Single Non Ensuite £695 Single occupancy of a double or twin ensuite room £790 SOLD OUT/ Twin shared ensuite SOLD OUT Single Ensuite £755 SOLD OUT
Price includes: Full board accommodation; choice of 3 guided walks each day; transport to walks as required. Not included: Personal expenses; insurance
We stay at Glenthorne Quaker and Guest House, set in its own tranquil grounds and known for its warm welcome and good food. There is a spacious lounge and dining area with a small conservatory and games room. The bedrooms are split between the main house and the annex. The guest house is only a few minutes' walk from the centre of Grasmere village which has some lovely independent shops and cafes.
There will be 3 walks on offer each day: leisurely walks are up to 6 miles maximum with only a few ups and downs. Low moderate walks are up to 8 miles and will involve some ascent and descent in the surounding fells. Moderate walks are up to 10 miles with more ascent and descent.
By car
From the North (A591) Take the 1st turning into Grasmere village (opposite The Swan), past the park, village store and other shops. Take the first turning on the right; this is Easedale Road (opposite a book shop). 300m up the slight hill; we are the first major building on the left. Car park at the rear. From the South (A591) Take the first exit off the roundabout into the village. Past the school, Church, Wordsworth Hotel and Red Lion Hotel, Heaton Cooper art studio is on the left, book shop directly in front of you. Turn left opposite the book shop into Easedale Road. 300M up the slight hill; we are the first major building on the left. Car park at the rear.
By rail
The nearest rail station is at Windermere. Catch the No 555 or the 599 bus from the station to Grasmere centre (approx 30 mins). From the bus stop walk back a few metres (opposite the book shop) and turn right up Easedale Road. Glenthorne is 300M up the slight hill; we are the first major building on the left. Car park at the rear.
Local taxi Service 015394 35506.
By bus
Grasmere is serviced by a regular local bus service (approx every hour during the day), No 555 running between Keswick and Kendal. Alight at Grasmere centre and walk back a few metres (opposite the book shop) and turn right up Easedale Road. Glenthorne is 300M up the slight hill; we are the first major building on the left. Apart from the winter months an open top bus service No 599 also runs between Windermere and Grasmere at least twice an hour.