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Waterhead Hotel
Hawkshead Road, Coniston, Cumbria LA21 8AJ

Situated alongside Coniston Water, with lawns running down to the lake shore, this wonderful Lake District property presents itself as the perfect getaway from everyday stresses. The Lake District is a favourite spot for those who...
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Attractions near Waterhead Hotel
A selection of attractions close to Waterhead Hotel:
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| Brantwood (2.2 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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| Grizedale Forest Park (3.9 Miles) |
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Grizedale Forest has much to offer all ages and abilities: waymarked walking and cycling trails, orienteering courses, play area, café, bike hire, shop and visitor...
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| Coniston Launch (5.4 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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| Belle Isle (6.2 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 (6.7 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 (7 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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| Windermere Ferry (7.8 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 (7.8 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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| Brockhole (7.9 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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| Blackwell (8.2 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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| Stagshaw Garden (8.4 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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| Dove Cottage (8.6 Miles) |
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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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| Claife Heights (9.3 Miles) |
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Claife Heights is an area of woodland owned by the National Trust, on the western shores of Windermere. It is a great spot for walking,...
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| Wise Een Tarn (9.3 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 (9.3 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 (9.3 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 (9.3 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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| Bridge House (9.3 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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| Townend (9.8 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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| The Lakes Glass Centre (13.8 Miles) |
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The Lakes Glass centre offers a unique opportunity to visit two working glass factories in one convenient location. Cumbria Crystal produces high quality full lead...
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| Gleaston Castle (14.4 Miles) |
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Gleaston Castle dates back to 1325 and the de Harrington family who lived there for over one hundred years. The castle and estate passed to...
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| Finsthwaite Tower (14.4 Miles) |
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Finsthwaite Tower is situated between the small village of Finsthwaite and the slightly larger Newby Bridge. The tower was built to honour the officers,...
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| High Dam (14.4 Miles) |
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High Dam can be easily reached along a well-marked footpath from the National Trust car park that lies below. It is a beautiful tarn...
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| Low Dam (14.4 Miles) |
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Low Dam is situated just beneath the much larger and more famous High Dam, the main source of water power for Stott Park Bobbin Mill...
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(All distances are direct and may be longer by road)
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