Sarah’s Cottage Guidebook
Pubs and Restaurants in the village
Right in the village centre, only steps away from the cottage. Great outdoor seating area overlooking the village. Booking advised in busy periods.
54 habitants recommandent
Pooley Bridge
Right in the village centre, only steps away from the cottage. Great outdoor seating area overlooking the village. Booking advised in busy periods.
Literally only 50 steps away from the cottage. Great beer garden overlooking the river. Gets really busy on sunny weekends in the summer. Booking advised for weekends.
10 habitants recommandent
Crown Inn Pooley Bridge
Literally only 50 steps away from the cottage. Great beer garden overlooking the river. Gets really busy on sunny weekends in the summer. Booking advised for weekends.
Great spot overlooking the new Pooley Bridge. Outside riverside terrace and indoor seating. Open for breakfast.
11 habitants recommandent
Granny Dowbekins Tearooms
Great spot overlooking the new Pooley Bridge. Outside riverside terrace and indoor seating. Open for breakfast.
Award winning restaurant at the entrance to the village. Unique menu and extensive wine list.
8 habitants recommandent
1863
High StreetAward winning restaurant at the entrance to the village. Unique menu and extensive wine list.
Popular pub in the village centre with large beer garden and outdoor climbing frame. Booking advised during busy periods.
10 habitants recommandent
Crown Inn Pooley Bridge
Popular pub in the village centre with large beer garden and outdoor climbing frame. Booking advised during busy periods.
Sightseeing
Take a trip on the steamer boat from the pier at Pooley Bridge. You can stop at Howtown and walk back (4 miles). Otherwise you can head to Glenridding or High Force. Full details at www.ullswater-steamers.co.uk
81 habitants recommandent
Bateaux à vapeur Ullswater
Grisedale BridgeTake a trip on the steamer boat from the pier at Pooley Bridge. You can stop at Howtown and walk back (4 miles). Otherwise you can head to Glenridding or High Force. Full details at www.ullswater-steamers.co.uk
Fantastic day out to Lowther Castle and grounds. On site cafe and shop. Check website for regular events throughout the year: www.lowthercastle.org
97 habitants recommandent
Lowther Castle & Gardens
Fantastic day out to Lowther Castle and grounds. On site cafe and shop. Check website for regular events throughout the year: www.lowthercastle.org
Take the bus from the village or better still, the steamer boat from the pier to the famous Aira Force waterfall: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/aira-force-and-ullswater
68 habitants recommandent
Chutes d'eau Aira Force
Take the bus from the village or better still, the steamer boat from the pier to the famous Aira Force waterfall: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/aira-force-and-ullswater
Historic country house, gardens and cafe. You could walk here from the cottage. Just follow the river opposite the cottage downstream till you get to the road then follow the road. www.dalemain.com
23 habitants recommandent
Dalemain Mansion & Historic Gardens
Historic country house, gardens and cafe. You could walk here from the cottage. Just follow the river opposite the cottage downstream till you get to the road then follow the road. www.dalemain.com
Rent a self drive motor boat to enjoy the spectacular views on lake Ullswater. www.lakelandboathire.co.uk
Lakeland Boat Hire
Rent a self drive motor boat to enjoy the spectacular views on lake Ullswater. www.lakelandboathire.co.uk
Village Shops
There is a small selection of shops in the heart of the village that sell everything you need for your stay.
Well stocked shop right in the heart of the village. A minutes walk from the cottage. They sell local produce, newspapers and magazines, an extensive range of alcohol, home made ice cream, takeaway sandwiches, pies and pasties plus so much more. On site post office. The icing on the cake is the Secret Garden to the rear which overlooks the river where you can relax and enjoy a meal or a drink.
Pooley Bridge Village Stores & Post Office
Well stocked shop right in the heart of the village. A minutes walk from the cottage. They sell local produce, newspapers and magazines, an extensive range of alcohol, home made ice cream, takeaway sandwiches, pies and pasties plus so much more. On site post office. The icing on the cake is the Secret Garden to the rear which overlooks the river where you can relax and enjoy a meal or a drink.
Great little shop right at the end of the lane with an extensive selection of wines, beers and spirits plus local produce (ideal for barbecues), general food supplies and gifts.
Chestnut House
Finkle StreetGreat little shop right at the end of the lane with an extensive selection of wines, beers and spirits plus local produce (ideal for barbecues), general food supplies and gifts.
Worth a visit if the weather is wet. Various shops and attractions. Just off the A66 near Penrith. Visit website to see what’s on: www.rheged.com
34 habitants recommandent
Rheged
Worth a visit if the weather is wet. Various shops and attractions. Just off the A66 near Penrith. Visit website to see what’s on: www.rheged.com
Days Out
Pooley Bridge is ideally situated for great days out across the Lake District and beyond.
One of the most popular and vibrant towns in the Lake District in the shores of Derwent Water and at the foot of Skiddaw. Big selection of shops, cafes, restaurants, galleries, museums plus so much more. Well worth a visit.
205 habitants recommandent
Keswick
One of the most popular and vibrant towns in the Lake District in the shores of Derwent Water and at the foot of Skiddaw. Big selection of shops, cafes, restaurants, galleries, museums plus so much more. Well worth a visit.
Vibrant town in the heart of the Lake District in the northern shore of Windermere. Well worth a day trip.
145 habitants recommandent
Ambleside
Vibrant town in the heart of the Lake District in the northern shore of Windermere. Well worth a day trip.
Popular village on the way to Ambleside. Home of William Wordsworth. Several attractions plus many shops, cafes and restaurants.
97 habitants recommandent
Grasmere
Popular village on the way to Ambleside. Home of William Wordsworth. Several attractions plus many shops, cafes and restaurants.
Nearest Town
The bustling market town of Penrith is only 4 miles away. Served by the West Coast main line you can reach London or Glasgow in 2-3 hours. Supermarkets include Sainsbury’s, Morrison’s, Booths, Aldi and an M&S Food Hall. Cranston’s Food Hall also sells a great range of local produce (recommended for barbecues).
There is also a branch of Go Outdoors and Halfords for an extensive range of outdoor gear.
Penrith