Guidebook for Rusland
Food Scene
The Swan Hotel and Spa
Nice food in a great setting
Great place right on the lake shore with fab food and cakes.
27 locals recommend
The Bluebird Café by the Lake
12 Lake RdGreat place right on the lake shore with fab food and cakes.
The Masons Arms
Perfection!
L'Enclume
Cavendish StreetMichelin star city...
Entertainment & Activities
An historic working farm, great place to visit and fantastic tea rooms.
12 locals recommend
Old Hall Farm
Old Hall FarmAn historic working farm, great place to visit and fantastic tea rooms.
Mountain Bike heaven, great cafe and lots for the kids to enjoy with a huge playground, Go-Ape and some lovely forest walks.
14 locals recommend
Grizedale
Mountain Bike heaven, great cafe and lots for the kids to enjoy with a huge playground, Go-Ape and some lovely forest walks.
Brilliant place for the kids to enjoy on a rainy day. Loads to keep them occupied and a lovely location on the shores of Windermere.
54 locals recommend
National Trust Wray Castle
Brilliant place for the kids to enjoy on a rainy day. Loads to keep them occupied and a lovely location on the shores of Windermere.
Boat and bike hire, plus access to the Coniston Steamers and right next to the Bluebird Cafe. Hours of fun!
31 locals recommend
Coniston Boating Centre
Lake RoadBoat and bike hire, plus access to the Coniston Steamers and right next to the Bluebird Cafe. Hours of fun!
Lakes Aquarium
Its not Cape Town but its ok for a wet few hours!
Drinks & Nightlife
Tower Bank Arms
Lovely and ancient Lakeland pub backing on to Beatrix Potters house Hilltop
The Wilsons Arms
Great pub food and a quirky Deli...
Nice beer and food. A great place to walk from the cottage. Kids playground opposite the pub, keeps our two occupied.
15 locals recommend
The White Hart
Wear BridgeNice beer and food. A great place to walk from the cottage. Kids playground opposite the pub, keeps our two occupied.
Shopping
Lovely cakes and nice coffee opposite the butchers and village store.
15 locals recommend
Greenodd Village Bakery
Lovely cakes and nice coffee opposite the butchers and village store.
Great Wine shop with good quality but well priced stuff and a very friendly and knowledgeable owner
7 locals recommend
The Porterage Co. Lake District - Retail and Wholesale Wines & Spirits
Great Wine shop with good quality but well priced stuff and a very friendly and knowledgeable owner
Really great place to find interesting gifts and novel stuff. Great cafe as well with a super breakfast selection.
14 locals recommend
Yew Tree Barn, WRS Architectural Antiques, Gallery, Harry's Cafe Bar
Really great place to find interesting gifts and novel stuff. Great cafe as well with a super breakfast selection.
Yes the original home of the famous Sticky Toffee Pudding...say no more
17 locals recommend
Cartmel Village Shop
Yes the original home of the famous Sticky Toffee Pudding...say no more
Sightseeing
The home of Beatrix Potter, just behind the wonderful Tower Bank Arms. Some great walks around here as well.
57 locals recommend
National Trust Hill Top
The home of Beatrix Potter, just behind the wonderful Tower Bank Arms. Some great walks around here as well.
The only remaining working Bobbin Mill now run as a visitor attraction...really interesting and atmospheric.
8 locals recommend
Stott Park Bobbin Mill
Colton HillThe only remaining working Bobbin Mill now run as a visitor attraction...really interesting and atmospheric.
Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway
Steam trains galore!
Cartmel Priory
The SquareLovely building in the heart of this magical village.
Everything Else
Boat Hire and kids play area. Lovely grounds right on the lake shore.
96 locals recommend
National Trust - Fell Foot Park
Boat Hire and kids play area. Lovely grounds right on the lake shore.
Arts & Culture
One of the smallest and most perfectly formed racecourses in Britain. A great day out and combined with some fine dining in the village is a perfect (if calorific) experience.
33 locals recommend
Cartmel Racecourse
One of the smallest and most perfectly formed racecourses in Britain. A great day out and combined with some fine dining in the village is a perfect (if calorific) experience.