Danielle's Guidebook
🥘🍛🍰Food & Drink Scene☕️🥂🍺
This is one of our absolute favourite places to eat, situated under the archway in the centre of Cartmel next door to L’Enclume . Nice beer garden out the back if fancying a drink and few nibbles in the sunshine. It can be popular so we advise booking in advance.
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Cavendish Arms Hotel
Cavendish StreetThis is one of our absolute favourite places to eat, situated under the archway in the centre of Cartmel next door to L’Enclume . Nice beer garden out the back if fancying a drink and few nibbles in the sunshine. It can be popular so we advise booking in advance.
8- 10 min walk down the hill from front of cottage into Allithwaite . Recently renovated with new menu
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The Pheasant Inn
Flookburgh Road8- 10 min walk down the hill from front of cottage into Allithwaite . Recently renovated with new menu
LA11 6PU. Takeaway breakfast and lunches. 15 min walk downhill from the back of our place. We love walking down on a Saturday morning!!
Great big brekky barns and sandwiches and the most scrumptious cakes! Lindsay’s food and coffee sets you up for the day when exploring the lakes.
If you ring in advance she can make you up picnic boxes which we thoroughly enjoyed at Cartmel races !
Cartmel food shed
The CausewayLA11 6PU. Takeaway breakfast and lunches. 15 min walk downhill from the back of our place. We love walking down on a Saturday morning!!
Great big brekky barns and sandwiches and the most scrumptious cakes! Lindsay’s food and coffee sets you up for the day when exploring the lakes.
If you ring in advance she can make you up picnic boxes which we thoroughly enjoyed at Cartmel races !
This place is great, situated opposite the priory, it has the brewery , The Cartmel drink shop, Cartmel cheeses including Pizza shop Thurs-Sun and Oscars tapas above the snug. Live bands/ singers on outside during the summer.
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Unsworth’s Yard Brewery
Ford RoadThis place is great, situated opposite the priory, it has the brewery , The Cartmel drink shop, Cartmel cheeses including Pizza shop Thurs-Sun and Oscars tapas above the snug. Live bands/ singers on outside during the summer.
Cosy pub, good food and live music on a weekend . Situated in centre of Cartmel
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The Kings Arms
The SquareCosy pub, good food and live music on a weekend . Situated in centre of Cartmel
Cosy pub, nice food and large beer garden situated alongside the river out the back . Situated centre of Cartmel
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Royal Oak Inn
The SquareCosy pub, nice food and large beer garden situated alongside the river out the back . Situated centre of Cartmel
If starting your pub crawl into Cartmel definitely visit this place . Lovely little place, fab views from the beer garden out the back , nice bar snacks and a lovely little restaurant attached.
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The Pig and Whistle
If starting your pub crawl into Cartmel definitely visit this place . Lovely little place, fab views from the beer garden out the back , nice bar snacks and a lovely little restaurant attached.
L'Enclume
Cavendish Street3* Michelin, need I say more! 20 min walk from our place.
1* Michelin which we think will soon be 2*. Situated before the bridge in Cartmel . We’ve visited often as the ambience and staff here are great, really cosy and the food is amazing .
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Rogan and Co
Devonshire Square1* Michelin which we think will soon be 2*. Situated before the bridge in Cartmel . We’ve visited often as the ambience and staff here are great, really cosy and the food is amazing .
We love visiting here for a coffee and watching the buzz around Cartmel . Dog friendly too. Situated opposite The Kings and The Royal
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Cartmel Coffee
The SquareWe love visiting here for a coffee and watching the buzz around Cartmel . Dog friendly too. Situated opposite The Kings and The Royal
15 mins drive from our place ( Newby bridge) , beautiful setting for either pub grub or a lovely evening meal .
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The Swan Hotel and Spa
15 mins drive from our place ( Newby bridge) , beautiful setting for either pub grub or a lovely evening meal .
Based in Bowness on Windermere. Great place to chill out and have a bite to eat or drink overlooking the lake, or sit inside which is spacious & quirky.
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Boaters Bar
Glebe RoadBased in Bowness on Windermere. Great place to chill out and have a bite to eat or drink overlooking the lake, or sit inside which is spacious & quirky.
Areas well worth a visit
Stroll along the promenade in this lovely Victorian town . Plenty of shops and cafes to visit , 5 min drive from our place
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Grange-over-Sands
Stroll along the promenade in this lovely Victorian town . Plenty of shops and cafes to visit , 5 min drive from our place
LA11 7PL. This is a great place to visit! And you don’t have to pay entry if just visiting cafe and estate where deer roam . You only pay to go in the house and their ornamental gardens.
If driving it’s 5 mins from our place but on a dry day we recommend you park at Cartmel racecourse then literally walk straight through it and just keep going . Approx 20-30 min walk taking you via some woods and stunning views. We’ve done it many times! Check out their FB page for What’s On as they host festivals; markets and theatre events in the grounds. In the summer they have a pop up outside bar. Very dog friendly!!
