Lakeland Wildlife Oasis

Lakeland Wildlife Oasis is a 3-acre zoological collection in Cumbria featuring over 100 species including snow leopards and fossa, with themed indoor exhibits and outdoor enclosures. It offers interactive animal experiences, a café, and participates in conservation efforts.

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Holgates - Cove Lodge

This holiday cottage in Silverdale offers a cosy and homely village retreat suitable for couples, families, and pet owners, with a charming mix of character and modern comforts in a scenic countryside location near nature reserves and walking trails.

2 miles from Arnside and Silverdale

Arnside and Silverdale is a natural outdoor area noted for its limestone grassland, mixed woodland, and diverse wildlife including butterflies and song-birds. Visitors can enjoy scenic views of Morecambe Bay and the Lake District, several walking trails, and notable landmarks like the Queen Victoria Jubilee Monument. The site is dog friendly but has uneven terrain and no indoor facilities.

Near Ambleside Roman Fort

Ambleside Roman Fort offers visitors the chance to explore the ruins of a significant Roman fortification from the 1st or 2nd century AD situated on the shore of Lake Windermere in Cumbria. Managed by the National Trust, the outdoor site features remains of defensive walls, gates, barracks, and other Roman structures, providing insight into Roman military presence in Britain. The site is accessible to the public and is an important historic and archaeological attraction within the Lake District National Park.

Near Wray Grounds Tour - Walk & Talk

7–8 Oct, 11–15 Oct…

A 45-minute outdoor walk around the perimeter of Wray Castle, where a member of the Wray team shares stories about the estate’s history, notable guests and future plans.

Bluebell Barn

Bluebell Barn is a barn conversion located in the tranquil village of Newbiggin-on-Lune in the Eden Valley, nestled within the Yorkshire Dales and close to the Lake District, offering a peaceful rural setting with scenic countryside surroundings.

Near Rayrigg Hall

Rayrigg Hall is a Grade II* listed Tudor and Georgian private family home on the shores of Lake Windermere, offering scenic gardens, historic architecture, and notable past residents. Visits are by appointment with light refreshments available, providing a unique glimpse into historical architecture and gardens.

2 miles from Pages from the Potter Family Album

7 Oct 2026–31 Mar 2027 (another 173 days)

An outdoor exhibition at Wray featuring enlarged photographs by Rupert Potter, Beatrix Potter’s father. The images show Victorian family life, travel, leisure and landscapes connected with the Potter family’s time in the Lake District.

Located in Windermere

Windermere is a Cumbria town within the Lake District National Park known for its proximity to Windermere lake and scenic surroundings, offering rail and bus access, local amenities, and boat trips on the lake.

2 miles from Beckside House

Beckside House is a rare small northern gentry Georgian house dating from 1767, featuring a well-preserved interior and contemporary garden with formal lawn and beck-side walk, open to visitors by prior appointment mainly in August and holiday periods.

Located in Kirkby Lonsdale

Kirkby Lonsdale is a picturesque historic market town in Cumbria known for its Norman architecture, the medieval Devil's Bridge, and scenic views along the River Lune.

Near Stagshaw Garden

Stagshaw Garden is a woodland garden in Cumbria managed by the National Trust, famous for its shrubs including rhododendrons, azaleas, and camellias, providing a scenic outdoor experience.

2 miles from War Comes to Westmorland

7–8 Oct, 13–15 Oct…

War Comes to Westmorland explores the Jacobite Rebellion through the stories of Old Ben Browne and George Browne of Townend, showing how the conflict affected the Lake District.

Located in Ambleside

Ambleside is a picturesque market town in the Lake District National Park, known for its historic sites, riverside setting by Windermere lake, and outdoor activities such as hiking, mountaineering, and mountain biking.

Urswick Road Cottages - Briar Cottage

Briar Cottage is a self-contained barn conversion located in a private and peaceful countryside setting suitable for families or groups, with spacious accommodation across two floors and access to nearby outdoor activities and local attractions. It includes step-free access and some accessibility features for mobility aid users.

Near Dalton Castle

Dalton Castle is a 14th-century Grade I listed peel tower in Cumbria, England, managed by the National Trust. It offers indoor historical exhibitions including local history and art displays, highlighting its past as a prison and administrative center.

