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places for breakfast near Thanet Well

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May 8, 2025 · 10 MIN READ

If you are staying with us at Thanet Well Lodge Retreat on a self-catering holiday, you may be looking for somewhere to enjoy a delicious breakfast without the prep and cooking yourself.

The Lake District is known for its incredible walks, scenic spots and charming towns and villages, but did you know there are actually plenty of delicious spots if you are wanting to treat yourself to a breakfast out whilst on holiday. So whether you are after a full English, pancakes or eggs benedict we’ve put together this list of local places that will be perfect to visit during your stay with us.

Lakeside Café Restaurant

Theatre by the Lake, Lakeside,
Keswick CA12 5DJ | 29 minute drive

Based at the Theatre By The Lake on the edge of Derwentwater, this café serves brunch from 10am – 3pm. Serving the likes of a lakeside breakfast, salmon fishcakes and crumpets, there will be something for everyone to enjoy. You can sit outside and enjoy views of the lake and warm weather if you’re lucky while relishing in eggs benedict and coffee.

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Chapter 12 Coffee Room

12 Little Dockray, Penrith CA11 7HL | 19 minute drive

There is plenty of choice at Chapter 12 coffee room, including home made pancakes with a range of toppings to choose from, sourdough sandwiches with plenty of breakfast filling choices, a full English breakfast or omelettes. They also have a large range of fresh cakes to choose from if you fancy a sweet treat after breakfast.

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Lake Road Brunch

32 Lake Road, Keswick, Cumbria CA12 5DQ | 27 minute drive

If pancakes are what you’re after, then the Lake Road Brunch offers homemade American style fluffy pancakes with plenty of toppings to pick from. They have a Lake Road Benny with their own take as well as their LRB Brekkie which is your full English. You will also find plenty of vegetarian options to choose from as well, meaning there will be something for everyone here.

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Arturo Lounge

Unit B1 and B2, New Squares, Penrith, CA11 7FG | 21 minute drive

There is something for everyone at Arturo, whether you are wanting to stick with a full English or try a Miami Brunch. There are also breakfast muffins and buttys if you prefer something simpler. As well as breakfast items, they also have sandwiches and flatbreads that you can choose from if that is what you fancy.

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Jaspers Coffee House

20 Station Street, Keswick, Cumbria CA12 5HF | 26 minute drive

Dog friendly, independent coffee shop. Somewhere the whole family can enjoy breakfast. Jasper’s covers all the basics, full English, breakfast sandwiches and beans on toast with everything in between. As Jasper’s is named after the owners Cockapoo dog this coffee shop relates to dogs a lot, on the walls you will see pictures from UK artists that have dog-related art and have a number of doggy treats that they can enjoy including cake, ice cream and even a doggy beer.

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New Square Café

6 Bowling Green Lane, Penrith CA11 7GN | 21 minute drive

You will find your full English breakfast if you want to indulge on your holidays or if you are after something lighter, they have Greek style yoghurt, porridge or even a ‘healthy breakfast’ so there will definitely be something here that suits everyone. There is even seating outside if it is a nice summers day or you have your dog with you.

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