GUEST INFORMATION

We look forward to welcoming you to The Lingholm Estate and hope the following information will be useful to ensure you have an enjoyable stay.

Check-in is at 4pm and we ask you to vacate by 10am on the day of departure.

Our postcode is CA12 5TZ. Upon arrival at the Estate you will see our electric gates. They are open during the day but will be locked after 9pm until 7.30am. If entering or exiting the Estate during these times you will need to enter 2244a into keypad which can be found before reaching the gates on the drivers side.

Once on the Estate please follow the signs to Catbells and park in the allocated parking spaces. If arriving after the office has closed your key will be left in the door of the property.

Catbells is a self-catering house with a fully equipped kitchen. You will be left some supplies to get you started - a small cleaning pack, welcome basket with tea, coffee, some fresh local milk in the fridge and a tasty treat from the Lingholm Bakery. Bedroom linen and towels are provided. In the garden there is a brick-built barbeque for your use.

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CATBELLS

We wish you a relaxed and memorable stay, if there is anything you need during your time with usplease let us know, we are happy to help.

The following information has been put together to hopefully answer any questions you may have and also give you more of an insight into The Estate and the surrounding area.

Contents:

The Lingholm Kitchen & Walled Garden

Alpacas at Lingholm

Estate Map

Wildlife

Boat Hire & Fishing

Exploring the area

Local walks

Dining in

Dining out

Useful contacts

Our location

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WELCOME

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LINGHOLM KITCHEN & WALLED GARDEN

Onsite is our very own café serving breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea* alongside hot drinks, artisan breads and cakes which are all made in the Lingholm Bakery. There is also a gift shop and octagonal Walled Garden where you can read about Beatrix Potter’s connection to the Estate and surrounding areas.

The café is open from 9am to 5pm every day.

As our guest you may enjoy one free hot drink when purchasing a hot meal, please present your property key at the till.

To view the latest menus and events at The Lingholm Kitchen please visit:www.thelingholmkitchen.co.uk *Afternoon tea must be booked directly with the café at least 24 hours in advance.

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During your stay on the Estate you are bound to spot our wonderful resident Alpacas, they are owned by a company who offer walks with them around the grounds. You can see alpacas up close, take them for a paddle in the lake, meet the herd, take part in feeding time and ask as many questions as you can think of!

To book your walk please visit www.alpacalyeverafter.co.uk

What an amazing experience, I would recommend this to anyone, young, old, fit, unfit just try it. It was everything I was hoping and more!

“ “ALPACAS AT LINGHOLM

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ESTATE MAP

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We are very lucky to share our beautiful surroundings with lots of wildlife. The Estate is home to a variety of birds, insects, Red and Roe Deers, Otters, Pheasants and of course the iconic Red Squirrel. The best time to spot our lovely reds is first thing in the morning from our squirrel hide which is identified on the Estate map.

You may also like to take a stroll through our Orchard where you will meet our colony of Honey Bees, their tasty honey is available to purchase from the gift shop.

We also have four, charismatic resident Herdwick Sheep, ‘Charlie, Peter, Bobby and Billy’, which call the field opposite the Walled Garden their home. During your stay you will be sure to meet our friendly Estate pups and also the Alpacaly Ever After herd.

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WILDLIFE ON THE ESTATE

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For the best views of all take the famous Keswick Launch. You can catch the launch from two nearby jetties at Nicol End (10 min walk) or Hawes End (15 min walk), great for nipping over to Keswick and avoiding the hassle of trying to park the car.

You are very welcome to bring your own dingy/canoe and launch them from our private beach or alternatively boats can be hired from our two local marinas; www.derwentwatermarina.co.uk and www.nicholend.co.uk

Fishing is permitted on Derwentwater on a catch and release basis. Permits are available online at www.keswickanglers.co.uk/home/resources-permits or from The Lake District National Park Information Centre in The Moot Hall on Main Street (017687 72645).