Located in Dalton-in-Furness

Dalton-in-Furness is a historic market town in Cumbria with attractions including Dalton Castle and South Lakes Safari Zoo, offering a walkable town center accessible by train and local buses.

The Corn Store

This cottage offering scenic views is a peaceful countryside retreat located on the border of the Lake District National Park with a large garden, balcony, and proximity to local towns and outdoor activities.

Near Holehird Gardens

Holehird Gardens is a 10-acre fellside garden featuring spectacular views over Windermere, diverse plant collections, woodland walks, and a walled garden. Visitors can enjoy national plant collections and new accessible paths amid wildflower meadows and herbaceous borders.

2 miles from Townend Guided Tour

7–8 Oct, 13–15 Oct…

A volunteer-led, 45-minute guided tour explores the history of Townend, the Browne family and the people and objects connected with their home. Some sessions include an additional focus on the library or a historical food display.

2 miles from Heysham Coast

Heysham Coast is a sandstone headland near Morecambe featuring the ruins of the early medieval St Patrick's Chapel and unique rock-cut graves. Visitors can enjoy scenic walks through coastal grassland and woodland with spectacular views over Morecambe Bay and the Lake District.

Swaledale 5

Swaledale 5 is a comfortable and pet-friendly static caravan located within Bowland Fell Holiday Park in the Yorkshire Dales, offering a peaceful and scenic rural setting with access to various on-site amenities including a swimming pool, pub, and children's play area.

2 miles from Windermere and Troutbeck

Windermere and Troutbeck is a National Trust property in Cumbria featuring natural landscapes around Windermere lake, historic farms including Beatrix Potter's Troutbeck Park, and sites like Ambleside Roman Fort and Bridge House.

3 miles from Taste of Townend

8 Oct, 15 Oct…

Explore the Browne family’s 17th-century recipe book at Townend, where a volunteer in period costume discusses its food, medicine and household recipes. Food recreated by the living history team is displayed but cannot be tasted.

Brockholes Farm - Riverbank Cottage

Riverbank Cottage at Brockholes Farm is a detached two-bedroom ground-floor holiday home with open-plan living and a conservatory, located on the banks of the River Lune near stunning fells and surrounded by three national parks, offering access to nature and scenic countryside walks.

2 miles from Cartmel Priory Gatehouse

Cartmel Priory Gatehouse is a medieval building in Cumbria that served as part of the Augustinian Cartmel Priory and later a grammar school. It is now owned by the National Trust with limited public access to the Great Room on certain days.

Located in Grange-over-Sands

Grange-over-Sands is a picturesque Victorian-era seaside town in Cumbria, England, known for its scenic promenade along Morecambe Bay and proximity to the Lake District. It offers a charming centre for tourists with hotels, holiday properties, and a variety of cultural and natural attractions.

Near Claife Viewing Station and Windermere West Shore

Claife Viewing Station and Windermere West Shore offer stunning panoramic lake views from a historic viewing platform with coloured glass, combined with extensive outdoor walking and cycling trails along England's largest lake. Visitors can enjoy a cosy café, wildlife, and family-friendly activities in a beautiful natural setting with accessible lakeshore paths.

3 miles from Pets to Page: The Tale of Two Bad Mice

7 Oct–13 Dec (another 65 days)

Explore Beatrix Potter’s creative process behind The Tale of Two Bad Mice through her manuscript, sketches, finished artworks and a restored dolls’ house. Visitors can watch animations and a conservation film, use interactive lighting and handle a replica dolls’ house.

Balderstones Barn

This accommodation is a meticulously renovated rural cottage located near the Yorkshire Dales National Park, offering tranquil and scenic surroundings under the Ingleborough peak, with an inviting layout and panoramic natural views.

Beech Cottage

Beech Cottage is a traditional mid-terrace holiday cottage in the village of Nether Kellet that offers a peaceful and cosy environment ideal for couples and small families, featuring two bedrooms, an enclosed garden, and proximity to countryside walks and local amenities.

2 miles from Frontierland, Morecambe

Frontierland Western Theme Park was a historic amusement park in Morecambe, Lancashire, operating from 1909 to 1999. It featured classic roller coasters, flat rides, and the Polo Tower observation tower, becoming a popular seaside attraction before closing and being redeveloped into retail outlets.

Located in Morecambe

Morecambe is a historic seaside town in Lancashire known for its Victorian and mid-20th century heritage as a popular seaside resort, with cultural landmarks, live music venues, and events.