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Holker Hall
LA11 7PL. This is a great place to visit! And you don’t have to pay entry if just visiting cafe and estate where deer roam . You only pay to go in the house and their ornamental gardens.
If driving it’s 5 mins from our place but on a dry day we recommend you park at Cartmel racecourse then literally walk straight through it and just keep going . Approx 20-30 min walk taking you via some woods and stunning views. We’ve done it many times! Check out their FB page for What’s On as they host festivals; markets and theatre events in the grounds. In the summer they have a pop up outside bar. Very dog friendly!!
Bowness-on-Windermere is popular so busy for much of the year. You can enjoy the lake for sailing and watersports ( kayaking/ paddle boarding) or just to relax within the town with plenty restaurants , cafes and shops. Well worth trying the boat tours or hiring a little electric boat. You can take your car on Windermere ferry to access the opposite side of the lake towards Coniston and Hawkeshead.
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Bowness-on-Windermere
Bowness-on-Windermere is popular so busy for much of the year. You can enjoy the lake for sailing and watersports ( kayaking/ paddle boarding) or just to relax within the town with plenty restaurants , cafes and shops. Well worth trying the boat tours or hiring a little electric boat. You can take your car on Windermere ferry to access the opposite side of the lake towards Coniston and Hawkeshead.
Boasting Galava Roman fort , waterfalls within easy walk from the centre and lots of shops .
We love visiting Zeffirellis which is an independent cinema with Italian restaurant attached.
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Ambleside
Boasting Galava Roman fort , waterfalls within easy walk from the centre and lots of shops .
We love visiting Zeffirellis which is an independent cinema with Italian restaurant attached.
Coniston is beautiful ,nice walks from the village to Coniston lake. Visit the Bluebird Cafe on the lake. We like hiking and have hiked Old Man Coniston twice with lovely views , passing the old slate mines on the way up and a tarn.
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Coniston
Coniston is beautiful ,nice walks from the village to Coniston lake. Visit the Bluebird Cafe on the lake. We like hiking and have hiked Old Man Coniston twice with lovely views , passing the old slate mines on the way up and a tarn.
The walk around the lake is an easy and flat 3½ miles. Start in the village at the Grasmere Gingerbread Shop ( the home of gingerbread & not to be missed!) and walk east along Redbank Road, and then south towards Grasmere lake. The road meets the lake at the Faeryland Tea Garden, where you can sit and enjoy tea, coffee, ice cream and light snacks.
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Grasmere
The walk around the lake is an easy and flat 3½ miles. Start in the village at the Grasmere Gingerbread Shop ( the home of gingerbread & not to be missed!) and walk east along Redbank Road, and then south towards Grasmere lake. The road meets the lake at the Faeryland Tea Garden, where you can sit and enjoy tea, coffee, ice cream and light snacks.
Hawkshead has been described as one of the prettiest villages in the Lake District, famous for its links with William Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter. A few miles up the road is Potter's home of Hill Top, owned by the National Trust. We like to meander the cobbled streets; grab a sandwich and sit up the hill next to the church and admire the views.
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Hawkshead
Hawkshead has been described as one of the prettiest villages in the Lake District, famous for its links with William Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter. A few miles up the road is Potter's home of Hill Top, owned by the National Trust. We like to meander the cobbled streets; grab a sandwich and sit up the hill next to the church and admire the views.
This is a big town but some great shops and if the kids are craving a McDonald’s this is your place! Home of Kendal mint cake .
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Kendal
This is a big town but some great shops and if the kids are craving a McDonald’s this is your place! Home of Kendal mint cake .
Sightseeing
The start of Windermere- 15 drive. Fab place to walk with family or the dog, kayak, swim or just chill by the water .
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National Trust - Fell Foot Park
The start of Windermere- 15 drive. Fab place to walk with family or the dog, kayak, swim or just chill by the water .
The stunning priory is well worth a visit in the centre of Cartmel .
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Cartmel Priory
The SquareThe stunning priory is well worth a visit in the centre of Cartmel .
Cartmel Racecourse set behind the sticky toffee pudding shop is a small national hunt racecourse in the village of Cartmel, 9 racedays are held each year, starting on the Whit Holiday weekend at the end of May and ending on the August Bank Holiday weekend.
Our dog loves whizzing around here when the races aren’t on of course!
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Cartmel Racecourse
Cartmel Racecourse set behind the sticky toffee pudding shop is a small national hunt racecourse in the village of Cartmel, 9 racedays are held each year, starting on the Whit Holiday weekend at the end of May and ending on the August Bank Holiday weekend.
Our dog loves whizzing around here when the races aren’t on of course!
