Gemma’s guidebook
Visitor Centre
Brockhole is a visitor’s centre on the eastern shore of Windermere Lake, there are lots of different activities that can be booked including, SUP, kayaking, archery and tree top nets.
You can also get a boat from Brockhole to Bowness or Ambleside and do a bit more exploring. If you go to Ambleside make sure you go to Ambleside Fish & Chips at Waterhead, they do the best chips in the area (this might be a plug, as it is our families Fish & Chip shop, but they are really good chips!).
windermere-lakecruises.co.uk
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Brockhole is a visitor’s centre on the eastern shore of Windermere Lake, there are lots of different activities that can be booked including, SUP, kayaking, archery and tree top nets.
You can also get a boat from Brockhole to Bowness or Ambleside and do a bit more exploring. If you go to Ambleside make sure you go to Ambleside Fish & Chips at Waterhead, they do the best chips in the area (this might be a plug, as it is our families Fish & Chip shop, but they are really good chips!).
windermere-lakecruises.co.uk
brockhole.co.uk
Just down the road in Ings the centre has a café and farm shop and bookable activities including a farm experience that is good fun especially with children.
Other activities such as dry stone wall classes and archery are available to pre-book.
lakelandfarmvisitorcentre.co.uk
Lakeland Farm Visitor Centre
FarmJust down the road in Ings the centre has a café and farm shop and bookable activities including a farm experience that is good fun especially with children.
Other activities such as dry stone wall classes and archery are available to pre-book.
lakelandfarmvisitorcentre.co.uk
City/town information
A small town at the northern tip of Windermere Lake, there are lots of shops and restaurants to explore. We never miss a trip to The Apple Pie, normally stocking up on Bath Buns and Lakeland Gingerbread (sorry Grasmere Gingerbread, yours is good but we think theirs is better!).
A circular walk to Loughrigg Fell is a popular choice from Ambleside the main loop is about 6 miles, steep in some places but with great views and takes you past Rydal Caves.
If you fancy messing about on the water, kayaks, SUP and row boat hire is available at Waterhead, about a mile away from the main town centre.
applepieambleside.co.uk
windermerecanoekayak.com
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Ambleside
A small town at the northern tip of Windermere Lake, there are lots of shops and restaurants to explore. We never miss a trip to The Apple Pie, normally stocking up on Bath Buns and Lakeland Gingerbread (sorry Grasmere Gingerbread, yours is good but we think theirs is better!).
A circular walk to Loughrigg Fell is a popular choice from Ambleside the main loop is about 6 miles, steep in some places but with great views and takes you past Rydal Caves.
If you fancy messing about on the water, kayaks, SUP and row boat hire is available at Waterhead, about a mile away from the main town centre.
applepieambleside.co.uk
windermerecanoekayak.com
A pretty village just north of Ambleside, you can visit Dove Cottage the home of William Wordsworth and pick up some Grasmere Gingerbread. The village itself has some lovely shops and cafes for a few hours of pottering. Lucias Coffee & Bakehouse is our favourite stop for a pasty or sausage roll, or for a special occasion we love the Jumble Room Restaurant.
There are some gentle walks in the area too that are suitable for all different abilities. Some popular options are the circular walk around Grasmere Lake which is about 3 miles in total or a slightly longer and more challenging walk up to Easdale Tarn.
wordsworth.org.uk
thejumbleroom.co.uk
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Grasmere
A pretty village just north of Ambleside, you can visit Dove Cottage the home of William Wordsworth and pick up some Grasmere Gingerbread. The village itself has some lovely shops and cafes for a few hours of pottering. Lucias Coffee & Bakehouse is our favourite stop for a pasty or sausage roll, or for a special occasion we love the Jumble Room Restaurant.
There are some gentle walks in the area too that are suitable for all different abilities. Some popular options are the circular walk around Grasmere Lake which is about 3 miles in total or a slightly longer and more challenging walk up to Easdale Tarn.
wordsworth.org.uk
thejumbleroom.co.uk
Keswick is a popular market town in the north of the Lakes. There are a number of indoor attractions including the Derwent Pencil Museum, Puzzling Place and Climbing Centre.
A day out that we often take visiting friends on is a walk up Catbells. Starting with a boat trip from Keswick across Derwent Water to Hawes End and finishing with lunch at Lingholm, it’s always a fun day out. It is worth an early start to get the first boat of the day and while the walk is a bit of a scramble in places it rewards you with fantastic views.
keswick-launch.co.uk
thelingholmestate.co.uk
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Keswick
Keswick is a popular market town in the north of the Lakes. There are a number of indoor attractions including the Derwent Pencil Museum, Puzzling Place and Climbing Centre.
A day out that we often take visiting friends on is a walk up Catbells. Starting with a boat trip from Keswick across Derwent Water to Hawes End and finishing with lunch at Lingholm, it’s always a fun day out. It is worth an early start to get the first boat of the day and while the walk is a bit of a scramble in places it rewards you with fantastic views.
keswick-launch.co.uk
thelingholmestate.co.uk
Food scene
Part micro-brewery, part tap room so you can enjoy delicious local beer where it is made along with Cumbrian tapas. Carry out is also available.
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Hawkshead Brewery
14 Back LnPart micro-brewery, part tap room so you can enjoy delicious local beer where it is made along with Cumbrian tapas. Carry out is also available.
Artisan gelato made in the Lakes. There is always a crowd on a sunny day, the flavours are ever changing and did you know gelato has less fat than normal ice-cream.
