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23, Main Street, Flookburgh, Grange over Sands, Cumbria, LA11 7LA
ongwell Cottage
Holidays in the Lake District
Within ten minutes drive of Flookburgh is Grange over Sands
A pretty Edwardian Seaside Town with views across Morecambe Bay, the lovely ornamental gardens and variety of shops and cafes. Here you can stroll along the promenade, which has spectacular views across the bay and estuary of the River Kent.
Local activities include
Walking, horse-riding, bird-watching, golf, fishing, sailing, cycling, mountain-biking. Further details of these activities can be obtained from the local tourist information office in Grange over Sands.
Close by are Holker Hall, Gardens and Deer Park, which are open to the public from April to October.
Cartmel Village and Priory are about 2 miles away. This is a very pretty village and lovely to walk round, looking at the old cottages and gift shops. There are several pubs and cafes to relax in and ample parking on the racecourse. Nearby are numerous walks.
Views taken from within the Holker Hall Gardens
Fell Foot Park - National Trust Park (beside Lake Windermere, opposite Lakeside
Levens Hall and famous Topiary Gardens,
Sizergh Castle - National Trust Property, Gardens and Estate with country walks,
Leighton Moss (RSPB reserve at Silverdale) - just 3 stops on the local train
Aquarium of the Lakes - at Lakeside on Lake Windermere
Other nearby attractions include
Humphrey Head - Limestone promontary extending into Morecambe Bay, part of which is a Nature reserve. Local legend says that this is where the last wolf in England was killed.
