# Bassenthwaite Lake Railway Station — Reviews & Opening Hours > Bassenthwaite Lake Railway Station — Cafe in Station with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Rated 4.8/5 from 1,418 Google reviews. Opening hours, location and directions. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/cockermouth/restaurants/bassenthwaite-lake-railway-station (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Cafe ££ 🐾 Dogs Welcome # Bassenthwaite Lake Railway Station Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=14770919667860134067&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/) **In short:** Bassenthwaite Lake Railway Station is a cafe in Cockermouth, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 1,418 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating and dogs welcome. Details checked 28 August 2026 · source: Google Places ## Good to know ### Parking - ✓Free car park - ✓Free street - ✓Paid street ### Accessibility - ✓Accessible parking - ✓Accessible entrance - ✓Accessible toilet - ✓Accessible seating ### Payment - ✓Credit cards - ✓Debit cards - ✓Contactless Details via Google — worth confirming with the restaurant before you travel, especially for access needs. ## About Bassenthwaite Lake Railway Station This cafe occupies a restored railway carriage at Bassenthwaite Lake station. The carriage featured in the film "Murder on the Orient Express". Breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner are served, along with coffee, beer, wine and cocktails. The full Cumbrian breakfast and afternoon tea are regularly mentioned by visitors, as are the homemade rolls and desserts. A children's menu is available. Outdoor seating is provided. The venue accepts bookings, welcomes dogs and caters for groups. Takeaway and dine-in service are available. Food hygiene rating: 5 out of 5. ## Menu & facilities For the current menu and prices, see [Bassenthwaite Lake Railway Station's own website](http://basslakestation.co.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant-menu). 🥐 Breakfast 🥞 Brunch 🥪 Lunch 🍽️ Dinner ☕ Coffee 🍺 Beer 🍷 Wine 🍸 Cocktails 🍰 Dessert menu 🥦 Vegetarian options 🌤️ Outdoor seating 🍽️ Kids menu 🍴 Dine-in 🥡 Takeout ## Opening hours **Monday** 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Tuesday** 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Wednesday** 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Thursday** 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Friday** 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Saturday** 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Sunday** 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM ## What's nearby - Dubwath Silver Meadows Nature Reserve next door - Lakeside Country Guest House (Bassenthwaite) 300m away - The Pheasant Inn, Bassenthwaite 300m away - Link House 300m away - Ouse Bridge House 300m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google Diners like this restaurant's delicious and plentiful food, with many highlighting the full Cumbrian breakfast, afternoon tea, and homemade rolls. They also mention the unique atmosphere of dining in a beautifully restored train carriage, which was used in the film "Murder on the Orient Express." Guests appreciate the friendly, attentive staff and the dog-friendly environment. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 4.8 / 5 (1,418 reviews) **Price level** ££ **Dogs allowed** Yes **Good for children** Yes **Good for groups** Yes **Booking required** Yes **Food hygiene rating** 5 out of 5 – Very good **Destination** Cockermouth Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1550594). [More restaurants in Cockermouth](https://staycation.co.uk/cockermouth/restaurants) ★ 4.8 (1,418 reviews) Typical price range (Google) £10 – £30 [Visit official website](http://basslakestation.co.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant) [017687 76599](tel:01768776599) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Cockermouth **Plus Code** 9C6RMQ94+2H ### 🏨 Places to stay near Cockermouth Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. [Check availability →](https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-101762279-15734754?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fsearchresults.en-gb.html%3Fss%3DCockermouth%252C%2BUnited%2BKingdom) Affiliate link [Hotels →](https://staycation.co.uk/cockermouth/hotels) [Camping →](https://staycation.co.uk/cockermouth/camping) ## Quick answers ### What are the opening hours of Bassenthwaite Lake Railway Station? Bassenthwaite Lake Railway Station is open Mon–Sun 9am–5pm (from its Google listing; hours can change on bank holidays, so check before you go). ### Is Bassenthwaite Lake Railway Station any good? Bassenthwaite Lake Railway Station is rated 4.8 out of 5 from 1,418 Google reviews. Its official food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5. ### Is Bassenthwaite Lake Railway Station dog-friendly? Yes, dogs are allowed at Bassenthwaite Lake Railway Station. ### Is Bassenthwaite Lake Railway Station good for children? Yes, Bassenthwaite Lake Railway Station is listed as good for children. There is a children's menu. ### Can you book a table at Bassenthwaite Lake Railway Station? Yes, Bassenthwaite Lake Railway Station takes reservations. ### Does Bassenthwaite Lake Railway Station have vegetarian options? Yes, Bassenthwaite Lake Railway Station serves vegetarian food. ### Does Bassenthwaite Lake Railway Station have outdoor seating? Yes, there is outdoor seating. ### Is Bassenthwaite Lake Railway Station wheelchair accessible? Bassenthwaite Lake Railway Station has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and an accessible toilet. ### Is there parking at Bassenthwaite Lake Railway Station? Yes: free car park, free street parking and paid street parking. ### How do I contact Bassenthwaite Lake Railway Station? Call Bassenthwaite Lake Railway Station on +44 17687 76599. ## More near Bassenthwaite Lake Railway Station ### Hotels & B&Bs nearby - [Lakeside Country Guest House ★ 5.0 · 0.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/bassenthwaite-lake/hotels/lakeside-country-guest-house) - [The Pheasant Inn - The Inn Collection Group Inn ★ 4.4 · 0.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/bassenthwaite/hotels/the-pheasant-inn-the-inn-collection-group-inn) - [Link House ★ 4.9 · 0.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/keswick/hotels/link-house) - [Ouse Bridge House ★ 4.8 · 0.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/bassenthwaite/hotels/ouse-bridge-house) ### Holiday cottages nearby - [Hawthorne House 0.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/cumberland/cottages/hawthorne-house-uk1097) - [Barn Cottage ★ 4.3 · 0.6 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/cumberland/cottages/barn-cottage-syk1042049) - [Herdwick Croft 0.7 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/cumberland/cottages/herdwick-croft-syk1195703) - [Herdwick View ★ 4.0 · 0.8 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/cumberland/cottages/herdwick-view-uk33668) ### Campsites nearby - [Herdwick Croft ★ 4.1 · 0.7 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/keswick/camping/herdwick-croft) - [Coalbeck Caravan Park ★ 4.9 · 1.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/keswick/camping/coalbeck-caravan-park) - [Kiln Hill Barn Certified Location ★ 4.3 · 1.4 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/cumbria/camping/kiln-hill-barn-certified-location) - [Trafford Caravan Site ★ 4.5 · 1.7 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/cumbria/camping/trafford-caravan-site) ### Things to do nearby - [Lake District Wildlife Park ★ 4.6 · 1.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/keswick/attractions/lake-district-wildlife-park) - [Mirehouse ★ 4.5 · 2.7 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/keswick/attractions/mirehouse) - [Go Ape Whinlatter ★ 4.8 · 4.0 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/keswick/attractions/go-ape-whinlatter) - [Cyclewise Whinlatter Bike Hire & Shop ★ 4.8 · 4.0 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/keswick/attractions/cyclewise-whinlatter-bike-hire-shop)