Langdale View Lodge, Windermere, Cumbria, England

Windermere,

Self Catering log cabin with mountain views, sleeps max 5

Ideal for: Sailing, walking, bird watching, riding, fishing, water sports, historic buildings, museums and National Trust Properties. Situated in an elevated position within White Cross Bay Leisure Park & Marina, on the Shores of Windermere. Try a cosy lodge instead of a cottage, for a change. The most idyllic and scenic location in the heart of the Lake District, Cumbria White Cross Bay is a premier 5 star park on the shores of Lake Windermere, ideal for sailing, rowing, canoeing, walking, climbing, bird watching or just relaxing. The panorama of the lakeside, surrounding fells and countryside is simply breathtaking.

Accommodation Details

Bedrooms: 1 Master bedrooms with double bed and door to veranda. 1 Single and bunk beds.

Bathroom: shower/toilet/wash hand basin/shaver point/hairdryer.

Living Room: Double aspect lounge with views to the mountains. SkyTV Dvd player, radio, books etc. Dinnning area to seat 6.

Kitchen: Fully fitted with gas hob, electri oven, microwave, toaster, firgde. Washing machine and dryer in Laundry room.

Cleaning & Linen: Bed Linen and hand towels provided

Accomodation Notes: All rooms are heated with lovely gas fire in lounge. Suitable for children and a dog if required. Veranda is enclosed and safe.

Outside: Off road parking for 2 cars.Veranda with garden furniture. Small garden,and grounds within White Cross Bay Park leading to the shore.

About the Park: Use of the Park facilities are unrivalled. Whatever your preferred leisure pastimes are at White Cross Bay there is enough choice to provide a full and relaxing holiday without even venturing off the park. Deer roam the park amongst the rabbits and wild flowers. Water sports enthusiasts can enjoy one of the finest Marinas in the area at White Cross Bay and offers one of the best boat launching facilities on Lake Windermere. (Enquire when booking)

Further Details: Restaurant on site. A great selection of eating places in Windermere or Ambleside. Shop on site or Spar shop a few minutes walk. Banks at Windermere

Local Information (Provided by owners from their website) Easy to get to be train, bus or car. Airport Manchester or Blackpool.

Whatever your age, whether you want to enjoy the many attractions that the Lake District has to offer, or if you prefer to relax on site, you are guaranteed an ideal holiday. This is where you come to get away from it all, Wordsworth was born here and where Beatrix Potter and John Ruskin lived, so its not surprising that the treasures of these lands inspires a little poetry in us all! This area is a haven for walking, canoeing, sailing and fishing. It is perfect for mountain biking and horse riding and the beautiful Cumbrian coastline is only a short drive away.

Other leisure activities include; cycling, golf courses, museums, galleries, cinemas and a host of attractions to suit all ages. You will be spoilt for choice with the selection of restaurants, bars and cafe's available wherever you go in the Lake District. From world-class bird watching around the lake to strolling around the numerous little market towns in search of the perfect pot of farmers homemade jam; the story here is quite bliss. You will not want to go home!

Orrest Head: A short walk from the site takes you to Orrest Head. On a clear day, the fell offers a 360° panorama, from the Yorkshire fells to the Langdales and Troutbeck Valley. Even Morecambe Bay is clearly visible. The well known author and walker Alfred Wainwright's first climb was Orrest Head, he walked to the summit of the fell in 1930, and felt greatly inspired by the view from there. A plaque to his memory stands at the summit. It remains today just as Wainwright would have seen it.

Holehird: Near to the site: The Lakeland Horticultural Society's ten acres above Windermere is truly a garden for all seasons. In a superb Lakeland setting, Holehird Gardens are reputed to be among the finest in England and are unique in being maintained entirely by volunteers and supported by voluntary donations.

Blackwell House: Visitors to the Lake District have a new treat in store with the opening of a restored Arts & Crafts House, Blackwell, which is a grade 1 listed building. The house's purpose is to serve as a public gallery for craft and applied arts and draws upon the collections of Abbot Hall in Kendal to add to the interiors and interpret the arts and crafts of the time. The garden terraces and grounds are brought back to their original condition and contribute to a pleasurable outing and interesting museum house. 1 ½ miles south of Bowness, just off the Lyth Valley Rd.

