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For me, Cartmel is one of Cumbrias finest and unique villages. Set on the Cartmel Peninsular, surrounded by rolling hills that tumble down to the coast, it is picture perfect. With ancient buildings, an impressive medieval priory, a towering arch and a sweet, clear river, all is centred on a sunny square to gather and sit, or wine and dine in one of the many inns or fine restaurants.

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 favorite 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 new venture, 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.

Outlands

Outlands lies about a half mile from the the village, where if your idea of a good holiday is to spend time simply relaxing and stepping out for a good meal in a local pub or restaurant, then this may well be for you.

A former barn, the property has been turned into a delightful Lakeland Cottage perfect for couples. From a small boot-room, off which lies a downstairs WC, you step into the kitchen. Well equipped it has all you need to rustle up a tasty lunch or dinner.

From the kitchen you enter the sitting room. Beautifully furnished, a sofa and armchairs are set around a cosy fire, and to one end is a fine dining table to lay up and enjoy relaxed meals into the night.

From the sitting room you enter the main hall where stairs lead to the upper floor and the three bedrooms. Choose between a fine double with en-suite shower room or the second double with basin. For those with children there is a bunk bedroom available at a supplement. Finally there is the master bathroom with bath, overhead shower, basin and WC.

To the front of the cottage is a sunny patio garden ideal for a little pre diner drink on a summers day. Across the lane is the large garden where you can park your car. Here you have views across the surrounding meadow and with its lawns and shrubs, garden furniture and barbecue is perfect for children to play and adults to relax.

For me Outlands is perfect for couples where you can take time out in a charming cottage, sample the culinary delights of the village and easily explore both the national park and the Cumbrian coast.

Outlands Inventory

• 2 Double bedrooms, one with en-suite shower room
• 1 Bunk bedroom - £50
• Duvets - Full linen & towels
• 1 Master bathroom with bath, overhead shower, basin & wc
• 1 Downstairs WC
• Gas central heating
• Open Fire - Please purchase coal locally
• Electric cooker & hob
• Microwave
• Fridge
• Dishwasher
• Wahing Machine & Tumble Dryer
• Coffee cafetiere
• Iron & Ironing board
• Flat screen colour TV
• Wi-Fi Broadband
• Gas & electricity inclusive
• Patio garden furniture
• Barbecue
• No pets
• No smokers
• Parking - Opposite the property, across the lane, in the private garden.
  
  

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
Newby Bridge To Bouth

 

 

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