Cartmel Peninsular - The Morecambe Bay

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The Cartmel Peninsular - The Morecambe Bay - Arnside

Whilst staying in one of our Lake District Cottages you will know doubt wish to explore the many lakes, mountains, forests and areas of natural beauty.

The Cartmel Peninsular - The Morecambe Bay - Arnside South Lakeland has three peninsulas, each jutting out into the Morecambe Bay. Furthest west is Millom, occupied mainly by Black Coombe, a huge outcrop of Skiddaw Slate facing the Irish Sea. Next, separated from Millom by the River Duddon, is the Furness Peninsular, the largest of the three and with its own little island of Walney. Here you will find the ship building town of Barrow, along with the quaint town of Ulverston. Lastly comes the Cartmel Peninsular, pushing its mass of rolling fells and lush meadows out into the sheltered head of the bay. For me this is a perfect location for a Lake District holiday and is becoming ever more popular, with visitors choosing its peace and tranquility, along with the fine villages; this over the more crowded towns and villages such as Ambleside and Bowness Starting roughly from the foot of Windermere, the Cartmel Peninsular is a rural landscape, a patchwork of meadows, criss crossed with quiet country lanes perfect for cycling. As you head towards the coast, you will come to a clutch of little villages. Cartmel is picture perfect, offering lots to entertain, especially noted for its excellent pubs, wine bar and restaurants. Little Cark in Cartmel is the home of Holker Hall, a fine country house which, along with its gardens, is open to the public. Grange Over Sands overlooks the bay with a fine, mile long, Edwardian promenade. West from Grange and you have Leven and Levens Hall. Famed for the topary gardens this is well worth a visit.

Walks - Cycling - The Bay

The bay is magnificent, a view to rival any of those offered by the lakes. On a summers day, when the tide is in, it can flat and blue, when out its sands shimmer like a silver mirror. The sun rise is dramatic and come autumn, the harder light picks out the channels and rivers that snake there way out to the sea. One spectacular sight is when the bay fills with early morning mist. The view is a gossamer sea of white, with the dark fells of Arnside rising up in stark contrast - biblical. Now it must be said that nobody should venture out too far onto the sands. They are dangerous, with fast tides and quick sands. However, there are routes across, where from Grange to Arnside there are regular guided crossings lead by Queens Guide, Cedric Robinson. A lifetime fisherman, Cedric knows the ever changing sands and safe paths. The crossing takes up to some four hours, where you will discover the flat expanse is not quite so, where at points you will have to wade across channels, sometimes near chest high deep. It is a great experience, where you get to meet people from all backgrounds and ages. Information on along with times and dates of the walks can be obtained from the Grange Information Centre.

The Coastal Way & The Arnside Bay Shore

West of Grange you can pick up parts of the coastal way which is well marked on OS maps. However, for me, one of the best walks in the Lake District is to drive - or catch the little train from Grange - around the head of the bay to the Village of Arnside. Like the villages of Cartmel and Grange, this is a little known gem. A fishing and cockling community, it has some good pubs and little shops along with a fine art gallery. From Arnside you you simply follow, and keep to the shore line, walking out along the south side of the bay. You can go for miles and miles, sometimes on shimmering sand or pebbles, sometimes up on the cliff paths, with gorse and windswept woodland. I promise, with the changing tide and huge vista, this will rival any lake walk. Back at Arnside is a path - indeed you can drive - to the summit of Arnside Knott. A respectable fell, it is a glorious walk on heather and gorse covered limestone rock, with little woods to punctuate the scenery and magnificent views across the bay, with a perfect backdrop of the mountains of central lakes.

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Staying In A Lake District Cottage Close To Cartmel Peninsular - The Morecambe Bay

Wherever you choose to take your Lake District Holiday, nowhere is far away. The Cumbria National Park is quite a compact area, but with lots of variation crammed in. From gentle valleys, ancient woodland, our huge lakes which reflect the sky and landscape and of course the soaring mountains and craggy fells are all easy to explore, this along with a host of welcoming towns and villages.

If you need your holiday cottage to be near Cartmel Peninsular - The Morecambe Bay we have a good selection of fine Lake District Cottages within easy reach of this welcoming and vibrant Town. If you need any advice on the best choice of Self Catering Cottage for you, we all know our holiday cottages well and would be pleased to help find the most suitable.

