Paul & Kay's guide to the area
Sightseeing
One of the most visited spots in Lakeland - a body of water surrounded by spruce, larch and pine conifers. It is circled by paths and dotted with picnic spots. Located between Hawkshead and Coniston.
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Tarn Hows
One of the most visited spots in Lakeland - a body of water surrounded by spruce, larch and pine conifers. It is circled by paths and dotted with picnic spots. Located between Hawkshead and Coniston.
A remote but popular Tarn at the top of the pass between Dungeon Ghyll and Little Langdale. The road is teep and narrow. It is one of the easiest tarns to visit, as the footpaths have been upgraded and it has a convenient car park.
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Blea Tarn
A remote but popular Tarn at the top of the pass between Dungeon Ghyll and Little Langdale. The road is teep and narrow. It is one of the easiest tarns to visit, as the footpaths have been upgraded and it has a convenient car park.
A Lakeland hidden treasure and we are fortunate that it is only a 10 minute, easy walk from our cabin. Check the page entitled ''An evening stroll, perhaps?'' in the guest information folder for more details.
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Loughrigg Tarn
A Lakeland hidden treasure and we are fortunate that it is only a 10 minute, easy walk from our cabin. Check the page entitled ''An evening stroll, perhaps?'' in the guest information folder for more details.
As an alternative to Windermere, you can get on the water in a more genteel pace of the Coniston Steam Gondola, the oldest steam yacht in the North of England which was built in 1859 and restored in 1980. Enjoy a circular tour of the lake.
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National Trust - Steam Yacht Gondola
Lake RoadAs an alternative to Windermere, you can get on the water in a more genteel pace of the Coniston Steam Gondola, the oldest steam yacht in the North of England which was built in 1859 and restored in 1980. Enjoy a circular tour of the lake.
Neighbourhoods
It was whilst living in Dove Cottage that the great poet William Wordsworth wrote much of his greatest work. Many visitors visit the Grade 1 listed building each year, where they can take a guided tour.
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Dove Cottage
It was whilst living in Dove Cottage that the great poet William Wordsworth wrote much of his greatest work. Many visitors visit the Grade 1 listed building each year, where they can take a guided tour.
City/town information
The town of Ambleside is approx. 2 miles from the location of our Log cabin. You will find gardens, parks, cafes, shops, pubs and restaurants.
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Ambleside
The town of Ambleside is approx. 2 miles from the location of our Log cabin. You will find gardens, parks, cafes, shops, pubs and restaurants.
Food scene
A walk down the hill from the cabin to the bridge at Skelwith you will find Chesters By The River. A vegetarian Cafe with wonderful coffee and a selection of vegetarian food. Great location for enjoying a drink and bite to eat.
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Chesters By The River
A walk down the hill from the cabin to the bridge at Skelwith you will find Chesters By The River. A vegetarian Cafe with wonderful coffee and a selection of vegetarian food. Great location for enjoying a drink and bite to eat.
A great Lakeland Pub with great value food and cosy log fires in winter time. Popular place so it can get busy early evenings.
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Wainwrights' Inn
A great Lakeland Pub with great value food and cosy log fires in winter time. Popular place so it can get busy early evenings.