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Hampsfell House Hotel
Local Area
Situated in Grange Over Sands, Hampsfell House is an ideal base for visits to the English lake district. A short 10 minute drive from Hampsfell house is the charming village of Lakeside, which is home to the famous lakeside steamer railway line. In addition to this you have the aquarium of the lakes and can catch the boat across lake Windermere to the towns of Bowness and Ambleside.
Click on the links below for more information
South Lakeland Information
Lake Windermere Cruises
Aquarium of the Lakes
The Furness Railway Trust
A 25 minute drive from the hotel (or 10 minute walk from Bowness pier) you will find yourself in the town of Windermere which is renowned for it's quaint shops and café's and attracts over a million visitors every year.
Visit Cumbria - Lake Windermere
Approximately 5 minutes drive from Hampsfell you also have the charming village of Cartmel. Famous for it's sticky toffee pudding and craft shops, Cartmel also offers a selection of pubs and café's. The two things cartmel is really famous for though is it's 12th century priory and of course, racing.
The priory was built in 1120 and boasts breathtaking architecture, and is steeped in history. Visitors are welcome all year round.
Cartmel Races happens several times a year and attracts thousands upon thousands of people both nationally and locally. If you fancy a flutter on the horses or just a good fun family day out Cartmel races caters for people from all walks of life. A full calendar of events can be found by visiting it's website.
Visit Cumbria - Cartmel Priory
Cartmel Racecourse