The Writer's Retreat
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- Small and secluded site on the southern edge of the Lake District
- Broughton-in-Furness a 10-minute drive away; Coniston Water 30 minutes
- Six acres of private land with direct access to forest walks
Site type
Languages spoken
English
Nearest sites
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Features
Dogs allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house
Cycle hire
Evening entertainment
Fishing
Fitness centre
Games room
Indoor swimming pool
Kids' club
On-site restaurant/cafe
Outdoor swimming pool
Play area
TV room
Take away
Tennis
Watersports
Amenities on site
Bath available
Car parking by pitch/unit
Composting toilet
Disabled facilities
Dog park
Drying room
Food shop
Free wifi
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Launderette
Parent & baby washroom
Pick-up from public transport
Portable toilet
Pub toilets
Public telephone
Shower available
Toilet block
Washing-up area
Wifi
Groups welcome
Family friendly
Motorcycle friendly
Single-sex groups welcome
Student groups welcome
Rules
Barbecue provided
Barbecues allowed
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
Dogs allowed all year
Themes
Forest
Peaceful
Remote location
Wildlife haven
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Electric car charging point(s)
Gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Dog walk nearby
Nearby farmers' market
Public transport nearby
Shop nearby
Type
Tiny (1-10 pitches)
Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby
Climbing nearby
Cycle hire nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Horse riding nearby
Indoor pool nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Restaurant nearby
Sailing nearby
Surf school nearby
Tennis nearby
Watersports nearby
Location
The Writer's Retreat
Fell View
The Hill
Cumbria
England
LA18 5HF
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.23805°N
-3.25932°W
Nearest transport
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Haverigg | 5.8 km | Sea | Poor | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Silecroft | 6.3 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Walney West Shore | 13.1 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | N/A |
Walney Sandy Gap | 15.1 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | N/A |
Walney Biggar Bank | 15.9 km | Sea | Good | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
South Lakes Wild Animal Park 9.6 km
Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway 16.4 km
Lakeland Motor Museum 17.7 km
Holker Hall and Gardens 18.7 km
Windermere Lake Cruises, Lakeside 20.1 km
National Trust
Dalton Castle 10.4 km
Gondola' 18.7 km
Cartmel Priory Gatehouse 20.2 km
Coniston and Tarn Hows 20.3 km
Fell Foot Park 20.4 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
HODBARROW (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 06/05/1986) 4.8 km
Ulverston - Urswick - Bardsea 11.7 km
The Beacon and Blawith Fell 12.8 km
Ulverston Sands and Birkrigg Common 15.1 km
MUNCASTER CASTLE 15.3 km
Local events
- Keswick Mountain Festival (Friday, 17 May 2024 – Friday, 17 May 2024)
Keswick, England 35.4 km
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
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- Does The Writer's Retreat have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is The Writer's Retreat dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near The Writer's Retreat? Local attractions and activities include: - Broughton-in-Furness: 10 minutes' drive - Swinside Stone Circle: 15 minutes - Coniston Water: 30 minutes - The Old Man of Coniston: 35 minutes - South Lakes … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of The Writer's Retreat?
Camping and touring Arrive: 12:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m.