Lakes guidebook
Sightseeing
A typical Lakeland village with a range of local shopping & good cafes, pubs & restaurants. A 'must' visit is of course the tiny Grasmere Gingerbread shop! The Heaton Cooper art studio with Matilde's cafe is another favourite.
Drive here or walk from Rydal, an easy walk with stunning views.
97 habitants recommandent
Grasmere
A typical Lakeland village with a range of local shopping & good cafes, pubs & restaurants. A 'must' visit is of course the tiny Grasmere Gingerbread shop! The Heaton Cooper art studio with Matilde's cafe is another favourite.
Drive here or walk from Rydal, an easy walk with stunning views.
Stunning views, parking, pub & cafe. A good starting point for a variety of walks including a very easy, flat walk to Skelwith Bridge & Chester's cafe & shop.
21 habitants recommandent
Elterwater
Stunning views, parking, pub & cafe. A good starting point for a variety of walks including a very easy, flat walk to Skelwith Bridge & Chester's cafe & shop.
Family favourite
Activities for all the family including their tree top challenge. Restaurant, shop, indoor play area & activities for children.
Brockhole National Park
EccleriggActivities for all the family including their tree top challenge. Restaurant, shop, indoor play area & activities for children.
Neighbourhoods
Walk up onto Whinfell Beacon for great views or mountain bike our favourite circuit down to & along the remote valley of Borrowdale & back to the house.
Whinfell
Walk up onto Whinfell Beacon for great views or mountain bike our favourite circuit down to & along the remote valley of Borrowdale & back to the house.
The Dalesway goes past the house & short sections can be followed for a walk from the house or made longer using multiple cars to arrange pick up.
Dales Way
Dales WayThe Dalesway goes past the house & short sections can be followed for a walk from the house or made longer using multiple cars to arrange pick up.
City/town information
Explore Kendal's historic Yards, Parish Church, museums, art galleries & the Brewery Arts Centre for film, theatre, exhibitions, local events, restaurant & cafe. Many great restaurants, cafes & pubs to suit everyone!
126 habitants recommandent
Kendal
Explore Kendal's historic Yards, Parish Church, museums, art galleries & the Brewery Arts Centre for film, theatre, exhibitions, local events, restaurant & cafe. Many great restaurants, cafes & pubs to suit everyone!
Popular Lakeland town with a really great selection of individual shops, cafes & restaurants. A short drive down to Bowness on Windermere & the lake.
56 habitants recommandent
Windermere
Popular Lakeland town with a really great selection of individual shops, cafes & restaurants. A short drive down to Bowness on Windermere & the lake.