Eve’s Guidebook

Julie
Eve’s Guidebook

Food scene

The food and atmosphere is wonderful If you are feeling really fit it’s worth cycling to it ,that way you get to see the lovely countryside Always book in advance it’s very popular
50 locals recommend
The Masons Arms
50 locals recommend
The food and atmosphere is wonderful If you are feeling really fit it’s worth cycling to it ,that way you get to see the lovely countryside Always book in advance it’s very popular
Excellent food and only up the road from Dorothy’s place approximately 3 miles Would book first
14 locals recommend
The Wild Boar
Crook Road
14 locals recommend
Excellent food and only up the road from Dorothy’s place approximately 3 miles Would book first
Nice pub grub not expensive
14 locals recommend
The Albert Bar
Queens Square
14 locals recommend
Nice pub grub not expensive
Amazing food . And a lovely scenic drive. Definitely well worth the visit. Book before you go
22 locals recommend
The Black Swan
22 locals recommend
Amazing food . And a lovely scenic drive. Definitely well worth the visit. Book before you go
Absolutely delicious vegetarian options We love it and so much to eat Only open in the day time
26 locals recommend
Babaganoush
27 Finkle St
26 locals recommend
Absolutely delicious vegetarian options We love it and so much to eat Only open in the day time
Beautiful mouthwatering food & wine
12 locals recommend
Villa Positano
Ash Street
12 locals recommend
Beautiful mouthwatering food & wine
The best takeaway food in town
Magic Wok
2A Crescent Rd
The best takeaway food in town
Afternoon tea Scrumptious
6 locals recommend
Cedar Manor
Ambleside Road
6 locals recommend
Afternoon tea Scrumptious
Amazing food from the the Michelin star chef
Heft
Amazing food from the the Michelin star chef
Art Deco Hotel. Mouthwatering food served in the dining room.(book in advance) Amazing sunsets across Morcambe Bay
26 locals recommend
The Midland
Marine Road West
26 locals recommend
Art Deco Hotel. Mouthwatering food served in the dining room.(book in advance) Amazing sunsets across Morcambe Bay
Recommend by Dorothy’s guests
9 locals recommend
The Pig
13 Crescent Rd
9 locals recommend
Recommend by Dorothy’s guests
Mela Indian Fusion Restaurant
Ash Street
Great cafe farm shop & bakery
11 locals recommend
Plumgarths Farm Shop & Cafe
11 locals recommend
Great cafe farm shop & bakery

Sightseeing

Great for paddle boards & wild swimming
A great place to walk. Not as busy as Bowness. Easy to get to on the local buses .
22 locals recommend
Rydal Water
22 locals recommend
A great place to walk. Not as busy as Bowness. Easy to get to on the local buses .
It’s the most precious place you would want to be. Breath taking sunsets and sunrises
39 locals recommend
Helvellyn
39 locals recommend
It’s the most precious place you would want to be. Breath taking sunsets and sunrises
Plenty to do and see. Nice cafes,shops and famous Grasmere gingerbread. If you like William Wordsworth visit Dove cottage in Grasmere .
97 locals recommend
Grasmere
97 locals recommend
Plenty to do and see. Nice cafes,shops and famous Grasmere gingerbread. If you like William Wordsworth visit Dove cottage in Grasmere .
It’s a lovely atmosphere Great views Interesting displays Friendly staff Delicious food
29 locals recommend
Windermere Jetty, Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories
Rayrigg Road
29 locals recommend
It’s a lovely atmosphere Great views Interesting displays Friendly staff Delicious food
Lovely shops bars and boat rides
127 locals recommend
Bowness-on-Windermere
127 locals recommend
Lovely shops bars and boat rides
Blackwell crafts visitor centre is nearby to Dorothy’s place .
42 locals recommend
Blackwell - the Arts & Crafts house
42 locals recommend
Blackwell crafts visitor centre is nearby to Dorothy’s place .
From Dorothy’s why not take the ferry to the other side of the lake Take a lovely walk to Wray castle enjoy the coffee and cakes. If you are feeling energetic walk on to Ambleside catch the bus back to Bowness pier. One of our many favourite walks any time of the year.
54 locals recommend
National Trust Wray Castle
54 locals recommend
From Dorothy’s why not take the ferry to the other side of the lake Take a lovely walk to Wray castle enjoy the coffee and cakes. If you are feeling energetic walk on to Ambleside catch the bus back to Bowness pier. One of our many favourite walks any time of the year.

Family fun day out set in lovely grounds

Plenty to do and see for big kids or little kids
You can spend all day high up in the trees. Take a picnic or choose something from the tasty cafe. Not just for kids For us big kids too .
67 locals recommend
Brockhole
67 locals recommend
You can spend all day high up in the trees. Take a picnic or choose something from the tasty cafe. Not just for kids For us big kids too .

Free swim and gym pass for two

Guests of Dorothy’s are free to use the leisure facilities Quote Dorothy’s number 4 when booking
Damson Dene Hotel and Leisure Club
Guests of Dorothy’s are free to use the leisure facilities Quote Dorothy’s number 4 when booking

Beatrix Potter fans

Nice experience for the children
103 locals recommend
The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction
Crag Brow
103 locals recommend

Wainwright had his saulian moment and devoted his life to the hills

I was brought up in the last cottage before the view point. The scenery from the top is beautiful . Wainwright fell in love with it too.
29 locals recommend
Orrest Head Viewpoint
Glebe Road
29 locals recommend
I was brought up in the last cottage before the view point. The scenery from the top is beautiful . Wainwright fell in love with it too.

Great for paddle boarding & wild swimming

Great for swimming and kayaking Picnic and sunbathing
96 locals recommend
National Trust - Fell Foot Park
96 locals recommend
Great for swimming and kayaking Picnic and sunbathing