WHERE WILL YOUR GRAYTHWAITE HOLIDAY TAKE YOU? ESCAPE.EXPERIENCE.EXPLORE WELCOME C H E C K I N Your arrival time and key code for your property will be detailed in your final payment and pre- arrival emails. Each property has its own key box next to the front door. WI-FI Whilst Wi-Fi is provided in all holiday homes at Graythwaite we can be affected by bad weather and slower speeds due to our rural location. To access the Wi-Fi please select the 'Graythwaite' THE network and complete the log-in pop-up. This log in will work for 7 days. Please note you will need to GRAYTHWAITE disable pop-up blocking to access the Wi-Fi. ESTATE "I don't think I have ever stayed in such C H E C K O U T a beautiful setting. It We kindly request you depart from your property Make the most of your stay with us at no later than 9.30am on the day of departure. the Graythwaite Estate. Explore our was a treat to be on woodlands, experience the adrenaline Please ensure one set of keys is left in the key safe rush with Graythwaite Adventure... and all other sets of keys are left on the kitchen the Graythwaite table. Estate" ESCAPE.EXPERIENCE.EXPLORE THE PROPERTY "I couldn't ESTATE OFFICE INFORMATION recommend this WATER SUPPLY If you need assistance during your stay Our water is fed from a local tarn. On its journey from the place highly enough! tarn to your taps, this local water supply passes through please contact either: multiple filters and UV to kill all bacteria and ensure only the good stuff gets through. We carry out regular testing ... honestly can't wait to ensure our supply is safe. the Estate Office on 015395 31248 / [email protected] So, please do not be alarmed if our water is darker than to go there again!" you are used to, we promise it’s just packed with minerals! or visit our wonderful team in the Farm Shop who will be happy to help. FIRE SAFETY On arrival we kindly ask that you familiarise yourself with the nearest fire exits and the location of the fire extinguisher and fire blanket within your property. Should you discover a fire please call 999 immediately. COTS & HIGH CHAIRS Travel cots are provided by the Graythwaite Estate and are stored either in the wardrobe or cupboard. High chairs can be found in the cupboard. Spare cots and high chairs can be found in the laundry room at our Home Farm Complex (next door to our swimming pool). F I R E W O O D Fire wood can be purchased from the log store by the bins using the honesty box. It is £4 per sack or 3 sacks for £10. Kindling, firelighters and matches can be purchased from the farm shop. ESCAPE.EXPERIENCE.EXPLORE S T O C K E D B Y GRAYTHWAITE Produced on Graythwaite Estate Graythwaite Ale Hawkshead Relish Produced in The Lakes Lakes Gin Kin Toffee Vodka PRE-ORDERS Cartmel Sticky Toffee Puddings English Lakes Ice Cream To pre-order a hamper please get in touch with Cartmel Valley Game THE FARM SHOP [email protected]. Grange Bakery Our wonderful team can share our stock list, Bob Sutcliffe Paintings, Pillows & Cards Located on the Cottage Courtyard, LA12 8BQ, advise you on the right size of order for your Inspired By Lakeland Graythwaite Farm Shop is proud to stock over party and let you know about new seasonal Wolftown Gin 20 local brands, a handful of which are products arriving at the same time as you. All produced on Graythwaite Estate itself. that you need to do, is choose which of our & many more! mouthwatering items you’d like to be waiting Whether you fancy a local tipple, a homemade for your arrival. Graythwaite Farm Shop will meal or some holiday indulgence, the farm handle the rest! shop has you covered. Essentials from toothbrushes to pet food are covered too! What will you choose to be waiting for you at your luxury Lake District cottage? ESCAPE.EXPERIENCE.EXPLORE GRAYTHWAITE ADVENTURE ESCAPE . EXPERIENCE . EXPLORE 4X4 OFF-ROAD DRIVING Get behind the steering wheel of one of the Land Rover Defenders and take on the challenges of the course; a professionally built natural off-road driving course, one of a kind with stunning views of Lake Windermere STAND UP PADDLEBOARDING Whether you are a novice or a paddle board yogi, we can guarantee fun for everyone on the water with Graythwaite Adventure. If you are after a real challenge The team are always more than happy to be sure to try out the supersized SUP! Cumbria Tourism’s 2019 chat through the adventures and answer ‘Experience of the Year’ any questions you may have. CLAY PIEGEON SHOOTING Award Winner Email Learn the key techniques of clay pigeon shooting [email protected] including safety, gun mounting and how and when to Award-winning Graythwaite Adventure pull the trigger. provide amazing