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Cartmel isn't simply one of the prettiest villages in the Lake District, it's also packed with much more than it's fair share of great pubs, restaurants, shops, cafes and activities - including weeks of fabulous walks right from your door.
The village's position at the Southern tip of Windermere makes it highly accessible, reached in just 1 hour 20 minutes from Manchester, while putting you in the perfect spot to explore all that the Lakes has to offer.
 Looking through the gatehouse arch from the Cartmel village square |  Unsworth's Yard is home to a micro-brewery, artisan bakery and cheese shop and an amazing off-licence |
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 A delightful range of shops and cafes |  With Town End Cottage you even get your own Grade 11 listed water pump into the bargain |
 Public spaces across the village are beautifully maintained by the community |  Something to keep younger kids diverted for an hour or so |
 The immaculately kept village features a few colourful characters |  Michelin starred dining at its finest in Simon Rogan's wonderful L'Enclume restaurant - voted best in the UK |
 Everything the South Lakes has to offer is easily accessible from Cartmel |  All roads lead to the beautiful Priory building at the heart of the village |
 Picture postcard scenes around every corner |  A babbling brook runs past the village green just outside Town End |
 Stunning green spaces give the village plenty of room to breathe |  There aren't many river names that don't feature a consonant - the river Eea running through Cartmel is one of them though |
 Rogan's delivers the true gastropub experience, part of the l'Enclume stable |  Every view of the village is rich with history |
 The world-famous Cartmel sticky toffee pudding shop! |  The 14th century gatehouse is all that remains of an Augustinian priory, founded in 1188 |
 The finest pint of Guinness in Cartmel - 50 yards from your door at Town End! |  The fabulous racecourse is a great starting point for many walks around the area |
 A good-natured chaos descends on Cartmel on race weekends Cartmel is transformed into |  The perfect place for a breakfast bacon sandwich |
 The Cavendish - a great pub for food and drink in the heart of Cartmel village |  A great spot for watching village life go by with a refreshing drink in hand |
 The stunning Priory at the centre of the village dates back to 1190 |  The picture-postcard square, alive with activity |
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