Brockhole: Situated between Ambleside and Windermere, the National Park Visitor Centre opened in 1969, and is set in 30 acres of magnificent terraced gardens stretching down to the shore of Windermere, with splendid views of the surrounding countryside. There are plenty of places to picnic and relax and enjoy the view. You can enjoy the beautiful shores of Windermere against the backdrop of spectacular mountain scenery by taking a lake cruise from Brockhole's jetty. In the house you can discover more about the lake District. There are exhibitions, film and slide shows, and a shop with books, maps and gifts. There is a restaurant and tea room with terraced seating outside, an adventure playground, picnic area, putting and croquet.

Windermere Lake Cruises: Operate on England's largest lake with the central point being Bowness on Windermere. You will find a large fleet of launches and steamers that will provide you with views of the lake from its shoreline to the high tops. Cruises from Lakeside, Bowness, Brockhole or Ambleside.

Fell Foot Park: Owned by the National Trust, the Victorian park and eighteen acre grounds have colourful gardens with rhododendrons. There is also a children's adventure playground, and an adventure trail which ends in a trapeze. A landing stage.

Newby Bridge: Once a part of Lancashire, is a small village adjoining the River Leven at the southern end of Lake Windermere. It got its name from the five-arched stone bridge built across the river in 1651. Near to the Aquarium, Railway and Steamboats. Swan Hotel/Inn by bridge

The Damson Valley: Lyth Valley Damson Walk (3.5 miles/5.6 km, approx. 2-2½ hours) The best way to enjoy damson country is by bicycle or on foot. There are numerous small country lanes and footpaths that wend their way through woodland, farmland and villages, and at a slower pace you have more time to explore and fully appreciate the distinctive character of damson country. There is a circular walk around the villages of Row and The Howe where damson trees are prolific. Please note that these two villages have narrow, winding lanes with no parking and are not suitable for exploring by car. It is recommended that cars are left in the lay-by opposite the Lyth Valley Hotel on the A5074 and that the walk is undertaken on foot. Pick up a brochure for full details of the walk from the tourist office or in with my brochures. Check for Damson Day Date usually in April.

Brantwood: The former home of John Ruskin. Old Man of Coniston in the distance. One of the most beautifully situated houses by Coniston Lake and well worth a visit. The best way to get to Brantwood is to take the National Trust's Steam Yacht Gondola from Coniston Pier.

Graythwaite Hall Gardens: The gardens date from 1889. It, is a spring phenomenon with rhododendrons, azaleas and spring flowering shrubs. The Arts and Crafts Style of Mawson can still be seen in the rose garden, the Dutch garden, the yew hedges and the terraces. The house is not open to the public. The gardens are open April 1st to June 30th, daily, 10am - 6pm.

Wray Castle, Windermere: Beatrix Potter stayed here with her family one summer when she was 16 and it is where she met Canon Rawnsley, then the Vicar of St Margaret's Church Wray. He later became one of the three founders of the National Trust. Visitors are free to enter the grounds all year round.

Holker Hall: at Grange over Sands Over 125 acres of stunning woodlands and gardens, and even boasts its own Motor Museum. Gift shop and tearooms. Open most of the year.

Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway: Where working steam locomotives haul comfortable coaches through the beautiful Leven Valley to Haverthwaite and back. Café also Aquarium and Steam boats here.

Old Bridge House: Ambleside 's most famous landmark is the Old Bridge House, a unique quaint stone structure consisting of two rooms and an external staircase built on top of an old pack-horse bridge which straddles Stock Beck. It is purported to have been built by the Braithwaite family of Old Ambleside Hall as a summer house. Now owned by the National Trust, at present it serves as an information centre.

Levens Hall: The topiary is some of the oldest in the world. The garden also incorporates a small orchard of apple trees and medlars, a nuttery and herb garden, a bowling green, rose garden, herbaceous borders and seasonal bedding. The Bellingham Buttery is open from 10am until 5pm, Sundays to Thursdays, offering a wide range of delicious home-cooked food.

Kendal Castle: 12th century castle that had fallen into disrepair by the 16th century and which is now in ruins though part of one of the towers and the keep are still standing. It was originally constructed of earth and timber but was rebuilt in stone in the late 12th century with four round corner towers and a square keep. The castle is on a hill overlooking the town. Open all year.

South Lakes Wild Animal Park Dalton in Furness: Half zoo, half museum and totally fascinating, the Lakeland Wildlife Oasis is a unique look-and-learn centre which blends interactive 'hands-on' exhibits and exotic wildlife. The collection of animals ranges from starfish to snakes, from molluscs to monkeys, and includes creatures rarely seen in captivity such as flying foxes, chameleons and poison arrow frogs. Interactive displays include computer programs, projection microscopes, an animal rubber stamping trail and fossil rubbing.

