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Newby Bridge
Whilst staying in one of our Lake District Cottages you will know doubt wish to explore our many towns and villages.
Newby Bridge sits on the banks of the River Leven which issues from the southern basin of lake Windermere and is overshadowed by the Finsthwaite Height. Leaving the A590 you cross a handsome, five arched, stone bridge spanning the Leven, and are immediately confronted with the Swan Hotel. Smartly refurbished, the Swan has a good bar and dining, with gardens and grounds running down to the river The village is very small, a few house dotted along the lane leading toward Lakeside. The Leven is for the most part private fishing, however there are reasonable areas, both from the Swan’s grounds and a little west of the bridge, where you can get down to the waters edge. Walk around to the western shore and you have Fell Foot Park, a National Trust parkland, with lakes shores where you can swim, fish, hire boats and rent mooring. The Leven is famed for salmon, and about a half a mile beyond the bridge, towards Backbarrow, it becomes fierce and turbulent, with impressive rapids and white waters. These rapids are a draw to canoeists, where throughout the year scores of these fragile little craft, all brightly coloured, can be seen struggling against the river's might. Along the river lane is the Newby Bridge Halt, one of the stops where you can take a short journey on the steam railway line. Volunteers keep the Halt in immaculate order, with flowers and shrubs and lickerty spit paint work, and when the train is standing at the platform huffing and puffing the picture is one of a more genteel age.
Lakeside
Leaving the Newby Bridge on the Lakeside Road, you shortly come to Lakeside. Here there is the excellent Lakeside Hotel, the steamer pier, the Haverthwaite steam railway terminus and the Aquarium - a well presented, award winning, exhibition, following a Lakeland river from its source high in the fells to its final destination in the surrounding coastal seas. There are plenty of interactive bits for the kids and the high point is the glass tunnel where you walk under water with fish and ducks swimming above and by your side. The Aquarium has a nice cafe overlooking the lake and decent gift shop. The Lakeside Hotel has views over Windermere and offers a good bar, a fine restaurant with superb cuisine set in genteel club like surrounds. Booking in season is advisable. From the pier you can board one of the steamers for trip all the way up the ten mile expanse of Windermere, calling at Bowness and Ambleside at the northern head.
Finsthwaite
Finsthwaite Moving on a half mile from Lakeside and you swing around to Finsthwaite. Again a collection of attractive traditional Lakeland homes and farmsteads dotted along the lane and in the fells. On the the outskirts of Finsthwaite is the Stott Park Bobbin Mill, under the care of English Heritage, is one of the few remaining and best preserved working mills in the country. The guided visit takes about forty five minutes and you get a chance to come away with your own bobbin. In the village is the a church, built by Pailey & Austin. In the churchyard you will find the grave of Clementina Douglas, reputed as the illegitimate daughter of The Young Pretender, and who it is said was conceived and raised at Waterside House. From Finsthwaite, just north of the church, is the start of a easy, delightful walk up to High Dam. Park up in NT car park and simply follow either the track or the old river bed and you will come to two of the prettiest tarns in the lakes. When you reach High Dam the path around the water is well marked and there is plenty to explore; you can hunt for mushrooms in the season or simply walk and picnic with young children.
Bouth
Travel about five miles west from Newby Bridge and the foot of the lake and you come to the little village of Bouth. Now not a lot happens here. And perhaps that is why we get more and more cottages offered and more and more visitors wishing to stay. Unlike Ambleside and Grasmere, Windermere and Bowness, you have true peace, set among low rolling fell, with the lakes of Windermere and Coniston a short drive east and west, the Grizdale Forest a good destination by cycle, and the Cartmel peninsular to the south with it craggy coastline and attractive villages. Oh - and you do have the White Hart Inn, hosted by Nigel Barton, offering hearty pub grub, real ale, all served under a canopy of blackened beams and a cheery log fire.
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Staying In A Lake District Cottage Close To Newby Bridge To Bouth
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 Newby Bridge To Bouth 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 Newby Bridge To Bouth.
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North View - Lake District Cottage sleeping 4 plus 2
Foxglove Cottage - Set in Bowness, on the shores of Windermere, this is a perfect 4 star Lakeland Cottage for both couples and families.
Apt 5 - Cark House - This super lake district apartment offers the finest accommodation for couples set in the village of Cark.
Ducklings Retreat - The perfect romantic retreat is offered by this super modern 5 Star Lake District Cottage, set close to the village of Cartmel.
Wheelhouse Cottage - This 4 Star lake district cottage sleeping four, sits right by the river in the village of Cartmel.
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.
The Old Police Station - Lake District Cottage sleeping 6 - 7
No 3 Church View - Lake District Cottage sleeping 2
Barrow Wife - Full of character this 4 Star traditional 18th C Lake District Cottage sleeping 8 offers true peace and tranquility.
Barrow Hollin - Full of character this traditional 18th C 4 Star Lake District Cottage sleeping 6 offers peace and tranquility.
Nethercroft - As one of the finest 5 Star Gold Lake District Holiday Cottages, Nethercroft offers its guests a very special holiday home for 4.
1 Bridge Cottages - Lake District Cottage sleeping 4
Apple Tree Barn - This 5 Star Gold Luxury lake district cottage offers the finest accommodation for 8 guests set close to Coniston Water and nearby Inn.
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.
Rossendale House - This 5 Star District Cottage offers the finest accommodation for 4 guests set in the super village of Cartmel..
Wharton Barn - A popular 4 Star retreat for couples set right in the heart of the picture perfect village of Cartmel.
Kiln Cottage - A Charming 4 star Lake District Cottage sleeping 4 in a quiet village with a super pub only 2 minutes walk
Honey Pot Cottage - As one of the finest 5 Star Gold Lake District Holiday Cottages, Honey Pot offers its guests a very special holiday home for 4.
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..
Middle Bank - A popular retreat for couples or small families sleeping 4 set in the quiet Lyth Valley.
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.
2 Kiln Houses - A Charming 4 star Lake District Cottage sleeping 3 in a quiet village with a super pub only 2 minutes walk
These are just a selection of our hand picked Lake District Cottages, to see our full range either use our search facility or take a leisurely look at our cottage browsers.
Links & Tourist Information Centres
Cumbria Tourist Board - golakes
www.golakes.co.uk/
Tourist Information Centre
Grange-over-Sands
Victoria Hall Main Street
Grange-over-Sands
LA11 6DP
Telephone +44 (0) 15395 34026
E-Mail grangetic@southlakeland.gov.uk
Activities, Adventure & Visitor Centre
Windermere Lake Cruises
Lakeside
Telephone 015395 39950
Fell Foot Park
Newby Bridge
Telephone 015395 31273
Museums & Galleries & Attractions
The Bobbin Mill
Stott Park
Finsthwaite
Telephone 015395 31087
Windermere Lake Cruises
Lakeside
Telephone 015395 339950
Aquarium of the lake
Lakeside
Telephone 015395 30153
Lakeside & Havertwaite Railway
Lakeside or
Havertwaite on the A590 for Railway Museum
Telephone 015395 31594
Pubs & Inns Cafes & Restaurants
Swan Hotel
Newby Bridge
Telephone 015395 31681
Lakeside Hotel
Lakeside
Telephone 015395 30001
Boaters Restaurant
Lakeside
Telephone 015395 31381
The White Hart
Bouth
Cumbria LA12 8JB
Tel 01229 861229
Boat Hire & Mooring
Fell Foot Park
Newby Bridge LA12 8NN
Telephone 015395 31273
email fellfootpark@nationaltrust.org.uk
www.nationalltrust.org