Moss Bank

Moss Bank is a spacious, elegantly appointed bungalow situated in a quiet cul-de-sac just outside Windermere town centre, offering a peaceful and comfortable self-catering stay with attractive gardens and convenient access to local amenities and transport.

Near Windermere and Footprint

Footprint in Windermere, Cumbria, is an educational centre housed in the first straw bale building in the region, offering pre-booked outdoor learning sessions, green woodworking, bushcraft courses, and family activities in a woodland and pasture setting. The site features wheelchair accessible facilities and indoor and outdoor experiences in nature.

3 miles from Mischief in Miniature

7 Oct–13 Dec (another 65 days)

Visitors explore Hill Top to spot needle-felted mice and miniature scenes inspired by Beatrix Potter’s The Tale of Two Bad Mice.

Slate Cottage

This accommodation is a stylish contemporary terraced slate cottage located within walking distance of Windermere village, offering a cosy and homely atmosphere with a private courtyard and garden furniture, close to countryside and historic market places.

2 miles from Hawkshead and Claife

Hawkshead and Claife is a National Trust property in Cumbria featuring the historic town of Hawkshead, Claife Viewing Station with unique colored glass rooms offering views over Windermere, and nearby Wray Castle. Visitors can enjoy walking and cycling along the lake shore and explore notable historic sites within the woodland and village areas.

2 miles from Leighton Hall

Leighton Hall is a Grade II*-listed Regency gothic house in Lancashire, still lived in by the Gillow family. Visitors can explore both the historic house interiors and extensive parkland with family-friendly outdoor activities, enjoy a traditional tea room, and watch birds of prey displays.

Near Townend

Townend is a 17th-century historic house in Troutbeck, Cumbria, owned by the National Trust. It offers insight into the life of a wealthy farming family and is a Grade I listed building open to the public for tours.

The Dalesbred Hut

The Dalesbred Hut is a one-bedroom shepherd's hut located in Rathmell within the Yorkshire Dales National Park, offering a peaceful and secluded countryside setting with scenic views and cosy atmosphere, suitable for couples or friends.

Near Hill Top, Cumbria

Hill Top Farm is a 17th-century historic house museum in Cumbria, England, that was once home to Beatrix Potter. Visitors can explore the preserved interior rooms furnished as in Potter's time and enjoy the surrounding garden maintained in the style of her illustrations. The venue offers a unique insight into the life and works of the beloved children's author in a picturesque Lakeland village setting.

Near Swarthmoor Hall & Gardens

Swarthmoor Hall is a 17th century country house renowned as the birthplace of Quakerism, featuring historic rooms open for viewing, set in extensive gardens with a wildflower meadow, a barn café, and a small gift shop. It offers a blend of indoor heritage and outdoor natural beauty for visitors.

Located in Ulverston

Ulverston is a historic market town in Cumbria, England, known for its cultural festivals, historic monuments like the Hoad Monument, and connections to famous personalities such as Stan Laurel. It offers a vibrant town centre with markets, museums, and walking opportunities near the Lake District National Park.

Bonnie Cottage

Bonnie Cottage is a charming contemporary Lakeland cottage located in the heart of Ambleside, featuring three floors with flexible accommodation for up to four guests and allowing one pet. It offers a homely, cosy atmosphere with a woodburner and an enclosed paved courtyard with garden furniture, situated close to local walks and amenities.

Near Number Seven Church Street

Number Seven Church Street is a classic Lakeland cottage located in Wordsworth country, Ambleside, Cumbria, offering charming historic accommodation with limited accessibility and free parking for visitors. Access requires payment even for Historic Houses members.

2 miles from Wordsworth the Influencer

7 Oct, 10–14 Oct…

A permanent exhibition at Allan Bank explores how William Wordsworth influenced the Lake District. Visitors can see large-scale photographs of landscapes featured in his writing, alongside a first edition of his Guide to the Lakes and later guides.

3 miles from Allan Bank

Allan Bank is a Grade II* listed historic villa in Cumbria, England, known for its connection to William Wordsworth and other literary figures. Located in the Lake District, it offers both indoor historical house exploration and outdoor garden experiences with red squirrels. The property is owned by the National Trust and open to the public.

