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North View

The hamlet of Millside lies about a mile from Witherslack, both located at the northern head of the Cartmel Peninsula, a spur of low rolling fell with woodland and meadow, jutting out into the Morecambe Bay. The peninsula is criss-crossed by country lanes, ideal for gentle walks and cycling, along with coastal footpaths on both the north and south shores of the bay. 

From the main road, and the huddle of houses that form Millside, North View Cottage is approached by a very narrow, wooded bridle way, which winds and dips down, crosses a small beck and brings you to the cottage lying on the right hand side of the track.

From the front door you step into a small hall. Off this is the well equipped kitchen with oak units, oven, hob and fitted microwave. Also off the hall is a small wet room shower with basin and WC. The sitting room has a log burning stove to one end and to the other a table for dining and offers a view across the bridle way to the little woodland opposite. 

Upstairs lie the three bedrooms and the master bathroom with bath, overhead shower, basin and WC. There are two double bedrooms, both very comfortable and well furnished. Finally there is the bunk bedroom with full sized beds but perhaps more suited to children.

Outside, the cottage sits below a farm, on the side of the bridle way. There is a patio area with a garden table and opposite lies a little woodland, which in spring is carpeted with bluebells. A little way back down the track is the bridge crossing a small beck, which along with the woodland is a perfect habitat for wildlife.

For those that seek a sense of seclusion, I am sure this delightful little cottage will attract and appeal as it makes both a holiday hideaway and a base to explore the wider national park.

The Location

Whitbarrow Scar is a huge limestone fell rising above Witherslack. The climb to the top is easy and can be accomplished directly from the cottage, where you will discover one of the finest limestone pavements, along with super panoramic views. Come down to the coast and you can explore the edges of the bay. For me one of the finest walks in the Lake District is to set out along the shore from Arnside, over to the south side. Ahead of you stretch miles of silver sand, and as the tide comes in the view is spectacular. It must be noted that the sands are hazardous, but providing you keep to the shoreline the walk is fine. 

West of the village is Witherslack, a one mile easy walk from the cottage wher you will find the Derby Arms. Recently refurbished, it has gained a very good following and reputation for excellent food, wine, local beers and a friendly welcome for dogs as well as humans. Adjoining the Inn is a very good community shop for bread, milk and eggs.

A short car ride brings you to the foot of Lake Windermere and the River Leven, where you will find the the villages of Newby Bridge, Lakeside, Finsthwaite and Backbarrow, along with The National Trusts Fell Foot Park. Here there are gardens, a cafe and, at the lake shore, fishing, jetties for mooring and hiring rowing and sailing boats, along with a ferry crossing to Lakeside. At Lakeside, steamers and launches leave for trips on the lake and can be used as a sort of water bus to explore other areas. Also at Lakeside is the steam railway terminus and the Lakeland Aquarium. Nearby at Backbarrow is the famous Lakeland Motor Museum with over 30,000 exhibits.

From Finsthwaite a track leads up to Low & High Dam, one of my favourite tarns, easy to get to and perfect for a picnic or paddle in summer.

For dining or a drink there are some good choices. The Lakeside Hotel overlooks the lake and offers a traditional bar serving local ale, a lounge bar and contemporary bistro, along with a more formal restaurant offering fine cuisine, perfect for celebration or just a little indulgence. At Newby Bridge you have the Swan Hotel, with its gardens overlooking the River Leven and offering a decent bar and bistro restaurant.

Head south down onto the Cartmel Peninsular and you have winding country lanes that lead to the Morecambe Bay. The village of Grange over Sands overlooks the bay with a mile long promenade. There are some excellent shops including Higginson's award winning Butchers, two bakers, a grocer and a host of little cafes and tea rooms. Over the fell lies Cartmel, one of Cumbria's prettiest villages. Four pubs, a fab wine wine bar, the Michelin awarded l'Enclume, a huge Norman priory and a national hunt race course along with narrow streets and a little river make for the perfect village setting. At Cark there is Holker Hall, a fine country house and gardens open to the public also offering a food hall with local produce. If you are still in the mood for more grand houses, then at the other end of the peninsular is Levens Hall a fine house built around 1590 and boasts one of the finest topary gardens in the UK.

A little further afield you have the coast where you can explore the edges of the bay. For me one of the finest walks in the Lake District is to set out along the shore from Arnside, over to the south side of the bay. Ahead of you stretch miles of silver sand, and as the tide comes in the view is spectacular. It must be noted that the sands are hazardous, but providing you keep to the shoreline the walk is fine.  

North from the cottage, up the Rusland valley, you come to the Grizedale forest where you can purchase a map of the trails for both walking and mountain bikes. As you explore the forest you will come across fabulous sculptures, which are part of an ongoing art initiative sponsored by The Forestry Commission. North west lies Coniston Water and the Coniston mountain range offing plenty of water activities and mountain trails to suit all abilities.

Finally You are quite close to two of our larger towns. Ullverston is very traditional with cobbled streets, plenty of shops, pubs and cafes and well worth a visit. Kendal is the principle town of South Lakeland. With lots of shops, cafes and pubs the town has plenty to offer, especially on the arts and cultural scene with the Brewery cinema, theatre and arts center and the Abbot Hall Art Gallery with changing exhibitions along with a fine permanent collection.

Guest Reviews

Beautiful cottage, perfect setting, had a brilliant week. Kids and dogs loved it too. Thank you.
The Hails

We spent our Christmas week in your beautiful cottage - a really comfortable, well equipped and homely base. Thank you.
Clements Party

A very homely cottage in a nice secluded location. Encouraged the birds outside with feeders and were rewarded with lots of variety including bullfinches, greenfinches, greater spotted woodpecker and even a heron down by the river. Thank you.
The Williamsons & The Yates     

Local Areas Of Interest

Cartmel Peninsular - The Morecambe Bay
Cartmel
Grange Over Sands
Kendal
Newby Bridge To Bouth
The Lyth & Winster Valleys
Ulverston

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