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Morecambe
Bay, with its vast areas of sand and marshes is a popular haunt for bird
watchers, as is nearby Leighton Moss bird sanctuary. Golfers can enjoy a round
at a choice of two nearby courses, and Cark railway station is a four minute
walk away, offering many easy day trip destinations as it transports you along
one of the most picturesque railways in England.
Just around the corner from the cottage is Holker Hall,
Cumbria's premier stately home, the home of Lord & Lady Cavendish.
Residents and visitors to the village are granted permission to walk around the
extensive parklands stocked with herds of deer and rare breed cattle and sheep.
10 minutes drive North is the fantastic Haverthwaite to Lakeside Steam Railway
which connects you to the awaiting Windermere Lake steamers and cruise ships
which travel the full 10 miles of the lake, dropping you (for collection later
of-course) at Waterhead or Bowness. The Aquarium of the Lakes, also at
Lakeside, gives you a good idea what lurks in the water below!
Food lovers will
love the gastronomic delights of the area. Local delicacies like Holker salt
marsh lamb, a wealth of local cheeses that include award winning, creamy goats
milk, ewes milk blue cheeses and full bodied, strong cheeses that are not often
found outside the area. We have rare breed pork, wild boar and beef and
wonderfully fresh, organic herbs and vegetables grown on the upper slopes of
Cartmel valley. Local fish and shell include line caught sea, river and lake
varieties, not forgetting the wonderful Morecombe Bay grey shrimps and the
famous Cartmel sticky toffee pudding. |
