Gornal Ground House - Local Guide for Guests
Essential shopping.
Broughton in Furness is our delightful local village, only five minute's drive from the house. The village provides a wide range of facilities for communities in the surrounding valleys. These include:
• Grocery. Tysons is an excellent local grocer, providing everything you should need for food, drink, alcohol and household products: 1 Prince's St, Broughton-in-Furness LA20 6HQ, Tel: 01229 716247, http://www.melvilletyson.co.uk
• Butcher: Tysons is an extensive butcher selling everything you will need plus more: 1 Prince's St, Broughton-in-Furness LA20 6HQ, Tel: 01229 716247, http://www.melvilletyson.co.uk
• Baker. The Village Bakery is an excellent independent bakery selling the most delicious fresh bread, cakes and much more. At the time of writing the café was not open. Prince's St, Broughton-in-Furness LA20 6HQ, Tel: 01229 716284, http://www.broughtonvillagebakery.com
• Post office. A family run and well stocked local post office selling newspapers, cards, magazines and much more: 11 Prince's St, Broughton-in-Furness LA20 6HQ, Tel: 01229 716220, https://www.postoffice.co.uk/branch-finder/2674181/broughton-in-furness
• Tourist information Centre. Here you will find all the information you are likely to need for tourism in the Lake District: 1 The Square, Broughton-in-Furness LA20 6JF, Tel: 01229 716115, https://www.lakedistrictinformation.com/
• Two petrol stations.
o Market Street Filling Station. This petrol station also sells a useful range of motoring products and more: Market St, Broughton-in-Furness LA20 6HP, Tel: 01229 716252.
o Todd K & A. Station Road Garage, Station Rd, Broughton-in-Furness LA20 6HN, Tel: 01229 716201.
• A mechanic. Mr Ken Todd is an experienced mechanic who has serviced our cars well over the years and he also runs the petrol station: Todd K & A. Station Road Garage, Station Rd, Broughton-in-Furness LA20 6HN, Tel: 01229 716201.
• Four public houses.
o Black Cock Inn. A popular local inn serving good value food and beer in a traditional Lakeland building: Prince's St, Broughton-in-Furness LA20 6HQ, Tel: 01229 716529.
o Manor Arms. A particularly popular pub, known for its selection of beers and ales, set in the pretty village square: The Square, Broughton-in-Furness LA20 6JF, Tel: 01229 716286.
o Old Kings Head. Another popular local pub serving food: Church St, Broughton-in-Furness LA20 6HJ, Tel: 01229 716293.
o Prince of Wales. This pub is next to the railway station at Foxfield, which is 15 minute’s walk from the centre of the village. A popular drinking pub with a wide selection of local beers: Foxfield, Broughton-in-Furness LA20 6BX, Tel: 01229 716238, www.princeofwalesfoxfield.co.uk
• Café. The Square Café is a traditional tea room selling breakfast, lunch and teas: The Square, Broughton-in-Furness LA20 6JF, Tel: 01229 716388.
• Outward bound centre: The Kepplewray Centre provides a wide range of outdoor activities and training which our children have enjoyed in the past: The Kepplewray Centre, Broughton-in-Furness LA20 6HE, Tel: 01229 716936.
• Hairdresser. Barbara Ann’s - by appointment only: 4 Timber Hill, Broughton-in-Furness LA20 6HX, Tel: 01229716848.
• Doctor. Broughton Surgery: Foxfield Rd, Broughton-in-Furness LA20 6EZ, Tel: 01229 716337.
• Church. St Mary Magdalene's Church: Broughton-in-Furness LA20 6HA, Tel: 01229715259.
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Broughton-in-Furness
Broughton in Furness is our delightful local village, only five minute's drive from the house. The village provides a wide range of facilities for communities in the surrounding valleys. These include:
• Grocery. Tysons is an excellent local grocer, providing everything you should need for food, drink, alcohol and household products: 1 Prince's St, Broughton-in-Furness LA20 6HQ, Tel: 01229 716247, http://www.melvilletyson.co.uk
• Butcher: Tysons is an extensive butcher selling everything you will need plus more: 1 Prince's St, Broughton-in-Furness LA20 6HQ, Tel: 01229 716247, http://www.melvilletyson.co.uk
• Baker. The Village Bakery is an excellent independent bakery selling the most delicious fresh bread, cakes and much more. At the time of writing the café was not open. Prince's St, Broughton-in-Furness LA20 6HQ, Tel: 01229 716284, http://www.broughtonvillagebakery.com
• Post office. A family run and well stocked local post office selling newspapers, cards, magazines and much more: 11 Prince's St, Broughton-in-Furness LA20 6HQ, Tel: 01229 716220, https://www.postoffice.co.uk/branch-finder/2674181/broughton-in-furness
• Tourist information Centre. Here you will find all the information you are likely to need for tourism in the Lake District: 1 The Square, Broughton-in-Furness LA20 6JF, Tel: 01229 716115, https://www.lakedistrictinformation.com/
• Two petrol stations.
