Buttermere Valley (NT)
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Overview
Buttermere in Old English means 'the lake by the dairy pastures'. Large numbers of Vikings settled in Cumbria during the 9th and 10th centuries and many names in the area are of Norse origin. One of the most famous residents was Mary Robinson (1778-1837). Known as the Maid of Buttermere and the subject of Melvyn Bragg's novel, she was the daughter of the landlord of the Fish Inn in Buttermere village. The wider Buttermere valley covers Crummock Water and Loweswater village and lake.
About the area
Cumbria's rugged yet beautiful landscape is best known for the Lake District National Park that sits within its boundaries. It’s famous for Lake Windermere, England’s largest lake, and Derwent Water, ‘Queen of the English Lakes', but other lesser-known areas in the south, such as the Lune Valley and the coastal towns, are secret gems of wide cobbled streets and rolling hills.
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Wasdale Head Inn
Wasdale Head is known as the birthplace of British climbing for good reason. The setting of this popular inn is breathtaking, surrounded by the fells with the brooding Wast Water close ...
Kirkstile Inn
This historic 16th-century inn lies in a valley surrounded by mountains. Serving great food and ale, its rustic bar and adjoining rooms prove to be a mecca for walkers. There is also a ...
Loweswater Cottage
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Buttermere Cottage
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Crummock Cottage
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Crummockwater Cottages
Crummockwater Cottages in Loweswater enjoy stunning views of Crummock Water and the surrounding fells including Haystacks and Great Gable. The cottages are the converted barns and stabl...
Grange Bridge Cottage
A tastefully upgraded 17th-century former logger’s dwelling, Grange Bridge Cottage occupies a beautiful position in the village of Grange overlooking the Derwent River. There is an equi...
Grange Bridge Cottage
Grange Bridge Cottage occupies one of the most iconic settings within the Lake District National Park. It is situated at the entrance to the picturesque village of Grange in Borrowdale....
