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Places to visit and activities
Home of the victorian social thinker John Ruskin and a cafe with the best view of Coniston Water and the Old Man. In our view best place for a lake view, light lunch, tea and cakes on Coniston Water. You could hire a boat/canoe from Coniston Centre or hop on the Coniston Launch, which can drop you off at the Brantwood Pontoon, short stroll from pontoon to house & cafe.
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Brantwood
Home of the victorian social thinker John Ruskin and a cafe with the best view of Coniston Water and the Old Man. In our view best place for a lake view, light lunch, tea and cakes on Coniston Water. You could hire a boat/canoe from Coniston Centre or hop on the Coniston Launch, which can drop you off at the Brantwood Pontoon, short stroll from pontoon to house & cafe.
Rent a bike or bring your own. There are loads of Bike & Walking Trails in Grizedale Forest, as well as Go Ape. There is a cafe and large play area for the younger children.
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Grizedale Mountain Bikes
Rent a bike or bring your own. There are loads of Bike & Walking Trails in Grizedale Forest, as well as Go Ape. There is a cafe and large play area for the younger children.
Go Ape Grizedale
Daughter loves it
Great walk with family, pushchairs and the less mobile. Path around the tarn. Sometimes has ice cream van.
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Tarn Hows
Great walk with family, pushchairs and the less mobile. Path around the tarn. Sometimes has ice cream van.
In the stunning Langdale Valley, lots of lovely walks, pub, cafes, close to Ambleside with all their lovely shops.
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Elterwater
In the stunning Langdale Valley, lots of lovely walks, pub, cafes, close to Ambleside with all their lovely shops.
Lakeshore park with stunning mountain views
Situated at the very southern tip of Lake Windermere, Fell Foot is a great, family friendly location to play, explore and relax. Sweeping lawns offer plenty of space for games, picnics and gentle walks, while easy lake access makes the park perfect for paddling, swimming and boating.
COVID19 Update:
To open safely, visitor numbers are limited and you’ll need to book your visit in advance. If you don't book, you’ll be turned away, even if you're a member.
Meadow, parkland, lake and toilets are open
Shop, café and Active Base changing rooms remain closed.
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Parque Fell Foot del National Trust
Lakeshore park with stunning mountain views
Situated at the very southern tip of Lake Windermere, Fell Foot is a great, family friendly location to play, explore and relax. Sweeping lawns offer plenty of space for games, picnics and gentle walks, while easy lake access makes the park perfect for paddling, swimming and boating.
COVID19 Update:
To open safely, visitor numbers are limited and you’ll need to book your visit in advance. If you don't book, you’ll be turned away, even if you're a member.
Meadow, parkland, lake and toilets are open
Shop, café and Active Base changing rooms remain closed.
Coniston Water
Coniston Ferry Landing station
On the beautiful shores of Coniston Water with stunning mountain backdrop, our friendly team will help you out on the water on a motor boat, kayak, canoe or paddle board. Or hire a bike and explore the scenery around the lake. Book your boat online today!
Boat hire is now open at Coniston - opened again on 20th June.
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Coniston Boating Centre
Lake RoadOn the beautiful shores of Coniston Water with stunning mountain backdrop, our friendly team will help you out on the water on a motor boat, kayak, canoe or paddle board. Or hire a bike and explore the scenery around the lake. Book your boat online today!
Boat hire is now open at Coniston - opened again on 20th June.
Steam Yacht Gondola is the unrivalled sailing experience of the Lake District.
Enjoy the charm of luxury travel once experienced by wealthy Victorians, riding in style in Gondola’s opulent saloons or relaxing on her open-air decks as she glides across Coniston Water.
Gondola is on the water from 27 March until 31 October.
NT Members: A discount of 10% is available to National Trust members on all Head of Lake and Full Lake cruises. You must show your NT membership card when boarding.
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National Trust - Steam Yacht Gondola
Lake RoadSteam Yacht Gondola is the unrivalled sailing experience of the Lake District.
Enjoy the charm of luxury travel once experienced by wealthy Victorians, riding in style in Gondola’s opulent saloons or relaxing on her open-air decks as she glides across Coniston Water.
Gondola is on the water from 27 March until 31 October.
NT Members: A discount of 10% is available to National Trust members on all Head of Lake and Full Lake cruises. You must show your NT membership card when boarding.
Food Scene
The Royal Oak
150yards down the hill from our cottage
Only 2 miles from cottage, drive/walk/cycle up over the hill from the centre of Spark Bridge, a lovely pub, great food & atmosphere.
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Manor House
Only 2 miles from cottage, drive/walk/cycle up over the hill from the centre of Spark Bridge, a lovely pub, great food & atmosphere.
Situated on the shores of Coniston Water, The Bluebird Café is positioned in a unique and idyllic location and enjoys outstanding views from all the seating.
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The Bluebird Café by the Lake
12 Lake RdSituated on the shores of Coniston Water, The Bluebird Café is positioned in a unique and idyllic location and enjoys outstanding views from all the seating.
Bar and restaurant usually very busy but really good food. Outdoor views of the beautiful river.
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The Swan Hotel and Spa
Bar and restaurant usually very busy but really good food. Outdoor views of the beautiful river.
A great pub with great food in a quiet location though it is normally busy. The perfect place for lunch having done a quick walk up to take in the great view of Windermere that is afforded from the trig point at Gummers How.
