GUEST INFORMATION Guest Information: THE BOATHOUSE

We look forward to welcoming you to The Lingholm Estate and hope the following information will be useful to ensure you have an enjoyable stay.

Check-in is at strictly 4pm and we ask you to vacate by 10am on the day of departure.

Our postcode is CA12 5TZ. Upon arrival at the Estate you will see our electric gates. When entering or exiting the Estate you will need to enter 2244a into keypad which can be found before reaching the gates on the drivers side.

Once on the Estate please follow the signs that direct you to The Boathouse. Once The Boathouse is in sight you will find your parking space behind a wooden gate. Please ensure the gate is kept closed when not passing through it to ensure your privacy. From the parking space there is a short footpath that leads to The Boathouse entrance. Your key will be left in the door of the property.

The Boathouse is self-catering with a fully equipped kitchen. We encourage you to bring supplies with you and use the local shops for top ups. Please refer to your pre-arrival email for the things you need to bring with you at this time and check out requirements. Check out is strictly 10am, prior to this please remove all rubbish, belongings and remove bedding (leaving mattress and pillow protectors on the beds) and place is the bag provided. Please do not leave anything in the property including the fridge / freezer. The Estate office is currently closed however there is always someone at the end of the phone / email should you need anything. WELCOME

We wish you a relaxed and memorable stay, if there is anything you need during your time with us please let us know, we are happy to help.

The following local information was written prior to Covid-19 and therefore we recommend checking individual websites for updates. We would strongly encourage you to be a responsible tourist and keep our local community in mind while on holiday here. Visit places with carparks, take all rubbish home and observe social distancing guidelines. The Estate has 40 beautiful acres to explore including a long stretch of lakeshore and there are walks a plenty from the doorstep.

Contents: 1 The Lingholm Kitchen & Walled Garden 3 Alpacas at Lingholm 3 Estate Map 4 Wildlife 5 Boat Hire & Fishing 6-7 Exploring the area 8-9 Local walks 10 Dining in 11 Dining out 12 Useful contacts 13 Our location Guest Information: LINGHOLM KITCHEN & WALLED GARDEN

Onsite is our very own café serving breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea* alongside hot drinks, artisan breads and cakes which are all made in the Lingholm Bakery. There is also a gift shop and octagonal Walled Garden where you can read about ’s connection to the Estate and surrounding areas.

The café is open from 9am to 5pm every day however we are running a limited service due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Please check the cafe website for up to date information.

We are currently running a bespoke catering service for Estate guests, which includes a heat at home evening meal, bakery and picnic menu. More details and how to book can be found on your pre-arrival email.

As our guest you may enjoy one free hot drink when purchasing a hot meal, please present your property key at the till.

To view the latest menus and events at The Lingholm Kitchen please visit: www.thelingholmkitchen.co.uk

*Afternoon tea must be booked directly with the café at least 24 hours in advance.

1 ALPACAS AT LINGHOLM

During your stay on the Estate you are bound to spot our wonderful resident Alpacas, they are owned by a company who offer walks with them around the grounds. You can see alpacas up close, take them for a paddle in the lake, meet the herd, take part in feeding time and ask as many questions as you can think of!

To book your walk please visit www.alpacalyeverafter.co.uk

What an amazing experience, I would recommend “ this to anyone, young, old, fit, unfit just“ try it. It was everything I was hoping and more!

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3 Guest Information: WILDLIFE ON THE ESTATE

We are very lucky to share our beautiful surroundings with lots of wildlife. The Estate is home to a variety of birds, insects, Red and Roe Deers, Otters, Pheasants and of course the iconic Red Squirrel. The best time to spot our lovely reds is first thing in the morning from our squirrel hide which is identified on the Estate map.

You may also like to take a stroll through our Orchard where you will meet our colony of Honey Bees, their tasty honey is available to purchase from the gift shop.

We also have four, charismatic resident Herdwick Sheep, ‘Charlie, Peter, Bobby and Billy’, which call the field opposite the Walled Garden their home. During your stay you will be sure to meet our friendly Estate pups and also the Alpacaly Ever After herd.

4 Guest Information: KESWICK LAUNCH & BOAT HIRE

For the best views of all take the famous Keswick Launch. You can catch the launch from two nearby jetties at Nicol End (10 min walk) or Hawes End (15 min walk), great for nipping over to Keswick and avoiding the hassle of trying to park the car.

