Grange-Over-Sands 4.8 miles. Nestled on the outskirts of Meathop near Grange-Over-Sands, Cumbria, is this delightful semi-detached former farmhouse, Sunnyside Farmhouse. Enjoying a fantastic location within the Lake District National Park, exceptional countryside views and a nearby footpath which leads down to the coast, Sunnyside Farmhouse is a superb pet-friendly dwelling for a group or family of six and their pooch. Take your pick of spaces from the ample off-road parking, before being greeted by a charming front garden with patio and furniture, the perfect spot for savouring your morning coffee as you soak up the views. Look forward to impressing your guests with delicious recipes cooked up in the well-equipped kitchen/diner, featuring a handy dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer, ready to enjoy at the dining table over a bottle of wine. After dinner, retire to the light and airy sitting room, where you can kick-back and relax on the plush seating and select your favourite show from the Smart TV, as your four-legged friend snuggles up in front of the electric fire. Climb the stairs up to the first floor, where you can wash away the day with a soak in the bath or refreshing shower, before choosing from three well-appointed bedrooms which include, a king-size with en-suite shower room and two twins. For a good selection of attractions and amenities, head over to nearby Grange Over Sands, where you can sample the local delights at the welcoming eateries of The Commodore Inn and The Keg & Kitchen. There is also the popular bakery of Hazlemere, the Promenade Café for tasty home-cooked breakfasts, and well-stocked convenience stores for stocking up on essentials. If being outdoors is your thing, you're in luck as there are three nature reserves and walks run by the Cumbria Wildlife Trust within three miles: Meathop Moss, Nichols Moss and Foulshaw Moss. The property is also on the edge of Morecambe Bay and has direct access to the

estuary, a popular spot for avid birdwatchers. Sunnyside Farm is on the Cumbria Cycleway, Lakes and Dales Loop and the Walney to Wear Coast to Coast route; you'll rarely run out of cycling and walking opportunities here! The keen golfers will delight with two excellent golf clubs to choose from, the Grange Fell Golf Club and the Grange Over Sands Golf Club, where they can test out their clubs with a backdrop of fabulous views. The town’s picturesque Ornamental Gardens and The Victorian Aviary Garden are well worth a visit for leisurely walks in an idyllic setting. Budding historians will not want to miss out on a visit to nearby Holker Hall and Gardens, where you can wander through the 200-acres of gardens featuring woodlands, guided tours and a deer park. For a fun-filled day out, venture further into the Lake District National Park, where you can take to the waters of Lake Windermere, hike up Queen Adelaide’s Hill and Orrest Head Viewpoint for breath-taking views of the Langdale Pikes, or treat the little ones to the delights of The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction. Adventure awaits with a stay at Sunnyside Farmhouse.

Grange-over-Sands, a picturesque Edwardian seaside resort in the Lake District, with one of northern England's mildest climates, sandwiched between the fells and Morecambe Bay. Originally a modest fishing community, Grange-over-Sands was converted into a fashionable Edwardian resort when the Furness Railway was built. Today, visitors may enjoy a traffic-free promenade, lovely ornamental gardens, golf courses, brass band performances, and outstanding birdwatching in the town. Lake Windermere (8 miles away), the charming villages of Bowness-on-Windermere and Hawkshead, and Cartmel, the birthplace of sticky toffee pudding and home to the L'Enclume restaurant, the UK's fourth-best restaurant, are all within easy driving distance. Other attractions in the area include Levens Hall, with its Elizabethan Hall and world famous topiary gardens, Holker Hall, Furness Abbey, Sizergh Castle, a National Trust medieval house and gardens, and Conishead Priory, a Gothic revival country house. Grange over Sands is the starting point for the 25-mile Cistercian Way. Set among the southern lakes, the charming hamlet of Grange-over-Sands is an ideal starting point for exploring this enchanted region.

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