Below is a selection of those Lake District Holiday Cottages nearest to Cartmel Peninsular - The Morecambe Bay.

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Causeway House -

Nethercroft - As one of the finest 5 Star Gold Lake District Holiday Cottages, Nethercroft offers its guests a very special holiday home for 4.

Barrow Wife - Full of character this 4 Star traditional 18th C Lake District Cottage sleeping 8 offers true peace and tranquility.

Ash Cottage - A super 4 Star Lake District Cottage sleeping 4 set in a quiet village with super pub 2 minutes walk away.

Yew Tree Cottage - A super 4 Star Lake District Cottage sleeping 2 set in a quiet village with super pub 2 minutes walk away.

Wharton Barn - A popular 4 Star retreat for couples set right in the heart of the picture perfect village of Cartmel.

Wheelhouse Cottage - This 4 Star lake district cottage sleeping four, sits right by the river in the village of Cartmel.

Ducklings Retreat - The perfect romantic retreat is offered by this super modern 5 Star Lake District Cottage, set close to the village of Cartmel.

Tom Crag Barn - A Lake District Holiday Cottage,Tom Crag offers its guests a very special holiday home for 4.

Simpson Ground Farmhouse - Full of character this super 18th C Lake District Cottage sleeping 8 offers true peace and tranquility.

No 3 Church View - Lake District Cottage sleeping 2

The Old Police Station - Lake District Cottage sleeping 6 - 7

North View - Lake District Cottage sleeping 4 plus 2

Rossendale House - This 5 Star District Cottage offers the finest accommodation for 4 guests set in the super village of Cartmel..

Apt 5 - Cark House - This super lake district apartment offers the finest accommodation for couples set in the village of Cark.

Top Bank - A popular retreat for couples sleeping 2 set in the quiet and beautiful Lyth Valley.

Kiln Cottage - A Charming 4 star Lake District Cottage sleeping 4 in a quiet village with a super pub only 2 minutes walk

Hill View - Set in the village of Bouth and next to the White Hart Inn this makes for a great Lake District Holiday Cottage.

Heron Beck - This 5 Star Gold Luxury lake district cottage offers the finest accommodation for 10 guests in comfort and style.

3 Orlestone House - Super modern 4 star apartment in Grange Over sands sleeping 4 with bay views

Ducks Haven - The perfect romantic retreat is offered by this super modern 4 Star Gold Lake District Cottage, set close to the village of Cartmel.

Drakes Cottage - A popular 4 Star retreat for couples set close to the picture perfect village of Cartmel.

Devonshire House - This Lake District Cottage offers the finest accommodation for 7 guests set in the super village of Cartmel..

2 Kiln Houses - A Charming 4 star Lake District Cottage sleeping 3 in a quiet village with a super pub only 2 minutes walk

Little Croft - This 5 Star Luxury lake district cottage offers the finest accommodation for couples set in the village of Cartmel.

Middle Bank - A popular retreat for couples or small families sleeping 4 set in the quiet Lyth Valley.

The Peat House - A super 5 star Lake District Cottage sleeping 4 in a quiet hamlet close to the southern shores of Coniston Water.

Rose Cottage, Lowick - A very popular cottage sleepin 5 in the hamlet of Lowick, with good pub and close to Coniston Water.

No 2 Rose Cottage - One of our finest 4 Star Gold Lake District Cottages, offering guests a very special romantic retreat in a quiet village with nearby Inn.

No 1 Rose Cottage - One of our finest 4 Star Gold Lake District Cottages, offering guests a very special romantic retreat in a quiet village with nearby Inn..

Nibthwaite Grange Studio - A Charming 4 star Lake District Cottage sleeping 2 in a quiet village close to the southern shores of Coniston Water.

Nanny Goat Cottage - As one of the finest 5 Star Gold Lake District Holiday Cottages, Nanny Goat Cottage offers its guests a very special holiday home for 4.

Millers Loft - This popular little cottage for 2 lies in the village of Lindale, close to Grange and Cartmel.

Mill End - This excellent 4 Star Lake District Cottage for 4 lies in the quiet and peaceful Lyth Valley.

Barrow Hollin - Full of character this traditional 18th C 4 Star Lake District Cottage sleeping 6 offers peace and tranquility.

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