Carrie's Gate Coniston

Carrie's Gate Coniston Our Story

Carrie’s Gate was, and continues to be, our home. Two private parking spaces are available at the end of the terrace.

Carrie’s Gate is a real home from home traditional, but modern, stone built miners cottage enjoying stunning views across Lake Coniston, one of Lakeland’s quietest and most iconic waters, made famous by Donald Campbell's Bluebird We lived and worked in Coniston until circumstances meant we had to leave the village almost 20 years ago, (it seems only yesterday!) but we couldn’t bear to sell, and so

Carrie’s Gate became a holiday home for the first time since 1890. Perched above the traditional village of Coniston, our traditional slate cottage enjoys wonderful views across one of Lakeland’s quietest and most iconic waters, made famous by Donald Campbell’s Bluebird and the setting for Swallows & Amazons. Set against a backdrop of dramatic mountain scenery, Carrie’s Gate is ideal for couples and families alike and for years has provided the perfect location for romantic getaways, family adventures and walkers of all ages and abilities, with Coniston Old Man and the surrounding fells quite literally on your doorstep. We’ve made big changes in 2020 with our Kitchen & Utility ‘makeover’, the cottage offers exceptionally comfortable accommodation including a traditional multi fuel stove as a focal point in the cosy lounge for tired dogs to snooze in front of after a hard days walk, with the views across Coniston Water from the front windows never far away. A sunny garden just across the lane from the cottage gives you the option to dine al-fresco and watch the sun set slowly over the lake. The excellent facilities create a genuine ‘home from home’ experience to ensure you’ll get the very best out of your stay including high quality broadband so younger members of your party will be happy to know Instagram and Facebook are still available. There’s a Smart TV with free OnDemand and Netflix accounts, plus a great selection of books and games for those rainy days. Just for the record, I’m afraid there is no great historical or romantic significance to how Carrie’s Gate got its name, but it will always remind us of some of the times we have shared with our friends here. We have one friend who enjoys a drink, and after (more than) a few always seems to struggle to get our names right and ends up calling us Kari and Gate instead of Gary and Kate and so the name was born!

Amazing news! Steam Coniston is back! Sure to be as yummy as ever 😋
23/06/2025

Amazing news! Steam Coniston is back! Sure to be as yummy as ever 😋

Hello out there! 👋

After a fantastic time hosting you for dinner or 'Steam & Stay' we've bid a fond farewell to Meadowdore and our pop-up stint in there

We're chuffed to announce that after weeks of sawing, sanding, hammering, wiring, painting, form filling, planning, two broken toilets, out of stock ovens, a minor flood, three rescheduled opening dates and a sink still on its way from Marrakesh (not Colin's wisest online purchase) we have a new permanent home for Steam!

We can't wait to welcome you all, here's how we'll be doing things to start with...

🍽Friday & Saturday nights will be our classic locally sourced, bistro menu (2 or 3 course) - please book in advance

🥘Thursday & Sunday nights will be a small plate/sharing menu. A more relaxed way to enjoy a selection of our fave dishes in a tapas style. Bookings taken but not essential, if you fancy a last minute beer and bite to eat, just call in

🍺And yes, there will be beer!!
We are no longer BYOB, we're fully licensed with a selection of local beers & spirits and a fab little wine list

☀️In the coming weeks we'll be introducing an outdoor area to relax with a drink

📕We're setting up an online reservation system, until then please call or email to book (details in bio)

📋We'll post menus in the coming days, as always they'll change weekly depending on what we fancy cooking and what lovely ingredients are available

We're incredibly grateful for the support, kind words and wishes from our customers from near and far and we look forward to seeing you all soon!

Sarah, Colin & Team Steam x

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STEAM, UNIT 3B, LAKE ROAD, CONISTON, LA21 8EW

22/05/2025

Still some availability in June if you want to sample this little piece of Heaven 😊

What a glorious day for breakfast in the garden 😊
21/05/2025

What a glorious day for breakfast in the garden 😊

Well worth a visit! 😋
12/04/2025

Well worth a visit! 😋

The cafe we be open daily from Saturday 12th April (tomorrow). We will be running on a slightly reduced menu for the first few days. So there won’t be full breakfast available this weekend. There will be breakfast butties plus most of the other menu items. We look forward to welcoming everybody back to our newly extended cafe building. The building works will not be completely finished until the end of the month so access into the building is via the steps at the front of the cafe, off the beach. Level access is through the south end sliding doors.
We hope to see you all very soon 😋🍰☕️

If you want to sample THE best food in the village, Steam Coniston is the destination for you 😋
19/02/2025

If you want to sample THE best food in the village, Steam Coniston is the destination for you 😋

What a glorious sunset tonight! Sooo glad to be back in this special part of the world 😊
08/01/2025

What a glorious sunset tonight! Sooo glad to be back in this special part of the world 😊

Oooo an extra date to enjoy Steam’s yumminess! 😋
27/12/2024

Oooo an extra date to enjoy Steam’s yumminess! 😋

👋Just a little update, we are fully booked for dining 28th - 30th December & 31st NYE - thank you 🙏

We've decided to add an extra dining date on Wednesday 1st January, so see off that New Year's day hangover with a Steam supper!

Tables 6.00pm - 8.30pm
3 course menu £45
Bring your own bottle(s)

📞 07535 96580
📧 [email protected]
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Amazing food and ambience, wish we were there! 😋
20/12/2024

Amazing food and ambience, wish we were there! 😋

Amazing food at the new look Steam Coniston last night 😋 Be sure not to miss out! 🎄
16/12/2024

Amazing food at the new look Steam Coniston last night 😋 Be sure not to miss out! 🎄

Amazing news! 😊
22/11/2024

Amazing news! 😊

Dave Warby, son of the late-water speed record holder Ken Warby, will be in the cockpit at Coniston.

Ooo yum! Looks to be a new food venue coming 5pm - 8pm on Wednesdays near the Museum. Can’t wait to give it a try 😋
21/03/2024

Ooo yum! Looks to be a new food venue coming 5pm - 8pm on Wednesdays near the Museum. Can’t wait to give it a try 😋

Doesn’t she just look like she belongs here 💙
10/03/2024

Doesn’t she just look like she belongs here 💙

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40 Bank Terrace
Coniston
LA218HF

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