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Shepherds Cottage

Eskdale, North West England

🚆 Nearest station: · 0.9 mi

Shepherds Cottage
Tucked away in Eskdale, in the heart of the Lake District, Shepherds Cottage sleeps four and makes a peaceful base for exploring this quieter corner of the fells. Bootle (Cumbria) station is just 0.9 miles off, handy if you'd rather leave the car behind.

History and heritage fans are well placed here, with Ravenglass Railway Museum 4.3 miles away, Millom Rock Park 5.8 miles off, and Millom Heritage and Arts Centre a little further at 7.2 miles. For a day by the water, Silecroft beach is 5.5 miles away and boasts excellent water quality, making it a good choice for a bracing walk or a paddle.

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Things to do

Days out and attractions, nearest first

Ravenglass Railway Museum

🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 4.3 mi

Ravenglass Railway Museum

Ravenglass Railway Museum tells the story of the Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway, known locally as the...

Millom Heritage and Arts Centre

🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 7.2 mi

Millom Heritage and Arts Centre

Housed in Millom's restored railway station, this accredited museum tells the town's story from the...

The Lakes Aqua Park

💦 Water Parks · 7.9 mi

The Lakes Aqua Park

The Lakes Aqua Park is a floating inflatable obstacle course set on a freshwater lagoon, with slides...

Eskdale Mill

🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 8.2 mi

Eskdale Mill

Eskdale Mill is a Grade II* listed watermill in the village of Boot, and it's the last remaining wor...

The Ruskin Museum

🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 13 mi

The Ruskin Museum

The Ruskin Museum sits in the heart of Coniston village and tells the 'Story of Coniston', from Ston...

Furness Abbey Visitor Centre

🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 13.1 mi

Furness Abbey Visitor Centre

Furness Abbey Visitor Centre sits within the ruins of England's second richest Cistercian abbey, set...

Brantwood

🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 13.2 mi

Brantwood

Brantwood is the historic lakeside home of John Ruskin, now a museum set across a 250-acre estate on...

Laurel and Hardy Museum

🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 13.3 mi

Laurel and Hardy Museum

The Laurel and Hardy Museum in Ulverston celebrates the history of the famous comedy duo, having gro...

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Places to visit

The famous spots within a day trip

Muncaster Castle

Castle & Heritage · 4 mi

Muncaster Castle

Wast Water

National Trust · 10.3 mi

Wast Water

Dalton Castle

Castle & Heritage · 12.4 mi

Dalton Castle

Scafell Pike

Mountain · 12.6 mi

Scafell Pike

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