Enjoy spellbinding views across Morecambe Bay when you book a
Bardsea cottage, situated in and around this
sleepy seaside village on the unspoilt Furness Peninsula, just
southwest of Ulverston.
See & do near your Bardsea cottage
Take time to reflect in the grounds of Conishead Priory, a
Gothic revival country mansion that's now an international
Buddhist college, with tours, café and gift shop. Enjoy a
visit and tour of Swarthmoor Hall, original home of George Fox who
founded Quakerism. Travel back to the Bronze Age at the Druid's
Circle on the east side of Birkrigg Common, featuring two roughly
concentric stone rings (like a mini Stonehenge) and blessed with
wonderful views over the village and bay beyond. Also close by is
Furness Abbey, once England's second richest abbey and
protected by English Heritage. Back in Bardsea, admire the many
stained glass windows of Holy Trinity Church.
Dust off those boots and stomp along the Cumbria Coastal
Way into Bardsea Country Park, an idyllic coastal spot
that's great for a picnic with a view. You can access the beach
and discover the ancient oak trees of Sea Wood, owned by the
Woodland Trust. The park is also popular with bird-watchers and sea
anglers. For shopping, the thriving town of Ulverston is just down the road,
birthplace of Stan Laurel. And if you've packed your clubs,
don't miss Ulverston Golf Course - the views from the greens
are truly magical.
Come nightfall, enjoy a relaxing supper in your cosy Bardsea
cottage or stroll into the village for refreshments and banter in
one of the local pubs.