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Mason's Arms

STRAWBERRY BANK, CARTMEL FELL, GRANGE OVER SANDS, CUMBRIA
Rated 9.1 in 197 reviews

Nestled in the picturesque village of Bowland Bridge in the heart of the United Kingdom's enchanting Lake District, Mason's Arms offers a quintessential British countryside experience. A celebrated boutique hotel, it harmoniously blends rustic charm with modern comforts, providing an inviting retreat for those seeking relaxation amid stunning natural beauty.

Mason's Arms is housed in a building rich with history, exuding character through its traditional architecture and welcoming ambiance. Guests can indulge in captivating views of the rolling hills and verdant woodlands that surround the property, making it a perfect escape for nature lovers and adventure enthusiasts. Inside, the hotel boasts thoughtfully appointed rooms that balance comfort and style, ensuring a restful stay for visitors.

Dining at Mason's Arms is a highlight, with its restaurant serving a menu that showcases the region's finest local produce. Guests can savor hearty dishes and delicate flavors, prepared with an emphasis on sustainability and seasonality. The cozy pub atmosphere is perfect for enjoying a pint of local ale or a glass of fine wine by the crackling fireplace.

The hotel’s location also makes it an ideal base for exploring the Lake District's many attractions, from serene lakes and challenging hiking trails to charming villages and cultural landmarks. Whether you're seeking an active holiday or a peaceful retreat, Mason's Arms offers a delightful experience defined by warmth, authenticity, and a touch of boutique elegance.