Kimi's Gelato
63 Main StArtisan gelato made in the Lakes. There is always a crowd on a sunny day, the flavours are ever changing and did you know gelato has less fat than normal ice-cream.
One of our favourite places to grab a coffee. There is always a good selection of cakes and make sure you get a bag of coffee beans to take home too.
Mr Duffins Coffee
49 Main StOne of our favourite places to grab a coffee. There is always a good selection of cakes and make sure you get a bag of coffee beans to take home too.
Located in Ings just a few miles down the road, this is a local pub with micro-brewery. They serve good homemade pub food and have a good selection of specials.
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Watermill Inn & Brewery
A591Located in Ings just a few miles down the road, this is a local pub with micro-brewery. They serve good homemade pub food and have a good selection of specials.
Friendly pub with a great atmosphere, good food, local beers and riverside beer garden.
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Eagle and Child station
Kendal RoadFriendly pub with a great atmosphere, good food, local beers and riverside beer garden.
A Staveley institution, Wilf’s has been serving good quality homemade food to hungry walkers and cyclists for years. A great place for an all-day breakfast or a hearty lunch.
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Wilf's Cafe
14 Back LnA Staveley institution, Wilf’s has been serving good quality homemade food to hungry walkers and cyclists for years. A great place for an all-day breakfast or a hearty lunch.
Perfect for a morning croissant (the almond one is a winner) or to pick up a loaf of sourdough bread, they also make really good sandwiches and salads.
An offshoot of the More? Bakery is More? Dough, serving sourdough pizzas that are available for takeaway at the weekend.
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More? The Artisan bakery
Back LanePerfect for a morning croissant (the almond one is a winner) or to pick up a loaf of sourdough bread, they also make really good sandwiches and salads.
An offshoot of the More? Bakery is More? Dough, serving sourdough pizzas that are available for takeaway at the weekend.
Great traditional fish & chip shop. There is always a queue on a Friday night, what more can we say.
Staveley Chippy
Main StreetGreat traditional fish & chip shop. There is always a queue on a Friday night, what more can we say.
We have been wanting to eat here for ages after hearing some great things from friends and family. For a very special birthday we have just recently been and were blown away by the tasting menu based around local produce. After winning a Michelin star and TripAdvisors best restaurant in the world 2021 reservations have to be made well in advance but if you really want to spoil yourself or loved one this is the place to do it.
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The Priest Hole Restaurant
Church StreetWe have been wanting to eat here for ages after hearing some great things from friends and family. For a very special birthday we have just recently been and were blown away by the tasting menu based around local produce. After winning a Michelin star and TripAdvisors best restaurant in the world 2021 reservations have to be made well in advance but if you really want to spoil yourself or loved one this is the place to do it.
If you find yourself in Keswick the Fellpack is a great shout for lunch or dinner. Their 'Fellpots' are their signature bowls made up of classic dishes with a twist.
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Fellpack
34 Lake RdIf you find yourself in Keswick the Fellpack is a great shout for lunch or dinner. Their 'Fellpots' are their signature bowls made up of classic dishes with a twist.
This might seem like a strange recommendation but if you love Lakeland (you know, the kitchen shop!) and its a rainy day a visit to their flagship store in Windermere and cafe is a great way to spend a few hours.
The Café at Lakeland
This might seem like a strange recommendation but if you love Lakeland (you know, the kitchen shop!) and its a rainy day a visit to their flagship store in Windermere and cafe is a great way to spend a few hours.
Neighbourhoods
While small in size Staveley village has a vibrant range of independent eateries and shops including a choice of two pubs, a local store, butchers, fish and chip shop, post office, cafés, beer hall, artisan bakery, chocolate shop and a huge cycle warehouse.
Both the River Gowan and River Kent flow through the village providing a peaceful backdrop to the main street.
Staveley is located just 12 miles off the M6, 4.5 miles from Kendal and 3.5 mile to Windermere
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Staveley
While small in size Staveley village has a vibrant range of independent eateries and shops including a choice of two pubs, a local store, butchers, fish and chip shop, post office, cafés, beer hall, artisan bakery, chocolate shop and a huge cycle warehouse.
Both the River Gowan and River Kent flow through the village providing a peaceful backdrop to the main street.
Staveley is located just 12 miles off the M6, 4.5 miles from Kendal and 3.5 mile to Windermere
Fellfoot Cottage is located at the mouth of the Kentmere Valley, with the village of Kentmere located a few miles away, further into the valley.
With some of the most stunning scenery you will find, the valley is gentle to the south of Kentmere village with rolling hills while to the north it deepens into a classic U-shaped Lakeland valley with steep rugged slopes. The high summits of a bowl of fells known as the Kentmere Horseshoe, which surround the Kentmere Reservoir is a stunning place to visit.
The valley is perfect for walking and cycling and while it remains quieter than some other Lake District valleys it is regarded as a bit of a hidden gem.
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Kentmere
Fellfoot Cottage is located at the mouth of the Kentmere Valley, with the village of Kentmere located a few miles away, further into the valley.
With some of the most stunning scenery you will find, the valley is gentle to the south of Kentmere village with rolling hills while to the north it deepens into a classic U-shaped Lakeland valley with steep rugged slopes. The high summits of a bowl of fells known as the Kentmere Horseshoe, which surround the Kentmere Reservoir is a stunning place to visit.
The valley is perfect for walking and cycling and while it remains quieter than some other Lake District valleys it is regarded as a bit of a hidden gem.