Local Area Information

Ullswater Lake is only a few minutes walk away from the cottage with a variety of activities offered within the village including Steamer cruises, sailing and boat hire (including motor boat/rowing boat/canoe and kayak hire).

Ullswater Steamers and the local bus service provide options for planning days out and walks further afield. The steamers which stop at Pooley Bridge, Howtown and Aira Force run all year round except Christmas Eve and Christmas day.

Jenkins Field adjacent to the lake offers a wealth of space for a picnic or for children to play.

Glenridding has an excellent selection of pubs, hotels, cafes and village shops to suit a range of requirements and all within a few minutes walk from the cottage. The Tourist Information Centre is useful for planning days out.

Ambleside, Windermere, Keswick or Penrith are within easy reach by car for those wanting to find a base for touring the Lake District.

Places to eat in Glenridding include:

Inn on the Lake offering the Lake View Restaurant, Lake View Lounge, The Orangery, The Ramblers Bar & Candleroom - telephone 017684 82444
The Ullswater Inn, food served daily 7.30am to 9pm - telephone: 01768 612 031
Fellbites Café Restaurant - situated just off the main Glenridding car park - telephone 01768482781 or email fellbites72@yahoo.co.uk
Travellers Rest Public House - Greenside Road, Glenridding - telephone 017684 82298
Helvellyn Country Kitchen - Glenridding - telephone 01768482598 or email contact@helvellynkitchen.co.uk
Fairlight Cafe, restaurant & tea room, Glenridding - telephone 017684 82397

Glenridding shops:

R&R The Corner Shop - sells almost everything! - telephone 07928792565
Glenridding Mini Market - grocery store & off licence - telephone 01768 482322
Catstycam - Outdoor Clothing - telephone 01768482351
Glenridding Gallery - Ullswater Food, drink, arts, crafts, photos & paintings - telephone 077 3485 2169 or email info@glenriddinggallery.co.uk
Ullswater Tourist Information Centre at Glenridding - main car park in Glenridding. Opening daily during the summer and restricted times during the winter season - telephone 017684 82414 or email ullswatertic@lakedistrict.gov.uk

Useful information:

Golakes – Official website for The Lake District - http://www.golakes.co.uk/

Ullswater information - http://www.ullswater.co.uk/

Ullswater Steamers, The Pier House, Glenridding, Cumbria CA11 0US
The ‘Steamers’ operate an all year service (except Christmas Eve and Christmas Day) with varying timetable connections between Glenridding, Howtown, Pooley Bridge Piers and Aira Force Pier. Cruise times vary from 20 – 120 minutes.
Telephone 017684 82229 Email enquiries@ullswater-steamers.co.uk website - http://www.ullswater-steamers.co.uk/

Glenridding Sailing Centre, The Spit, Glenridding, CA11 0PE
Local Boat hire & sailing courses. Sailing boats, canoes and kayaks to hire. Open seasonally.
Call 017684 82541 email info@glenriddingsailingcentre.co.uk

St Patrick's Boat Landing - Glenridding, Ullswater, CA11 0QQ
For hire of motor boats, fishing boats, rowing boats and Canadian canoes. Tearoom serving hot & cold food & drinks. Open seasonally.
Telephone 01768 482393

The local weather forecast - Weatherline on 0844 846 2444 for a recording of the latest weather forecast or http://www.lakedistrictweatherline.co.uk/