A little further afield
An award-winning destination just 30 minutes from the cottage.
Keswick’s local lake Derwentwater is only a 10 minute walk from the town. To its west rise the fells of Cat Bells. To the east is the fantastic viewpoint of Friar's Crag, jutting into the lake. And its southern foot is the entrance to the beautiful Borrowdale valley.
Places to eat:
The Round great burger place - it doesn’t take bookings. There’s lots of places to eat
Suggested walks;
Latrigg Fell Hints/tips: Where to start? – If you don’t fancy walking from Keswick town centre, there is a small car park at the head of Gale Road, above Applethwaite, with a couple of shorter paths to the summit.
Barrow Fell – stunning views and it’s OK for kids (according to the website…)
Cat bells - A little more challenging but worth it, plus there is a gorgeous café at the bottom too, The Lingholm Kitchen
Grasmere
Nestling at the foot of some spectacular fells, 44 minutes drive from the cottage. Grasmere has its own lake, and many shops, pubs and cafes. You can also visit Wordsworth's grave in the churchyard and buy the legendary Grasmere Gingerbread.
Popular walks include following Red Bank Road and then the footpath along the west shore of the lake towards Rydal Water.
Windermere
Windermere is England's largest lake and a 45 minutes drive from the cottage. The town of Bowness-on-Windermere, which is one of the busiest place along the shoreline and the main jetties for cruise boats. There are a range of activities, attractions, places of interest and things to do around the lake, and on it!
Ambleside
Thanks to Ambleside's magnificent setting at the head of Lake Windermere, there's plenty of things to do in Ambleside. A 50 minute drive from the cottage, you’re in walkers’ heaven in Ambleside - enjoy gentle rambles through the Rydal and Grasmere valleys and climbs to spectacular views from Loughrigg and Wansfell.
If you go to Ambleside, go to Chester’s by the River – the food is great! Vegan,
Among other Ambleside attractions, you can visit Hayes Garden World, Zefirellis and Fellinis.