The Lake District, where beauty and tranquility await

Things to do and visit

The Cranleigh is situated two minutes walk from Lake Windermere and one minutes walk to the central Village of Bowness on windermere where you will find a large selection of established restaurants, shops, cafes and bars.

From Bowness you may choose to enjoy a trip out on one of the famous Windermere Lake cruises which visit the beautiful village of Ambleside or to Lakeside where you can catch a ride on one of the steam trains. There is also an Aquarium to enjoy at Lakeside.

If you enjoy walking you are in the right place with many beautiful scenic walks from our doors. We can provide you with information on short walks around the Bowness and Windermere area.

Situated in the heart of the English Lake District you will find there is something to do for everyone. Please find below a list of attractions to visit:

Beatrix Potter Gallery
Hawkshead Hill Top, Near Sawrey – former home of Beatrix Potter
South Lakes Wild Animal Park
The Ruskin Motor Museum, Coniston
Blackwell, The Arts & Crafts House
Acorn Bank Garden & Watermill
Townend, Troutbeck – 17th century statesman farmers house
Windermere Steamboats & Museum
Lake District Visitor Centre at Brockhole
Rydal Mount & Gardens, near Ambleside
William Wordsworth’s Dove Cottage, Grasmere
Sizergh Castle & Garden, nr Kendal
Low Sizergh Barn, Farm Shop, Tea Rooms & Craft Gallery nr Kendal
Stott Park Bobbin Mill
Holker Hall, Gardens & Lakeland Motor Museum
Rheged, The village in the Hill, near Penrith
National Mountaineering Exhibition
Trotters World of Animals, Keswick
Honister Slate Mine
Muncaster Castle & Owl Centre
Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway
Fell Foot Park
Wordsworth House