outdoor experiences here on the Estate, making your stay with us Visit https://www.graythwaiteadventure.co.uk/ INTRODUCTION TO BUSHCRAFT even more special. Venture into Graythwaite Estate’s woodland and learn You can book individual activities, multiple Call skills such as lighting fires, building shelters, sourcing 07498 574659 water, basic camp fire cooking and of course toasting activities across several days or they can marshmallows. create tailored experiences to suit you and your party perfectly. & MANY MORE! ESCAPE.EXPERIENCE.EXPLORE ESCAPE.EXPERIENCE.EXPLORE D I N E I N In addition to the range of homemade meals available from our farm shop, Dude's Dough serve pizzas from their retro van (dates may vary). Enjoy delicious pizzas and no dishes! For more information please see https://www.dudesdough.com/. For more formal dining in we are delighted to recommend our local caterers; https://www.karenrhodes.co.uk/dinein/ https://simonroganathome.co.uk/ https://www.thecumbrianchef.co.uk/ . DINE OUT The Manor House, Oxen Park The Lakeside Hotel 5.9 miles from Graythwaite 2.7 miles from Graythwaite various beer and wines on offer. serving excellently Enjoy 10% off food by quoting 'Silverholme' in this beautiful home-cooked meals. hotel overlooking the Lake. The Masons Arms, Strawberry Bank The Swan at Newby Bridge 7.6 miles from Graythwaite 3.6 miles from Graythwaite A true British pub complete with breathtaking If Insta worthy eateries are your thing look no further! views. The Cuckoo Brow Inn, Far Sawrey The Cavendish Arms, Cartmel 3.3 miles from Graythwaite 9.3 miles from Graythwaite A firm favourite with the whole family, dogs inc! Our favourite local for a mouthwatering roast! The Queens Head, Hawkshead L'enclume 5.2 miles from Graythwaite 9.4 miles from Graythwaite A fantastic selection of ales and board games. Tasting menus which harness the powerful connection between food and nature. ESCAPE.EXPERIENCE.EXPLORE ESCAPE.EXPERIENCE.EXPLORE DISCOVER THE GRAYTHWAITE ESTATE THE STORY OF GRAYTHWAITE GRAYTHWAITE HALL GARDENS The Graythwaite Estate is family-run, spanning 5,000 acres of the English Lake District. It is rich The gardens of Graythwaite Hall cover 12 in history, heritage and literary connections. To acres and were originally designed by this day, it continues to support a thriving local Thomas Mawson of Windermere in 1896. community. The gardens today remain faithful to his concept, a blend of formal and informal The Sandys family have lived at the Graythwaite planting set in woodland. Estate for some 500 years, since the first Graythwaite Hall was built. Rhododendrons, azaleas, and flowering The family founded and continue to govern the shrubs provide a riot of colour in springtime. nearby Hawkshead Grammar School where the See if you can spot the two huge Douglas firs young William Wordsworth attended. that were planted around 1830 when they were introduced to England from America. Beatrix Potter described the estate as ‘theatrical’ The daffodil field has some lovely maple trees and made Esthwaite Hall home to her character and an area planted with ornamental trees to Jeremy Fisher, the gentleman frog. Esthwaite Hall commemorate family births and marriages. still sits within the family estate. The gardens are open to the public from April The days of employing large numbers of people to to August. Entry is permitted by use of an work the Estate, and housing them, has long gone. honesty box system. All monies received goes Nowadays, the Estate operates as a Lake District back into the maintenance of the garden. holiday cottage business, sawmill and seasonal shoot. Starting with the Home Farm development in 1980, the Estate now has over 30 Lake District holiday cottages. Over the last 40 years the Sandys family haven’t stopped adding properties, and show no sign of stopping nay time soon. ESCAPE.EXPERIENCE.EXPLORE ESCAPEEXPERIENCEEXPLORE WALKING FISHING For fishing aficionados, visit the Esthwaite Water Fishery just 3 miles away. It is a natural 280-acre water. Great if you want to spend a day pike fishing, coarse fishing and fly Spanning 5,000 acres of woodland and fishing. You can get fly fishing tuition and hire ESCAPE.EXPERIENCE.EXPLORE waterfront, there is no shortage of walking on the boats and equipment. Graythwaite Estate for you to enjoy. Whether your legs are little or long there's a walk for everyone! During your stay with us, the Estate is yours for you to enjoy. With Graythwaite being a fully BIKING operational and working estate, we will What better way to see more of the beautiful sometimes put up signs for your safety, especially when we are tree felling and extracting timber.