Staveley
The peaceful village of Staveley, with convenient bus and train links, is situated at the foot of the Kentmere Valley, and is becoming increasingly popular for the variety of local amenities combined with outstanding walks and cycle routes.
Within the National Park, the village is well situated between the busier towns of Kendal and Windermere, which are only a 5-10 minute drive away. It is easy to get to ALL the attractions, villages & lakes that comprise the Lake District National Park, & slightly further a field towards the Eden Valley and the western part of Yorkshire. You don't even have to travel, if you want walks and bike routes, you can do it from the front door. The Kentmere valley and surrounding area is full of easy to difficult walks, numerous bike tracks and for anglers, two rivers (Kent & Gowan) within 500 yds.
Home to several great pubs and eateries, there are village stores, butchers and bakeries along with cycle hire, organic wine merchants and an award winning micro brewery, all making Staveley an excellent base from which to enjoy the Lake District.
On the main street there is a:
- • Pharmacy
- • Post Office/newsagent/general shop
- • Spar convenience store (open until 9pm. every day)
- • Fish & chip shop
- • Antique shop & Coffee shop
- • Artist/Photographic Gallery
- • Butchers
- • Eagle & child public house
- • Prince William public house
In the Staveley Mill yard there are numerous shops including:
- • More - Artisan bakery
- • Organico - Organic wine store
- • Wilf's café - see: www.wilfs-café.co.uk for times and menu
- • Hawkshead Brewery with tasting hall see: www.hawksheadbrewery.co.uk
- • Wheelbase - biggest cycle shop in the u.k. (daily bike hire, available)
- • Outdoor clothing shop
- • Artist studio
- • Furniture workshop etc..
Additional Info:
Click to read more about Staveley Conservation Area.
The Lake District
Lake Windermere is perhaps the best know area in the Lake District and Windermere village itself is about 1km from the lake. The lake stretches from Waterhead, near Ambleside, to Lakeside at its narrow southern end, over 10 miles in length and the largest lake in England. Wooded slopes dotted with cottages and houses line its shores, while the water itself is usually busy with ferries and yachts. Windermere is not as busy as it's near neighbour, Bowness-on-Windermere, but has its own charms and attractions. It has excellent amenities and a good selection of shops, restaurants and bars all within easy reach. The village has good public transport links with its own train station and bus routes.
Lake District National ParkDiscover Wordsworth
Windermere Lake Cruises
Walks in the Lake District
National Trust - The Lakes: Things to do
Beatrix Potter Attraction
Local Art Gallery a few doors away
Beautiful photography of the Lakes
Directions
By Car (from the South via M6):Leave the M6 at junction 36 and follow the A591 past Kendal in the direction of Windermere. Take the second of the turnings on the right signposted to Staveley (onto Windermere Road). Follow the road for less than ½ mile into the village and Staveley House and Apartment is on the right (next door to the Cumbrian Tourism building and opposite a large field with views of Kentmere Valley).
By Car (from the North via A591)Follow the A591 past Windermere, after 4 miles you will come to Staveley, take the first junction on your left hand side and follow the road into the village. Follow the road for ½ mile into the village and Staveley House and Apartment is on the right (next door to the Cumbrian Tourism building and opposite a large field with views of Kentmere Valley).
By TrainThe West Coast Main Line serves Oxenholme station, near Kendal. From here, connections can be made to Staveley station. From Staveley station it is a 10 minute walk.
National Rail
