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Tel code: 01229 | code search
Postcode: LA12 | code search
Population: 150
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The tiny settlement of Blawith is at the very north of the Furness peninsula, just a mile south of Coniston Water. The River Crake drains Coniston, and Blawith stands at the western side of the Crake Valley that winds down to the sea at Greenodd. There is lovely countryside around the village, particularly to the north west where the starkly beautiful Beacon Tarn sits in Blawith Fell. The name Blawith should be pronounced Blaith, which means wolf, creatures once common in the area, though it would be more than newsworthy if even in the craggy landscape of Blawith Common you bumped into one – the last wild wolf in England having been killed in 1500. Blawith is nicely out of the way, so visitors staying in the nearby Crake Valley Holiday Park or in a cottage in the area should enjoy peace and quiet. But it is also in a location that is surprisingly central to many attractions, being within five miles of Coniston Water, Grizedale Forest Park, the Aquarium of the Lakes at Lakeside, and Ulverston with its famous Laurel and Hardy Museum; and within ten miles of Wray Castle, Hardknott Roman Fort, Dalton-in-Furness with its Animal Park and the ruined Cistercian Abbey, and the Windermere Steamboat Museum.

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Lake Cottage (0.85 miles)

Lake Cottage

A modern, stone and timber detached cottage situated on the southern shore of Coniston Water, 6 miles from the village of Coniston. This delightful property, with open plan living area, shares a private 4 acre ... More

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The Red Lion (1.17 miles)

The Red Lion

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The Red Lion Ulverston is a small country Inn with beautiful views, close to Lake Coniston. Good food, good beer, dogs and children welcome. There is a wide selection on ... More

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Manor House Hotel (2.02 miles)

Manor House Hotel
Situated on the fringes of South Lakes at Oxen Park,approximately 6 miles north of the historic town of Ulverston. You have a choice of the type of break you would like,whether you want a relaxing ... More | visit website
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Farmers Arms (2.29 miles)

Farmers Arms

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The Farmers Arms Hotel is set in the beautiful English Lake District, with views of the Crake Valley and the Old Man of Coniston.
The building offers a superb bar/restaurant serving ... More

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Royal Oak (2.36 miles)

Set in the Lake District National Park you will find the small village of Spark Bridge which is nestled in the Crake Valley. The Royal Oak Inn dates back to the 17th century and was ... More | visit website
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White Hart Inn (3.07 miles)

White Hart Inn

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A 17th Century coaching Inn with original oak beams slate floors and two woodburning stoves, situated in the Lake District National Park in the quiet hamlet of Bouth, popular with ... More

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Wilson Arms (3.59 miles)

Wilson Arms

The Wilson Arms is a family owned Country Inn set in the heart of the Lake District. Situated in the small village of Torver nestled in the shadow of The Old Man of Coniston and ... More | visit website

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Rusland Pool Hotel (3.59 miles)

Rusland Pool Hotel
The stunning scenery of the Lake District, the Cartmel and Furness peninsulas, the west Cumbrian coast, Morecambe bay, and the nearby towns of Ulverston and Barrow-in-Furness, are all within easy reach of the Rusland Pool ... More | visit website
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Greyhound Inn (3.70 miles)

Greyhound Inn

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The Greyhound is a 300 year old Country Inn just on the edge of The Lake District National Park.Our comfortable cottage-style rooms are all en-suite with tea/coffee, TV, Towels & ... More

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The Coach House (4.19 miles)

The Coach House is a Victorian property tastefully converted to living accommodation in the 1960s. It retains many of the original features. Our situation on the outskirts of Haverthwaite gives easy access to the Central Lake ... More | visit website

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