This gets the honour of being the first place in the guide. Melmerby is a village just north of Penrith on the way to Alston, and the Village Bakery is known far and wide. The food is excellent and the ambiance nice if a little too busy at times. All the food is organic and the bread and cakes baked on the premises.
- Access: Wheelchair access is pretty good although you would need a hand to get in as they have a glass conservatory at the front which requires both doors to be open.
- Parking: One disabled parking spot right at the front of the building otherwise plenty of nearby flat places to park.
- Toilets: Good, Very large disabled loo which should suit most needs.
- Food: Super menu, organic, very very tasty. Desserts irresistible. Not cheap though. Good selection of teas, coffees and herbals.
- Children: No specific children's menu available, but selected items available from the main menu at 2/3 marked price.
The garden is nearly all wheelchair accessible and there are tables set at the front of the building on tarmac. Although the inside is on 2 levels with steps half is wheelchair accessible.
Overall a good location, with easy access. Great food, Well recommended by the family, although small children might get bored if they are not used to sitting around.
