| parking is free. casual studios feature kitchenettes and living areas. water sports and breakfast (surcharge) are available. all have free wi-fi, tvs and dvd players. other amenities include a spa, an indoor pool, a tennis court and a gym, along with a game room, a playground and walking trails. in lush gardens on the shores of pine lake, this relaxed resort off the a6 road is 10 miles from bars and cafes in kirkby lonsdale town centre. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. there's also a warm restaurant/bar, a bbq area, and a terrace overlooking the lake. woodsy 2-bedroom lodges add ipod docks, kitchens, and living rooms with sofabeds, plus balconies or terraces with lake views
Manchester Airport 1 hr 10
Sizergh Castle (15 min)
14th-century bulwark containing Elizabethan carvings and furniture, plus a conifer and rock garden. Holker Hall (35 min)
Home of the Cavendish family, this Victorian house also features 25 acres of gardens & meadows. Eric Morecambe Statue (18 min)
Whimsical statue of comedian Eric Morecambe, erected in 1999 beside the picturesque bay. Happy Mount Park (14 min)
Traditional park with an adventure playground, summer splash area, sports pitches, events and cafe. Greenlands Farm Village (4 min)
An artisan village in an open farm including a produce shop, craft outlets and a garden centre. Lancaster Castle (18 min)
Sizable castle from 12th-century and later, including a museum, talks and kids' activity tours. Holker Hall & Gardens (34 min)
Prominent Cumbrian countryside hall on 200 acres of gardens and woodlands, with a deer park & tours. Arnside Knott (19 min)
Modest hill offering nature trails & views of the water & lush surrounding landscape. National Trust - Fell Foot Park (30 min)
Family-friendly spot with cafe and space/facilities for games, picnics, swimming and boating. Ingleton Waterfalls Trail (31 min)
4-mile trail divided into sections, with distinctive geological features and associated plant life. Lakeland Wildlife Oasis (7 min)
Wildlife, including snow leopards, in indoor tropical halls and aquaria, plus open-air settings. Levens Hall (15 min)
Elizabethan manor house featuring a large topiary garden & several steam road vehicles. Williamson Park (19 min)
Parkland with woodland walks, play areas, a domed skyline memorial, a cafe and coastal views. Leighton Hall Estate (10 min)
Stately home and estate dating back to the 13th century for visits and events, plus a tearoom. RSPB Leighton Moss (12 min)
Bird habitat with trails/hides in large reedbed, plus visitor centre, tearoom and kids' activities. | 
