Guards Cottage
Ulverston and Lakeland Peninsula, North West England
🚆 Nearest station: · 2.3 mi
Guards Cottage is a snug retreat on the Ulverston and Lakeland Peninsula in North West England, sleeping two and ideal for a couple's getaway away from the crowds.
History lovers are well catered for, with Furness Abbey Visitor Centre 2.4 miles away, The Dock Museum at 4.1 miles, and Sir John Barrow Cottage a little further at 4.8 miles - all reasonable distances for a day out exploring the peninsula's past. Roose station is close by at 2.3 miles, handy if you're arriving without a car. For a change of scenery, Walney Biggar Bank beach is 5.2 miles away, with water quality rated Sufficient, making it a decent option for a coastal walk or paddle during your stay.
History lovers are well catered for, with Furness Abbey Visitor Centre 2.4 miles away, The Dock Museum at 4.1 miles, and Sir John Barrow Cottage a little further at 4.8 miles - all reasonable distances for a day out exploring the peninsula's past. Roose station is close by at 2.3 miles, handy if you're arriving without a car. For a change of scenery, Walney Biggar Bank beach is 5.2 miles away, with water quality rated Sufficient, making it a decent option for a coastal walk or paddle during your stay.
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🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 2.4 mi
Furness Abbey Visitor Centre
Furness Abbey Visitor Centre sits within the ruins of England's second richest Cistercian abbey, set...
🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 4.1 mi
The Dock Museum
The Dock Museum in Barrow-in-Furness is a family-friendly museum with changing exhibitions, interest...
🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 4.8 mi
Sir John Barrow Cottage
Sir John Barrow Cottage is the birthplace of Sir John Barrow, now a small museum in Ulverston. Insid...
🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 5.1 mi
Laurel and Hardy Museum
The Laurel and Hardy Museum in Ulverston celebrates the history of the famous comedy duo, having gro...
💦 Water Parks · 7.3 mi
The Lakes Aqua Park
The Lakes Aqua Park is a floating inflatable obstacle course set on a freshwater lagoon, with slides...
🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 7.8 mi
Millom Heritage and Arts Centre
Housed in Millom's restored railway station, this accredited museum tells the town's story from the...
🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 11 mi
Lakeland Motor Museum
Lakeland Motor Museum, in Haverthwaite, Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria, is housed in a converted m...
🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 11.2 mi
Heysham Heritage Centre
Heysham Heritage Centre, in the village of Heysham near Morecambe, Lancashire, focuses on the local...
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