o Market Street Filling Station. This petrol station also sells a useful range of motoring products and more: Market St, Broughton-in-Furness LA20 6HP, Tel: 01229 716252.
o Todd K & A. Station Road Garage, Station Rd, Broughton-in-Furness LA20 6HN, Tel: 01229 716201.
• A mechanic. Mr Ken Todd is an experienced mechanic who has serviced our cars well over the years and he also runs the petrol station: Todd K & A. Station Road Garage, Station Rd, Broughton-in-Furness LA20 6HN, Tel: 01229 716201.
• Four public houses.
o Black Cock Inn. A popular local inn serving good value food and beer in a traditional Lakeland building: Prince's St, Broughton-in-Furness LA20 6HQ, Tel: 01229 716529.
o Manor Arms. A particularly popular pub, known for its selection of beers and ales, set in the pretty village square: The Square, Broughton-in-Furness LA20 6JF, Tel: 01229 716286.
o Old Kings Head. Another popular local pub serving food: Church St, Broughton-in-Furness LA20 6HJ, Tel: 01229 716293.
o Prince of Wales. This pub is next to the railway station at Foxfield, which is 15 minute’s walk from the centre of the village. A popular drinking pub with a wide selection of local beers: Foxfield, Broughton-in-Furness LA20 6BX, Tel: 01229 716238, www.princeofwalesfoxfield.co.uk
• Café. The Square Café is a traditional tea room selling breakfast, lunch and teas: The Square, Broughton-in-Furness LA20 6JF, Tel: 01229 716388.
• Outward bound centre: The Kepplewray Centre provides a wide range of outdoor activities and training which our children have enjoyed in the past: The Kepplewray Centre, Broughton-in-Furness LA20 6HE, Tel: 01229 716936.
• Hairdresser. Barbara Ann’s - by appointment only: 4 Timber Hill, Broughton-in-Furness LA20 6HX, Tel: 01229716848.
• Doctor. Broughton Surgery: Foxfield Rd, Broughton-in-Furness LA20 6EZ, Tel: 01229 716337.
• Church. St Mary Magdalene's Church: Broughton-in-Furness LA20 6HA, Tel: 01229715259.
City/town information
Ulverston is the nearest market town and well worth a visit. It is a vibrant community with a wide selection of shops, restaurants and facilities, and only a 25 minute drive. For those who wish to shop at a supermarket on their way to stay at our home we recommend Booths: Oubas Hill, Canal St, Ulverston LA12 7LY, Tel: 01229 588003, https://www.booths.co.uk/store/ulverston/
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Ulverston
Ulverston is the nearest market town and well worth a visit. It is a vibrant community with a wide selection of shops, restaurants and facilities, and only a 25 minute drive. For those who wish to shop at a supermarket on their way to stay at our home we recommend Booths: Oubas Hill, Canal St, Ulverston LA12 7LY, Tel: 01229 588003, https://www.booths.co.uk/store/ulverston/
Food scene
This is probably our favourite pub in the country and we are blessed to have it so close. Nestled in the peaceful Lickle Valley, surrounded by farm land and fells the Blacksmiths Arms has been providing a warm welcome for nearly 300 years. Today, it is run by Sophie and Michael who continue to offer a relaxed and warm welcome to this unique Lakeland Pub. They believe that the historic interior of the pub, its location, its reputation for good food and drink and its place in the local community make the Blacksmiths Arms a special place to visit and we definitely agree.
