delicious moist ginger cake ever. Fabulous setting with very social avian visitors. This place is a must and I guarantee you will not be disappointed.

Have been using this tea room for years. Love it. Great pot of tea and plenty of it and always enjoy a rock cake with butter to help me up the next hill. Los of wild birds (feathered variety), so tame will almost eat from your hand. Lovely location.

Everything homemade and delicious!

Absolutely worth the tortuous drive up past Ashness Bridge (stop for a wander) then to the nearby car parks at Surprise View for the splendid views across Derwent Water, then on up to Watendlath. The road is narrow and can get quite busy at times so be prepared to drive slowly and carefully and give way if needed. If feeling fit or adventurous it's definitely worth the walk from Ashness or Surprise View along the valley which is really nice and we've seen buzzards overhead before.
Terrific flapjack (my kids swear by it) and delicious scones and other snacks.
The birds - chaffinches, robins usually - are a delight as they will fly down to snaffle crumbs from the tables. We usually cut off a corner of our scones for them!
Definitely a must-do visit when you're in the Lake District.