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The village of Cartmel, in the Lake District Peninsulas, is situated only 3 miles from Grange-over-Sands, and surrounds the twelth century Priory Church, which legend has it, was to be built in response to a "heavenly voice", between two parallel streams, flowing in opposite directions.
Cartmel Priory is one of the finest ecclesiastical buildings in the North of England - a beautiful place of worship, a concert venue and a visitor attraction with professional guided tours every Wednesday throughout the summer months.
The village itself is truly idyllic with a picturesque square, quiet flower-filled corners and charming specialist shops. The quiet roads, lanes and byways lead to many enticing footpaths through lush pastures and ancient woodland in the Vale of Cartmel.
There is a variety of accommodation, four pubs, antique, gift, clothing and food shops, and one selling sticky toffee pudding.
Nearby in the village of Cark-in-Cartmel is Cumbria´s premier stately home, Holker Hall with award winning gardens highly acclaimed in the BBC´s "An English Country Garden". The annual Holker Garden Festival has been hailed the "Chelsea of the North".
Also in the Holker Estate is the Lakeland Motor Museum, winner of the "Best Small Visitor Attraction in the 2000 England for Excellence Awards. A nostalgic collection of classic cars and vintage vehicles incorporating the Campbell Bluebird Exhibition.
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