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The Masons Arms
A great pub with great food in a quiet location though it is normally busy. The perfect place for lunch having done a quick walk up to take in the great view of Windermere that is afforded from the trig point at Gummers How.
Fabulous pub. Great food. Go for a lovely walk up Gummers How with fabulous views of Windermere and then drive on to this gem. One of our favourites. Booking recommended.
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The Punch Bowl Inn, Crosthwaite
Fabulous pub. Great food. Go for a lovely walk up Gummers How with fabulous views of Windermere and then drive on to this gem. One of our favourites. Booking recommended.
Does great food, increasingly vegetarian.
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The Drunken Duck Inn & Restaurant
Does great food, increasingly vegetarian.
Close to Windermere & Ambleside, but off the beaten track, lovely pub, dog & child friendly, lovely walks from pub and Townsend House (National Trust property) to visit too.
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Queens Head Troutbeck
Close to Windermere & Ambleside, but off the beaten track, lovely pub, dog & child friendly, lovely walks from pub and Townsend House (National Trust property) to visit too.
Near to Beatrix Potters Cottage. Lovely walks in the area & down to Windermere Lake & Ferry. Great food. Family & dog friendly.
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Cuckoo Brow Inn
Near to Beatrix Potters Cottage. Lovely walks in the area & down to Windermere Lake & Ferry. Great food. Family & dog friendly.
Just of the beaten track in the busy Langdale Valley village of Eltermere this very smart Inn / Gastro Pub has excellent food a warm welcome and absolute tranquility. Great for Lunch inside or afternoon tea on the lawn it is our favorite spot to relax with friends after a walk in the Lake District.
The Eltermere Inn Country House Hotel Restaurant & Bar
Just of the beaten track in the busy Langdale Valley village of Eltermere this very smart Inn / Gastro Pub has excellent food a warm welcome and absolute tranquility. Great for Lunch inside or afternoon tea on the lawn it is our favorite spot to relax with friends after a walk in the Lake District.
Shopping
An excellent supermarket that has all you need and more. Within 5 miles of the cottage.
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Booths, Ulverston
Canal StreetAn excellent supermarket that has all you need and more. Within 5 miles of the cottage.
Fabulous Butchers in Greenodd, 5 mins drive from cottage.
Monday 8am–5pm
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 8am–5pm
Thursday 8am–5pm
Friday 12–1:30pm
Saturday 7am–4:30pm
P D Hutchinson
Main StreetFabulous Butchers in Greenodd, 5 mins drive from cottage.
Monday 8am–5pm
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 8am–5pm
Thursday 8am–5pm
Friday 12–1:30pm
Saturday 7am–4:30pm
Fantastic Bakers in Greenodd Village 5 mins drive from cottage, opposite the Butchers.
Monday Closed
Tuesday 9am–3:30pm
Wednesday 9am-3.30pm
Thursday 9am–3:30pm
Friday 9am–3:30pm, 5–8:30pm
Saturday 8:30am–3pm, 5–8:30pm
Sunday 9am–3:30pm
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Greenodd Village Bakery
Fantastic Bakers in Greenodd Village 5 mins drive from cottage, opposite the Butchers.
Monday Closed
Tuesday 9am–3:30pm
Wednesday 9am-3.30pm
Thursday 9am–3:30pm
Friday 9am–3:30pm, 5–8:30pm
Saturday 8:30am–3pm, 5–8:30pm
Sunday 9am–3:30pm
Great wine shop in Greenodd Village 5 mins drive away. Staff very helpful with recommendations.
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10.30am – 5.00pm
Wednesday: 10.30am – 3.00pm
Thursday: 10.30am – 7.00pm (Late night opening)
Friday: 10.30am – 7.00pm (Late night opening)
Saturday: 10.30am – 5.00pm
Sunday: Closed
Unit 4B Crakeside Business Park, on main road nr Fish & Chip Shop
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The Porterage Co. Lake District - Retail and Wholesale Wines & Spirits
Great wine shop in Greenodd Village 5 mins drive away. Staff very helpful with recommendations.
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10.30am – 5.00pm
Wednesday: 10.30am – 3.00pm
Thursday: 10.30am – 7.00pm (Late night opening)
Friday: 10.30am – 7.00pm (Late night opening)
Saturday: 10.30am – 5.00pm
Sunday: Closed
Unit 4B Crakeside Business Park, on main road nr Fish & Chip Shop
Crakeside Fish & Chips
2 A5092Fish & Chip Shop on main road in Greenodd Village, 5 mins drive.
Old Hall Farm is a lovely old working farm to visit, 2.5miles from cottage/5 mins drive nr Bouth . Usually you can spend a whole day walking round the farm, children love helping to feed the animals & groom the horsed BUT do Double check their opening hours with COVID — they advertise on the facebook page, that they are open for Drive Thru food incl Burgers, Chips, Veg boxes, icecreams, Phone 01229 861993 or check facebook: www.facebook.com/oldhallfarmbouth
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Old Hall Farm
Old Hall FarmOld Hall Farm is a lovely old working farm to visit, 2.5miles from cottage/5 mins drive nr Bouth . Usually you can spend a whole day walking round the farm, children love helping to feed the animals & groom the horsed BUT do Double check their opening hours with COVID — they advertise on the facebook page, that they are open for Drive Thru food incl Burgers, Chips, Veg boxes, icecreams, Phone 01229 861993 or check facebook: www.facebook.com/oldhallfarmbouth