Michelin Restaurants in Bowland Bridge and near Mason's Arms

St Anthony's Church, Cartmel Fell
St Anthony's Church, Cartmel Fell
Church in South Lakeland, UK
1.4km / 0.89mi
Fell Foot Park
Fell Foot Park
Country park near Windermere, Cumbria, England
3.8km / 2.4mi
Church of St Mary
Church of St Mary
Church building in Crosthwaite, Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria, England, UK
3.7km / 2.3mi
Holy Trinity Church
Church in Winster, Cumbria
3.6km / 2.2mi
Stott Park Bobbin Mill
Stott Park Bobbin Mill
19th-century bobbin mill museum; at Newby Bridge, Cumbria, England.
4.3km / 2.7mi
Finsthwaite Heights
Upland area in UK
5km / 3.1mi
St Paul's Church
St Paul's Church
Church in Witherslack, Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria, England, UK
5.6km / 3.5mi
St Mary's Church, Staveley
St Mary's Church, Staveley
Chucrh in Staveley-in-Cartmel, Cumbria, England, UK
4.9km / 3mi
St Peter's Church, Finsthwaite
St Peter's Church, Finsthwaite
Church in South Lakeland, UK
4.7km / 2.9mi
Lakes Aquarium
Lakes Aquarium
Aquarium on the shore of Windermere, Cumbria
4km / 2.5mi
Blackwell Arts and Crafts House
Blackwell Arts and Crafts House
Grade I listed historic house museum in South Lakeland, United Kingdom
5.2km / 3.3mi
Graythwaite Hall
Graythwaite Hall
Country house in Satterthwaite, Cumbria, United Kingdom
4.6km / 2.9mi
Church of All Saints
Church of All Saints
Grade II listed church in the parish of Underbarrow and Bradleyfield, South Lakeland, Cumbria, LA8
5.9km / 3.7mi
Storrs Temple
Storrs Temple
Garden house and memorial in Windermere, England
5.2km / 3.2mi
Hill Top Farm
Hill Top Farm
Writer's house museum in Hawkshead, Cumbria, England, UK
7.5km / 4.6mi
St Martin's Church, Bowness-on-Windermere
St Martin's Church, Bowness-on-Windermere
Church in South Lakeland, UK
7.5km / 4.7mi
Lakeland Motor Museum
Lakeland Motor Museum
Transport museum in Cumbria, England
7km / 4.4mi
Church of St Peter
Church of St Peter
Church building in Far Sawrey, Cumbria, England, UK
6.7km / 4.1mi
Church of St John
Church of St John
Grade II listed church in the parish of Helsington, South Lakeland, Cumbria, LA8
7.6km / 4.7mi
St Catherine
Church in Crook, Cumbria
6.7km / 4.2mi
Church of St Paul
Church of St Paul
Church building in Colton, Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria, England, UK
7.5km / 4.6mi
All Saints Church
All Saints Church
Church in Satterthwaite, South Lakeland, Cumbria, England
8km / 5mi
The Station
The Station
Building in Claife, Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria, England, UK
6.5km / 4mi
Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway
Heritage railway in Cumbria, England
8.2km / 5.1mi
Levens Hall
Levens Hall
Grade I listed historic house museum in South Lakeland, United Kingdom
9.3km / 5.8mi
Sizergh Castle
Sizergh Castle
Grade I listed historic house museum in South Lakeland, United Kingdom
8.6km / 5.4mi
Windermere Jetty: Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories
Windermere Jetty: Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories
Museum in Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria, UK
8.2km / 5.1mi
St Mary's Church, Windermere
St Mary's Church, Windermere
Church in Windermere, Cumbria, England, UK
9.3km / 5.8mi
St Peter's Church, Field Broughton
St Peter's Church, Field Broughton
Church in South Lakeland, UK
8.1km / 5mi
Castle Head
Hillfort in Cumbria
9.8km / 6.1mi
Monument To John Wilkinson Approximately 17 Metres North Of Junction With Dixon Wood Close
Monument To John Wilkinson Approximately 17 Metres North Of Junction With Dixon Wood Close
Monument in Lindale and Newton-in-Cartmel, United Kingdom
9.2km / 5.7mi
Church of St John the Evangelist
Church of St John the Evangelist
Church building in Levens, Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria, England, UK
8.1km / 5mi
Church of St Anne
Church of St Anne
Church in South Lakeland, UK
9.7km / 6.1mi
Church of Our Lady of Windermere and St. Herbert
Church of Our Lady of Windermere and St. Herbert
Church building in Cumbria, North West England, England, UK
8.3km / 5.2mi
Church of St Anne
Church of St Anne
Church building in Haverthwaite, Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria, England, UK
8.5km / 5.3mi
Hampsfell Tower
Building in Broughton East, Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria, England, UK
10km / 6.2mi
Kendal Parish Church
Kendal Parish Church
Church in South Lakeland, UK
10.7km / 6.6mi
Hawkshead Grammar School
Hawkshead Grammar School
Grammar school in Hawkshead, Cumbria, England, UK
10.5km / 6.5mi
Brantwood
Brantwood
Historic house museum, United Kingdom
11.9km / 7.4mi
Kendal Castle
Kendal Castle
Castle in the United Kingdom
11.2km / 7mi
St Thomas' Church, Crosscrake
St Thomas' Church, Crosscrake
Church in United Kingdom
11.3km / 7mi
St Mark's Church, Natland
St Mark's Church, Natland
Church in South Lakeland, UK
10.8km / 6.7mi
St George's Church, Kendal
St George's Church, Kendal
Anglican parish church in Kendal, Cumbria, England
11.2km / 7mi
St Thomas' Church, Kendal
St Thomas' Church, Kendal
Grade II listed church in Kendal, Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria , England, UK
10.7km / 6.6mi
St Thomas' Church, Milnthorpe
St Thomas' Church, Milnthorpe
Church in United Kingdom
11.7km / 7.3mi

