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The
'Bluebird' cafe is situated on the shore of Coniston Water in the Cumbrian
Lake District. Originally, the building was installed by the Furness Railway
Company in about 1860 as accommodation for the crew of the S. Y, Gondola, an
attraction which operated on the Lake in Victorian days.
Subsequently,
and as frequented by Donald Campbell and Tonia Berne during his speed record
attempts, the proprietors; Phil and Judith Dixon adapted the name and have
built up their Café business from about 1982.
Coniston Water
- view South
Named
after Donald Campbell's boat, Bluebird
K7. The Bluebird Café by the Lake is
situated on the shore of Coniston Water in the Cumbrian Lake District.
Proprietors Phil and Judith Dixon have run the café business since 1982.
Close
by is the Coniston Boating Centre, from where you may hire boats, the
Coniston Launch and the National Trust's S.Y Gondola which sails daily on
the Lake. You may enjoy spectacular views of the Brantwood Estate and
Grizedale Forest from the shores of the lake or from either of these venues
which look across the lake over the east side.
There
is a wide range of Campbell and Bluebird memorabilia to be found at the café
and on their website, for which we have provided links below. Also on
offer is a selection of good food and beverages including a beers and wines.
The
Bluebird Café, Lake Road, Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8AN
Summer
Season: The café is open 7 days a week February to November, 10
a.m. - 5 p.m.
Winter
Season: December and January to mid-February open Saturday &
Sunday, 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. only. It's worth telephoning to avoid
disappointment.
Coniston Water
- view North
LAKE
DISTRICT LINKS:
www.bluebirdproject.com
The Raising of the Bluebird Project
site.
www.lake-district.gov.uk
Coniston Boating Centre
www.lakefell.co.uk
Coniston Launch
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/places/steamyachtgondola
Steam Yacht Gondola
www.ruskinmuseum.com
Ruskin Museum
www.visitcumbria.com
Lakes tourist website
www.gocumbria.co.uk
Lakes tourist website.
www.holmthwaite.com
Bed & Breakfast in Coniston
www.sigmapress.co.uk
Publisher of UK & European guidebooks, heritage & sports books
www.chocolatinkl.co.uk
Chocolate Shop in Kirkby Lonsdale
www.waterheadguesthouse.co.uk
Waterhead Country Guest House
www.bslh.net
Cutlery & catering equipment store
www.coppermines.co.uk
Lakeland & Dales Cottages of quality & character sleeping 2 to 30
Please
note: We are in no way connected to the Bluebird Cafe, but we are
pleased to include them on our website for those interested in all things
Bluebird and as part of our information service.
LAKE
DISTRICT PLACES TO STAY:
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Name
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Description
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Phone
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Links
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Spindles of Coniston
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Chef proprietors Stefan
and Kay Forsgardh serve light lunches plus early evening meals.
'Spindles Pizza Parlour' offers take-away traditional pizzas, filled
baguettes and cold drinks. From lunch until late!
Lake Road,
Coniston.
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Tel:
+44(0)15394 41256
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Village Pantry
Internet & E-Mail
Facilities
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Cakes, Bread, Pies, Filled Rolls and Sandwiches.
All Cumbrian produce. Jacket potatoes and hot drinks .
Also public computer for Internet use.
Yewdale Road
Coniston
GB LA21 8DU MAP
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Tel +44
(0)15394 41155
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Website
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Lakeland House
Internet & E-Mail Facilities
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Tea Rooms, Licensed Restaurant and
Guest House.
Tilberthwaite Avenue, Coniston. LA21 8ED
MAP
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Tel:
+44(0)15394 41303
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Satterthwaite
Refreshment Rooms
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Licensed
Cafe/Restaurant.
Yewdale Road, Coniston LA21 8DU
MAP
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Tel:
+44(0)15394 41389
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Meadowdore Bakery, Cafe
& Gift Shop
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Breakfasts, Lunches,
Teas, freshly baked pies, cakes and bread to eat in or take away.
Tilberthwaite Avenue, Coniston. LA21 8ED MAP
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Tel:
+44(0)15394 41638
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Coniston Dairy Tea Room
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Home baking freshly made
each day. All day breakfast our speciality, light lunches and
afternoon teas. Sandwiches to take-away. Open daily 0900-1730
Tilberthwaite Avenue, Coniston LA21 8ED
MAP
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Tel:
+44(0)15394 41176
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Jumping Jenny at
Brantwood
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Coffee House and
Licensed Restaurant. Delicious meals served all day
Brantwood (East side of Lake), Coniston LA21 8AD
MAP
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Tel: +44(0)15394 41715
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Bluebird Cafe
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A cafe on the Lake's edge (next to
the Boating Centre). Fantastic home made cakes and mouth watering
summer salads.
Lake Rd, Coniston. LA21 8AN
MAP
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Tel:
+44(0)15394 41649
Fax: +44(0)15394 41649
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E-mail
Website
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Crown Hotel
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Country Hotel situated in the centre
of the village. Offering a warm and homely atmosphere with good food
served all day and traditional Real ales.
Central Coniston LA21 8ED
MAP
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Tel.
+44(0)15394 41243
Fax. +44(0)15394 41804
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E-mail
Website
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Ship Inn
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Home cooked food. Cosy atmosphere.
Bowmanstead, Coniston GB LA21 8HB
MAP
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Tel.
+44(0)15394 41224
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E-mail
Website
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Sun Hotel & Inn
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Family run Hotel close to village
centre, with large garden and fell views. Restaurant open to
non-residents. En-suite rooms most with good views.Traditional good
home cooked food .
Coniston GB LA21 8HQ
MAP
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Tel: +44
(0) 15394 41248
Fax: +44 (0) 15394 41219
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E-mail
Website
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Arrowfield Country Guest
House
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Afternoon teas
Little Arrow near Torver, Coniston
GB LA21 8AU MAP
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Tel.
+44(0)15394 41741
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Waterhead Hotel
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(P & T Classic Hotel) Set
exclusively on the banks of Coniston Water with direct access to the
lake. The hotel offers comfortable Bars and Lounges, superb
accommodation and one of the lake's best renowned Restaurants. two
minutes outside Coniston on the Hawkshead Road.
Waterhead,
Coniston. GB LA21 8AJ MAP
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Tel:
+44(0)15394 41244
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The Church House Inn
Torver
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14th Century Inn. Beer garden.
Accommodation. children welcome.
The Church House Inn, Torver, Nr.
Coniston,Cumbria GB LA21 8AZ. MAP
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Tel.
+44(0)15394 41282
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Website
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The Blacksmiths Arms
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"The quintessential
English Country Pub". A free house since 1748. A selection of
real ale from local breweries. Meals. Families welcome. Featured in
the Good Pub Guide 98, 99, 2000.
Broughton Mills,
Broughton in Furness
GB LA20 6AX MAP
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Tel: +44 (0) 1229 716824
The only pub in Cumbria to feature in the CAMRA
Outstanding Heritage Guide.
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E-mail
Website
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Yewdale Hotel
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Family-run Hotel; Bar Meals available
all day; Restaurant in evening, Children's Menu; En suite
Accommodation; RAC 2 Star, AA 2 Star, ETB 3 Crowns.
Yewdale Road, Coniston GB LA21 8DU
MAP
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Tel.
+44(0)15394 41280
Fax. +44(0)15394 41871
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E-mail
Website
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Wilson
Arms
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Rooms and Evening menu
Torver Coniston GB LA21 8BB
MAP
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Tel.
+44(0)15394 41237
Fax: +44(0)15394 41590
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The
Lake District - Coniston Water
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