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Whinlatter Forest
National forest
Forested mountain park with walking and biking trails, plus rich wildlife and a visitor centre.
4.80 (2.6K reviews)
(~9.12 km from centre)
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Bassenthwaite Lake Station
Cafe
👍👍 Very nice surroundings to be able to dine like your on the orient express! Classically styled dining cars and an interesting menu. Some tasty options for brunch, very much enjoyed with some delicious desserts too. Dog friendly too which was great. One to revisit.
$$ $$
4.80 (922 reviews)
(~4.07 km from centre)
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Go Ape Whinlatter
Outdoor activity organiser
Adventure-activity chain venue where groups explore the forest canopy via a treetop rope course.
4.80 (441 reviews)
(~9.12 km from centre)
4
Aspava Restaurant
Turkish restaurant
Turkish hot & cold sharing plates, plus kebabs & veggie options, in an informal eatery with a patio.
$$ $$
4.70 (746 reviews)
(~4.28 km from centre)
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Lake District Wildlife Park
Wildlife and safari park
Over 100 species of exotic animals live at this 25-acre park with an on-site cafe and a play area.
4.60 (2.2K reviews)
(~4.59 km from centre)
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Bassenthwaite Lake National Nature Reserve
Nature preserve
👍👍 Well kept lake ,spotless surroundings ,very peaceful , nature at its best , just done an early walk with dog part of way round lake , lots of geese on grass , disturbed unfortunately by me , they didn't seem to mind and went straight on lake , few wild swimmers on lake too
4.80 (326 reviews)
(~6.48 km from centre)
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The Moon & Sixpence
Coffee shop
👍👍 My dad is a regular here, he goes on about the best coffee on town so I popped down to see him today, I had a flat white and a latte... Exceptional, the DR knows his coffee, I also had a home made sausage roll, it was pure perfection. A cozy little cafe on the main Street, to get your coffee and cak...
$$ $$
4.80 (295 reviews)
(~4.2 km from centre)
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Ravenstone Manor Hotel
Hotel
18th-century hotel on 7 acres of grounds offering refined rooms, plus dining and a bar/lounge.
$88/night
4.70 (399 reviews)
(~7.95 km from centre)
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Sun Inn
Pub
👍👍 Incredibly good fish and chips. The best sticky toffee pudding ever. Highly recommend.
Can’t understand why this place doesn’t have 5*
Friendly staff and so dog- friendly! Even if some of the dogs didn’t want to share this pub! Can understand. A brilliant experience.
$$ $$
4.60 (814 reviews)
(~7 km from centre)
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VeeVa! Cockermouth
Coffee shop
👍👍 We went here for breakfast and were not disappointed.
It's a lovely, light, airy building.
The staff were very welcoming.
The food was amazing. We both had Avocado Stack, vegetarian option, which came with sliced grilled tomatoes instead of bacon. They also had caramelised onion on the bottom and p...
$$ $$
4.70 (389 reviews)
(~4.28 km from centre)
14
The Cottage In The Wood
Fine dining restaurant
Modern, rural hotel set in a 17th-century building offering free breakfast & a refined restaurant.
4.80 (224 reviews)
(~9.35 km from centre)
15
The Lakes Distillery
Distillery
Alpacas roam the grounds of this whisky, vodka & gin distillery that offers a range of tours.
4.60 (540 reviews)
(~3.56 km from centre)
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Hundith Hill Hotel
Hotel
Scenic property with understated rooms, free Wi-Fi and event facilities, plus dining and a bar.
4.60 (412 reviews)
(~3.9 km from centre)
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New House Farm
Wedding venue
Beamed 17th-century farmhouse with antique decor, B&B rooms, some with 4-poster, and hot tub.
4.80 (191 reviews)
(~8.29 km from centre)
18
The Bitter End
Pub
Warm, classic tavern serving familiar pub grub like fish & chips, burgers & steak, plus beer & wine.
$$ $$
4.50 (868 reviews)
(~3.94 km from centre)
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Trout Hotel
Hotel
Elegant quarters in a riverside hotel with a genteel restaurant, a casual bistro & a lounge bar.
4.50 (807 reviews)
(~4.47 km from centre)
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Shills of Cockermouth Restaurant & Delicatessen
Restaurant
👍👍 Booked a table for Saturday night when the food festival was on good job we did!!! Every table was full!!! Food was amazing!!! Couldn't fault.a single part of it. Staff couldn't do anything more!!! Dessert was massive and exceptional!!!! Definitely will be returning before the end of our hols!!!
4.60 (375 reviews)
(~4.38 km from centre)