What to do in Bowland Bridge and near Mason's Arms

St Anthony's Church, Cartmel Fell
St Anthony's Church, Cartmel Fell
Church in South Lakeland, UK
1.4km / 0.89mi
Fell Foot Park
Fell Foot Park
Country park near Windermere, Cumbria, England
3.8km / 2.4mi
Church of St Mary
Church of St Mary
Church building in Crosthwaite, Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria, England, UK
3.7km / 2.3mi
Holy Trinity Church
Church in Winster, Cumbria
3.6km / 2.2mi
Stott Park Bobbin Mill
Stott Park Bobbin Mill
19th-century bobbin mill museum; at Newby Bridge, Cumbria, England.
4.3km / 2.7mi
Finsthwaite Heights
Upland area in UK
5km / 3.1mi
St Paul's Church
St Paul's Church
Church in Witherslack, Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria, England, UK
5.6km / 3.5mi
St Mary's Church, Staveley
St Mary's Church, Staveley
Chucrh in Staveley-in-Cartmel, Cumbria, England, UK
4.9km / 3mi
St Peter's Church, Finsthwaite
St Peter's Church, Finsthwaite
Church in South Lakeland, UK
4.7km / 2.9mi
Lakes Aquarium
Lakes Aquarium
Aquarium on the shore of Windermere, Cumbria
4km / 2.5mi
Blackwell Arts and Crafts House
Blackwell Arts and Crafts House
Grade I listed historic house museum in South Lakeland, United Kingdom
5.2km / 3.3mi
Graythwaite Hall
Graythwaite Hall
Country house in Satterthwaite, Cumbria, United Kingdom
4.6km / 2.9mi
Church of All Saints
Church of All Saints
Grade II listed church in the parish of Underbarrow and Bradleyfield, South Lakeland, Cumbria, LA8
5.9km / 3.7mi
Storrs Temple
Storrs Temple
Garden house and memorial in Windermere, England
5.2km / 3.2mi
Hill Top Farm
Hill Top Farm
Writer's house museum in Hawkshead, Cumbria, England, UK
7.5km / 4.6mi
St Martin's Church, Bowness-on-Windermere
St Martin's Church, Bowness-on-Windermere
Church in South Lakeland, UK
7.5km / 4.7mi
Lakeland Motor Museum
Lakeland Motor Museum
Transport museum in Cumbria, England
7km / 4.4mi
Church of St Peter
Church of St Peter
Church building in Far Sawrey, Cumbria, England, UK
6.7km / 4.1mi
Church of St John
Church of St John
Grade II listed church in the parish of Helsington, South Lakeland, Cumbria, LA8
7.6km / 4.7mi
St Catherine
Church in Crook, Cumbria
6.7km / 4.2mi
Church of St Paul
Church of St Paul
Church building in Colton, Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria, England, UK
7.5km / 4.6mi
All Saints Church
All Saints Church
Church in Satterthwaite, South Lakeland, Cumbria, England
8km / 5mi
The Station
The Station
Building in Claife, Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria, England, UK
6.5km / 4mi
Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway
Heritage railway in Cumbria, England
8.2km / 5.1mi
Levens Hall
Levens Hall
Grade I listed historic house museum in South Lakeland, United Kingdom
9.3km / 5.8mi
Sizergh Castle
Sizergh Castle
Grade I listed historic house museum in South Lakeland, United Kingdom
8.6km / 5.4mi
Windermere Jetty: Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories
Windermere Jetty: Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories
Museum in Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria, UK
8.2km / 5.1mi
St Mary's Church, Windermere
St Mary's Church, Windermere
Church in Windermere, Cumbria, England, UK
9.3km / 5.8mi
St Peter's Church, Field Broughton
St Peter's Church, Field Broughton
Church in South Lakeland, UK
8.1km / 5mi
Castle Head
Hillfort in Cumbria
9.8km / 6.1mi

About Bowland Bridge

Bowland Bridge is a quaint village located in the picturesque Lake District, offering a range of activities that appeal to those seeking nature and tranquility. One of the best things to do is to explore the surrounding countryside, which features a number of walking trails suitable for various skill levels. These trails provide a chance to immerse oneself in the stunning landscapes, including lush greenery and serene waters.

For those interested in local history, visiting the historic churches in the area can be quite enriching. These buildings often reflect the architectural styles of different periods and provide insight into the village's past. Engaging with the local community can also be rewarding, as you may find small markets or events that showcase local crafts and produce.

Another enjoyable activity is to take a leisurely stroll along the nearby rivers and lakes. The calming presence of water is perfect for reflection and relaxation, and it’s also an opportunity for birdwatching or simply enjoying the natural surroundings.

If you prefer a more structured visit, checking out local pubs and eateries can enhance your experience. Many establishments offer traditional meals made from local ingredients, providing a taste of the regional cuisine.

Lastly, for those who are more adventurous, cycling in the area is a popular option, with various routes catering to different levels of experience. The gentle hills and scenic views make for a pleasant ride.

In summary, Bowland Bridge offers a blend of natural beauty, local history, and community spirit, making it a lovely destination for a peaceful retreat.




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