Arts & Culture
Great for evening meals and entertainment. From cinema to theatre.
90 locals recommend
Brewery Arts Centre
122A HighgateGreat for evening meals and entertainment. From cinema to theatre.
If its culture you're after, this is the place.
Great gift shop too.
49 locals recommend
Abbot Hall Art Gallery
KirklandIf its culture you're after, this is the place.
Great gift shop too.
A quaint spot to learn some history of the local area.
16 locals recommend
Museum of Lakeland Life & Industry
KirklandA quaint spot to learn some history of the local area.
Food Scene
Great venue for lunch or tea and a scone. You can also watch the cows begin milked from the cafe each afternoon.
54 locals recommend
Low Sizergh Barn Farm Shop & Café
Great venue for lunch or tea and a scone. You can also watch the cows begin milked from the cafe each afternoon.
Waterside Cafe and Food Bistro
Great place for veggie food and by the river too!
Ice cream parlour a few minutes drive/cycle. The milk used for the ice cream is from cows often seen grazing in the field opposite the house.
Natland Mill Beck Farm
Ice cream parlour a few minutes drive/cycle. The milk used for the ice cream is from cows often seen grazing in the field opposite the house.
The Plough
A65A fantastic pub serving great food. Just 8 minutes drive.
Bright and cheerful cafe serving everything with chips and a cheeky smile!
8 locals recommend
Union Jack Cafe
15 KirklandBright and cheerful cafe serving everything with chips and a cheeky smile!
About Time Espresso Bar
21 New ShamblesThe best coffee in town by a mile!
If you want good food and a friendly and relaxed atmosphere, this is the place!
33 locals recommend
Comida [food]
90 HighgateIf you want good food and a friendly and relaxed atmosphere, this is the place!
Brew Brothers
69 HighgateGreat breakfast in a buzzing venue on the Kendal high street.
Our local friendly pub only 10 minutes walk for The Attic. Home of the Kendal Mintcake Vodka.
13 locals recommend
The Punch Bowl
Our local friendly pub only 10 minutes walk for The Attic. Home of the Kendal Mintcake Vodka.
Lovely, friendly shopping with lots of local produce. Perfect for stocking up for a picnic lunch before heading into the lakes.
36 locals recommend
Booths, Windermere
Victoria StreetLovely, friendly shopping with lots of local produce. Perfect for stocking up for a picnic lunch before heading into the lakes.
Factory Tap
5 Aynam RdSightseeing
Sizergh Castle
Lovely estate with gardens and walks plus a cafe.
Lovely spot on a sunny day. Not open all year round so please check first.
77 locals recommend
Levens Hall
Lovely spot on a sunny day. Not open all year round so please check first.
A pleasant little market town. Plenty of cafes to lunch at and some lovely walks for sightseeing including Devil's Bridge and Ruskins view.
117 locals recommend
Kirkby Lonsdale
A pleasant little market town. Plenty of cafes to lunch at and some lovely walks for sightseeing including Devil's Bridge and Ruskins view.
Lovely lookout point during a visit to Kirkby Lonsdale.
11 locals recommend
Ruskin's View Kirkby Lonsdale
8-10 Vicarage LnLovely lookout point during a visit to Kirkby Lonsdale.
Easy, short walk with scenic views. Park at Booths, pick up a picnic lunch and walk up.
29 locals recommend
Orrest Head
Easy, short walk with scenic views. Park at Booths, pick up a picnic lunch and walk up.
Everything Else
Kendal Castle
SunnysideA must see for anyone visiting Kendal.
A great place for any climber regardless of ability. They also have a small cafe serving the basics e.g. soup and sandwiches.
23 locals recommend
Kendal Wall, Lakeland Climbing Centre
Mint Bridge RoadA great place for any climber regardless of ability. They also have a small cafe serving the basics e.g. soup and sandwiches.
Very close to the house by car or bike. Perfect for a swim or Zumba class.
8 locals recommend
Kendal Leisure Centre
Burton RoadVery close to the house by car or bike. Perfect for a swim or Zumba class.
Lovely place for some peace and quiet in the temple and a walk through the gardens and beach. Great veggie cafe within the Buddhist Centre.
37 locals recommend
Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre
Lovely place for some peace and quiet in the temple and a walk through the gardens and beach. Great veggie cafe within the Buddhist Centre.
RSPB Leighton Moss
Storrs LaneBird sanctuary a short drive.
A walk (40 mins) or drive (4 mins) from The Attic to this working dairy farm. See the cows being milked from the cafe everyday from around 3.30pm. Great food and gift shop too.
54 locals recommend
Low Sizergh Barn Farm Shop & Café
A walk (40 mins) or drive (4 mins) from The Attic to this working dairy farm. See the cows being milked from the cafe everyday from around 3.30pm. Great food and gift shop too.
Entertainment & Activities
For equine lovers. One of our nearest neighbours. They run holiday activities for kids too.
Larkrigg Riding School
For equine lovers. One of our nearest neighbours. They run holiday activities for kids too.
An amazing building and location! Enjoy sitting outdoors with a hot tea and make the most of the view no matter what the weather.
29 locals recommend
Windermere Jetty, Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories
Rayrigg RoadAn amazing building and location! Enjoy sitting outdoors with a hot tea and make the most of the view no matter what the weather.
Food, cinema, theatre and garden. Also hosts free summer Sundays... music and bbq in the garden.
90 locals recommend
Brewery Arts Centre
122A HighgateFood, cinema, theatre and garden. Also hosts free summer Sundays... music and bbq in the garden.