Bassenthwaite Lake Station came to be in 2019, when two proprietors bought the venue. It was originally supposed to be a quirky, steam engine holiday let but was instead turned into a restaurant.
It’s a unique establishment that offers a dining experience like no other. This fine dining spot serves up a delectable array of dishes that cater to all tastes, including cream teas, breakfast, scone with jam and cream, fish finger butty and eggs benedict.
Bassenthwaite Lake Station Cafe Menu & Prices List
Spring 2024 Afternoon Tea Menu
Savoury
Pulled pork & stuffing Yorkshire pudding, apple sauce & crackling
Mushroom & chestnut arancini, mushroom ketchup
Prawn, Smoked salmon & Cream cheese en croute
Mini Angus beef burger, Smoked Cheddar & Nduja mayo
Sandwiches
Mature cheddar & homemade chutney
Local free-range egg mayonnaise
Home-cooked ham, watercress & pickle
Sweet
Strawberry fool, caramelised white chocolate
Bassenthwaite malted tea bread & butter
Vanilla panacotta, Poached forest fruits & Shortbread
Fruit scone, clotted cream & raspberry jam
Chocolate orange cupcake, macaron
Lemon meringue pie
Salted Caramel Cheesecake cone
Breakfast Menu
| Child’s Breakfast | £10.00 |
| 2 Rashers of bacon | £2.00 |
| Cumberland sausage | £2.00 |
| Halloumi | £2.00 |
| Vegetarian sausage | £2.00 |
| Vegan haggis | £2.00 |
| Full Vegan Breakfast | £13.00 |
| Full Cumbrian Breakfast | £14.00 |
| Full Vegetarian Breakfast | £13.00 |
Breakfast Muffins
| Eggs Royale | £14.00 |
| Eggs Benedict | £13.50 |
| Eggs Florentine | £12.50 |
Breakfast Butties
| Halloumi & Mushroom | £6.00 |
| Vegan haggis & Mushroom | £6.00 |
| Fried egg | £6.00 |
| Buttermilk Pancakes | £8.00 |
| Smashed Avocado & Watercress | £11.00 |
| Lakeland Muesli | £6.50 |
| Toast and Preserves | £2.00 |
| Porridge | £6.00 |
| Greek Yoghurt and Honey | £5.50 |
| Smoked bacon | £6.00 |
| Cumberland sausage | £6.00 |
| Cumberland Vegetarian sausage | £6.00 |
Salads and Light Bites
| Seafood salad | £24.00 |
| Warm Crispy rice gnocchi & wild mushroom salad | £19.00 |
| Cumbrian Lamb & Stornoway black pudding hot pot | £24.00 |
| Platelayer’s Salad | £21.00 |
| Smashed Avocado & Watercress – Add two poached eggs £13.00 |
£11.00 |
| Mac n Cheese – Add With crispy bacon and shallots £15.50 |
£14.00 |
| Special Grilled Rarebit | £12.00 |
| Baked Torpenhow Brie | £23.00 |
| Cumbrian Sharing Platter –perfect for two | £46.00 |
Sandwiches and Wraps
| Open prawn Marie-Rose | £13.00 |
| Farmhouse cheddar – Add a small bowl of soup to any sandwich £5.00 |
£12.00 |
| Fish finger sandwich | £13.70 |
| Beetroot, hummus & falafel wrap | £11.70 |
| Crispy chicken Caesar tortilla wrap | £12.70 |
| Home-cooked Cumbrian ham & egg salad sandwich | £11.00 |
Side Menu
| Home-made chunky chips | £4.60 |
| Skinny fries | £4.60 |
| Sweet potato fries with aioli | £5.60 |
| Dressed mixed house salad | £3.50 |
| Extra miller loaf bread and salted butter | £3.00 |
Children’s Menu
| Child’s soup of the day | £5.00 |
| Brunch | £10.00 |
| Cod goujons | £11.00 |
| Mac n Cheese | £9.00 |
| Egg Mayo or Cheese | £5.00 |
| Children’s sandwiches Ham | £5.00 |
| Home-cooked ham and chips | £9.00 |
Bassenthwaite Lake Station Drinks Menu [2024 Updated]
Coffees
| Americano | £3.50 |
| Latté | £4.00 |
| Iced Coffee | £4.00 |
| Vanilla | £4.50 |
| Hazelnut | £4.50 |
| Espresso | £3.30 |
| Double espresso | £3.30 |
| Flat white | £3.80 |
| Cappuccino | £3.80 |
| Macchiato | £3.50 |
| Mocha | £4.30 |
| Special milks | £4.50 |
| Choose from Caramel | £4.50 |
| Pumpkin | £4.50 |
| Gingerbread | £4.50 |
| Cafetiere of filter coffee for one | £4.00 |
| Decaff cafetiere of coffee for one | £4.00 |
Teas
| Ramblers Brew | £2.80 |
| English Breakfast Tea | £3.00 |
| Decaff Ceylon Tea | £3.00 |
| Earl Grey Tea | £3.00 |
| Lemon and Ginger | £3.20 |
| Green Sencha | £3.20 |
| Peppermint | £3.20 |
| Blood Orange | £3.20 |
| Liquorice and Aniseed | £3.20 |
| Raspberry and Goji (contains coconut) | £3.20 |
Children’s Hot Drinks
| Babycino – Add marshmallows £0.50 |
£2.00 |
Hot Chocolate
| White Chocolate | £5.00 |
| Milk Chocolate | £5.00 |
| Dark Chocolate | £5.00 |
| Chocolate orange Chocolate | £5.00 |
Smoothies
| Green Reviver | £4.60 |
| Berry Burst | £4.60 |
| Acai Kick | £4.60 |
| Passion Storm | £4.60 |
| Raspberry Heaven | £4.60 |
| Strawberry Fantasy | £4.60 |
Milkshakes
| Strawberry | £4.40 |
| Vanilla | £4.40 |
| Chocolate | £4.40 |
| Banana | £4.40 |
| Iced coffee and vanilla | £4.40 |
Cold Drinks
| Wenlock Spring Water | Small £2.20 Large £3.60 |
