Close Attractions - Aynsome Manor Hotel, Cartmel

The Lake District National Park has been developed for those who appreciate the pleasures of the countryside. For the guest who wishes to relax, the area is blessed with quiet woodland walks, unique locations for the artist, naturalist and photographer with scenic routes for the motorist seeking something different."The Cartmel Peninsula's green and rolling landscape enfolds Cartmel village, an entirely charming tangle of whitewashed and greystone houses along narrow lanes,above whose slate roofs rises the bulk of the Norman Priory Church." - The Sunday Telegraph.Aynsome Manor is located close to the village of Cartmel in the South of Cumbria allowing easy access to the many well known places and visitor attractions around the South of Cumbria and the Southern and Central English Lake District. We have included a selection of visitor attractions below.







Cartmel Priory

A 12th Century priory with guided tours in Summer

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Holker Hall

Large gardens, park land, courtyard cafe, food hall and gift shop.

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Levens Hall near Kendal

Famous for its topiary garden

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Brantwood Museum at Coniston

Home of John Ruskin, poet, artist and critic

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Hill Top Farm

Beatrix Potter's Lake District home in Sawrey

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Dove Cottage in Grasmere

Residence of William Wordsworth

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Abbot Hall art gallery

An art gallery & museum of Lakeland Life in Kendal

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Sizergh Castle near Kendal

Well known for its fine Elizabethan furniture

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Brockhole Visitors Centre

The official Lake District visitors centre by Lake Windermere

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Windermere Lake Cruises

Gentle cruises along the full length of Lake Windermere

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Aquarium of the Lakes at Lakeside

Discover the secret life of Lakeland's aquatic wonders

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Grizedale Forest

Forest sculpture, waymarked walking and cycling trails, play area, visitor centre

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Haverthwaite Steam Railway

Lovingly restored steam locomotives haul comfortable coaches through the contrasting Lake and river scenery of the beautiful Leven Valley

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Lakeland Motor Museum

Lakeland Motor Museum at Backbarrow a unique collection of some 30,000 exhibits.

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