You are very welcome to bring your own dingy/canoe and launch them from our private beach or alternatively boats can be hired from our two local marinas; www.derwentwatermarina.co.uk and www.nicholend.co.uk

The lake is great for swimming in however we always recommend checking with the environment agency that there is no blue-green algae which is harmful to humans and dogs.

FISHING

Fishing is permitted on on a catch and release basis. Permits are available online at www.keswickanglers.co.uk/home/resources-permits or from The National Park Information Centre in The Moot Hall on Main Street (017687 72645).

5 Guest Information: EXPLORING THE AREA

Whinlatter Forest www.forestryengland.uk/whinlatter You can explore the beautiful Whinlatter Forest that overlooks , either by taking on the Go Ape tree top obstacle course or whizzing through woodland trails on a Segway.

Lake District Wildlife Park www.lakedistrictwildlifepark.co.uk This local zoo, also located by Bassenthwaite Lake, has an exciting array of animals to see along with indoor and outdoor areas for little ones.

Mirehouse & Gardens www.mirehouse.co.uk This gorgeous historic house is situated between and Bassenthwaite Lake. There is plenty to see including gardens, lakeshore and woodland playgrounds.

6 Guest Information: EXPLORING THE AREA

Keswick Market www.keswick.org/what-to-do/ shopping/keswick-market There are plenty of interesting shops in Keswick town but this market, that takes place every Saturday (and Thursday from mid-Feb to Dec) in Keswick Market Square, is full of unique stalls.

Theatre by the Lake www.theatrebythelake.com Theatre by the Lake has a setting on the shores of Derwentwater no other professional theatre in Britain can match. Each year it stages up to nine of its own productions.

Lowther Castle & Gardens www.lowthercastle.org A bit further afield but worth mentioning, this ruined castle a few miles south of Penrith is surrounded by gardens and woodland to explore, along with a huge adventure playground and café.

7 Guest Information: LOCAL WALKS

Estate Grounds – We have several areas of Catbells – A walk that you can start right the grounds that, as our guest, you are free to from your front door. This fell is a favourite explore; the meadow, where you will be with many tourists that you may see watched over by our friends and wandering on the footpath that runs through Squirrel Nutkin, the woodland area (see if you our grounds. Once at the top of Catbells you can find the hidden adventure playground*) have a wonderful view of Derwentwater, that leads down to our lakeshore and jetty. and nearby Bassenthwaite The lawns and gardens at the front and back Lake. of the main house. We only ask that you avoid the lakeside top terrace as this is used by the Newlands Valley – Another walk that you owners and for events. can access from the Estate is accessed by the same path to Catbells, but rather than going Keswick – This lovely little town is only a up to the top of the fell you go down the right- 40-minute walk away, the route is flat and hand side towards the bridleway in the heart you are surrounded by breath-taking views of this scenic, unspoilt valley. of surrounding fells the whole way. Head towards nearby village and then *The playground is to be used at your own risk follow the footpath. and adult supervision required at all times.

8 Guest Information: LOCAL WALKS

Derwentwater – In total this flat walk is – This hill is in the heart of ten miles around the lake with superb views the valley, start the walk at from every point, easily accessed by starting Rosthwaite. from the footpath towards Catbells, cutting down towards Hawes End and following the – You can start this walk from lakeside as far as you want to go around. If Keswick, all the way up to the top there are you don’t want to complete the whole walk, beautiful views of Derwentwater. Borrowdale can be reached in around an hour on this route and is worth exploring, Ashness Bridge – If you don’t fancy going particularly Grange village and the famous up to the top of Walla Crag, you can go around Bowder Stone. it and towards the much-photographed Ashness Bridge which looks out over – To the west of Catbells, this Derwentwater, Bassenthwaite Lake and River walk is accessed by following the road towards Derwent. Carry on to Surprise View where Newlands Valley and gives great views of this you can see as far as Scotland and the quaint area. hamlet of .

9 Guest Information: DINING IN

Whether you are looking to have your groceries delivered to your door or wish to arrange a private chef for that special occasion, the details below should give you all the information you need.

