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General
- Award-winning wildlife haven near Windermere
- On the slopes of ancient woodland
- Licensed shop and wifi
Wonderful wonderful Windermere…like Wordsworth in his Prelude, one can’t help waxing poetic about this lush Lake District area, the biggest natural lake in England and with 18 islands lying within. Aye aye.
Whatever floats your boat, Hill of Oaks places you in neat proximity to all activities and areas of Windermere and the surrounding Lake District National Park: it is on the slopes of ancient woodland for miles of walks, and has exclusive lake frontage for nearly a mile along Windermere’s shores. You’ll also find five private jetties if you’re one of those enviable sorts who have their own vessel – not that you might be envious of boat owners or anything…
This gorgeous park (just look at the pics) is also in a wildlife haven and has picked up awards for its conservation-conscious approach to all things natural; the managed woodlands are a draw for local birds, beasts and flora, and there are nature walks, owl boxes and bird stations throughout the site. If that’s not enough to keep your little beasties occupied, this family-friendly park also has a secure and natural play area for mini visitors.
Facilities at Hill Oaks include wifi, a parent and baby washroom, a licensed shop and a launderette. And as the Lake District is treat-filled for walkies, you might be glad to know that Hill Oaks is dog-friendly too.
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✓ English
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Features
Leisure on site
Bar or club house
Cycle hire
Evening entertainment
Fishing
Fitness centre
Games room
Indoor swimming pool
Kids' club
On-site restaurant/cafe
Outdoor swimming pool
Play area
TV room
Take away
Tennis
Watersports
Amenities on site
Bath available
Car parking by pitch/unit
Composting toilet
Disabled facilities
Dog park
Drying room
Food shop
Free wifi
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Launderette
Local produce
Parent & baby washroom
Pick-up from public transport
Portable toilet
Pub toilets
Public telephone
Shower available
Toilet block
Washing-up area
Wifi
Groups welcome
D. of E. welcome
Family friendly
Motorcycle friendly
Rallies welcome
Single-sex groups welcome
Student groups welcome
Rules
Barbecue provided
Barbecues allowed
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
Dogs allowed all year
Themes
Forest
Lake and/or mountain
Luxury
Peaceful
Spectacular scenery
Walkers' paradise
Wildlife haven
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Electric car charging point(s)
Gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Dog walk nearby
Nearby farmers' market
Public transport nearby
Shop nearby
Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby
Climbing nearby
Cycle hire nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Horse riding nearby
Indoor pool nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Restaurant nearby
Sailing nearby
Tennis nearby
Watersports nearby
Touring and motorhomes
Seasonal pitches
Location
Nearest transport
- Coach stations
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Rail Station
— 5.7 miles
Tourist Information Centre — 5.7 miles
Bus Station — 8.4 miles
- Train stations
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Windermere Rail Station
— 5.7 miles
Staveley Rail Station — 7.3 miles
Grange-over-Sands Rail Station — 7.6 miles
- Ferry ports
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Lakeside Windermere Ferry Landing
— 1.7 miles
Fell Foot Country Park Ferry Landing — 1.8 miles
Far Sawrey Windermere Ferry Terminal — 3.5 miles
- Airports
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Leeds Bradford International Airport
— 60.3 miles
Exit Junction 36 on the M6 and drive west on the A590 toward Barrow and Newby Bridge. Follow the A590 until you reach a roundabout signposted Bowness; turn right onto the A592 and we are approximately 3 miles on the left-hand side. Turn left and go through the barrier, then follow the road down past the farmhouse until you reach reception.
Local attractions
As the biggest natural lake in England (a worthy ten miles long from Newby Bridge to Ambleside and 219 feet deep), Windermere should be your first stop; if you only do one thing on your hol, take a lake cruise from Bowness Bay to Waterhead on a traditional steamer for gentle Lake District sightseeing.
Belle Isle, the biggest of Windermere’s 18 islands at about a kilometre in length and the only one that was ever lived on is alas privately owned, but you can hire a rowing boat from Bowness and gaze covetedly at it from the water.
On land, walkies are recommended: easy strolls can be had on the family-friendly and viewsome amble from Hills Oak to Gummers How, the highest foothill in the area and to the Lake District’s south; hike to the summit (it’s an easy walk) from Astley's Plantation car park.
Walking up Orrest Head from Windermere is another pleasantly accessible promenade, particularly for youngsters, and if you’re a tougher type, the area has heaps of long distance rambles and climbs (whichever you pick, you’ll likely need your camera to snap several of the views).
Juvenile wildlife fans should go ape at the biodiversity of the Lake District National Park, where they can spot rare species such as endangered red squirrels, peregrine falcons and possibly – if they’re very lucky – Britain’s only nesting pairs of golden eagles.
There are dozens of nature and RSPB reserves in the Lake District and to see more exotic critters up close, Lake District Wildlife Park at Keswick has over a hundred species including boa constrictors, gibbons and meerkats.
Adventurous peeps in the Lake District can also try climbing Scafell Pike, mountain biking at Helvellyn and Skiddaw, bushcrafting at Keswick and watersports all over the park including kayaking, canoeing, sailing and windsurfing.
Too much activity? Head to the town of Windermere for cafés, tearooms, much-needed pubs and that gentle steamboat puffing mentioned earlier; The World of Beatrix Potter is here too.
Must see
- Windermere Lake Cruises, Lakeside (1.7 miles)
- Blackwell, The Arts & Craft House (3.2 miles)
- Lakeland Motor Museum (3.4 miles)
National Trust
- Fell Foot Park (1.9 miles)
- Hill Top (3.6 miles)
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- What attractions are near Hill of Oaks? As the biggest natural lake in England (a worthy ten miles long from Newby Bridge to Ambleside and 219 feet deep), Windermere should be your first stop; if you only do one … Read more