Cartmel Peninsula

The idyllic village of Cartmel grew up around the twelfth century priory and is today home to an assortment of genuine olde-worlde buildings. In nearby Cark-in- Cartmel is Cumbria’s stately home, award winning Holker Hall and Gardens.

In the afternoon browse around Colony Country Store, part of the UK’s largest scented candle manufacturer.

Camping & Caravan Estate

In the afternoon browse around Colony Country Store, part of the UK’s largest scented candle manufacturer.

Leave Parkcliffe and turn left out of Birks Road to join the A592. Continue to Newby Bridge roundabout and turn left on to the A590. Take first right to Cartmel village.

Arrive at Cartmel for a tour of the beautiful Priory Church (Tel: 015395 34026) or simply take a stroll around the picturesque winding streets of this most enchanting of villages, exploring the friendly shops.

Depart Cartmel for Holker Hall. Follow signs from Cartmel for Cark-in-Cartmel.

Arrive at Holker Hall and gardens (tel: 015395 58328). Time to explore this magnificent stately home and the beautiful award winning gardens.

Depart Holker Hall for Lakeland Miniature Village. Follow signs for Flookburgh and then Ravenstown and take a left turn after the Post Office.

Arrive at Lakeland Miniature Village (tel: 015395 58500). Cumbria’s only miniature village has over 120 buildings made from Coniston slate. These miniature buildings depict Cumbrian houses and farms including classics such as Hill Top, the home of Beatrix Potter. The model village has been growing over the last 10 years, but it will be a few years yet before it is completed.

T. 015395 31344 E. [email protected] W. www.parkcliffe.co.uk Birks Road, Windermere, Cumbria LA23 3PG