Beech Lynette
Beech Lynette is more than just overnight bedroom accommodation – it’s a private, self-contained unit to the side of the owners’ house with lounge, fully fitted kitchen, separate double bedroom and private bathroom. It has its own separate entrance, front patio area and parking. With outstanding views over rolling hills and farmland, Beech Lynette is on the border of North Yorkshire, Lancashire and the southern point of the Lake District yet just a 5 minute drive from the M6 motorway.
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Out and About
Beech Lynette is ideally situated just 5 minute drive from Junction 36 of the M6 motorway. It is also in a superb location for exploring the local area, cycling, walking or just relaxing in beautiful countryside.
Beech Lynette is on the border of North Yorkshire, Lancashire and the southern point of the Lake District, just a 5 minute drive from the quaint town of Kirkby Lonsdale with its famous “Devil’s Bridge” and a 20 minutes’ drive from Kendal.
To the East, is the North Yorkshire market town of Skipton with its cobbled side streets and medieval castle (34 miles away) and Ingleton Waterfalls Trail and Caves (9 miles away)
To the West, and a 20 minute drive away, is the southern tip of Lake Windermere at Newby Bridge, and half an hour’s drive takes you to the bustling lakeside town of Bowness.
To the North, just 30 minute drive away is Penrith and 60 minutes away is the City of Carlisle – the Border City – sitting on the doorstep of the Lakes, Hadrian’s Wall and Scotland.
The Indalo
All around the outside of Beech Lynette and the owners’ property, Beech Lyn, you will see different symbols depicting the “Indalo”.
Vivien and Antonio met in Mojacar, Almería province, Spain, over 30 years ago where the “Indalo” symbol is considered a type of lucky charm. If you go into any gift or souvenir shop in the city of Almería and you will find key rings, thimbles, teaspoons and even jewellery – all bearing the Indalo symbol.
This all dates back to 1868 when cave paintings were discovered in a cave in the north of the province of Almería. These cave paintings were about 6,000 years old and one of them, a man with his arms held out to his sides and holding a rainbow above his head, has come to be the symbol of Almería.
The Indalo allegedly brings good luck, health and love to those who own one.
Things to Do
5 minute drive (right onto the A65) into village of Kirkby Lonsdale. Gentle stroll through the main street, through the Church grounds and along the river Lune to Ruskin’s View. Another popular destination is Ingleton Waterfalls Trail – less than 20 mins away.
If you are looking to go into the Lakes:
Take a ride on the Windermere Lake Cruises. Pick up Boat at Lakeside, Bowness or Ambleside. Pre-Book tickets through this link. Lakeside is a 25 minute drive from Beech Lynette and is at the head of Lake Windermere. There should be plenty of parking.
Take Open Top Bus Tour: Bowness -> Windermere -> Ambleside –> Grasmere.
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Lake Coniston
Catch the ferry across Lake Windermere. Stop off at Hill Top, home to Beatrix Potter. (Book entry through National Trust), check out the shops, bars and restaurants at Hawkeshead, Walk through gardens at Brantwood. Lake Tour of Coniston on a Gondola (National Trust)
Grassmere and Rydal Water
If you like walking, park up at White Moss Car Park and walk round Grassmere lake and back. You need to get there early to get a parking space.
Keswick, Derwent Water and Buttermere
Follow A591 through to Keswick and Derwent Water and if you’re really brave, follow the B5289 past Honister Slate mines and along to Buttermere. It’s well worth the view!
Ullswater
Alternatively, half an hour’s drive up the M6 takes you to Penrith and Ullswater. Cruise round the lake: (Pre-Book tickets here) or stop off and climb up and see the waterfalls at Aira Force (National Trust).