| Northumbria Spring Water | £1.80 |
| Fruit Shoot | £1.30 |
| Fruit juice cartons | £1.30 |
| Orange, Lime or Blackcurrant cordial | £1.30 |
| Chilled fresh semi-skimmed milk | £1.60 |
| Glass of Lime and Soda | £2.00 |
| Fresh Orange or Cloudy Apple Juice | £2.50 |
| Cans of Pop – Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Orange Fanta | £2.50 |
Fruit Juices
| Pineapple | £3.20 |
| Mango | £3.20 |
| Cloudy Apple | £3.20 |
| Summer Berries | £3.20 |
| Pure Squeezed Orange | £3.20 |
| Old-fashioned Pink Lemonade | £3.20 |
Franklin and Son
| Rhubarb Lemonade | £3.50 |
| Elderflower Lemonade | £3.50 |
| Dandelion and Burdock | £3.50 |
| Ginger Beer | £3.50 |
| Orange and Grapefruit | £3.50 |
| Raspberry Lemonade | £3.50 |
Sodas
| Raspberry and Rose | £3.20 |
| Mexican Lime | £3.20 |
| Italian Blood Orange | £3.20 |
| White Grape and Apricot | £3.20 |
Restaurant opening hours
Bassenthwaite Lake Station, Generally open during daylight hours, although specific timings may vary depending on the season and weather.
Bassenthwaite Lake Station operates under two separate entities: The Station cafe and Bassenthwaite Lake Station itself including the grounds and platform:
Open 7 days a week until 5.00 pm:
- Breakfast: 9.00 am – 10.45 (Last order 10.30 am)
- Lunch: 11.00 am – 3.00 pm
- Afternoon Tea: 11.00 am – 3.00 pm
How to Buy Online Vouchers?
Vouchers is treat your loved ones to a meal or Afternoon Tea at Bassenthwaite Lake Station.
Vouchers can be purchased online, over the phone, or in person.
Buy Vouchers Online Today:
Afternoon Tea Gift Vouchers
- Standard Afternoon Tea £30pp.
- Afternoon tea for two £60 or add prosecco for a ‘Royale’ priced at £78.00.
Treat your loved ones to an Afternoon Tea at Bassenthwaite Lake Station. They offer the traditional Afternoon Tea for one, and Afternoon Tea for two or why not add prosecco for a ‘Royale’ Afternoon Tea for two.
Vouchers will be posted out First Class in a branded envelope with the address provided at the point of sale. The are posted First Class within 24 hours of purchase. Postage & Packaging is £1.70.
Vouchers are valid for 12 months from date of issue. Afternoon Teas must be booked at least 24 hours in advance but all table bookings are strongly advised as you can get very busy and will be dependent on meal and table availability.
Vouchers can be used towards ‘Special’ Afternoon Teas, e.g. Festive, Valentines teas but there will be an additional payment required if the price is higher than the standard tea.
Gift Vouchers
- Available in £10, £20, £25, £30, £40 or £50.
Treat your loved ones to a meal at Bassenthwaite Lake Station. The Gift Vouchers are available in £10, £20, £25, £30, £40 or £50.
Vouchers will be posted out First Class in a branded envelope with the address provided at the point of sale.They are posted First Class within 24 hours of purchase. Postage & Packaging is £1.70.
Vouchers are valid for 12 months from date of issue. All table bookings are strongly advised as you can get very busy and are subject to meal and table availability.
About us
Bassenthwaite Lake Station was once a bustling railway station nestled near the shores of Bassenthwaite Lake in the English Lake District. It served the village of Dubwath and operated between 1865 and 1966 on the Cockermouth, Keswick and Penrith Railway.
It was a charming stop for holidaymakers and locals alike. The station boasted two platforms, a station building, and a goods yard. The Passengers could enjoy the scenic beauty of the Lake District as they waited for their trains.
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FAQs
Q. How many people can sit at Bassenthwaite Lake Station tables?
A. The Restaurant carriage comfortably seats 32 people at tables of two and four. The Salon carriage, where Afternoon Tea is served, also seats 32 people at tables of two and four.
Larger parties can be seated at opposite tables or grouped together where possible, though please mention this at the time of booking to avoid disappointment.
Q. How to table booking?
A. This Bassenthwaite Lake Station is a request for a table and not a confirmed booking. If your request is urgent or is regarding a booking in the next 24 hours please visit thier website or call us on 017687 76599.
Q. Are there vegan and gluten-free options at Cafe?
A. Yes, Bassenthwaite Lake Station have a number of gluten-free and vegan options available on the menu as well as some tasty cakes and tray bakes to enjoy with your coffee.