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Blacksmiths Arms, Broughton Mills
This is probably our favourite pub in the country and we are blessed to have it so close. Nestled in the peaceful Lickle Valley, surrounded by farm land and fells the Blacksmiths Arms has been providing a warm welcome for nearly 300 years. Today, it is run by Sophie and Michael who continue to offer a relaxed and warm welcome to this unique Lakeland Pub. They believe that the historic interior of the pub, its location, its reputation for good food and drink and its place in the local community make the Blacksmiths Arms a special place to visit and we definitely agree.
If you are heading for the central Lake District we very much recommend this pub, which continues to be a Lake District favourite and is a lovely 35 minute drive from the house. You will need to book during busy periods. Barngates, Ambleside LA22 0NG, 015394 36347, https://drunkenduckinn.co.uk/
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The Drunken Duck Inn & Restaurant
If you are heading for the central Lake District we very much recommend this pub, which continues to be a Lake District favourite and is a lovely 35 minute drive from the house. You will need to book during busy periods. Barngates, Ambleside LA22 0NG, 015394 36347, https://drunkenduckinn.co.uk/
The Duddon Valley is one of the most beautiful and least visited valleys in the Lake District and at its heart lies the walkers’ pub, the Newfield Inn. A great place to stop for a pint or meal after a long walk. Seathwaite, Broughton-in-Furness LA20 6ED, Tel: 01229 716208, https://www.newfieldinn.co.uk/
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Newfield Inn
The Duddon Valley is one of the most beautiful and least visited valleys in the Lake District and at its heart lies the walkers’ pub, the Newfield Inn. A great place to stop for a pint or meal after a long walk. Seathwaite, Broughton-in-Furness LA20 6ED, Tel: 01229 716208, https://www.newfieldinn.co.uk/
My husband grew up near the village of Cartmel and when he was a child this Michelin starred restaurant, owned and run by restaurateur, Simon Rogan was still a blacksmith. Today it provides some of the finest dining in the Lake District. There is also much else to see in this very special village. Cavendish St, Cartmel, Grange-over-Sands LA11 6QA, Tel: 015395 36362, https://www.lenclume.co.uk/
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L'Enclume
Cavendish StreetMy husband grew up near the village of Cartmel and when he was a child this Michelin starred restaurant, owned and run by restaurateur, Simon Rogan was still a blacksmith. Today it provides some of the finest dining in the Lake District. There is also much else to see in this very special village. Cavendish St, Cartmel, Grange-over-Sands LA11 6QA, Tel: 015395 36362, https://www.lenclume.co.uk/
Black Cock Inn. A popular local inn serving good value food and beer in a traditional Lakeland building: Prince's St, Broughton-in-Furness LA20 6HQ, Tel: 01229 716529.
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The Black Cock Inn
Prince's StreetBlack Cock Inn. A popular local inn serving good value food and beer in a traditional Lakeland building: Prince's St, Broughton-in-Furness LA20 6HQ, Tel: 01229 716529.
Manor Arms. A particularly popular pub, known for its selection of beers and ales, set in the pretty village square: The Square, Broughton-in-Furness LA20 6JF, Tel: 01229 716286.
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Manor Arms
The SquareManor Arms. A particularly popular pub, known for its selection of beers and ales, set in the pretty village square: The Square, Broughton-in-Furness LA20 6JF, Tel: 01229 716286.
This popular local pub is a couple of minutes’ drive or lovely walk across the fields to a village called ‘The Green’ and you can see the route on the kitchen map. The Green, Millom LA18 5HJ, Tel: 01229 774457, http://www.the-punch-bowl.co.uk/
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The Punch Bowl Inn
This popular local pub is a couple of minutes’ drive or lovely walk across the fields to a village called ‘The Green’ and you can see the route on the kitchen map. The Green, Millom LA18 5HJ, Tel: 01229 774457, http://www.the-punch-bowl.co.uk/
This is an excellent fish and chip shop that is a good stop on the way to and from the M6 motorway as you will drive right past it: 2, 2 A5092, Ulverston LA12 7TD.
Crakeside Fish & Chips
2 A5092This is an excellent fish and chip shop that is a good stop on the way to and from the M6 motorway as you will drive right past it: 2, 2 A5092, Ulverston LA12 7TD.
