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Muncaster Castle
www.muncaster.co.uk
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Muncaster Castle
Holehird Gardens
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You can tour the house, enjoy a stroll in the very extensive
gardens and visit the owlry - plus see a display of flying hawks!
This is a historic stately home, with 200 acres of rhododendron woods.
They were planted in the late 18th Century and are probably the most colourful
display of rhododendrons you will ever see. We recommend you visit it
in May, when the blooms are at their best. May Day weekend through to
the beginning of June is best, but they go on until the end of June.
The drive to Muncaster Castle via the Wrynose and Hardknot Passes is
spectacular, but not a route for the timid driver. The alternate route
is to drive South past Lake Coniston and then travel north up the coast
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Holehird Gardens
www.holehirdgardens.org.uk
This is the northern regional Head Quarters of the Royal Horticultural Society.
They have an extensive show of acers, rhododendrons, hydrangeas and other
exotic plants. Beautiful gardens in a stunning location. |
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Blackwell
www.blackwell.org.uk
You must visit Blackwell - the arts & crafts house, built by a Lancastrian
millionnaire in the late 19th Century. It is situated on the eastern bank
of Lake Windermere. It is a must! |
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John Ruskin’s House on Lake Coniston
A fascinating visit and they have a very good Tea Room. |
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William Wordsworth’s Cottage at Grasmere
www.visitcumbria.com/amb/dovecott.htm
Very much upgraded and a very comprehensive and interesting museum also
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Pubs & restaurants |
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The Talbot Inn & Skelwith Bridge Hotel
The Talbot Inn has good bar snacks, and is convenient and close by. The
Hotel is ideal for an evening meal.
Telephone: +44 (0) 15394 32115
www.skelwithbridgehotel.co.uk/food_drink
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Skelwith Bridge Hotel
The Drunken Duck Inn
Ambleside
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Britannia Inn
Very, very popular old pub. They have very good beer and the simple restaurant
produces wholesome and pleasant meals.
Telephone:
+44 (0) 15394 37210
http://www.britinn.net
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The Drunken Duck Inn
Good Pub Guide "Cumbria Dining Pub of the Year 2003 &
2004". A very famous pub in this area and very popular. Brews its own
beer. It has recently upgraded its meals to a very high standard.
Telephone: +44 (0) 15394 36347
www.drunkenduckinn.co.uk
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Wainwrights Pub
Hearty pub grub. Pleasant riverside gardens and play area for children during
the day.
Telephone: +44
(0) 15394 38088
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Three Shires - at Little Langdale
www.threeshiresinn.co.uk
Telephone: +44 (0) 15394 37215
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Chester’s Bistro and Coffee Shop
Part of Kirkstone Galleries. Next to the Skelwith Bridge Hotel.
They have a superb selection of home made cakes and fresh coffee. Great
for afternoon tea and their bistro is excellent for a tasty lunch. We recommend
it HIGHLY! |
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In Ambleside there are many ethnic restaurants to choose from:
Chinese, Thai, Indian, Italian, etc. We will provide you with full details
of these within our welcome pack. |
Wildlife
Carr Crag enjoys a prolific variety of wildlife: |
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Deer
Deer visit the garden almost daily. Pull back the curtains very
slowly in the morning, as they are very timid. |
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Badgers
Frequent the garden regularly. There is evidence of an old Badger Set at
the bottom of the drive, although no recent activity has been observed.
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Rabbits
The land of Beatrix Potter and “The Tale of Peter Rabbit” -
what more can we say! |
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Squirrels
Sadly, only the grey squirrel now visits us. Up until around 1995 Red Squirrels
lived in the garden. |
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Birdlife
A real haven for bird lovers! A wide variety of Warblers and Flycatchers
visit us in the spring and summer. You can also see Goosanders and other
waterfowl on the river below. |
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