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There is a selection of five beautiful spas/ pools to choose from if you wish to have a special pamper day or two with The Langdale a short drive away.
Coniston Water is a beautiful and peaceful lake, just a 15 minute walk or few minutes drive. Take the boat to Brantwood - Home of John Ruskin and have tea at Jumping Jenny. The view is breathtaking. Dont miss The Bluebird Cafe located at the waters edge
The very popular Chesters by the River and The Drunken Duck are both a 15 minute drive away. There's a great selection of Michelin Star restaurants, gastro pubs and cosy cafes. Taxis can be booked should you need them.
The very pretty village of Hawkshead is a short drive and offers a number of stylish shops /places to eat. Other great villages are Ambleside, Grasmere, Windermere and Bowness. Kirkby Lonsdale is well worth a visit on the way home as its not far from J36
There is a large amount of activities on offer, from walking, water sports, cycling, off roading and horse riding, or for a more gentle day visit one of the amazing stately homes in the area such as Levens Hall or Sizergh Castle and farm shop "I can't recommend this cabin retreat highly enough. We booked online without local knowledge of the cabin and we're delighted when we arrived. It's beautifully restored, private, luxurious, cosy and enjoys lovely views from all windows. The owners have created something very unique and beautiful and we will certainly be returning next time we travel to the lakes."
"Feel very lucky to have stayed here. It really is a haven of tranquillity, somewhere you can go relax and unwind. We wanted for nothing during our stay. The owners have thought of everything. There is no TV but there is WiFi and everything has been finished to a very high spec. The owners obviously has immaculate taste, everything in there is high class. A real gem. We cannot wait to go back. There is no place like this. This lady has even written all her personal recommendations for you. Thanks again."
"We couldn't have been more delighted to be the first members of the public to stay at Peasecroft, which is nothing short of perfection. From high-end Dualit appliances to White Company furnishings, this cosy cabin sits firmly at the luxe end of the shabby chic canon. We wanted for nothing during our stay, our every move anticipated from egg cups to potato masher! The building retains heat amazingly so a couple of pieces in the log burner kept us toasty all day long. With stunning views, thoughtful owners (cake waiting on arrival!) & the village a stroll away, we couldn't have been happier."