This is an excellent and well stocked independent wine merchant. You will past directly by this shop on your way from the M6 motorway (It is beside the fish and chip shop at Greenodd) and they also deliver. 4B, Crakeside Buisness Park, Greenodd, Ulverston LA12 7RT, Tel: 01229 861088, https://www.theporterage.co.uk/shop/
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The Porterage Co. Lake District - Retail and Wholesale Wines & Spirits
This is an excellent and well stocked independent wine merchant. You will past directly by this shop on your way from the M6 motorway (It is beside the fish and chip shop at Greenodd) and they also deliver. 4B, Crakeside Buisness Park, Greenodd, Ulverston LA12 7RT, Tel: 01229 861088, https://www.theporterage.co.uk/shop/
This is a good local fish and chip shop, ten minutes drive from the house. There is also a small supermarket next door. 11 Main St, Haverigg, Millom LA18 4EX, 01229 772734.
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Haverigg Fish & Chip Shop
11 Main StThis is a good local fish and chip shop, ten minutes drive from the house. There is also a small supermarket next door. 11 Main St, Haverigg, Millom LA18 4EX, 01229 772734.
Walking
This is a favourite family walk from the house. It is an easy 30 minute walk to the Stone Circle and you can see the route on the kitchen map. Either cross the road and then take the track down and across the back or follow the old road via Broadgate if you wish to avoid the stepping stones.
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Swinside Stone Circle
This is a favourite family walk from the house. It is an easy 30 minute walk to the Stone Circle and you can see the route on the kitchen map. Either cross the road and then take the track down and across the back or follow the old road via Broadgate if you wish to avoid the stepping stones.
One of the reasons we love the Western Fells of the Lake District so much is that they receive a fraction of the visitors that Central Fells do, especially in the summer. At the heart of the area is the spectacular Duddon valley with plenty of walks, swimming and a pub for lunch.
Duddon Valley
One of the reasons we love the Western Fells of the Lake District so much is that they receive a fraction of the visitors that Central Fells do, especially in the summer. At the heart of the area is the spectacular Duddon valley with plenty of walks, swimming and a pub for lunch.
For those wishing to ascend Scafell Pike, Wasdale Head is scenic hour’s drive and the valley itself is worth a trip, and as always there is a good pub to quench your thirst. Wasdale Head, Gosforth CA20 1EX, Tel: 019467 26229, https://wasdale.com/
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Wasdale Head
For those wishing to ascend Scafell Pike, Wasdale Head is scenic hour’s drive and the valley itself is worth a trip, and as always there is a good pub to quench your thirst. Wasdale Head, Gosforth CA20 1EX, Tel: 019467 26229, https://wasdale.com/
The Old Man of Coniston is a popular range of fells to walk and only 30 minutes’ drive from the house. It can be ascended from the Duddon valley or from Coniston, which is worth a visit in itself.
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The Old Man of Coniston
The Old Man of Coniston is a popular range of fells to walk and only 30 minutes’ drive from the house. It can be ascended from the Duddon valley or from Coniston, which is worth a visit in itself.
Black Combe arguably has the best views in the Lake District from its summit with a panorama of the fells, Wales, Scotland and the Isle of Man all visible on a clear day. It can be ascended directly from the house or from Silecroft.
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Black Combe Summit
Black Combe arguably has the best views in the Lake District from its summit with a panorama of the fells, Wales, Scotland and the Isle of Man all visible on a clear day. It can be ascended directly from the house or from Silecroft.
Beaches, Lakes, Swimming and Sailing
It will come as a surprise to many visitors that there are some beautiful, sandy beaches on the West coast of Cumbria. Roanhead is a quiet reserve with sand dunes and a long beach with panoramic views of the fells.
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Roanhead Beach
Hawthwaite LaneIt will come as a surprise to many visitors that there are some beautiful, sandy beaches on the West coast of Cumbria. Roanhead is a quiet reserve with sand dunes and a long beach with panoramic views of the fells.
This is a local favourite which is only 15 minutes drive from the house and rarely visited. There is also an excellent fish and chip shop in the village.
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Silecroft
This is a local favourite which is only 15 minutes drive from the house and rarely visited. There is also an excellent fish and chip shop in the village.
The coast and beaches of St Bees are dramatic and well worth a visit. The town has cafes, pubs and provides a good start point for the Northwest of the Lake District.
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Saint Bees
The coast and beaches of St Bees are dramatic and well worth a visit. The town has cafes, pubs and provides a good start point for the Northwest of the Lake District.
