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     DENTDALE    In the Yorkshire Dales National Park

 

 
   
Meadowside Cafe-Bar

MEADOWSIDE CAFE-BAR
THE LANING
DENT
CUMBRIA
LA10 5QJ
Tel: 015396 25329

Jackie & Dave Bellis & numerous Daughters
e-mail:
Jaxbellis@btinternet .com

CHALET DETAILS BELOW

  Meadowside’s building on The Laning has had many uses over the past century, first a chapel showing as early as 1852 on the historical maps, then garage and storage area in the early part of this century, with living accommodation being added in the latter half of this century, which has all resulted in the present day Meadowside Cafe, with its wonderful and ever changing view of Rise Hill and the countryside at the rear of the cafe.
     
From breakfast to evening meals we try to provide a warm friendly welcoming atmosphere, good food, and a fairly varied choice to cover all tastes and requirements.

Our freshly cooked breakfasts start the day off well for campers, walkers and day visitors alike - and it has been known to have an orderly queue forming as early as 8 in the morning with campers and caravanners eager to start their day the lazy way, strolling around the corner from the excellent camping site at High Laning Farm.
 
Opening Times Generally

Easter to end of October – usually 4 days per week closing Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

Winter - usually every weekend, except mid Jan to Mid Feb

Payment and cashback
We accept cash, Euros, most Debit and Credit cards except American Express, and already use Chip and pin and can provide cashback facilities on Debit cards only up to £ 50.00 ( £10.00 minimum spend please )

Daytime menu and Drinks list
We shall shortly be posting our Menu and drinks list on the webpage for your information
Within reason – we can offer most things to takeaway – as well as eat in.pp

Regular Monthly Evening Openings

Our Fish and Chip Nite, is usually on the second Friday of each month – (unless there are very special circumstances and we then warn everyone well in advance )
There is a wide choice of different fish, and homemade mushy peas, plus a vegetarian option – something for nearly everyone !

Here is the schedule of our planned 2008 “ Chip Nites “ there are no bookings – just turn up and wait – usually not too long – otherwise Dave will save you the next table available.

January 11th
February 8th
March 14th
April 11th
May 9th
June 13th
July 11th
August 8th
September 12th
October 10th
November 14th
December 12th
 



Meadowside Placemats and Magnetic shopping Pads – are both available for sale from the counter and make excellent souvenirs or presents

Food Trends :
Favourite last year were the huge portions of apple pie ( more apple than pie ) and our own homemade Sticky Toffee pudding with lashings of ice cream, cream or custard, and a wonderful commendation from one lady regarding the “scrumptious” banana cake – also our own recipe Dent Beer cake – a mixture of Beer and Chocolate – and very moist - what more can we say ?
We try to provide the best we can for our customers enjoyment without compromising on quality or ingredients – and our ever increasing repertoire of homemade cakes and scones are always in demand

We are receiving more and more requests for our recipes, and we do intend to have a small book of recipes for sale in the not too distant future
Visitors
Whenever you come to Meadowside - we are always pleased that you made us your choice - and we have an embarrassing amount of Thank- you cards and emails from many satisfied customers - its very nice that people take the time to write when they have returned home - even abroad

NEWEST MEMBER OF STAFF - our Grand - daughter

  Jessica Emily - Still not able to wait on Tables- but good at food testing and banging a wooden spoon on the countertop
Making scones is on her Training schedule for next year but she will probably only get to cream and jam testing by mid summer 2007
 

VISITORS BOOK

So many of you have said so many nice things that it would be unfair of me to comment on individual praise - but thanks to you all for your words of encouragement and thanks – and parents – please police your children’s entries – it’s a little embarrassing sometimes !
We have now filled two books over the past four years and are waiting to replace them with a new one – there isn’t one at present – but an email is always welcome


Some of our many memorable visitors include :

The dirty boys – well ! – even dogs don’t come in that black !!! – the dog mats are still full of the grime you lot brought in !!!!! –

The Cody Family – on the wettest Dent Run known - glad the new baby didn’t arrive on that day – we didn’t have enough towels left !!

The Morecambe Harriers – Phyllis and Tony , who left without paying on their first visit – each thought that the other had paid - don’t try it again folks - - - and thanks for all the cards from your holidays

The Italian Greyhound – something you felt needed to be on the mantelpiece rather than the floor

Our own village tester of Puddings and soup - Jill – always honest – and appreciative

The Snowdrop Trust Men – great to hear you all completed your cycle ride – good luck to Maddie ! and thanks for the updates

Our milkman Gordon – who braves the worse weather and who we had to put up for the night when the river flooded and he couldn’t get home.

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Meadowside Chalet 2 person Studio Accommodation

Situated at the rear of Meadowside Cafe , providing splendid views of Combe Scar and Rise Hill from the chalet windows, we offer a compact, cosy,  two person studio for rent for 3 days minimum and any extra days thereafter.

The chalet is accessed by walking around the rear of the property along the public footpath and across a grassed area .

The entrance hall provides storage for coats and boots.

The room consists of a self catering kitchen area, with 4 ring hob, extractor , combi microwave and oven,  kettle, toaster , and all implements such as pans and utensils, cutlery and crockery , sink with drainer ,  under-counter fridge and a small bistro table and chairs

 

The sleeping arrangements are one double bed,  with  bed linen provided,( 1 set per week)  there is  an open style hanging wardrobe for your indoor clothes, shoes etc . There is also auxiliary heating provided by a timed night storage heater to ensure your warmth and comfort.


There are two easy chairs situated in from of a multi-fuel woodburner, with free- to- view satellite TV which enables you to relax in the evenings in front of the fire , watch your favourite programmes or listen to many radio channels . A range of paperbacks and other items to keep you amused are also provided.

 

The shower room is situated in an ensuite  room , accessed from the main lounge/kitchen  area , and offers shower, w.c. and washbasin with heated towel rail. Towels and bathmats are provided and will be changed every three days.

After much heart searching we have decided not to allow dogs into the rental, to preserve its pristine condition for those among us who do not own a dog,  and our no smoking policy also extends to the chalet.

For those who do not want to cater for themselves, there is always the option of a choice of a single croissant to a full English breakfast in the cafe when we are open, and we also plan to offer a small menu of prepared chilled meals to pop into the oven if you have worn yourselves out doing outdoorsy things in the day, and do not have the energy to walk to the pubs in the evening .

Reservation booking deposits  are  non-refundable, but always transferable to another date.

 

For enquiries and booking availability either telephone 015396 25329 9am – 6 pm
or email jaxbellis@btinternet.com
 


FOR SALE
This prestige tea room property  in Cumbria/Yorkshire Dales border is
currently for sale through Colliers Robert Barry -
contact number +44 - (0) 161 - 831 - 3333 - contact Mr Hayden Spedding