Local guide

Rachel
Local guide

Nearest shops & eateries

Busy, touristy local market town. Market days Thursdays and Saturdays. Booth's supermarket and a small Co-op. Lots of outdoor equipment shops and cafes.
205 locals recommend
Keswick
205 locals recommend
Busy, touristy local market town. Market days Thursdays and Saturdays. Booth's supermarket and a small Co-op. Lots of outdoor equipment shops and cafes.

Sightseeing

Beautiful lake 15 mins drive away. Good walks at low level or surrounding mountains (Melbreak, Rannerdale Knotts) Kirkstile Inn, Loweswater for refreshments
29 locals recommend
Crummock Water
29 locals recommend
Beautiful lake 15 mins drive away. Good walks at low level or surrounding mountains (Melbreak, Rannerdale Knotts) Kirkstile Inn, Loweswater for refreshments
Beautiful lake with lake walks (10 miles all the way round) and mountains (Catbells, Walla Crag, Causey Pike) Boat trips around the lake
45 locals recommend
Derwentwater
45 locals recommend
Beautiful lake with lake walks (10 miles all the way round) and mountains (Catbells, Walla Crag, Causey Pike) Boat trips around the lake
Lake (6 miles around) and small village with pubs and cafes. Bridge Hotel, Sykes Farm Cafe, Croft House Cafe Nearby mountains Whiteside, Hopegill Head, Red Pike, Haystacks
58 locals recommend
Buttermere
58 locals recommend
Lake (6 miles around) and small village with pubs and cafes. Bridge Hotel, Sykes Farm Cafe, Croft House Cafe Nearby mountains Whiteside, Hopegill Head, Red Pike, Haystacks

Adventure

Stunning steep pass between Buttermere Lake and Derwent Water. Visit Honister Slate Mine for fun activities - via ferrata, zip wire or mine tours
12 locals recommend
Honister Pass
12 locals recommend
Stunning steep pass between Buttermere Lake and Derwent Water. Visit Honister Slate Mine for fun activities - via ferrata, zip wire or mine tours
Mountain biking routes Go Ape Cafe Walking routes (Barf, Lords Seat, Grisedale Pike)
67 locals recommend
Whinlatter Forest Park
Whinlatter Pass
67 locals recommend
Mountain biking routes Go Ape Cafe Walking routes (Barf, Lords Seat, Grisedale Pike)
On Derwent Water for boat hire, paddleboard, kyak etc Cafe
14 locals recommend
Nichol End Landing
14 locals recommend
On Derwent Water for boat hire, paddleboard, kyak etc Cafe

Food scene

Distillery Tours Restaurant 4 miles from property
75 locals recommend
The Lakes Distillery
75 locals recommend
Distillery Tours Restaurant 4 miles from property
Michelin starred restaurant near Whinlatter
14 locals recommend
The Cottage In The Wood
14 locals recommend
Michelin starred restaurant near Whinlatter
Our nearest gastro pub - 1.3 mile walk across the fields!
De Brito Craig's Wheatsheaf Inn
Our nearest gastro pub - 1.3 mile walk across the fields!
Good pub food just down the road
13 locals recommend
The Pheasant Inn Hotel & Restaurant
13 locals recommend
Good pub food just down the road