Coniston Water is a 30 minute drive from the house and offers lovely swimming, sailing, rowing, steamers and much more. We recommend High Stott Park as a good place to park, swim, kayak or paddle board, but get there early in the summer. If you wish to row or sail then head for the marina at Coniston. Coniston Boating Centre: Lake Rd, Coniston LA21 8AN, Tel: 015394 41366, https://www.conistonboatingcentre.co.uk/boathire
National Trust - Steam Yacht Gondola. Coniston Pier, Lake Rd, Coniston LA21 8AN, Tel: 015394 32733, https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/steam-yacht-gondola
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Coniston Water
Coniston Water is a 30 minute drive from the house and offers lovely swimming, sailing, rowing, steamers and much more. We recommend High Stott Park as a good place to park, swim, kayak or paddle board, but get there early in the summer. If you wish to row or sail then head for the marina at Coniston. Coniston Boating Centre: Lake Rd, Coniston LA21 8AN, Tel: 015394 41366, https://www.conistonboatingcentre.co.uk/boathire
National Trust - Steam Yacht Gondola. Coniston Pier, Lake Rd, Coniston LA21 8AN, Tel: 015394 32733, https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/steam-yacht-gondola
This has been a family favourite for years and is a lovely place to swim after an easy 30 minute walk from the road at the southern end of Coniston Water. https://www.google.co.uk/maps/place/Beacon+Fell,+Cumbria/@54.3010502,-3.1214971,16z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m13!1m7!3m6!1s0x487cc8b90ba9d8a1:0x5628c80d862314f9!2sWasdale+Head,+Seascale+CA20+1EX!3b1!8m2!3d54.468185!4d-3.255929!3m4!1s0x487cbbe409e316f7:0x487cbbe40516fbee!8m2!3d54.3007191!4d-3.1170209
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Beacon Tarn
This has been a family favourite for years and is a lovely place to swim after an easy 30 minute walk from the road at the southern end of Coniston Water. https://www.google.co.uk/maps/place/Beacon+Fell,+Cumbria/@54.3010502,-3.1214971,16z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m13!1m7!3m6!1s0x487cc8b90ba9d8a1:0x5628c80d862314f9!2sWasdale+Head,+Seascale+CA20+1EX!3b1!8m2!3d54.468185!4d-3.255929!3m4!1s0x487cbbe409e316f7:0x487cbbe40516fbee!8m2!3d54.3007191!4d-3.1170209
Historic Houses
Our children have hugely enjoyed the owl displays here and the castle and gardens all also outstanding. The historic haunted castle, still a lived-in family home after nine centuries, commands lower Eskdale from its vantage point above the Ravenglass estuary. It is a scenic 25 minute drive over Corney Fell. Muncaster, Ravenglass CA18 1RQ, Tel: 01229 717614, https://www.muncaster.co.uk/
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Muncaster Castle
Our children have hugely enjoyed the owl displays here and the castle and gardens all also outstanding. The historic haunted castle, still a lived-in family home after nine centuries, commands lower Eskdale from its vantage point above the Ravenglass estuary. It is a scenic 25 minute drive over Corney Fell. Muncaster, Ravenglass CA18 1RQ, Tel: 01229 717614, https://www.muncaster.co.uk/
This is one of favourite houses in the Lake District and in the summer there is often a travelling theatre in the field in front of the house which is great fun with a picnic. Brantwood’s historical Lakeland estate comprises 250 acres, with remarkable gardens created by John Ruskin, his cousin Joan Severn and head gardener Sally Beamish. Beautiful in all seasons with spectacular views across Coniston water to the fells. At the estate’s heart are eight unique gardens which continue the many radical experiments in land management and horticulture which Ruskin began. Broadly divided into three areas – the northern and southern gardens which involve some walking uphill, and the lower gardens which are suitable for all. East of Lake, Coniston LA21 8AD, Tel: 015394 41396, https://www.brantwood.org.uk/
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Brantwood
This is one of favourite houses in the Lake District and in the summer there is often a travelling theatre in the field in front of the house which is great fun with a picnic. Brantwood’s historical Lakeland estate comprises 250 acres, with remarkable gardens created by John Ruskin, his cousin Joan Severn and head gardener Sally Beamish. Beautiful in all seasons with spectacular views across Coniston water to the fells. At the estate’s heart are eight unique gardens which continue the many radical experiments in land management and horticulture which Ruskin began. Broadly divided into three areas – the northern and southern gardens which involve some walking uphill, and the lower gardens which are suitable for all. East of Lake, Coniston LA21 8AD, Tel: 015394 41396, https://www.brantwood.org.uk/