3 miles from Verdigris

7 Oct, 10–14 Oct…

An exhibition by artist Kathryn Poole brings together flower paintings, botanical etchings and lithographs of foxgloves from the grounds of Allan Bank. The works explore the foxglove’s life cycle, regeneration and the contrast between its poisonous and medicinal qualities.

Inglenook Cottage

This is a beautifully refurbished cottage in the heart of Ingleton Village, well-suited for families or groups, offering a charming and characterful countryside retreat with views of St. Mary's Church and close access to Yorkshire Dales and Lake District.

Near SY Gondola

The Steam Yacht Gondola is a restored Victorian steam-powered passenger vessel offering scenic cruises on Coniston Water, England. Operated by the National Trust, it runs from March to October with options for private charters and an immersive 'Engineer for the Day Experience'.

Dunmail House

Dunmail House is a recently renovated family home in the village of Allithwaite with views over Morecambe Bay and nearby pub access, set in a peaceful countryside location close to many local attractions and outdoor activities.

2 miles from Holker Hall & Gardens

Holker Hall & Gardens is a 25-acre estate featuring formal and woodland gardens, including a romantic Sunken Garden, a wildflower meadow, and the National Collection of Styracaceae. Visitors can enjoy plant sales, refreshments, and scenic mown paths through vibrant herbaceous borders and natural parkland.

Near Tarn Hows

Tarn Hows is a scenic artificial tarn located in the Lake District National Park, Cumbria, known for its beautiful natural surroundings, walking trails, and waterfalls. It is a protected Site of Special Scientific Interest and managed by the National Trust, attracting many visitors for outdoor recreation and nature appreciation.

Pear Tree Barn

Pear Tree Barn is a traditional detached Lakeland cottage designed as a stylish holiday retreat for two, located near the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales with peaceful countryside surroundings and nearby walking routes.

The Cottage at Breeze Hill

This spacious bungalow in the small village of Carr Bank near Arnside offers a tranquil coastal setting ideal for couples, families, or small groups seeking a peaceful and scenic countryside retreat with nature on the doorstep.

2 miles from Lakeland Wildlife Oasis

Lakeland Wildlife Oasis is a 3-acre zoological collection in Cumbria featuring over 100 species including snow leopards and fossa, with themed indoor exhibits and outdoor enclosures. It offers interactive animal experiences, a café, and participates in conservation efforts.

Garth Country House Cottages- Gardeners Cottage

A detached open plan cottage in a rural setting near Near Sawrey village in the Lake District, ideal for couples seeking a quiet, relaxing break with nearby walks and cycle routes.

Lingmoor View

This cosy cottage offers a blend of character and modern comfort set within scenic countryside, surrounded by hills and stunning walks from the doorstep, ideal for families and nature enthusiasts.

2 miles from Tabitha Twitchit's Bookshop

Tabitha Twitchit is a historic 17th-century stone building in Hawkshead, Cumbria, which housed the Beatrix Potter Gallery dedicated to original book illustrations by Beatrix Potter. It showcases her artwork and relates to her life and work within a preserved former solicitor's office, managed by the National Trust until 2022.

2 miles from Furness Abbey

Furness Abbey is a historic ruined Cistercian monastery in Cumbria, England, dating back to 1123. It was once the second wealthiest abbey in the country and is now a protected scheduled monument with Grade I listed buildings, offering an outdoor exploration experience with a visitor centre.

Near Wordsworth Grasmere

Wordsworth Grasmere offers a rich cultural experience exploring William Wordsworth's home, Dove Cottage, with restored gardens and woodland, an interactive museum with manuscripts, and engaging activities for all ages. Visitors can enjoy guided tours, a sensory garden, and a café serving local food amidst the scenic Lake District setting.

2 miles from The Caravan Press

7 Oct, 10–14 Oct…

An exhibition about printmaker Gwyneth Alban Davis and the printing business she ran from a caravan in Langdale in the late 1940s. Visitors can explore her life and work, with printing activities available for adults and children.

Near Warton Old Rectory

Old Rectory, Warton is a free-to-visit ruin of a 14th-century rectory near Lancaster, showcasing historic architecture and medieval manorial court history under English Heritage protection.

Peachy

Peachy is a holiday caravan by the sea positioned on a corner plot, featuring an open-plan living space with a decked terrace and partial sea view, within a complex that offers shared leisure amenities including an indoor heated pool and sauna.

