Claire’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Literally a 10 - 15 min walk from the doorstep to this very special place and enjoy the spectacular falls at your leisure. There's a cafe situated at the base of the falls to enjoy refreshments before walking up past the falls and back to base.
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Cascada Aira Force
Literally a 10 - 15 min walk from the doorstep to this very special place and enjoy the spectacular falls at your leisure. There's a cafe situated at the base of the falls to enjoy refreshments before walking up past the falls and back to base.
Beautiful lake situated just 2 min drive or 15 min walk from the property. A whole range of water-sports and boat-hire available and some of the UK's most spectacular walking trails ranging in distance and difficulty levels, including the Ullswater Way (21 mile walking/running trail around the lake). Lots of cafe options for refreshments.
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Ullswater
Beautiful lake situated just 2 min drive or 15 min walk from the property. A whole range of water-sports and boat-hire available and some of the UK's most spectacular walking trails ranging in distance and difficulty levels, including the Ullswater Way (21 mile walking/running trail around the lake). Lots of cafe options for refreshments.
Located approximately 12 miles from the property this is a perfect adventure playground suitable for all age groups and ability levels. The Adventure Centre provides a huge car parking area from which you can explore all that the force has to offer. A range of walking trails and children's fun trails in a fantastic setting whilst also offering walking trails suitable for a leisurely stroll or hard-core workout. Different grades of Mountain Biking trails attract thousands of thrill seekers each year. The Adventure Park also features zip wire rides and a variety of other challenges whilst for the less adventurous the cafe with outdoor seating is a great place to simply relax, recover and enjoy the ambience of this unique forest park setting
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Whinlatter Forest Park
Whinlatter PassLocated approximately 12 miles from the property this is a perfect adventure playground suitable for all age groups and ability levels. The Adventure Centre provides a huge car parking area from which you can explore all that the force has to offer. A range of walking trails and children's fun trails in a fantastic setting whilst also offering walking trails suitable for a leisurely stroll or hard-core workout. Different grades of Mountain Biking trails attract thousands of thrill seekers each year. The Adventure Park also features zip wire rides and a variety of other challenges whilst for the less adventurous the cafe with outdoor seating is a great place to simply relax, recover and enjoy the ambience of this unique forest park setting
Situated just over. mile from the property this activity centre is a favourite for those wishing to explore the area on horseback. The centre is much more than an equestrian playground with lots of other activities on offer for the whole family. Go Karting, Human Bowling, Clay Pigeon shooting, Archery, Air Rifles, Assault Course, Paint-balling, Escorted Quad Bike Trecks, Tree Climbing are just some of the activities available.
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Rookin House Activity Centre
Situated just over. mile from the property this activity centre is a favourite for those wishing to explore the area on horseback. The centre is much more than an equestrian playground with lots of other activities on offer for the whole family. Go Karting, Human Bowling, Clay Pigeon shooting, Archery, Air Rifles, Assault Course, Paint-balling, Escorted Quad Bike Trecks, Tree Climbing are just some of the activities available.
Great place to visit or to enjoy at the end of a circular walk around Derwentwater. The Lingholm Kitchen and Walled Garden serves a range of locally sourced foods, artisan breads, home baked cakes and real barista coffee.
From their breakfast serving, a blend of traditional and healthier dishes with some quite literally mouth drooling twists, a focused and well thought out lunch menu to an afternoon tea* to rival the best the Lingholm Kitchen aims to offer the best day time eating experience in the area.
Combined with mouth-watering homemade cakes, bread and real barista coffee and an extensive range of teas the Kitchen caters for everyone, whether it’s quick refreshment or a full meal.
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Lingholm Kitchen
Great place to visit or to enjoy at the end of a circular walk around Derwentwater. The Lingholm Kitchen and Walled Garden serves a range of locally sourced foods, artisan breads, home baked cakes and real barista coffee.
From their breakfast serving, a blend of traditional and healthier dishes with some quite literally mouth drooling twists, a focused and well thought out lunch menu to an afternoon tea* to rival the best the Lingholm Kitchen aims to offer the best day time eating experience in the area.
Combined with mouth-watering homemade cakes, bread and real barista coffee and an extensive range of teas the Kitchen caters for everyone, whether it’s quick refreshment or a full meal.
