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Aynsome Manor Park lies a half mile from the village of Cartmel, located on the Cartmel Peninsular, and surrounded by rolling hills that tumble down to the coast. The village is picture perfect, with ancient buildings, an impressive medieval priory, a towering arch and a sweet, clear river, all centred on the village square.

There are good local walks, notable Hampsfell and Eggerslack wood, a limestone fell, where the summit gives panoramic views of the Morecambe Bay and the Lake District Mountains.

The foot of Windermere lies about eight miles north of the village. Here you can hire boats at Fell Foot, or take lake cruises from Lakeside.

As well as exploring southern lakes, one of my favourite walks is to drive to Arnside, where you can begin a wonderful flat walk, hugging the edge of the bay, with miles of shimmering sand reaching out before you.

Back to the village, where among a maze of streets lined by lime-washed architecture, you have the village square entered by a bridge on one side and under a monastic arch on the other. There are two grocers and four decent pubs. For something a little special you can try Simon Rogan's Michelin awarded Enclume, one of Cumbrias finest restaurants or, set by the river, his other venue, Rogan's wine bar - very relaxed and with excellent cuisine.

As well as being very pretty, Cartmel boasts one other famous attraction, the Cartmel Race Course. Set against the backdrop of the beautiful English Lake District, the course is the smallest in the country, yet gets TV coverage with its exciting steeple to steeple chases. Along with the races there is always a fun fair where the whole event gives the village a great party atmosphere.

Ducklings Retreat

Ducklings Retreat is one of a group of adjoining apartments and cottages that flank a small shared courtyard. The building was formerly the old mill and is separate from the main park, which offers privately owned lodges.

From the shared courtyard you enter a communal hall, where stairs lead up to the first floor and the property.

The main living area is open plan. The sitting room is beautifully furnished with two large armchairs, perfect to tuck up in with the latest best seller or take in a movie on the wide screen.

The kitchen area is well planned and fitted, perfect to rustle up your favourite dish.

The bedroom is very comfortable and well furnished promising sweet dreams. The bathroom is all chrome and tiles with bath, overhead shower, basin and WC.

The area around the duck pond is for all to share. Here you can sit with a drink on a warm summer night and watch the coming and goings of pond life.

All in all, this is a very relaxing and romantic little apartment, perfect for couples.

Ducklings Retreat Inventory

• 1 Double Bedroom
  
• Duvets - Full linen & towels
  
• Baby equipment not available
  
• 1 Bathroom with overhead shower, basin & WC
  
• Night storage heating
  
• Electric cooker & hob
  
• Microwave
  
• Refrigerator
  
• Freezer
  
• Coffee cafetiere
  
• Dishwasher
  
• Iron & Ironing board
  
• Flat Screen
• Bose sound system
  
• Electricity inclusive
  
• No pets
  
• No smokers
  
• Private parking 1 car near to the property
• Please note - The pond to the rear of the property is public and not fenced
  

Nearest Amenities

Cartmel Village Store
Spar
4 pubs
Enclume Restaurant
Rogan's Wine Bar
Grange over Sands - 1 mile over the fell for Higginson's Butcher, The Veg Shack, local baker and much more

Local Areas Of Interest

Cartmel
Cartmel Peninsular - The Morecambe Bay
Grange Over Sands
Newby Bridge To Bouth

 

 

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