Staveley
Nestled at the foot of Kentmere Valley, the bustling village of Staveley has a close knit local community.
It is surrounded by rolling countryside, interspersed with fells, valleys and pastures. Staveley enjoys excellent amenities including the renowned Staveley Mill Yard offering an abundance of local businesses in one place including the famous Hawkshead Brewery, Wheelbase, More? The Artisan Bakery and Wilf’s Café which offers a welcome rest for hungry and thirsty bikers and walkers.
It also boasts a chemist, post office, store and butchers to name just a few. There are two pubs in the village and only a short distance away at nearby Ings, The Watermill Inn. It has a local C of E primary school, St James Church and its own train station platform which connects to both Windermere and Kendal both of which are approximately 7 minutes away.
The A591 bypass also offers links to Windermere (approximately 4 miles), Bowness and beyond into the Heart of the Lakes. Kendal and its bypass are also approximately 4 miles away with its market, shops, restaurants and mainline train station at Oxenholme. Staveley is also positioned on a regular bus route (555) which journeys into the heart of the Lakes from Kendal.
Burneside
Burneside is located on the North of Kendal and to the South East of Staveley accessed directly from the A591 or from Kendal approximately 1 mile along Burneside Road.
This small village is also connected to the Windermere/Kendal branch line and is approximately 10 miles from access to the M6 motorway at Junction 36 via the Kendal bypass. The village benefits from a pub, a chip shop, primary school and historic church of St Oswald’s.
The Bryce Institute also features heavily in village life hosting many theatre productions and social events. Two nearby secondary schools, Queen Katherine and Kirkbie Kendal are located within Kendal.
Historically, the village was largely owned by former paper-mill owner James Cropper, and to this day specialist paper manufacturer James Cropper Plc is a major employer in the local area.
Crook
Bordering on the Lake District National Park along the B5284 North of Kendal, the village of Crook is spread out amongst rolling countryside.
It has many original traditional slate and limestone houses and barns which are typical of the area, along with St Catherine’s Church. The Sun Inn for is a good choice for bar meals and the AA rated Wild Boar Hotel and Restaurant is close by. The village also boasts Beckside Golf Course, situated at Ellerbeck Farm. Along Crook Road you will also find The Gilpin, a 5 star hotel and lake house with spa and Michelin restaurants
The Crook area is steeped in history and industrial archaeology. There is an interesting two mile history trail from the village, which commences at the Wild Boar Hotel.
Bowness-on-Windermere is located approximately 6 miles away and Kendal a short 5 minute drive.
