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The Swan
Nr Ambleside, Grasmere LA22 9RF - England, UK
This delightful 17th century inn, on the edge of the village, has oak beamed ceilings, inglenooks and a friendly informal atmosphere. There are magnificent views from a large number of its rooms and many guests return year after year. ...
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Attractions near The Swan
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| Dove Cottage (< 1 Mile) |
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The Wordsworth Trust was founded in 1891, to secure Dove Cottage ’for eternal possessions of all those who loved English poetry all over the world’....
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| Bridge House (5 Miles) |
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Bridge House was built in the 16th Century in what was then an apple orchard, and constructed originally as a summer house and apple store...
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| Wise Een Tarn (5.2 Miles) |
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Wise Een Tarn is situated approximately midway between Near Sawrey and High Wray, in the National Trust’s Claife Heights region. This tranquil spot is easily...
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| Colwith Force (5.2 Miles) |
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Colwith Force is, quite simply, a stunning waterfall, and forms part of the Colwith Circle walk. This is a very nice gentle walk and not...
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| Hawkshead Village (5.2 Miles) |
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Set in the magnificent Vale of Esthwaite in the heart of the English Lake District, Hawkshead is a truly historic and wonderfully picturesque village characterised...
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| Rydal Water (5.2 Miles) |
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Rydal is a tiny hamlet between Grasmere and Ambleside in the beautiful Rothay Valley, and was home to William Wordsworth for 37 years. Within the...
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| Stagshaw Garden (6.4 Miles) |
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This woodland garden was created by the late Cubby Acland, a regional agent for the National Trust until 1973. It covers approximately 8 acres and...
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| Brockhole (8.3 Miles) |
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Brockhole is an Edwardian house beautifully situated on the shores of Windermere; enjoy extensive landscaped gardens, lake cruises, adventure playground, guided walks and activities. There...
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| Townend (8.8 Miles) |
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Townend is owned by the National Trust and is a fine example of Lake District vernacular architecture. It is a solid stone and slate...
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| Coniston Launch (10.8 Miles) |
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Solar-electric launches providing a low-pollution alternative for the discerning visitor. We serve 7 jetties around the lake offering a great service to walkers, cyclists, those...
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| Brantwood (11.4 Miles) |
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Brantwood was the home of John Ruskin from 1872 until his death in 1900 and is regarded as one of the most beautifully situated houses...
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| Windermere Ferry (11.6 Miles) |
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The Windermere Ferry service is provided by the Highways Department of Cumbria County Council. The ferry departs from Ferry Nab, Bowness at approximately 06:50 (08:50...
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| Orrest Head (11.6 Miles) |
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Orrest Head is a viewpoint made popular by the poet William Wordsworth. It was also popular with Victorian day-trippers from the industrial towns of...
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| Belle Isle (11.6 Miles) |
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Belle Isle is a wooded island in Lake Windermere, landscaped in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. The island is one mile long - the longest...
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| World of Beatrix Potter (12.1 Miles) |
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In an indoor re-creation of the Lakeland countryside, discover Peter Rabbit™ eating radishes in Mr. McGregor’s garden; see Jemima Puddle-duck™ amongst the foxgloves; and Mrs....
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| Ferry Nab (12.4 Miles) |
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Ferry Nab is situated on the outskirts of Bowness-on-Windermere, on the eastern shore of the lake. It’s from here that you can catch the...
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| Blackwell (13.6 Miles) |
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Blackwell, built in 1900, is one of Britain’s most important houses, positioned in a dramatic Lakeland setting overlooking Lake Windermere. It is a rare example...
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| Catbells (15 Miles) |
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Catbells is a Lakeland fell just south of Keswick, popular with walkers. For those interested in the leisurely walk to the summit, you can...
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| Maiden Moor (15 Miles) |
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Maiden Moor forms part of the Newlands Round (near Keswick) which many locals would argue you should walk in an anti-clockwise direction. This is because,...
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| Latrigg (15 Miles) |
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The walk out to Latrigg will give you some of the best views in the whole of best views England. There are two ways you...
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| Derwentwater (15.1 Miles) |
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Derwentwater is a 3-mile long lake in Cumbria with a historical and literary background. One of the best ways to experience the lake is...
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| Keswick Launch (15.2 Miles) |
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Any visitor to Keswick would be foolish to leave without taking a different perspective on the town – from Derwentwater lake! For a quick trip,...
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