Dawn's Guidebook
Food scene
The Priest Hole Restaurant
Church StreetMichelin star need to book
I’ve always had nice food here, I don’t think you can book though!
14 locals recommend
Dodds Restaurant
Rydal RoadI’ve always had nice food here, I don’t think you can book though!
Interesting Sunday lunch, great views, you can walk or bike from the house. Need to book
50 locals recommend
The Drunken Duck Inn & Restaurant
Interesting Sunday lunch, great views, you can walk or bike from the house. Need to book
For a change, Do you want to stay in and eat home cooked food? I can highly recommend home cooked frozen meals from the brand Cook, the meals are situated in the freezer section at Booths Supermarket in Windermere. Perfect for a night in. If you are driving through Windermere in your way to Ambleside, call in at Booths supermarket, opposite Windermere train station.
36 locals recommend
Booths, Windermere
Victoria StreetFor a change, Do you want to stay in and eat home cooked food? I can highly recommend home cooked frozen meals from the brand Cook, the meals are situated in the freezer section at Booths Supermarket in Windermere. Perfect for a night in. If you are driving through Windermere in your way to Ambleside, call in at Booths supermarket, opposite Windermere train station.
Sightseeing
Access to Loughrigg Fell immediately from the garden. Head out of the house front door, walk around the house to the right, follow the path to the right, see the little gate access to Loughrigg Fell. Walk through the woods up hill, 10 or 15 minute walk to a viewing bench, lovely spot to take a picnic breakfast. Continue up hill for more views and a multitude of walks. At the top of the hill with Lake Windermere behind you, You can access Ambleside town if you keep to the right paths or take the left paths that can lead towards Grasmere. Use the phone app Komoot for route guidance on many of walks in the area.
32 locals recommend
Loughrigg Fell
Access to Loughrigg Fell immediately from the garden. Head out of the house front door, walk around the house to the right, follow the path to the right, see the little gate access to Loughrigg Fell. Walk through the woods up hill, 10 or 15 minute walk to a viewing bench, lovely spot to take a picnic breakfast. Continue up hill for more views and a multitude of walks. At the top of the hill with Lake Windermere behind you, You can access Ambleside town if you keep to the right paths or take the left paths that can lead towards Grasmere. Use the phone app Komoot for route guidance on many of walks in the area.
Absolutely beautiful place, only a short walk around the tarn, take sandwiches for a lovely lunch
88 locals recommend
Tarn Hows
Absolutely beautiful place, only a short walk around the tarn, take sandwiches for a lovely lunch
A short drive to Waterhead at Ambleside. Hire a rowing boat and take a picnic lunch. You can book online for boat availability. Other water sports including paddle boarding available
7 locals recommend
Ambleside (Waterhead Pier) - Windermere Lake Cruises Ltd
A short drive to Waterhead at Ambleside. Hire a rowing boat and take a picnic lunch. You can book online for boat availability. Other water sports including paddle boarding available