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KESWICK LAUNCH & BOAT HIRE

FISHING

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EXPLORING THE AREA

Whinlatter Forest

www.forestryengland.uk/whinlatterYou can explore the beautiful Whinlatter Forest that overlooks Bassenthwaite Lake, either by taking on the Go Ape tree top obstacle course or whizzing through woodland trails on a Segway.

Lake District Wildlife Park

www.lakedistrictwildlifepark.co.ukThis local zoo, also located by Bassenthwaite Lake, has an exciting array of animals to see along with indoor and outdoor areas for little ones.

Mirehouse & Gardens

www.mirehouse.co.ukThis gorgeous historic house is situated between Skiddaw and Bassenthwaite Lake. There is plenty to see including gardens, lakeshore and woodland playgrounds.

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EXPLORING THE AREA

Keswick Market

www.keswick.org/what-to-do/shopping/keswick-marketThere are plenty of interesting shops in Keswick town but this market, that takes place every Saturday (and Thursday from mid-Feb to Dec) in Keswick Market Square, is full of unique stalls.

Theatre by the Lake

www.theatrebythelake.comTheatre by the Lake has a setting on the shores of Derwentwater no other professional theatre in Britain can match. Each year it stages up to nine of its own productions.

Lowther Castle & Gardens

www.lowthercastle.orgA bit further afield but worth mentioning, this ruined castle a few miles south of Penrith is surrounded by gardens and woodland to explore, along with a huge adventure playground and café.

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LOCAL WALKS

Estate Grounds – We have several areas of the grounds that, as our guest, you are free to explore; the meadow (where you will be watched over by our friends Peter Rabbit and Squirrel Nutkin), the woodland area that leads down to our lakeshore and jetty and the lawns and gardens at the front and back of the main house. We only ask that you avoid the lakeside top terrace as this is used by the owners and for events.

Keswick – This lovely little town is only a 40-minute walk away, the route is flat and you are surrounded by breath-taking views of surrounding fells the whole way. Head towards nearby Portinscale village and then follow the footpath.

Catbells – A walk that you can start right from your front door. This fell is a favourite with many tourists that you may see wandering on the footpath that runs through our grounds. Once at the top of Catbells you have a wonderful view of Derwentwater, Newlands Valley and nearby Bassenthwaite Lake.

Newlands Valley – Another walk that you can access from the Estate is accessed by the same path to Catbells, but rather than going up to the top of the fell you go down the right-hand side towards the bridleway in the heart of this scenic, unspoilt valley.

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LOCAL WALKS

Derwentwater – In total this flat walk is ten miles around the lake with superb views from every point, easily accessed by starting from the footpath towards Catbells, cutting down towards Hawes End and following the lakeside as far as you want to go around. If you don’t want to complete the whole walk, Borrowdale can be reached in around an hour on this route and is worth exploring, particularly Grange village and the famous Bowder Stone.

Causey Pike – To the west of Catbells, this walk is accessed by following the road towards Newlands Valley and gives great views of this area.

Castle Crag – This hill is in the heart of the Borrowdale valley, start the walk at Rosthwaite.

Walla Crag – You can start this walk from Keswick, all the way up to the top there are beautiful views of Derwentwater.

Ashness Bridge – If you don’t fancy going up to the top of Walla Crag, you can go around it and towards the much-photographed Ashness Bridge which looks out over Derwentwater, Bassenthwaite Lake and River Derwent. Carry on to Surprise View where you can see as far as Scotland and the quaint hamlet of Watendlath.

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Guest Information:

DINING IN

Home delivery

Tesco, Sainsburys and Asda will deliver to the Estate. Please specify your property name so the driver knows which property to deliver to and please make sure your delivery slot is after your arrival time of 4pm.

Local Shops

Lakes and Dales Co-operative James Court, Main St, Keswick CA12 5EF2.8 miles / 10 minutes

Spar at High Hill Petrol Station High Hill, Keswick CA12 5NY2.5 miles / 8 minutes

Supermarket

BoothsTithebarn Street, Keswick CA12 5EA3 miles / 11 minutes

On-site Bakery

The Lingholm Bakery

www.thelingholmkitchen.co.ukFresh bread, quiches and celebration cakes can be ordered from our onsite bakery to enjoy during your stay. The latest menu can be viewed here. Please call 017687 71206 and speak to the café manager, Melinda, to discuss your order.