3 miles from Hest Bank At Morecambe Bay

Hest Bank at Morecambe Bay is a nature reserve known for its extensive mudflats supporting a rich variety of birdlife including waders, ducks, and geese. Visitors explore open outdoor spaces to enjoy birdwatching with facilities like nearby parking and a cafe, but no toilets or formal trails on the site.

Tower Cottage

This is a stylish three-bedroom, two-bathroom cottage in Arnside, a coastal village near the Lake District, offering private parking and access to nearby leisure facilities including a heated swimming pool and spa amenities.

3 miles from Halecat

Halecat is a historic Georgian house set in scenic woodlands and gardens in Cumbria. Visitors can explore the house's grand interiors and enjoy the natural beauty of the estate's broadleaf woodlands and meticulously designed formal gardens, including a listed gazebo. The site offers facilities for children and is part of the Witherslack Estate, popular with walkers and wildlife enthusiasts.

2 miles from Wray

Wray Castle is a Victorian neo-gothic castle in Cumbria with extensive grounds featuring rare trees, part of Windermere shoreline, and historic connections to Beatrix Potter. It is managed by the National Trust and offers both indoor tours and outdoor exploration, including public access to the grounds year-round.

3 miles from Stranger Folk Digital Adventure at Allan Bank

7 Oct, 10–14 Oct…

Visitors use the Stranger Folk mobile app to follow a guided quest through Allan Bank’s grounds, completing magical tasks and encountering creatures from British folk tales.

Dunlin Haven

This holiday apartment on the first floor offers panoramic sea vistas towards the Lake District Fells, accommodates up to six guests with three bedrooms, welcomes pets, and features a large balcony with outdoor furniture and private parking onsite.

3 miles from Levens Hall

Levens Hall is an Elizabethan manor house in Kendal, Cumbria, known for its historic interior and extensive, world-famous topiary gardens dating from the 17th century. Visitors can explore the house and gardens, enjoy the picnic areas, cafe, and shop, with facilities suitable for children and wheelchair access.

3 miles from Grasmere (lake)

Grasmere is a small lake in England's Lake District, known for its connection to poet William Wordsworth and its scenic natural surroundings. The lake allows private and hire rowing boats but prohibits powered boats. It features one island now owned by the National Trust and offers picturesque views from surrounding areas.

Salter Fell

A three-bedroom cottage located near the Ingleton Waterfall Walk and the Three Peaks, set in the Yorkshire Dales on 6 acres of private land with characterful stone and beam features, offering a peaceful countryside retreat with outdoor patio space and private parking.

3 miles from Sizergh

Sizergh Castle is a Grade I listed stately home and historic house museum in Cumbria, England, featuring Elizabethan and Georgian architecture with notable oak interiors and portraits. Visitors can explore both the castle's historic indoor spaces and its extensive outdoor gardens and estate, which includes the largest limestone rock garden held by the National Trust.

3 miles from House Taster Tours

8 Oct, 13 Oct…

A 45-minute guided tour through Sizergh House, where volunteers introduce key people and events from the house’s 800-year history.

Dale Garth Lodges - Oak Lodge

A contemporary, high-end lodge with private hot tub and private parking, set in landscaped grounds near the South Lakes, ideal for exploring the Lake District National Park.

2 miles from Bow Bridge

Bow Bridge is a well-preserved late medieval multi-span sandstone bridge near Furness Abbey in Cumbria, built in the 1500s by monks to access their New Mill, showcasing original features as a Scheduled monument.

The Abbey Coach House - The Farriers

A peaceful and cosy ground-floor retreat within the grounds of The Abbey Coach House offering self-contained accommodation near Windermere and Bowness, set in landscaped grounds with garden and patio space.

High Haume Camping Pods - Hardknot

Hardknot is a countryside pod accommodation for up to four guests located on a working farm near Dalton-in-Furness, Cumbria, offering peaceful rural and estuary views with an open-plan living space on the ground floor and a shared garden with firepit.

2 miles from Sandscale Haws National Nature Reserve

Sandscale Haws National Nature Reserve is a coastal nature reserve featuring wild sand dunes, grasslands, and a beach with panoramic views of the Lake District mountains. It is notable for its rare wildlife including the natterjack toad and migratory bird populations, offering outdoor recreation like guided nature walks for families and dog walking.

Ghyllside 3

Ghyllside is a spacious family home in a quiet and secluded cul-de-sac above the lower entrance to the Stockghyll Park and Falls, offering a peaceful countryside setting ideal for larger groups and walkers.

