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Oak Lea

Thornthwaite, North West England

Oak Lea
Set in Thornthwaite, Cumbria, Oak Lea sleeps four and is well placed for families or friends keen on getting outdoors, with a bus stop close by for those without a car. Adventure seekers will enjoy Go Ape Whinlatter, just a mile away, while The Retro Zone and Derwent Pencil Museum both sit 2.7 miles off for a change of pace. When hunger strikes, Bryson's Bakery and the Oddfellows Arms are also 2.9 miles away, both holding five-star hygiene ratings. Derwent Water at Crow Park, 2.9 miles from the cottage, is on hand for lakeside walks, though do note its water quality is rated poor. Aspatria station, 11 miles away, is the nearest rail link. Altogether, Oak Lea suits those wanting an active Lake District break with woodland and lake scenery close at hand.

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Oak Lea

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Everything within reach of Oak Lea — 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 · 1 mi

Go Ape Whinlatter

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

The Retro Zone

🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 2.7 mi

The Retro Zone

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

Derwent Pencil Museum

🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 2.7 mi

Derwent Pencil Museum

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

Puzzling Place

🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 2.8 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 · 3 mi

Keswick Museum & Art Gallery

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

Threlkeld Quarry & Mining Museum

🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 6.4 mi

Threlkeld Quarry & Mining Museum

Threlkeld Quarry & Mining Museum sits in a working quarry near Keswick in the Lake District, where y...

Helena Thompson Museum

🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 13.4 mi

Helena Thompson Museum

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

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Places to visit

The famous spots within a day trip

The Lingholm House

Stately Home & Palace · 2.7 mi

The Lingholm House

Underscar

Stately Home & Palace · 2.9 mi

Underscar

Lord's Island

National Trust · 3.4 mi

Lord's Island

Derwentwater

Lake · 4.2 mi

Derwentwater

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Eat & drink local

The local legends within walking-ish distance

Tea Shop

🫖 Tea Rooms · 0 mi

Tea Shop

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Coledale Inn

🍺 Pubs & Inns · 1.2 mi

Coledale Inn

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Farmers Arms

🍺 Pubs & Inns · 1.9 mi

Farmers Arms

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Swinside Inn

🍺 Pubs & Inns · 2.5 mi

Swinside Inn

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