Arnside House is a wonderful wooden lodge is situated on South Lakeland Leisure Village near the town of Carnforth in Lancashire. Arnside House is slightly larger than an average lodge and benefits from two floors and a spacious open-plan living area. Spend your downtime relaxing in the sitting area with large sofas and an Electric fire – perfect for putting your feet up after a day of rambling the outdoors. Equipped with a range of appliances, the kitchen offers a quality setup to prepare your feasts, whilst the dining table provides seating for all. Head upstairs to discover three tastefully decorated bedrooms, each fitted with a TV so you can continue your binge to bed or the children can play on the play stations provided in two of the three bedrooms, and the main bathroom where you can complete your evening routine with a relaxing soak. Enjoy breakfast from your own private decking while taking the Park’s surroundings, tempting you to try the superb leisure facilities. You can use small sailing or rowing boats on the lake but they are not provided. Guests also have access to the on-site bar; restaurant and the Health & Fitness Centre including a heated pool and gym or take up one of the offers at the Pure Essence Beauty Spa. There are options for fishing either on the lake at South Lakeland Leisure Village (Free) or for an additional cost you can fish across the road at Borwick Lakes. Day permits can be purchased from the South Lakeland Leisure Village reception and are priced as follows: £6.00 for one rod or £8.50 for two rods the stock in the lakes includes wild trout, perch, bream, carp and pike. Within a short drive are the towns of Carnforth, Lancaster, Morecambe and Kendal and The Arnside & Silverdale Areas of Natural Beauty are just 5 miles to the west, The Lake District National Park is only 10 miles to the north and a short 15 miles to the east is the Yorkshire Dales where you can explore a range of shops, restaurants, beaches and other amenities. For those with younger children, consider a day out to Greenland’s Farm Village, the farm offers animal petting, a play area, garden centre, tea room, café and fresh local produce. With everything you could need for memorable family getaway, Arnside House is an excellent choice, any time of year.

The pretty little village of South Cheriton is situated on the border of Dorset and Somerset, in the heart of Blackmore Vale, just 3 miles from Wincanton. Surrounded by idyllic countryside and boasting fine views, the whole area offers a vast array of great walking and cycling opportunities. Nearby Wincanton offers some good pubs and a small selection of quaint shops, whilst the ancient town of Sherborne, with its castle and abbey can be found just a short drive away. With the ancient hilltop town of Shaftesbury, Stourhead House and Gardens, Glastonbury and Stonehenge all within easy reach, this great area makes a superb base for exploring all that Somerset and Dorset have to offer.

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