Summerhayes
Sightseeing
Just a 5 minute walk from the cottage, Holker Hall is well worth a visit. The courtyard is free to enter with a high quality cafe and gift shop. In the Summer months, the courtyard hosts Bess and Barrel, a pop up pizza restaurant. Behind the gift shop is a children's play area, again free of charge. There are a range of special weekends throughout the year, such as Chilli Fest in September, Spring, Autumn and Winter Fairs.
49 locals recommend
Holker Hall and Gardens
Just a 5 minute walk from the cottage, Holker Hall is well worth a visit. The courtyard is free to enter with a high quality cafe and gift shop. In the Summer months, the courtyard hosts Bess and Barrel, a pop up pizza restaurant. Behind the gift shop is a children's play area, again free of charge. There are a range of special weekends throughout the year, such as Chilli Fest in September, Spring, Autumn and Winter Fairs.
Engine shed and cafe on site. The train can be used independently or as a link to the Windermere ferries.
69 locals recommend
Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway
Engine shed and cafe on site. The train can be used independently or as a link to the Windermere ferries.
Beautiful views across Lake Windermere, a sweet cafe and a lovely walk along the lake edge
18 locals recommend
Claife Viewing Station and Windermere West Shore
Beautiful views across Lake Windermere, a sweet cafe and a lovely walk along the lake edge
Food scene
The Pig and Whistle
Expensive but delicious food. Great for a celebration. Fixed price menu at lunchtime. Not suitable for children and booking in advance required
28 locals recommend
Rogan and Co
Devonshire SquareExpensive but delicious food. Great for a celebration. Fixed price menu at lunchtime. Not suitable for children and booking in advance required
Good for home cooked bar food. Lovely setting next to Sizergh Castle
18 locals recommend
Strickland Arms
Nannypie LaneGood for home cooked bar food. Lovely setting next to Sizergh Castle
Lovely spot just 10 minutes by car. Enjoy a drink or meal outside by the lake or inside in lovely surroundings. The spa is brand new for 2022. I have not tried it yet.
30 locals recommend
The Swan Hotel and Spa
Lovely spot just 10 minutes by car. Enjoy a drink or meal outside by the lake or inside in lovely surroundings. The spa is brand new for 2022. I have not tried it yet.
Recently re-opened under new ownership. A lovely traditional pub with great food.
13 locals recommend
The Kings Arms
The SquareRecently re-opened under new ownership. A lovely traditional pub with great food.
Free parking at fantastic Levens Hall from where you can enjoy a walk along the river. Access to the fab courtyard cafe, toilets and shops from the car park with no requirement to buy house and gardens tickets. The food is always lovely in the courtyard. We are looking forward to visiting the house and gardens this year.
77 locals recommend
Levens Hall
Free parking at fantastic Levens Hall from where you can enjoy a walk along the river. Access to the fab courtyard cafe, toilets and shops from the car park with no requirement to buy house and gardens tickets. The food is always lovely in the courtyard. We are looking forward to visiting the house and gardens this year.