About 30min drive from the property is the Lakes Distillery where you can wander around the gift shop, do a tour of the distillery or relax in the cafe/restaurant area
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The Lakes Distillery
About 30min drive from the property is the Lakes Distillery where you can wander around the gift shop, do a tour of the distillery or relax in the cafe/restaurant area
10mins away at Glenridding is St Patricks Landing where you can hire a range of boats to enjoy the spectacular views from the lake.
St Patrick's Boat Landing
10mins away at Glenridding is St Patricks Landing where you can hire a range of boats to enjoy the spectacular views from the lake.
City/town information
Situated approx 4.5 miles from the property Glenridding can be reached by car or bike or enjoy a walk via Aira Force and along the lakeside walking trail to enjoy the special views on offer.
Glenridding is a hotspot for tourists and has a range of shops and cafes/bars to explore and/or relax.
Popular as a start and finish point for those wishing to challenge themselves to walk up one of the highest mountains in the UK, Helvellyn, as well as others like St Sundays Crag, Place Fell and many others
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Glenridding
Situated approx 4.5 miles from the property Glenridding can be reached by car or bike or enjoy a walk via Aira Force and along the lakeside walking trail to enjoy the special views on offer.
Glenridding is a hotspot for tourists and has a range of shops and cafes/bars to explore and/or relax.
Popular as a start and finish point for those wishing to challenge themselves to walk up one of the highest mountains in the UK, Helvellyn, as well as others like St Sundays Crag, Place Fell and many others
Less than 10 miles from the property and no more than a 15min drive Keswick is regarded by many as the "capital" of the Lake District. Lots of gift shops, clothing shops, adventure ware stores and small supermarkets together with an array of cafes, bars, restaurants to choose from and pass the day. The town also sits on the shores of Lake Derwentwater surrounded by iconic lakeland fells such as Skiddaw, Catbells, and lots of others to suit all abilities. Theatre By The Lake offers a more cultural experience option.
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Keswick
Less than 10 miles from the property and no more than a 15min drive Keswick is regarded by many as the "capital" of the Lake District. Lots of gift shops, clothing shops, adventure ware stores and small supermarkets together with an array of cafes, bars, restaurants to choose from and pass the day. The town also sits on the shores of Lake Derwentwater surrounded by iconic lakeland fells such as Skiddaw, Catbells, and lots of others to suit all abilities. Theatre By The Lake offers a more cultural experience option.
30 mins from our property this is a great place to just wander around the many gift shops, adventure clothing stores, cafes and bars. There are also many fell walking routes to explore from this base including Fairfield Horseshoe or Wansfell
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Ambleside
30 mins from our property this is a great place to just wander around the many gift shops, adventure clothing stores, cafes and bars. There are also many fell walking routes to explore from this base including Fairfield Horseshoe or Wansfell
A beautiful and traditional lakeland village set in a picturesque landscape with plenty of walking trail options to choose from. Littered with gift shops, cafes and bars, and famous for Grasmere Gingerbread, this is well worth the 30 minute drive to reach there
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Grasmere
A beautiful and traditional lakeland village set in a picturesque landscape with plenty of walking trail options to choose from. Littered with gift shops, cafes and bars, and famous for Grasmere Gingerbread, this is well worth the 30 minute drive to reach there
Food scene
Great location to wander around the village shops or enjoy a lakeside walk. Lots of cafe, pubs and restaurant options to take advantage of too. This village has a great vibe.
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Pooley Bridge
Great location to wander around the village shops or enjoy a lakeside walk. Lots of cafe, pubs and restaurant options to take advantage of too. This village has a great vibe.
A bit further afield but well worth the 45 min drive to get there, via the stunning Kirkstone Pass. Situated on a wonderful riverbank this cafe and gift shop is one of our favourites. A range of delicious snacks and cakes (Vegetarian and Vegan) make this a magnet for foodies wanting to enjoy a daytime snack.
Chesters is a perfect base from which to enjoy less challenging walking trails in a stunning landscape.
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Chesters By The River
A bit further afield but well worth the 45 min drive to get there, via the stunning Kirkstone Pass. Situated on a wonderful riverbank this cafe and gift shop is one of our favourites. A range of delicious snacks and cakes (Vegetarian and Vegan) make this a magnet for foodies wanting to enjoy a daytime snack.
Chesters is a perfect base from which to enjoy less challenging walking trails in a stunning landscape.
A special occasion venue where you can discover innovative, seasonal cooking served in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Whether you choose a three course dinner menu or their six course tasting menu, carefully structured menus allow you to savour all courses while using quality local food in season means there’s always something new to try.
