Discover the Lake District from Corner Beech House
We chose Grange-over-Sands as our home because it truly offers the best of both worlds – peaceful bay views and easy access to all the Lake District adventures you could wish for. Having explored every corner of this beautiful area since moving here, we’re always excited to share our favourite walks, hidden cafés, and secret viewpoints with our guests. Just ask us – we love nothing more than helping you discover why we fell in love with this place!
This picturesque town began as a modest fishing village before blossoming into a charming Victorian seaside resort following the railway’s arrival in the 1880s. The Victorian influence remains evident throughout the town’s elegant architecture and beautifully maintained gardens.
- Stroll along the mile-long promenade with sweeping bay views
- Explore the ornamental gardens and duck pond teeming with birdlife
- Visit the bandstand and sensory garden overlooking the bay
- Browse the independent shops for unique treasures
- Admire the palm trees that showcase the area’s surprisingly mild climate
- Attend the monthly summer promenade art and craft fairs
Grange-over-Sands
Cartmel
This medieval village is a food lover’s paradise, home to:
- The 12th-century Cartmel Priory
- The famous Cartmel Racecourse
- The birthplace of sticky toffee pudding
- L’Enclume and Rogan & Co, Simon Rogan’s celebrated restaurants
- Charming pubs, artisan shops, and a beautiful village square
England’s largest natural lake offers:
- Boat trips and water activities
- Picturesque lakeside towns of Bowness and Ambleside
- The World of Beatrix Potter attraction
Windermere
Walking Opportunities
- Cumbria Coastal Way: 150-mile coastal path with Grange as a key stopping point
- Hampsfell Hospice: Not a hospital, but a shelter for travellers built in 1846 by the vicar of Cartmel – A short climb rewarded with 360-degree views of the Langdales, Helvellyn, Coniston Old Man, and Morecambe Bay
- Humphrey Head: Gentle walks or limestone crag climbing with unique flora and nesting Peregrine falcons
- Guided Cross Bay Walks: Join experienced guides for the fascinating 8-mile walk across Morecambe Bay (summer months only)
Heritage Sites
- Holker Hall & Gardens: Magnificent house with 25 acres of award-winning gardens just 10 minutes away
- Levens Hall: Elizabethan mansion featuring world-famous topiary gardens
- Sizergh Castle: Historic house with beautiful gardens and woodland walks
- Furness Abbey: Impressive medieval monastery ruins with visitor centre, located near Barrow-in-Furness (25 minutes away)
- Blackwell, The Arts & Crafts House: Exquisite historic house overlooking Windermere, showcasing beautiful Arts and Crafts design (20 minutes away)
Nature & Wildlife
- Fell Foot Country Park: Victorian lakeshore park perfect for picnics, boat hire, and Saturday Park Runs
- Foulshaw Moss: Nature reserve where you can spot Ospreys during summer months
- Leighton Moss RSPB Reserve: Home to the largest reed bed in northwest England, offering opportunities to see otters, bearded tits, marsh harriers, egrets, and red deer