Places to Visit

If staying put isn’t on the cards, there are plenty of places to see and things to do in the local area.

Explore Coniston Water by ferry, making sure to hop off at The Coniston Inn for a lakeside lunch. Or take a trip to Cartmel to sample the sticky toffee pudding and treat yourself to a fancy Simon Rogan meal. There are many scenic walks and cycling routes nearby - our favourite being Gummers How (where you can stop off for a well-deserved pint at The Swan afterwards), whilst the super-active might want to brave a hike up the Old Man of Coniston or Scafell Pike. Kids are also well-catered for, with the Lakeside and Haverwaithe steam railway nearby (3 miles), and the possibility of day trips to Grizedale Forest or The World of Beatrix Potter.

There is a brilliant Booths supermarket five minutes down the road for groceries, whilst the neighbouring village of Greenodd is only a short walk away (10 mins), where you will find a small selection of local shops including a butchers, wine shop, and the must-try Bake House Born & Bread café. For lazy days when you don’t want to venture far, the house is also a stone’s throw from the local pub in Penny Bridge village, which serves a good range of ales and classic pub grub.