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High StreetA special occasion venue where you can discover innovative, seasonal cooking served in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Whether you choose a three course dinner menu or their six course tasting menu, carefully structured menus allow you to savour all courses while using quality local food in season means there’s always something new to try.
A great place to enjoy a traditional pub meal within a 10 min drive of the property. Cozy venue with lots of different ales to choose from
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The Boot & Shoe Inn
GreystokeA great place to enjoy a traditional pub meal within a 10 min drive of the property. Cozy venue with lots of different ales to choose from
Located within a 10 minute walk from the property, or 1 minute drive, this is a perfect option for those wanting a quick and easy option to enjoy a hearty breakfast in the morning or a lunch/dinner pub meal or just to enjoy a drink after a day exploring all the area has to offer.
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The Royal Hotel
A5091Located within a 10 minute walk from the property, or 1 minute drive, this is a perfect option for those wanting a quick and easy option to enjoy a hearty breakfast in the morning or a lunch/dinner pub meal or just to enjoy a drink after a day exploring all the area has to offer.
A half hour drive to reach this venue which incorporates a cinema, a bar or to enjoy a vegetarian/vegan meal. Extremely popular and well worth the drive.
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Zeffirellis
2 Compston RdA half hour drive to reach this venue which incorporates a cinema, a bar or to enjoy a vegetarian/vegan meal. Extremely popular and well worth the drive.
Another of our local favourites approximately 5 miles from the property, though it's approximately a 15 minute drive along country lanes. A traditional pub menu and local ales on offer to enjoy at your leisure
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Horse and Farrier
Another of our local favourites approximately 5 miles from the property, though it's approximately a 15 minute drive along country lanes. A traditional pub menu and local ales on offer to enjoy at your leisure
A local favourite situated just 4.5m from the property in the heart of Glenridding this homely traditional cafe offers a great choice of hearty breakfasts, lunch and a range of snacks including fantastic homemade cakes.
Helvellyn Country Kitchen
A local favourite situated just 4.5m from the property in the heart of Glenridding this homely traditional cafe offers a great choice of hearty breakfasts, lunch and a range of snacks including fantastic homemade cakes.
Located just 2 miles away this is a convenient local cafe to enjoy either breakfast, lunch or a quick snack. It also incorporates a farm shop selling a range of meats, vegetables and other produce.
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Cocklakes Farm Shop
Located just 2 miles away this is a convenient local cafe to enjoy either breakfast, lunch or a quick snack. It also incorporates a farm shop selling a range of meats, vegetables and other produce.
One of my favourite places to go for a quick post workout drink just a couple of miles away from the property. This award winning camping site welcomes visitors to enjoy their unique bar which includes a large traditional fireplace as its focus point. Warm and friendly atmosphere offering a range of ales in a relaxed setting. There is also a games room for the kids to enjoy whilst giving parents the opportunity to unwind.
The Quiet Site
One of my favourite places to go for a quick post workout drink just a couple of miles away from the property. This award winning camping site welcomes visitors to enjoy their unique bar which includes a large traditional fireplace as its focus point. Warm and friendly atmosphere offering a range of ales in a relaxed setting. There is also a games room for the kids to enjoy whilst giving parents the opportunity to unwind.
Quaint vegetarian cafe within a larger farmhouse setting which uniquely incorporates an art gallery and Puppet Theatre. Just 20min drive away
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Upfront Gallery & Coffee Shop
Quaint vegetarian cafe within a larger farmhouse setting which uniquely incorporates an art gallery and Puppet Theatre. Just 20min drive away
A 10min drive away along the shores of Ullswater this place is situated within the Grounds of the Inn on the Lake at Glenridding. Great spot to enjoy decent quality bar food or simply relax with a coffee or beer
Ramblers Bar and the Candleroom
UllswaterA 10min drive away along the shores of Ullswater this place is situated within the Grounds of the Inn on the Lake at Glenridding. Great spot to enjoy decent quality bar food or simply relax with a coffee or beer
The Round
21 Main StAmazing food - lovely restaurant and staff. Well worth the 25 minute drive- you will have to make a reservation as gets pretty busy.
Mizu Pan Asian Restaurant
Amazing food - lovely restaurant and staff. Well worth the 25 minute drive- you will have to make a reservation as gets pretty busy.