3 miles from Harps North West

13 Oct, 10 Nov…

Members of Harps North West play an informal harp quartet performance in the Wordsworth Study, with music ranging from folk and pop arrangements to classical and specially written pieces. Attendees can also chat with the musicians and see or try the harps.

3 miles from Sandscale Haws

Sandscale Haws is a national nature reserve in Cumbria featuring sand dunes, rare natterjack toads, and significant fungal biodiversity. Visitors can explore natural habitats and historic mining remains with boardwalk access from the car park to the beach and pools.

Urswick Road Cottages - Bramble Cottage

Bramble Cottage is a peaceful barn conversion set in a private secluded plot surrounded by trees and fields, suitable for family or group stays in a countryside setting with nearby nature and historic attractions.

Coopers Cottage

Coopers Cottage is a terraced holiday home in the Lake District National Park, offering a peaceful and scenic setting with a historic background, featuring an enclosed patio and natural grounds.

3 miles from Guided Walk: Prehistoric Sizergh

12 Oct, 19 Oct…

Join a guided walk to Sizergh Fell to explore traces of the area’s prehistoric and Roman past, alongside its grassland, wildlife and views over Morecambe Bay. The walk lasts around two hours.

Hillberry Cottage

This stylish countryside retreat in Yealand Redmayne offers modern comfort and scenic views, suitable for couples, families, and nature lovers seeking a peaceful base near local attractions and outdoor activities.

3 miles from Leighton Moss

Leighton Moss is a large nature reserve in Lancashire featuring extensive reedbeds, saltmarsh, and woodland habitats. It offers outdoor wildlife watching with hides and trails accessible to wheelchair users. The venue includes an award-winning visitor centre with a café, shop, and family-friendly facilities.

Woodbine Cottage

Woodbine Cottage is a homely countryside retreat in the hamlet of Burrow, near Kirkby Lonsdale, welcoming families and couples looking for a peaceful rural setting with scenic walks and outdoor activities.

Water Howes Cottage

Water Howes Cottage is a traditional Lakeland stone cottage located near Ambleside village centre and Lake Windermere, offering a cosy and characterful accommodation with a small enclosed garden and private parking on a quiet street close to town amenities and scenic countryside walks.

Meadowcroft No 4

Meadowcroft No 4 is a first floor apartment with three ensuite bedrooms set in landscaped grounds near the lake in Bowness-on-Windermere, offering a peaceful and scenic setting with waterside proximity and on-site tennis court for a family-friendly stay.

Pier Cottage

This holiday cottage is located in Arnside and offers a stylish, self-contained accommodation suitable for families and groups, with access to scenic coastal and nature surroundings and leisure facilities nearby.

Hillside Farm Cottage

Hillside Farm Cottage is a former farmhouse on the Cumbrian coast near the Lake District National Park, offering a peaceful and homely atmosphere for families and couples with easy access to beach, countryside, and local amenities.

Ingleborough View

This self-contained cottage is situated in the heart of the 'Three Peaks' country with scenic views over fields and fells, set on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales within 6 acres of private land, offering a peaceful countryside retreat with character features and easy access to outdoor activities.

Swan House

This stylish marina-front property in Tewitfield Marina offers spacious living areas with stunning canal views, suitable for families and multigenerational groups, and welcomes pets with on-site parking and Wi-Fi included.

Scot Beck Cottage

Scot Beck Cottage is a quintessential country cottage set in the tranquil Troutbeck Valley, surrounded by scenic countryside and offering a cosy, characterful retreat with original features and modern amenities for up to four guests.

Woodside Cottage

This holiday cottage is set in the South Lakes Peninsula and offers a peaceful countryside setting with close access to popular local attractions and outdoor activities. It has a homely and family-friendly atmosphere with 3 bedrooms over multiple floors and a courtyard outdoor space.

3 miles from Stott Park Bobbin Mill

Stott Park Bobbin Mill is a 19th-century working bobbin mill museum in Cumbria, showcasing historic wood turning machinery including a steam engine and water power, operated by English Heritage.

2 miles from Lakes Aquarium

Lakes Aquarium in Cumbria showcases diverse aquatic life from lakes around the world with themed exhibits including Lake District native species and a virtual diving bell experience, offering an engaging indoor aquatic encounter.

