Such a surprise to find such a gemstone close, so close, to Lake Coniston. And what an amazing place. No wonder Arthur Ransome of Swallows and Amazons fame, stayed here. What history there is to take on - the Batty family and their farm development over the years gone by and to come. The welcome, the food, the coffee (the... read full comment
August 2025
Absolulety lovely environment, very friendly staff, delicious cakes with nice views. Enjoy caiak as well.
August 2025
We got there about 10:30 and just missed out on breakfast so had a walk around and down to the shore line while we waited for the cafe to reopen at 11. We returned for tea and scones instead. Sitting outside in the beautiful garden but the sunny spring meant early wasp season so we retreated indoors. Fab scones and lovely... read full comment
From Swallows & Amazons restaurant and cafe at Bank Ground Farm
All of our dishes are completely homemade in the farmhouse kitchen using the freshest ingredients possible. Our herbs are from our own kitchen herb garden and where possible the vegetables are also homegrown.
Our beef is from our own pedigree herd of Aberdeen Angus cattle. They are grass finished on the farm and the meat is dry aged for a minimum of 21 days to develop a full flavour. Our lamb is from our own flock of Jacob sheep grazed alongside the cattle and specifically chosen for its mild succulent flavour. All our game is wild and from the surrounding fields and woodlands and the deep water Char are line caught by local fishermen in Coniston Water.
Our ethos is to farm in a sensible and sustainable manner.