Home delivery On-site Bakery Tesco, Sainsburys and Asda will deliver to The Lingholm Bakery the Estate. Please specify your property name www.thelingholmkitchen.co.uk so the driver knows which property to deliver Fresh bread, quiches and celebration cakes to and please make sure your delivery slot is can be ordered from our onsite bakery to after your arrival time of 4pm. enjoy during your stay. The latest menu can be viewed here. Please call 017687 71206 Local Shops and speak to the café manager to discuss Lakes and Dales Co-operative your order. James Court, Main St, Keswick CA12 5EF 2.8 miles / 10 minutes Chefs and Private Dining Keswick Kitchen Spar at High Hill Petrol Station www.keswickkitchen.com High Hill, Keswick CA12 5NY If you are looking for total relaxation, we 2.5 miles / 8 minutes highly recommend hiring Keswick Kitchen’s services. They can offer private dining; meal Supermarket drops and Cumbrian hampers. Booths Tithebarn Street, Keswick CA12 5EA 3 miles / 11 minutes

10 Guest Information: DINING OUT

The Lingholm Kitchen The Square Orange www.thelingholmkitchen.co.uk www.thesquareorange.co.uk Our onsite café is open 9am – 5pm daily* and Located just up from the Market Square in serves breakfast, brunch, lunch (hot food Keswick, this little place serves great pizza served until 3.30pm) a selection of delicious and tapas but get there early as there is homemade cakes and Afternoon Tea** limited seating. *Times may differ due to covid-19, please check the cafe website for the latest opening times. Mizu www.lakedistricthotels.net/ **afternoon tea must be booked with the café at lodorefalls/mizu least 24 hours in advance If you enjoy eating out in the Lake District The Swinside Inn but long for a fresh take on restaurant dining, www.swinsideinn.co.uk you’ll love Mizu. Expect sensational sushi and Half an hour stroll down the road is this sashimi, crisp tempura, fragrant curries and lovely pub that has a beer garden with the delicately spiced bowls of ramen, as well as most wonderful views of the Newlands Valley. tender meat, chicken and fish dishes from the Serving traditional pub grub, this is a great grill. place to go for lunch, dinner or to enjoy a pint of local ale. Morrells www.morrels.co.uk/restaurant Merienda Keswick Morrel’s restaurant is situated on Lake Road www.merienda.co.uk between Keswick’s bustling market square This quaint little place can be found on the and the town’s ever popular Theatre by the high street in Keswick. They provide a range Lake. There are mouth-watering menus of fare from coffee, cakes and sandwiches to designed to suit all manner of tastes. an eclectic evening menu, wine and beer.

11 USEFUL CONTACTS

Estate Queries Murray’s Pharmacy Estate Office for general queries: 15-17 Station St, Keswick CA12 5HH 017687 74238 017687 72049 Weekdays: 9am-5pm Maintenance issues: Saturday: 9am -1pm 07803208745

The Lingholm Kitchen & Walled Garden: Vet 017687 71206 Millcroft Veterinary Group (24 hour emergency service) Emergencies Wakefield Road, 999 Cockermouth, CA13 0HR Medical 01900 826666 Keswick Mary Hewetson Cottage Hospital (for minor injuries) Banks/ATMs Crosthwaite Rd, Keswick CA12 5PH Barclays Bank 01768 245678 Market Square, Keswick CA12 5BE

The Cumberland Infirmary ATM at Lakes and Dales Co-operative (24 hour A&E service) James Court, Main St, Keswick CA12 5EF Newtown Rd, Carlisle CA2 7HY 01228 523444 ATM at Spar at High Hill Petrol Station High Hill, Keswick CA12 5NY Police Constabulary Headquarters Taxis Carleton Hall, Penrith Cumbria CA10 2AU Davies Taxis: 0300 124 0111 017687 72676

Iain’s Taxis: Chemists 017687 36333 Boots Derwent Taxis: 31 Main St, Keswick CA12 5BL 017687 75585 017687 72383

Monday-Saturday: 9am-6pm Sundays: 10am- 5pm

12 Guest Information: OUR LOCATION

Getting here: Leave the M6 at Junction 40 / Penrith. Head west on the A66 following signs for Keswick. Leave the A66 at Portinscale, follow the road for 1.5 miles then look for the Lingholm Estate entrance sign.

Address: The Lingholm Estate Portinscale Keswick Cumbria CA12 5TZ A66 6 Phone: A6 017687 74238

Email: A66 [email protected] Keswick Portinscale

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