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| Walker Ground Manor
| | Find out more: |  Click Here | | Type: | Hotels and B&Bs | | Town: | Hawkshead | | Special Offer(s): | 3 midweek nights for the price of 2 | | Description: | This traditional Lakeland house, dating from the 16thC, has many original features, with oak floors and panelling, and a rare Barley Twist staircase. It is full of charm and character, combining a high standard of accommodation with a relaxed and friendly family atmosphere. The spacious bedrooms are all individually furnished. The owners, Dougie and Andrea Bell, work hard to ensure that all guests enjoy their stay in this beautiful house. Set in a peaceful location, yet within walking distance of amenities, Walker Ground offers a quiet and relaxing experience, and is an ideal location, for visiting the whole of South Lakeland.
| | Facilities: |  Electric shaver points
 CD player
 Single sex groups welcomed
 Dogs/pets accepted by arrangement
 Vegetarian diet available
 Cots available
 Hairdryer
 Central heating
 Real log/coal fires
 High chairs available
 Children welcome
 Private parking
 Garden
 Radio
 Totally non-smoking
 Colour television
 Tea/coffee making in bedrooms
 Unlicensed
 Packed lunches provided
 Lounge for residents' use
 Ironing facilities
 Fishing
| | Directions: | From Ambleside take the A593 Coniston Road and after 1 mile turn left at Clappersgate onto B 5286. Follow for about 4 miles. As you enter Hawkshead the road swings round to the left, at this point turn right into Barnfield. Signed leading to Vicarage Lane and Walker Ground. Go through the bungalows to T- junction. Turn right and go to the top of the lane 200 yds. DO NOT bear left but go straight ahead on unmade road. Our gates are on the left. GR 348 980
From the ferry follow the road for approximately. 4 miles. After crossing small bridge turn right. Signed, Ambleside/Coniston. Follow road around the village and where it swings right go straightforward into Barnfield. Signed leading to Vicarage Lane and Walker Ground then as above.
By public transport from the railway station at Windermere take 505 bus to Coniston, via Ambleside and Hawkshead.
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