Food & Drink

Food and drink – from full English to lighter bites

Elder Grove B & B has a reputation for one of the best full English breakfasts in Ambleside, the Lake District and indeed Cumbria. It is served in our atmospheric green slate dining room, mined from local stone.

The Lakeland breakfast

Breakfast Information:

Served 8.15am – 9.15am. Please just wander down when you are ready and find a table in the breakfast room, or the in bar if the breakfast room is full. You can help yourselves to hot drinks, toast, fruit, yoghurt and cereals and we will take your choice for hot food which is cooked to order. Our Lakeland Hog Roast sausage is from the local butcher Garside’s, in North Road, Ambleside. We also have their dry cured bacon and black pudding made by hand giving a chucky local flavoured pudding. We use free range eggs from Bannerigg Farm, Windermere. Our butter is supplied by Winter Tarn Dairy who produce artisan butter using cream from grass fed local small herd dairy farms. We also offer a selection of lighter alternatives.

Home-made marmalade

We have a collection of Silver and Bronze accreditations from the annual Dalemain Marmalade Festival.

Sustainable and responsible

To keep food waste to a minimum we prepare and cook all breakfasts to order.

Dietary requirements? Let us know

Whether you’re gluten-free or vegan, vegetarian or dairy-free, we aim to cater for all our guests. Please let us know your preferences before your visit so we can stock up on suitable alternatives.

Packed lunches

Heading to the fells? We’ve lots of bakeries and grocery stores where you can stock up on fuel for the fells. Forgotten your Tupperware? Or need your flask filling? Don’t worry, we can help you out!

An evening night-cap?

As we are licensed, we offer a small selection of spirits, beer, soft drinks and wine in both our lounges. Perfect for kicking back and relaxing at the end of a busy day.

Dining out

Here in Ambleside, foodies can enjoy cuisine from around the world, from Indian to Italian, as well as Cumbrian and British favourites such as fish and chips. Cafes offer home-made bakes and tasty treats throughout the day. If you’ve something particular in mind, please ask us for recommendations.

From traditional real ale to designer gins

Whether your tipple of choice is beer, gin or wine, you can sit back and relax in one of Ambleside’s many pubs and bars.