My husband grew up in a house on the hill above Holker Hall and knows it well. Beside the resplendent house and gardens there is a huge amount to see and do. It is a 30 minute drive from the house. Holker Hall, Cark, Grange-over-Sands LA11 7PL, Tel: 015395 58328, https://www.holker.co.uk/
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Holker Hall och trädgårdar
My husband grew up in a house on the hill above Holker Hall and knows it well. Beside the resplendent house and gardens there is a huge amount to see and do. It is a 30 minute drive from the house. Holker Hall, Cark, Grange-over-Sands LA11 7PL, Tel: 015395 58328, https://www.holker.co.uk/
This superbly preserved Elizabethan house has World famous topiary gardens and unique for this reason. It is a 45 minute drive from the house back towards the M6 motorway. Levens Hall, Kendal LA8 0PD, 015395 60321, https://www.levenshall.co.uk/
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Levens Hall
This superbly preserved Elizabethan house has World famous topiary gardens and unique for this reason. It is a 45 minute drive from the house back towards the M6 motorway. Levens Hall, Kendal LA8 0PD, 015395 60321, https://www.levenshall.co.uk/
The house was once the home of children's author and illustrator Beatrix Potter who left it to the National Trust. Hill Top is a 17th-century house in Near Sawrey near Hawkshead and an example of Lakeland vernacular architecture with random stone walls and slate roof. Near Sawrey, Ambleside LA22 0LF, https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/hill-top
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Hill Top, Beatrix Potter's House
The house was once the home of children's author and illustrator Beatrix Potter who left it to the National Trust. Hill Top is a 17th-century house in Near Sawrey near Hawkshead and an example of Lakeland vernacular architecture with random stone walls and slate roof. Near Sawrey, Ambleside LA22 0LF, https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/hill-top
Furness Abbey, or St. Mary of Furness, is a former Catholic monastery located to the north of Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, England. The abbey dates back to 1123 and was once the second-wealthiest and most powerful Cistercian monastery in the country, behind Fountains Abbey, prior to its dissolution during the English Reformation. It is a 30 minute drive from the house and can be combined with a visit to Barrow in Furness or Ulverston. Manor Rd, Barrow-in-Furness LA13 0PJ, https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/furness-abbey/
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Furness Abbey
Manor RoadFurness Abbey, or St. Mary of Furness, is a former Catholic monastery located to the north of Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, England. The abbey dates back to 1123 and was once the second-wealthiest and most powerful Cistercian monastery in the country, behind Fountains Abbey, prior to its dissolution during the English Reformation. It is a 30 minute drive from the house and can be combined with a visit to Barrow in Furness or Ulverston. Manor Rd, Barrow-in-Furness LA13 0PJ, https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/furness-abbey/
Sightseeing
This famous village lies at the centre of the Lake District and well worth a visit in its own right. Hawkshead is an ancient township that has flourished since Norse times, belonging to Furness Abbey until the 12th Century. The monks owned Hawkshead Hall, just outside the village, of which the National Trust owned Hawkshead Courthouse is all that remains. After the dissolution of the monasteries in 1537, Hawkshead grew as a market town, with many buildings dating from the 17th Century.
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Hawkshead
This famous village lies at the centre of the Lake District and well worth a visit in its own right. Hawkshead is an ancient township that has flourished since Norse times, belonging to Furness Abbey until the 12th Century. The monks owned Hawkshead Hall, just outside the village, of which the National Trust owned Hawkshead Courthouse is all that remains. After the dissolution of the monasteries in 1537, Hawkshead grew as a market town, with many buildings dating from the 17th Century.
My husband grew up on a farm just outside this ancient Cumbrian village and his grandfather was vicar at the Cartmel Priory. This is an excellent place to visit if you wish to visit the medieval priory, go racing, buy the famous sticky toffee pudding or eat at the Michelin starred restaurants. It is a 40 minute drive from the house.
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Cartmel
My husband grew up on a farm just outside this ancient Cumbrian village and his grandfather was vicar at the Cartmel Priory. This is an excellent place to visit if you wish to visit the medieval priory, go racing, buy the famous sticky toffee pudding or eat at the Michelin starred restaurants. It is a 40 minute drive from the house.
