Things to do in The Lakes

  • Lucy's Inside Out. Outside caterers

    Tel: 015394 32288

    Church Street, Ambleside, Cumbria LA22 0BU

    {establishment_title}Lucy's inside are an outside catering company used by many of the parties held at The Terrace. They offer a simple leave and heat service up to a full on cook, serve and wash up service. The food is excellent and they even do a personalised menu, which is a lovely touch

    www.lucysofambleside.co.uk

  • Sure To Surprise You. Event planners.

    Tel: 07909683969

    Windermere

    {establishment_title}Local event planners, who can organise any kind of party weekend. They have a great range of vintage crockery and can make a simple afternoon tea quite sublime. They aim to make your experience that little bit more special and a whole lot easier.

    www.suretosurpriseyou.co.uk

  • Booths Supermarket

    Tel: 01539 446114

    The Olde Station, Victoria Street, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1QA
    (next to Windermere railway station)

    {establishment_title}Situated just below The Terrace - only a minutes walk away, Booths supermarket is a brilliant place to find all you need for your stay. Packed with local fresh produce this award winning store is a joy to shop in.

    www.booths-supermarkets.co.uk

  • Windermere Canoe & Kayak

    Tel: 015394 44451

    Ferry Nab Rd, Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria LA23 3JH

    {establishment_title}(Extract from website) You will not find a greater selection of boats available to hire demo or buy anywhere in the north. Our location and service is second to none. Just twenty minutes from the M6 and based directly on the shore of the famous and beautiful Windermere.

    www.windermerecanoekayak.com

  • Grizedale Mountain Bikes

    Tel: 01229 860 369

    Grizedale Mountain Bikes, Grizedale Visitor Centre, Hawkshead, Cumbria LA22 OQJ

    {establishment_title}If you want to avoid riding on the road the Grizdale Forest is a great option. There are rides for all abilities including the infamous North Face trail for the more daring!

    www.grizedalemountainbikes.co.uk

  • Countrylanes. Cycle hire

    Tel: 015394 44544

    The Railway Station,Windermere, Cumbria LA23 1AH

    {establishment_title}(Extract from website)Windermere Cycle Hire Centre Our Service - Windermere is seen as the Gateway to the Lakes. Conveniently located near to Ambleside, Bowness and Kendal, arrivals can pick up a bike from our cycle centre at Windermere railway station and be pedaling to the lake within minutes. We offer quality Trek cycle hire equipment, mountain bike hire, cycle and walking tours, bespoke holidays, accessory sales, route advice, maps cycle servicing and repairs,corporate events and our new on-line reservation service at our dedicated eShop!!!

    www.countrylaneslakedistrict.co.uk

  • Go Lakes. Tourist information

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    {establishment_title}Go lakes is the official site of Cumbria Tourism. It's an excellent resource. On the site you'll be able to find all of the local events and all kinds of other things that are happening. The trip planner is a really useful tool

    www.golakes.co.uk

  • The Angel Inn. Gastro-pub

    Tel: 015394 44080

    Helm Road, Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria LA23 3BU

    {establishment_title}The Angel Inn is about a 20 minute walk or a short cab ride from The Terrace. It's a brilliant place for a pub lunch or evening meal. Fanastic decor and superb ambiance. Highly recommended.

    www.the-angelinn.com

  • Kankku. Off-road driving experience

    Tel: 015394 47414

    Kankku, Victoria Forge, Victoria Street Windermere, LA23 1AD

    {establishment_title}(Extract from website)Kankku off road driving adventures take place on wild off-road trail routes in the Lake District National Park. There are opportunities for individuals, groups and for those with their own 4x4’s; we also develop and run professional conference events, team build and incentive programs for companies. Many years ago the Kankku brand became synonymous with a car born and bred for rallying, the Lancia Delta Integrale. Now Kankku also have a rally team which you can join for the day on a live Championship Rally.

    www.kankku.co.uk

  • Lakeland. Kitchenware store

    Tel: 015394 88100

    Alexandra Buildings, Widermere, Cumbria LA23 1BQ
    (next to Windermere railway station)

    {establishment_title}(Extract from website) We're right next to Windermere train/bus station, which is handy for those of you who prefer to use public transport. The 'customer info point' (just beside the store's entrance) is the font of all Lakeland knowledge: you can find out about product availability; instantly locate the items on your shopping list; even book a table at the 'First Floor' Café (we'll give you a pager which will discreetly let you know when your table is free. Please note that we do not take advance bookings by phone). Lakeland has free internet in the Cafe

    www.lakeland.co.uk

  • Lighthouse Cafe Bar

    Tel: 015394 88260

    Acme House, Main Road, Windermere, Cumbria LA23 1DY

    The Lighthouse Cafe is a bistro-style restaurant in the centre of Windermere Village. It has a good number of tables spread over 3 floors.

  • Go Ape. Tree climbing experience.

    Tel: 0845 643 92 15

    Grizdale Forest, Cumbria

    {establishment_title}(Extract from website) Our Grizedale course (the jewel in our crown) has always proved popular. Built on a side of a hill, it feels seriously high. And that's because it is. Fly 200 metres across the top of the Grizedale Beck and marvel at the forest canopy 18 metres up a magnificent Douglas Fir. For 2009 there are two new magnificent long zip wires... the icing on the cake.

    www.goape.co.uk/days-out-in/cumbria/grizedale/the-course

  • Do Giotto Pizzeria

    Tel: 01539444854

    Birch Street, Windermere LA23 1EG

    A great little family run Italian just of the high street. Highly recommended.

  • Hunt Fun

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    {establishment_title}These guys will do a personalised treasure hunt for your party around Windermere, which you can print off and use for a bit of fun!

    http://www.huntfun.co.uk/HenStag/Windermere.php

  • Out run sailing

    Tel: 07795 802364

    Houses Farm Docker Kendal Cumbria LA8 0DE

    {establishment_title}Extract from website: Imagine sailing on Windermere. Lots of people have - students, high-flying business types, graduates, office dwellers, land-loving city folk and more. We've had the privilege of introducing them to a whole new experience (for most) - sailing together in one of the most beautiful lakeland environments

    http://www.outrunsailing.co.uk

  • One off places

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    {establishment_title}One off places is a website all our properties are listed on. They specialise in individual rental properties all over the world We're really proud to be on there!

    http://www.oneoffplaces.co.uk

  • Digital wildlife

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    {establishment_title}Digital wildlife is a stock shot library run by Richard Ford. Richard kindly supplied the shot of the roe deer on the Oakland Hall page

    http://www.Digitalwildlife.co.uk

  • Mojos Bistro

    Tel: 015394 44954

    Mojos Bistro 4 High Street Windermere LA23 1AF

    {establishment_title}Superb food, all freshly prepared and served in a relaxed and inviting setting. There is a function room available on the first floor for private dining, groups and birthday parties

    http://www.mojosbistro.co.uk/

  • Lazy Daisy's Lakeland Kitchen.

    Tel: 015394 43877

    31 - 33 Crescent Road Windermere Cumbria LA23 1BL

    {establishment_title}A great little cafe, which sells fantastic cakes. Lovely for lunch or early dinner.

    http://www.lazydaisyslakelandkitchen.co.uk/

  • The Ekkeray

    Tel: 015394 88464

    The Elleray, 2 - 6 Cross Street, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1AE

    {establishment_title}The nearest bar to our houses is the Elleray Hotel 2 mins roll down the hill. The serve great beer and have live music on most weekends.

    http://www.elleraywindermere.co.uk/