Day 26 Ambleside and Windermere

The morning started with another yummy breakfast in the conservatory. Overcast day but with the sun trying to come out.
Ambleside, 1.6 miles away was first stop. It was very busy, cafes and restaurants aplenty and accommodation galore. Fun to walk around but pleased we are staying in Grasmere. One highlight was the tiny stone house on the bridge which is now run by the National trust. Coffee called and we tried booking the cruise on the Coniston river for the afternoon...sold out...ooops, so booked for Thursday. Fingers crossed for good weather!
Plan B, down to Windermere for a wander. On the way Chris remembered a cafe on Windermere lake so we stopped for a nice lunch at the jetty and museum. The water was clear and the swans with their babies were very happy too. Beautiful scenery and peaceful. Windermere itself was interesting to walk around with some nice looking cafes and many pubs.
Home for our gin and tonics, more planning for this week and next week before dinner at 1796, a restaurant 10mins away at The Inn. Very tasty dinner and not noisy.Read more