The World Peace Temple, Ulverston, A5087 Coast Road, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 9QQ
Lovely place to visit, stroll around the grounds, visit the temple and enjoy a nice lunch
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Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre
The World Peace Temple, Ulverston, A5087 Coast Road, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 9QQ
Lovely place to visit, stroll around the grounds, visit the temple and enjoy a nice lunch
Walks
From a short amble to a long ramble here’s some of our favourites in the lakes.
LA12 8NW
Gummers how : a nice short hike, easily completed by little legs but stunning views at top overlooking Windermere .
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Gummers How Carpark
LA12 8NW
Gummers how : a nice short hike, easily completed by little legs but stunning views at top overlooking Windermere .
LA12 8BJ
This car park lies to the west of the foot of Windermere, north of Finsthwaite village. A short walk up to the beautiful tarns of High Dam. It is also a good base for walks around the area
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High Dam Tarn
LA12 8BJ
This car park lies to the west of the foot of Windermere, north of Finsthwaite village. A short walk up to the beautiful tarns of High Dam. It is also a good base for walks around the area
LA21 8DP
An easy and accessible circular path round the tarn; less than two miles . A great walk for all the family to enjoy.
A Tramper Mobility scooter is available to use also.
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Tarn Hows
LA21 8DP
An easy and accessible circular path round the tarn; less than two miles . A great walk for all the family to enjoy.
A Tramper Mobility scooter is available to use also.
The final location of Englands last wolf! 5 mins drive from our place you can even see the top of Humphrey head jutting out over the bay from our front terrace.
A short but thoroughly enjoyable walk .
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Humphrey Head
Holy Well LaneThe final location of Englands last wolf! 5 mins drive from our place you can even see the top of Humphrey head jutting out over the bay from our front terrace.
A short but thoroughly enjoyable walk .
Scafell Pike . Fancy a hike up Englands highest fell then this is for you. We’ve done it !! Just take plenty provisions to keep your energy levels up . It’s a slog but so worth it. Get there nice and early as it’s a popular one this.
Wasdale Car Park for Scafell Pike
Scafell Pike . Fancy a hike up Englands highest fell then this is for you. We’ve done it !! Just take plenty provisions to keep your energy levels up . It’s a slog but so worth it. Get there nice and early as it’s a popular one this.
Hampsfell Hospice
Hampsfell RoadThis is one of my hidden gems as it’s so much quieter than Windermere. The boathouse cafe is so tranquil and serene along the edge of the water I could stay there all day. Especially to spot the Ospreys , they offer a tour to see them . Electric boats available as well as fishing.
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Esthwaite Water
This is one of my hidden gems as it’s so much quieter than Windermere. The boathouse cafe is so tranquil and serene along the edge of the water I could stay there all day. Especially to spot the Ospreys , they offer a tour to see them . Electric boats available as well as fishing.
Bars
The Fizzy Tarté
Ash StreetBased in Bowness- great cocktail bar
Very traditional English pub set in the heart of Bowness on Windermere.
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Hole in t' Wall (New Hall Inn)
Robinson PlaceVery traditional English pub set in the heart of Bowness on Windermere.
Shops
We thought we would show you where a lot of our furniture and pictures in the cottage came from . They have a shop in Windermere and Kendal .
FAB Home Interiors
Glebe RoadWe thought we would show you where a lot of our furniture and pictures in the cottage came from . They have a shop in Windermere and Kendal .
We are a big fan of the Booths stores selling local produce. There is a store in Windermere, Kendal and Ulverston. Car charging Electric points available.
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Booths, Windermere
Victoria StreetWe are a big fan of the Booths stores selling local produce. There is a store in Windermere, Kendal and Ulverston. Car charging Electric points available.
The famous sticky toffee pudding shop- it would be criminal not to visit when in Cartmel and take home some tasty treats!
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Cartmel Village Shop
The famous sticky toffee pudding shop- it would be criminal not to visit when in Cartmel and take home some tasty treats!
Just a great convenience store that sells pretty much everything. Also home of the only ATM in Cartmel.
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Cartmel
Just a great convenience store that sells pretty much everything. Also home of the only ATM in Cartmel.
Things to do with the kids
South Lakes Safari Zoo
Melton TerraceLA12 0 LU
The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction
Crag BrowLA23 3BX
Windermere
LA12 8AL all aboard at Haverthwaite station
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Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway
LA12 8AL all aboard at Haverthwaite station
Lakes Aquarium
LA12 8AS Newby bridge
LA12 8TA Backbarrow just past Newby bridge , they have a DeLorean (back to the future car )
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Lakeland Motor Museum
LA12 8TA Backbarrow just past Newby bridge , they have a DeLorean (back to the future car )
Go Ape Grizedale
LA22 0QJ
My boys loved the tree top trail and zip lines
Lakeland Segway
Cartmel racecourse