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Squirrel's Retreat

Thornthwaite, North West England

Squirrel's Retreat
Squirrel's Retreat is a snug cottage in the village of Thornthwaite, Cumbria, ideal for two looking to base themselves amid the fells. Being near a bus stop makes getting around the area that bit easier without a car.

Go Ape Whinlatter is close by at 1.3 miles for those fancying something active, while The Retro Zone and Derwent Pencil Museum are both around 3.1 miles away for a quieter afternoon. Derwent Water at Crow Park is 3.4 miles off, though the water quality there is currently rated poor. Aspatria station, 10.4 miles away, is the nearest for rail travel.

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  • 🚌 Near a Bus Stop

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Squirrel's Retreat

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Everything within reach of Squirrel's Retreat — 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 · 1.3 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 · 3.1 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 · 3.1 mi

Derwent Pencil Museum

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

Puzzling Place

🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 3.2 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 · 3.4 mi

Keswick Museum & Art Gallery

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

Threlkeld Quarry & Mining Museum

🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 6.7 mi

Threlkeld Quarry & Mining Museum

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

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Places to visit

The famous spots within a day trip

Underscar

Stately Home & Palace · 3.1 mi

Underscar

The Lingholm House

Stately Home & Palace · 3.3 mi

The Lingholm House

Lord's Island

National Trust · 3.9 mi

Lord's Island

Derwentwater

Lake · 4.7 mi

Derwentwater

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Eat & drink local

The local legends within walking-ish distance

Tea Shop

🫖 Tea Rooms · 0.6 mi

Tea Shop

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Coledale Inn

🍺 Pubs & Inns · 1.8 mi

Coledale Inn

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Farmers Arms

🍺 Pubs & Inns · 2.4 mi

Farmers Arms

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Pheasant Inn

🍺 Pubs & Inns · 3 mi

Pheasant Inn

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