Local Recommendations
Food scene
L'Enclume
Cavendish StreetFamous Michelin starred restaurant in Cartmel. Booking ahead essential!
L'al Churrasco
Market StreetAmigos Mexican & Steakhouse
30 Cavendish StHeft
Michelin starred restaurant using locally sourced fresh produce.
Local Pubs
450 year old pub and restaurant in the local village of Cartmel.
17 locals recommend
Cavendish Arms Hotel
Cavendish Street450 year old pub and restaurant in the local village of Cartmel.
Popular nearby pub and restaurant with lovely outdoor dining area.
30 locals recommend
The Swan Hotel and Spa
Popular nearby pub and restaurant with lovely outdoor dining area.
The Pig and Whistle
Cosy local pub serving food, popular with visitors.
Sightseeing
Picturesque and popular Lake District town, just 15 mins drive away. Boat trips on Lake Windermere depart from here. A must-stop for first time visitors to the Lakes!
127 locals recommend
Bowness-on-Windermere
Picturesque and popular Lake District town, just 15 mins drive away. Boat trips on Lake Windermere depart from here. A must-stop for first time visitors to the Lakes!
Buddhist temple with lovely woodland walk and small cafe. Excellent place to visit and experience a tranquil and relaxing atmosphere.
37 locals recommend
Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre
Buddhist temple with lovely woodland walk and small cafe. Excellent place to visit and experience a tranquil and relaxing atmosphere.
Forest in the heart of the Lake District with fantastic views and walking trails.
85 locals recommend
Grizedale Forest
Forest in the heart of the Lake District with fantastic views and walking trails.
Family fun
Outdoor adventure centre for all the family. Treks on high ropes and trampolines high up in the trees. Especially good for entertaining teenagers!
17 locals recommend
Treetop Lake District - Treetop Trek & Treetop Nets
A591Outdoor adventure centre for all the family. Treks on high ropes and trampolines high up in the trees. Especially good for entertaining teenagers!
Walks
A hill with beautiful views overlooking Lake Windermere. You can walk here directly from the cottage, allow yourself a good couple of hours.
35 locals recommend
Gummer's How
A hill with beautiful views overlooking Lake Windermere. You can walk here directly from the cottage, allow yourself a good couple of hours.
A relatively easy circular walk for all the family with some really special views of the Lakeland fells. It's around a 30min drive to get here up the western side of Lake Windermere.
88 locals recommend
Tarn Hows
A relatively easy circular walk for all the family with some really special views of the Lakeland fells. It's around a 30min drive to get here up the western side of Lake Windermere.
Activities
Fell Pony Adventures
Pony treks and wild camping - highly recommended!