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Elderwood

Thornthwaite, North West England

Elderwood
Elderwood is a snug cottage for two near Thornthwaite in Cumbria, perfect for a quiet couple's retreat amid Lake District scenery. For an evening meal, the Wheatsheaf Inn is just 0.6 miles away. Further afield, JB Banks Ironmongers offers a bit of local character at 3.1 miles, Go Ape Whinlatter provides an active day out at 3.7 miles, and the Lake District Wildlife Park is within reach at 4.8 miles. Aspatria station, 9 miles away, is the nearest rail link should you wish to venture beyond the immediate area.

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Where you'll be

Elderwood

Explore the area

Everything within reach of Elderwood — days out, famous places and the local food worth walking to.

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Things to do

Days out and attractions, nearest first

Go Ape Whinlatter

🎢 Theme Parks · 3.7 mi

Go Ape Whinlatter

Go Ape Whinlatter sits deep in Whinlatter Forest in the Lake District near Keswick, offering high ro...

Derwent Pencil Museum

🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 7 mi

Derwent Pencil Museum

The Derwent Pencil Museum is a museum dedicated to the manufacturing and history of pencils, located...

The Retro Zone

🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 7.1 mi

The Retro Zone

The Retro Zone is a small, independently run museum in Keswick showcasing a personal collection of 1...

Puzzling Place

🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 7.2 mi

Puzzling Place

Puzzling Place is an indoor attraction in Keswick, in the heart of the Lake District, dedicated enti...

Keswick Museum & Art Gallery

🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 7.4 mi

Keswick Museum & Art Gallery

Keswick Museum sits on the edge of Fitz Park, just five minutes' walk from the town centre, and has...

Helena Thompson Museum

🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 9.1 mi

Helena Thompson Museum

The Helena Thompson Museum is a Grade II listed Georgian house in Keswick, Cumbria, run as both a mu...

Maryport Maritime Museum

🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 9.5 mi

Maryport Maritime Museum

Museum in Maryport, Cumbria, England, UK

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Places to visit

The famous spots within a day trip

Wordsworth House

National Trust · 3.2 mi

Wordsworth House

Loweswater

National Trust · 3.7 mi

Loweswater

Isel Hall

Castle & Heritage · 4.2 mi

Isel Hall

The Lingholm House

Stately Home & Palace · 6.8 mi

The Lingholm House

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Eat & drink local

The local legends within walking-ish distance

Wheatsheaf Inn

🍺 Pubs & Inns · 0.6 mi

Wheatsheaf Inn

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Wheatsheaf Inn

🍺 Pubs & Inns · 2.5 mi

Wheatsheaf Inn

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The Pheasant Inn

🍺 Pubs & Inns · 3.7 mi

The Pheasant Inn

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Kirkstile Inn

🍺 Pubs & Inns · 3.8 mi

Kirkstile Inn

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Tea Shop

🫖 Tea Rooms · 4.4 mi

Tea Shop

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