Borranside

A cosy detached bungalow located at the northern tip of Lake Windermere offering private gardens with scenic views of nearby mountains and easy access to the lake shores, situated close to Ambleside village amenities.

3 miles from Tarn Hows and Coniston

Tarn Hows in Cumbria offers a scenic and accessible outdoor experience featuring a circular walk around a breathtaking tarn, woodland trails including a waterfall, and grazing rare cattle breeds. Facilities include a café and mobility scooter hire, with parking available for a fee unless you are a National Trust member.

Little Esthwaite Cottage

This single-storey cottage set in a quaint village location near Esthwaite Water offers a peaceful and laid-back atmosphere with scenic views across fields to the lake, surrounded by countryside and natural charm.

Holgates - The Knott

This cosy three-bedroom holiday cottage in Silverdale offers a welcoming atmosphere with spacious living areas and a private enclosed garden, suitable for families and couples, set in a peaceful rural location near natural attractions.

Drumlins Cottage

Drumlins Cottage is a comfortable, ground-floor one-bedroom holiday cottage with a peaceful garden setting, located near scenic National Parks in the north of England offering a homely and laid-back atmosphere.

3 miles from Guided Walk: Ancient Trees and Magnificent Murals

12 Oct, 19 Oct…

A volunteer-led, two-hour walk explores Sizergh’s ancient trees, farmland and limestone woodland, with views over the Lyth Valley and Lake District fells, and a visit to the historic mural at St John’s Church.

Belle View

This is a light and airy first floor apartment close to the heart of Bowness, offering 3 bedrooms and accommodation for 6 guests, featuring a balcony and private parking for 2 cars, situated near shops, pubs and restaurants and only 5 minutes from Bowness Bay on Lake Windermere.

Located in Sedbergh

Sedbergh is a picturesque market town in Cumbria known for its historic centre, book town status, outdoor walking appeal, and cultural heritage including religious sites and a castle.

Coniston Cottage

This end terrace cottage offers stunning panoramic views of Coniston Water and the surrounding fells, providing a peaceful and scenic base for families and couples to explore the Lake District countryside and nearby villages.

3 miles from Brantwood

Brantwood is a historic garden and museum in Cumbria, formerly home to John Ruskin, featuring a large estate with diverse plantings, ancient woodland, a meadow, and rare flora by Coniston Water. Visitors can explore both indoor museum exhibits and extensive outdoor gardens and woodlands.

Sunny Beck

Sunny Beck is a semi-detached cottage in a rural and private location within the hamlet of Low Nibthwaite, close to Coniston Water and the Lake District, set in mature gardens with private fishing rights and outdoor seating areas shared with a neighbouring property.

Marrion House

This single storey, semi-detached bungalow is located in the peaceful village of Overton near Lancaster and Morecambe Bay, offering scenic countryside views and easy access to coastal and countryside activities.

Bronte House

This spacious luxury apartment is located on the second floor in the village of Casterton, featuring a private west-facing balcony and contemporary interiors with high-quality fittings, ideal for couples and families exploring the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales area.

Flying Horseshoe Cottages - Number 3

Number 3 Flying Horseshoe Cottage is a stone-built barn conversion cottage near Clapham village, ideal for couples or small families as a scenic and peaceful base to explore Yorkshire Dales with a garden and private parking.

Winster Cottage

A detached cottage on the edge of Grange-over-Sands in the Lake District National Park, offering a peaceful setting with three bedrooms and a garden, suitable for families and close to local outdoor activities.

Gelderslack Barn

This detached barn conversion near Kirkby Stephen offers a quiet and romantic getaway with ground floor open plan living and an enclosed courtyard, situated in the scenic Eden Valley close to the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales, and North Pennines.

Bordeaux

Bordeaux is a spacious and stylish seaside holiday home with sea views over Morecambe Bay, featuring an open-plan living layout, three bedrooms, and a decked terrace, situated within a holiday complex with on-site amenities and nearby historic and natural attractions.

3 miles from Garden Tours - Mornings

8–9 Oct, 12–16 Oct…

Join a guided tour through Sizergh’s garden and plant collection. Guides discuss the garden’s history and development, current and future projects, and seasonal highlights.

Located in Kendal

Kendal is a historic market town in Cumbria known for its grey limestone buildings, Kendal Castle, local festivals, shopping, and cultural attractions like galleries and museums.