Useful Information

We have gathered together various items that may be of interest prior to your arrival at Pullwood Bay, and which may help to make your stay even more relaxing!

Local Food & Drink

 

v The Drunken Duck is the nearest pub to Pullwood Bay.  This is a ‘gastro’ pub and we recommend booking in advance if guests would like to eat here during their holiday.  We do hold a table for two each Friday and Saturday evening, at 7.00pm, as a ‘perk’ for guests of Pullwood Bay.  If guests wish to reserve this table they must telephone the office.   We can sometimes alter the eating time or number of guests for these bookings if requested.  www.drunkenduckinn.co.uk

 

v The Tower Bank Arms is also quite near Pullwood Bay – between Hawkshead and Near Sawrey.  This pub serves more traditional food, and also has locally brewed beers as well as an open fire and warm welcome.  Reservations are only required Saturday evenings or Sunday lunch times, but it is very popular and can get very busy.  www.towerbankarms.co.uk

 

There are many restaurants in and around Ambleside that we also recommend, just ask!  

 

v Cumbrian Way Food – this local company produce scrumptious, hearty meals from locally sourced produce with no additives or preservatives, ready to warm up and serve.  We can recommend the meals most highly – we have tried some!  This is a great idea if guests wish to have something ready to cook upon arrival, or don’t want to spend too much time in the kitchen whilst on holiday.  We accept deliveries from Cumbrian Way Food on behalf of guests prior to their arrival – subject to notification.  www.cumbrianwayfood.co.uk

v Booths Supermarket - we recommend stopping at Booths Supermarket in Windermere to stock up on delicious provisions prior to your arrival.  This supermarket has a great selection of fresh produce (including meat, fish and cheese counters) as well as award-winning wine selections!  www.booths-supermarkets.co.uk

 

v Tesco/Asda - If guests wish to organise a Tesco or Asda delivery, they do deliver to Pullwood Bay.  You do need to ensure that you will be here to accept the delivery and give them a mobile contact number.

 

v Milk Delivery – a daily milk delivery can be arranged through Town End Dairy in Windermere – 015394 42357

 

If there is anything you would like to ask about eating out, or food storage within the apartments, please do not hesitate to contact the office.  Telephone 01539 433333 or email: info@pullwoodbay.com

 

Sight-Seeing

 

There are many walks direct from Pullwood Bay if you wish to leave your car behind.  Ambleside is only 2 miles away, along with Tarn Hows, Wray Castle and Beatrix Potter’s Hill Top.  We do recommend that you bring an OS map with you for the area – OS7 – and we also have some walking books for guests to use during their holiday.  Volunteer-led guided walks are also organised in conjunction with the Lake District National Park Authority and further information can be found at www.golakes.co.uk/adventure-capital/walking-lake-district.aspx

 

Between the Easter holidays and the October half-term holidays guests of Pullwood Bay can also enjoy a trip across the lake, on one of the Lake Cruise boats.  Guests must telephone first to organise collection, and then make their way to Pullwood Bay’s private jetty.  It is certainly worth trying – there is something so relaxing about travelling by boat!  Telephone 015394 43360 or  www.windermere-lakecruises.co.uk

 

We do have information folders in each of the apartments and cottages, and there is a selection of leaflets available in the Reception area at the Main House.  Here are some links that guests might find useful to plan sight-seeing trips prior to their arrival at Pullwood Bay:

 

www.golakes.co.uk                               www.lake-district.gov.uk            www.thelakedistrictguide.com

www.lakedistrictwalks.com                     www.peterrabbit.co.uk               www.thisisthelakedistrict.co.uk

www.amblesideonline.co.uk                   www.rail.co.uk                           www.madaboutmountains.com



 

Sporting Activities

 

There are a huge number of sporting activities to experience whilst at Pullwood Bay.  We do recommend that these are booked in advance, especially during peak holiday times.

 

v The Low Wood Hotel - we are members of The Low Wood Leisure Facility situated just outside Ambleside.  There is a small charge of £5 per guest per week for a pass to this facility.  Please call into the office at Pullwood Bay to obtain a pass.  Access to the Leisure Club is from 7.30am and 5.00pm, with children allowed in after 8.30am.  The Low Wood Leisure Pass also allows a 20% discount off drinks at the Low Wood ‘Café del Lago’, a 20% discount off ‘Repêchage treatments in the Low Wood Beauty Salon, and a 10% discount off Low Wood Sports Activities.   www.elh.co.uk/hotels/lowwood - 015394 39441

 

v ‘Go Ape’ is very popular with active guests and especially teenagers. This activity entails climbing, swinging and sliding through trees at Grizedale Forest!  www.goape.co.uk

 

v Fishing - It is possible to fish at Pullwood Bay, as long as guests hold a national fishing licence.  It is a good idea to bring fishing tackle and any bait required along on the holiday as the nearest fishing tackle shop is Kendal.

 

v Boat & Bicycle Hire - There are many boat hire opportunities, from canoes and rowing boats to motor boats – but these are best reserved prior to arrival.

Windermere Canoe & Kayak – 015394 44451. Canoe & Kayak hire. www.windermerecanoekayak.com

Bowness Bay Boats – 015394 40347 for rowing boats and 015394 88178 for motor boats.

Low Wood Watersports & Activity Centre - www.englishlakeshotels.com/watersports  or tel. 015394 39441

 

v Guests can experience a private sail boat collecting them from our jetty and taking them round Windermere at a time of day to suit them, along with a meal provided on board!  This wonderful experience is provided by John Haworth, skipper of a 32’ clipper under the apt name of ‘Sail n’ Dine’ – wwwsailndine.co.uk

 

v We do have limited canoe and bike storage available for those guests wishing to bring their own kit – but this storage must be booked in advance during peak holiday periods.

 

Car Hire

 

There are two car hire firms that we recommend.

 

v Lakes Car Hire Ltd. Telephone - 015394 44408.  This company is based in Windermere, just a two minute walk from Windermere train station, and they offer a free collection and return to Windermere Train Station.  Visit www.lakeshire.co.uk for more information.

 

v Westmorland Vehicle Hire. Telephone - 01539 728 532.  This company is based at the Westmorland Business Park in Kendal.  Visit www.carhirecumbria.co.uk for more information.

 

Bus Travel

 

There is a bus stop approximately one mile from the Main House at the entrance to Skelwith Fold Caravan Park, from which there are regular services.  Full details of all locals bus services can be found in the Cumbria & Lakes Rider magazine in the properties or by phoning Travelline on 0871 200 2233.

 

Rail Travel

 

The West Coast Main Line stops at Oxenholme, just outside Kendal, and from there, there are links to Windermere.  Further information can be found at www.nationalrail.co.uk

 

Internet Connection

 

We do have Wi-fi broadband availability in the reception area of the Main House, for those of you bringing laptops.  Unlimited weekly access is available at £10 per week; please just ask at the office for further details.

 

We do hope that this information is of use to you.  Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or would like any further information.  The office is open 10.00am until 4.00pm each day.  Simply telephone us on 01539 433333 or email: info@pullwoodbay.com