Chefs and Private Dining

Keswick Kitchen www.keswickkitchen.comIf you are looking for total relaxation, we highly recommend hiring Keswick Kitchen’s services. They can offer private dining; meal drops and Cumbrian hampers.

Whether you are looking to have your groceries delivered to your door or wish to arrange a private chef for that special occasion, the details below should give you all the information you need.

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Guest Information:

DINING OUT

The Lingholm Kitchen

www.thelingholmkitchen.co.ukOur onsite café is open 9am – 5pm daily and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch (hot food served until 3.30pm) a selection of delicious homemade cakes and Afternoon Tea**afternoon tea must be booked with the café at least 24 hours in advance

The Swinside Inn

www.swinsideinn.co.uk Half an hour stroll down the road is this lovely pub that has a beer garden with the most wonderful views of the Newlands Valley. Serving traditional pub grub, this is a great place to go for lunch, dinner or to enjoy a pint of local ale.

Merienda Keswick

www.merienda.co.ukThis quaint little place can be found on the high street in Keswick. They provide a range of fare from coffee, cakes and sandwiches to an eclectic evening menu, wine and beer.

The Square Orange

www.thesquareorange.co.ukLocated just up from the Market Square in Keswick, this little place serves great pizza and tapas but get there early as there is limited seating.

Mizu

www.lakedistricthotels.net/lodorefalls/mizuIf you enjoy eating out in the Lake District but long for a fresh take on restaurant dining, you’ll love Mizu. Expect sensational sushi and sashimi, crisp tempura, fragrant curries and delicately spiced bowls of ramen, as well as tender meat, chicken and fish dishes from the grill.

Morrells

www.morrels.co.uk/restaurantMorrel’s restaurant is situated on Lake Road between Keswick’s bustling market square and the town’s ever popular Theatre by the Lake. There are mouth-watering menus designed to suit all manner of tastes.

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Estate QueriesEstate Office for general queries:017687 74238

Maintenance issues:07803208745

The Lingholm Kitchen & Walled Garden:017687 71206 Emergencies999 MedicalKeswick Mary Hewetson Cottage Hospital (for minor injuries) Crosthwaite Rd, Keswick CA12 5PH 01768 245678 The Cumberland Infirmary (24 hour A&E service)Newtown Rd, Carlisle CA2 7HY 01228 523444 PoliceCumbria Constabulary HeadquartersCarleton Hall, Penrith Cumbria CA10 2AU 0300 124 0111 ChemistsBoots 31 Main St, Keswick CA12 5BL017687 72383

Monday-Saturday: 9am-6pm Sundays: 10am- 5pm

Murray’s Pharmacy15-17 Station St, Keswick CA12 5HH017687 72049Weekdays: 9am-5pmSaturday: 9am -1pm Vet Millcroft Veterinary Group(24 hour emergency service)Wakefield Road,Cockermouth,CA13 0HR01900 826666 Banks/ATMsBarclays Bank Market Square, Keswick CA12 5BE

ATM at Lakes and Dales Co-operative James Court, Main St, Keswick CA12 5EF

ATM at Spar at High Hill Petrol Station High Hill, Keswick CA12 5NY TaxisDavies Taxis:017687 72676

Iain’s Taxis:017687 36333

Derwent Taxis:017687 75585

USEFUL CONTACTS

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Address:The Lingholm EstatePortinscale KeswickCumbriaCA12 5TZ

Phone:017687 74238

Email:stay@thelingholmestate.co.uk

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OUR LOCATION

Getting here:Leave the M6 at Junction 40 / Penrith. Head west on the A66 following signs for Keswick. Leave the A66 at Portinscale, follow the road for 1.5 miles then look for the Lingholm Estate entrance sign.

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