Michaela’s guidebook
Neighbourhoods
Below are a few details of local areas of interest.
A seaside town famous for being the home of the late Eric Morecambe of Morecambe and Wise fame.Morcambe Bay has stretches of lovely beaches for leisurely walks,along with a long promenade which ends at The West End Gardens.Why not visit The Midland hotel for Afternoon Tea whilst looking out to sea?
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Morecambe
A seaside town famous for being the home of the late Eric Morecambe of Morecambe and Wise fame.Morcambe Bay has stretches of lovely beaches for leisurely walks,along with a long promenade which ends at The West End Gardens.Why not visit The Midland hotel for Afternoon Tea whilst looking out to sea?
A lovely tranquil holiday village set around a large lake. All the homes in the village are lodges which are nicely situated to afford as much privacy as possible.
The village hosts its own bar and restaurant The Waters Edge which serve Coffees, Lunch and Dinner. We have found booking essential.
There is also a Pool and Gym area ( charges apply) and a spa on site offering a range of relaxing treatments.
Perfectly situated for both The Lake District and Yorkshire Dales
South Lakeland Leisure Village
A lovely tranquil holiday village set around a large lake. All the homes in the village are lodges which are nicely situated to afford as much privacy as possible.
The village hosts its own bar and restaurant The Waters Edge which serve Coffees, Lunch and Dinner. We have found booking essential.
There is also a Pool and Gym area ( charges apply) and a spa on site offering a range of relaxing treatments.
Perfectly situated for both The Lake District and Yorkshire Dales
A bustling little town with a lovely shopping street featuring both high street staples and independent shops too. Lots of interesting things to see such as Kendal Castle
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Kendal
A bustling little town with a lovely shopping street featuring both high street staples and independent shops too. Lots of interesting things to see such as Kendal Castle
A lot of historic places to see in Lancaster along with a large shopping area (River Island,Primark etc) and lots of small independent cafes.
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Lancaster
A lot of historic places to see in Lancaster along with a large shopping area (River Island,Primark etc) and lots of small independent cafes.
Bowness has lots to offer, from cafes and restaurants to boat trips and water sports! Lots of lovely lake side walks!
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Bowness-on-Windermere
Bowness has lots to offer, from cafes and restaurants to boat trips and water sports! Lots of lovely lake side walks!
Ambleside is a Great Lake District town! Definitely worth a visit, many cafes and restaurants! Also great lakeside views and a ferry stop! You can enjoy the waterfall at Stock Ghyll Force!
A must stop is the Apple Pie bakery
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Ambleside
Ambleside is a Great Lake District town! Definitely worth a visit, many cafes and restaurants! Also great lakeside views and a ferry stop! You can enjoy the waterfall at Stock Ghyll Force!
A must stop is the Apple Pie bakery
A lovely garden centre with a shop selling food items, gifts and furniture plus a lovely cafe for drinks and snacks
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Beetham Nurseries Garden Cafe
A lovely garden centre with a shop selling food items, gifts and furniture plus a lovely cafe for drinks and snacks
Great for Children
Just 2 minutes down the road is GREENLANDS FARM VILLAGE a great place for smaller children with a wide range of animals to see,pet and feed.A straw barn to play in and pedal go karts.There is also a farm shop and a cafe.
Tel:01524784184
This farm offers lots! From a crazy mini golf course, a farm shop full of local produce, a cafe and best of all ANIMALS!
You can look at all the animals and feed them too! (If you ask the staff they will get any animal out you wish to hold or pet!)
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Greenlands Farm Village
This farm offers lots! From a crazy mini golf course, a farm shop full of local produce, a cafe and best of all ANIMALS!
You can look at all the animals and feed them too! (If you ask the staff they will get any animal out you wish to hold or pet!)
Galeria Beatrix Potter
Main StreetGreat for the whole Family
An actual lived in stately home,this is well worth a visit.Childrens play areas including caterpillar maze,tree face trail,woodland walk and Teddy Bear hunt.Tours around the home with guides and various special events throughout the year.Just 8 minutes away by car a perfect place to visit.
Tel:01524 734474
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Leighton Hall
An actual lived in stately home,this is well worth a visit.Childrens play areas including caterpillar maze,tree face trail,woodland walk and Teddy Bear hunt.Tours around the home with guides and various special events throughout the year.Just 8 minutes away by car a perfect place to visit.
Tel:01524 734474
A little further afield is SOUTH LAKES SAFARI ZOO.As the name suggest it is a zoo with a large host of animals to see including two baby Rhinos born this year and last.Follow the Brown Elephant Zoo signs.
LA12 0LU
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Zoológico Safari de South Lakes
Melton TerraceA little further afield is SOUTH LAKES SAFARI ZOO.As the name suggest it is a zoo with a large host of animals to see including two baby Rhinos born this year and last.Follow the Brown Elephant Zoo signs.
LA12 0LU
Fabulous place! Super paddle board and kayaks to hire! You can have a single kayak, a double, a paddle board for all the family or individual ones!
The guys are super friendly and let you do you’re own thing going off on the lake to explore the mini islands!
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Windermere Canoe Kayak
B5285Fabulous place! Super paddle board and kayaks to hire! You can have a single kayak, a double, a paddle board for all the family or individual ones!
The guys are super friendly and let you do you’re own thing going off on the lake to explore the mini islands!
Food scene
A lovely venue with great food and just down the road from The Lodge…. Booking essential.
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Longlands Hotel & Cottages
A lovely venue with great food and just down the road from The Lodge…. Booking essential.
The food here is Pub Grub but very nice and reasonably priced.Into Carnforth,passed Aldi and turn right at the lights…As the name suggests it’s just opposite the station
Royal Station Hotel
Market StreetThe food here is Pub Grub but very nice and reasonably priced.Into Carnforth,passed Aldi and turn right at the lights…As the name suggests it’s just opposite the station
Attached to The Midland Hotel this bar serves food and coffees along with a cocktail menu and wine.The style is Art Deco.Lots of outside seating with lovely sea views
The Rotunda bar
Attached to The Midland Hotel this bar serves food and coffees along with a cocktail menu and wine.The style is Art Deco.Lots of outside seating with lovely sea views
Lovely food and a great atmosphere . Located in Grange over sands
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The Estuary
Main StreetLovely food and a great atmosphere . Located in Grange over sands
If you travel up through Kirby Lonsdale this restaurant has been recommended by friends of mine for a delicious lunch
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The Highwayman
If you travel up through Kirby Lonsdale this restaurant has been recommended by friends of mine for a delicious lunch
If you are celebrating or want something really special this Michelin starred restaurant owned by Simon Grogan is the place. Located in Cartmel ( home of the famous Sticky Toffee Pudding)
Booking essential
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L'Enclume
Cavendish StreetIf you are celebrating or want something really special this Michelin starred restaurant owned by Simon Grogan is the place. Located in Cartmel ( home of the famous Sticky Toffee Pudding)
Booking essential
The best sandwiches, pastries, buns, flap jacks! Everything from here is 10/10!
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Rooms at the Apple Pie
Rydal RoadThe best sandwiches, pastries, buns, flap jacks! Everything from here is 10/10!
A lovely gastro pub in a beautiful little village. The morecambe bay potted shrimp was delicious. Only 6 minutes from the Lodge too.
The Wheatsheaf, Beetham
Stanley StreetA lovely gastro pub in a beautiful little village. The morecambe bay potted shrimp was delicious. Only 6 minutes from the Lodge too.