Local Area Guide

Welcome to Far Sawrey — a peaceful corner of the South Lake District surrounded by woodland, open countryside and some of the region’s most loved attractions. Whether you’re here for walking, exploring, family days out or simply enjoying the slower pace of Lakeland life, this guide brings together trusted tourist information and our favourite places to visit nearby.

Use the links below to plan your stay, check opening times and discover what’s on during your visit.

Official Tourist Information

Visit Lake District (Cumbria Tourism) Inspiration, events, walking routes, maps and official visitor information. 👉 Visit Cumbria website

Lake District National Park Authority Walking guides, fell routes, car parks, safety advice and visitor centers. 👉  The Lake District National Park

Visit Cumbria Local attractions, villages, heritage sites and scenic spots. 👉 Visit Cumbria website

Local Attractions (All close to Far Sawrey)

Hill Top – Beatrix Potter’s Home (National Trust)  Just a short walk across the fields in front of the cottage. A beautifully preserved 17th‑century farmhouse where Beatrix Potter wrote many of her famous stories. 👉Hill Top Farm

Claife Viewing Station & Windermere West Shore A restored Victorian viewing point with coloured glass panels and stunning lake views. Lovely flat lakeside walks. 👉Claife Viewing Station

Wray Castle A striking mock‑Gothic castle with woodland trails and lakeside paths. Great for families. A new addition in 2026 is a sapling from the sycamore gap tree, lovingly nurtured and planted by the Lake shore for all our guests to see. Also check out Joey's cafe while you're there 👉 Wray Castle Website

Bowness-on-Windermere & The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction Shops, cafés, boat trips and a family‑friendly attraction celebrating Peter Rabbit and friends.

👉The World of Beatrix Potter website 

Windermere Lake Cruises Scenic boat trips from Bowness, Ambleside and Lakeside — a relaxing way to explore. 👉Windermere Lake Cruises website

Food & Drink Nearby

The Cuckoo Brow Inn, Far Sawrey The closest pub to the cottage. A very short walk... I promise.. x 

Traditional Lakeland inn serving local ales and hearty food. 👉 The Cuckoo Brow Inn website

The Tower Bank Arms A charming, historic pub featured in Beatrix Potter’s illustrations. 👉 The Tower Bank Arms Website

Hawkshead Relish Shop. Literally packed with hundreds of jams and Chutneys. You'll find some free samples on the kitchen table when you arrive, plus the Relish Cookbook if you fancy experimenting in the kitchen while you're here The Hawkshead Relish Shop

Billy’s Bar, Hawkshead  One of our favourites especially for Sunday lunch. A friendly and relaxed spot in the heart of Hawkshead, serving great food, local beers and cocktails. Ideal for a casual meal or a drink after exploring the village. 👉 Billy's Bar website

The Boathouse, Esthwaite Water A beautiful lakeside café and bistro with stunning views across Esthwaite Water. Perfect for coffee, lunch or a relaxed drink by the water’s edge. PLUS..... I'll put a 10% discount card on the dining table for you to use in the cafe while you're here. 👉The Boathouse fishing and cafe website

Walking & Outdoor Activities

Windermere West Shore Walk A gentle, scenic lakeside path starting from Claife Viewing Station.National Trust Claife Heights walks

Latterbarrow & Claife Heights A rewarding circular walk with panoramic views over Windermere. 👉 Walking Routes close to the cottage

Grizedale Forest Walking trails, cycle routes, sculptures and Go Ape. 👉 Things to do in Grizedale Forest

GO CAR FREE . Once you're here there's lots of 'car free' adventures in store for you all  Go Car Free website