Grange End Cottage is situated in a secluded, peaceful position, up a cobbled lane in the heart of the small, unspoilt village of Cark-in-Cartmel, well away from roads.

Cartmel village is only 2 minutes drive north, Grange-Over-Sands and Lake Windermere are just 10 minutes away by car too.

A minute’s walk from the cottage brings you to a footpath that takes you from the centre of the village and along the narrow river Eea on its short, 10 minute journey into Morecombe Bay.

The medieval village of Cartmel lies just 1½ miles north and is the oldest and most picturesque village in South Lakeland. The 12th century priory escaped destruction during the Dissolution of Henry VIII and remains one of the finest ecclesiastical buildings in the north of England. The ancient village square is home to 2 good pubs and is a lovely place to sit and enjoy a drink and watching the world go by. There are another 2 good pubs in the village also. After a couple of hours wandering around the priory and cobbled streets of Cartmel, it’s a welcome break and just a 20 minute stroll back through the woods to the peace and quite of Grange End Cottage.

Cartmel Valley, with its gentle and attractive, undulating landscape of lush green fields, rolling hills and Gulf Stream climate is home to our wonderful cottage from where you can easily access the whole of the Lake District, the Forrest of Bowland and the West Yorkshire Dales National Park.

Walkers can put away their car keys as there are dozens of walks from the door step with the ancient Cistercian Way passing through the village and linking up to all major walking routes in the lake District.

Being located so close to the bay brings a milder climate than the rest of the Lake District and the valley is rarely affected by snow, however, when snow arrives elsewhere, it is only a short drive or walk uphill to view the snowy peaks of higher ground.
Just around the corner from the cottage is Holker Hall, Cumbria's premier stately home, the home of Lord & Lady Cavendish. Residents and visitors of the village are granted permission to walk around the extensive parklands stocked with herds of deer and rare breed cattle and sheep.

10 minutes drive North is the nostalgic Haverthwaite to Lakeside Steam Railway which connects you to the awaiting Windermere Lake steamers and cruise ships which travel the full 10 miles of the lake, dropping you (for collection later of-course) at Waterhead or Bowness. The Aquarium of the Lakes, also at Lakeside, gives you a good idea what lurks in the water below!

Morecambe Bay, with its vast areas of sand and marshes is a popular haunt for bird watchers, as is nearby Leighton Moss bird sanctuary.

Golfers can enjoy a round at a choice of two nearby courses, and Cark railway station is a four minute walk away, offering many day trip destinations as it transports you along one of the most picturesque coastal railways in England.

All the Beatrix Potter attractions are just a short drive away.