The forest is one of the largest in England and home to a diverse flora and fauna including the native Red deer. The is plenty of walking, a sculpture park, cycling and a ‘Go Ape. It is a 45 minute drive. Stop at the Drunken Duck Inn on the way home for a drink or meal. https://www.forestryengland.uk/grizedale
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Grizedale Forest
The forest is one of the largest in England and home to a diverse flora and fauna including the native Red deer. The is plenty of walking, a sculpture park, cycling and a ‘Go Ape. It is a 45 minute drive. Stop at the Drunken Duck Inn on the way home for a drink or meal. https://www.forestryengland.uk/grizedale
This is a must for children and we have many fond memories here. In addition to the railway, walk up to the Stanley Ghyll waterfalls or have lunch at the Brook House Inn. Drive over Birker Fell or over Hardnott Pass to visit the Roman fort. The Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway is one of the oldest and longest narrow gauge railways in England, known affectionately as La’al Ratty meaning “little railway“ in old Cumbrian dialect.
The line is seven miles long with a journey time of 40 minutes each way offering spectacular views over the estuaries and countryside with England’s highest mountains in the distance. There are great walks between and from the seven intermediate request stops.
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Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway Co.Ltd
Main StreetThis is a must for children and we have many fond memories here. In addition to the railway, walk up to the Stanley Ghyll waterfalls or have lunch at the Brook House Inn. Drive over Birker Fell or over Hardnott Pass to visit the Roman fort. The Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway is one of the oldest and longest narrow gauge railways in England, known affectionately as La’al Ratty meaning “little railway“ in old Cumbrian dialect.
The line is seven miles long with a journey time of 40 minutes each way offering spectacular views over the estuaries and countryside with England’s highest mountains in the distance. There are great walks between and from the seven intermediate request stops.
This 1 in 3 climb takes you from the Duddon valley into Eskdale and is a spectacular route if you are going to Eskdale. On the summit is the Roman fort with impressive views down Eskdale. You can also go the other way at the end of the Duddon valley, over Wynose pass to Ambleside and Windemere.
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Hardknott Roman Fort
Hardknott PassThis 1 in 3 climb takes you from the Duddon valley into Eskdale and is a spectacular route if you are going to Eskdale. On the summit is the Roman fort with impressive views down Eskdale. You can also go the other way at the end of the Duddon valley, over Wynose pass to Ambleside and Windemere.
Cumbrian Heavy Horses are a small, professional, family run Equestrian Centre unique in the use of our magnificent Clydesdale, Shire and Ardennes heavy horse breeds. They are a five minute drive from the house. Baystone Bank Farm, Whicham Valley, Millom LA18 5LY, Tel: 01229 777764, http://www.cumbrianheavyhorses.com/
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Cumbrian Heavy Horses
Cumbrian Heavy Horses are a small, professional, family run Equestrian Centre unique in the use of our magnificent Clydesdale, Shire and Ardennes heavy horse breeds. They are a five minute drive from the house. Baystone Bank Farm, Whicham Valley, Millom LA18 5LY, Tel: 01229 777764, http://www.cumbrianheavyhorses.com/
Barrow in Furness was once the largest steelworks in the World and still continues to build submarines for the Royal Navy. Most of its exhibits in the museum concern the history of the town, focusing on the shipbuilding industry at VSEL, the steelworks industry, the Furness Railway and the World War II bombings of the town.
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The Dock Museum
Barrow in Furness was once the largest steelworks in the World and still continues to build submarines for the Royal Navy. Most of its exhibits in the museum concern the history of the town, focusing on the shipbuilding industry at VSEL, the steelworks industry, the Furness Railway and the World War II bombings of the town.
This little visited island off Barrow in Furness has empty sandy beaches and a nature reserve.
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Walney Island
This little visited island off Barrow in Furness has empty sandy beaches and a nature reserve.
This Art Deco, well run local cinema is a great wet weather option and there are plenty of places to eat within a few minutes’ walk. Brogden St, Ulverston LA12 7AH, Tel: 01229 582340, http://ulverston.nm-cinemas.co.uk/ulverston/now/
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Roxy
Brogden StreetThis Art Deco, well run local cinema is a great wet weather option and there are plenty of places to eat within a few minutes’ walk. Brogden St, Ulverston LA12 7AH, Tel: 01229 582340, http://ulverston.nm-cinemas.co.uk/ulverston/now/