Aquarium By the Lakes: Set on the shore of Lake Windermere, the award-winning Aquarium of the Lakes takes you on an amazing voyage of discovery. Come face to face with playful otters in their riverbank home. Enjoy close encounters with hundreds of amazing creatures including trout, eels, pike, perch, giant crabs, rays and many more. Café. Also Lakeside Railway and steam boats here.

Honister Slate Mines: Set in the Heart of Lakeland, Honister Slate Mines have for centuries, produced the beautiful green stone which it is famous throughout the world. Via Wrynose Pass and Hardnott Pass - remote spectacular scenery drive. A fully guided tour into the mine itself is available several times a day detailing the history and spectacular features of the mine. Free parking, Café, gift shop.

The World of Beatrix Potter: The Old Laundry, Bowness. In an indoor re-creation of the Lakeland countryside. Discover the world of Beatrix Potter - complete with sights, sounds and even smells Also onsite - Gift shop and Tea rooms. Hill Top 17th century farmhouse (near Sawrey). Potter owned the house for 38 years and it has been kept exactly as she left it, complete with furniture, china and a traditional cottage garden. Now a National Trust Property it's a real treat for any Potter enthusiast

Grizedale Forest Park: From the all access Ridding Wood trail to the demanding Silurian Way, from the Tearoom to the Sculpture trails, Grizedale Forest Park offers an unrivalled day out for everyone. Sculpture guides and waymarked trails are all available or create your own adventure.

Blea Tarn: One of the easiest to visit, with a convenient car park on the Little Langdale to Great Langdale road. It has a backdrop of the Langdale Pikes, being at the very heart of wild Lakeland. Rhododendrons on the rocky west shore add to the charm. There are brown trout, perch and pike in the tarn.

One of the smallest lakes at 3/4 mile long, 1/4 mile wide and with a depth of 55 feet, but it is very popular partly because of its Wordsworth connections. Steps lead up from the western end of the lake to 'Wordsworth's Seat' - reputedly the poet's favourite viewpoint. There is a pleasant walk round Rydal Water which can also include Dove Cottage and Rydal Mount, two of Wordsworth's homes, and which also passes Rydal Cave - a large cavern in the hill above the lake.

Wordsworth House Cockermouth: William Wordsworth and his sister Dorothy spent their early years in this spacious Cockermouth town house and garden. There is a fascinating Georgian working kitchen used daily for cooking. Also other household activities are carried out by the servants of the house (costumed interpreters). Items in many of the rooms can be touched and used. The rear walled garden supplies the house with appropriate flowers, fruit, herbs and vegetables. The front garden is a formal courtyard. National Trust Property.

Whinlatter Forest Park: England's only true Mountain Forest. Rising to 790 metres above sea level Whinlatter Forest Park offers spectacular views of the Lake District and into Scotland. Make friends with the Giant Badger who lives next door to the Visitor Centre or learn about food webs on the junior foxtrot trail or enjoy some high altitude retail therapy in the Forest Shop. From May to September annually see the wild Bassenthwaite Ospreys raising their young chicks through the live video nest link. Café.

Overlooking Hawkshead: The village of Hawkshead is a place of charm and character with an atmosphere which is timeless. It boasts whitewashed buildings, narrow streets, alleyways, quaint corners, courtyards and cobbled streets.

Stagshaw Gardens: National Trust - Contains a fine collection of shrubs, including rhododendrons, azaleas and camellias. The adjacent Skelghyll Woods offer delightful walks and access to the fells beyond

Castlerigg Stone Circle: Is one of the most visually impressive prehistoric monuments in Britain, and is the most visited stone circle in Cumbria. Every year thousands of people visit it to look, photograph, draw and wonder why and when and by whom it was built. The stone circle is on the level top of a low hill with views across to Skiddaw, Blencathra and Lonscale Fell. Easily accessible from the road.

Wastwater: Voted Britain's Favourite View 2007. Situated in the west of the county, Wastwater is England's deepest lake and lies at the foot of England's highest mountain, Scafell Pike. The road winding along the lakeshore to the head of the Wasdale Valley offers impressive views of the famous screes that drop dramatically to the waters edge.

2007 Driver's Best Road in Britain award went to the A591 Windermere to Keswick. Travel it and you will see why. It takes in Lake Windermere, Waterhead, Ambleside, Rydal Water, Grasmere, through woodlands, past old stone walls to Helvellyn and Thirlmere Lake then to Keswick with continuous great scenery and views all the way, in what ever the weather. Or catch the number 555 bus which is a favourite route. The Lake District remains one of the top visitors attractions.

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