The 1675 Chocolate House located on Branthwaite Brow in Kendal is an internationally renowned chocolate haven. It is an historic shop that dates from the 1630s and is home to over 100 luxury chocolates and an impressive hot chocolate menu.
The Chocalate Shop is located downstairs and offers a large selection of loose chocolates and chocolate gifts.
On the ground floor there is a Traditional Tea Room that offers 16 specialty hot chocolates and hand made Gateaux, all named from the 1600’s and unique to the 1657 Chocolate House.
They also offer light lunches and large selection of savoury snacks that can be enjoyed in their friendly & comfortable surroundings.
The following information is from the 1657 Chocolate House website.
"Our 1657 Chocolate House in Kendal, Cumbria is believed to have been built in the 1630’s, originally as a private home in Kendal.
Long before it became a Lake District tourist attraction in 1984 the Chocolate House, now in it's 30th year has been a bakery, antiques shop, travel agents and a ladies fashion shop.
As many of our English traditions are fast disappearing, we are committed to retaining a few of the best from the 1600’s.
Our 16 speciality chocolate drinks and dishes have names from that era, such as the well-known Nell Gwynne - one of Charles II’s mistresses...
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No wonder chocolate is said to have aphrodisiac properties. Now you can send or receive our luxury chocolates and gifts by post via our online ordering facility all carefully packed by our dedicated staff.
It is also important to us you learn about chocolate. That's why we've made a step by step story board guide and a short film showing how our luxury chocolate is made as well as information on the business all to enjoy over a hot chocolate or light lunch....go on treat yourself!
Our luxury chocolates continue to attract chocoholics and corporate clients from over 40 countries taking advantage of our 100 different kinds of loose chocolates and our ability to offer personalised chocolates and gift boxes....follow link for more details. Being a chocolate retailer we aim to offer something different and guarantee a quality product time after time.
Their building & business can be seen on Youtube at the following link:" (
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Facilities
Coach parties accepted
Credit cards accepted (no fee)
Education/study area
Gift shop
On-site catering
On-site light refreshments
Regional Tourist Board Member
Children welcome
Smoking not allowed
Address
54 Branthwaite Brow,
Kendal,
Cumbria,
LA9 4TX
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