About Cartmel Village

Cartmel is situated at the southern end of the Lake District Peninsula, very close to both the shores of Morecambe Bay and to Lake Windermere. The nearest town of any size is Grange-Over-Sands, a tranquil and charming Edwardian resort located three miles away.

Cartmel grew up around the ancient Priory which was founded by the Augustine Monks back in 1190. Despite suffering at the hands of numerous marauding forces over the centauries, not least those of Cromwell, the Priory is in remarkable state of preservation and is a must for all Visitors to Cartmel.

The Village itself is a maze of streets, cobbled pavements and picturesque bridges, crossing the meandering streams that wind their way amongst the houses.

Apart from the Priory, Cartmel’s other interesting feature must surely be its historic market square, surrounded by centuries old houses and Inns, the ancient fish slabs still survive and also the original Gatehouse. Nowadays Cartmel is full of interesting shops, including the famous sticky toffee pudding.

Within a short drive is the renowned beauty of the Lake District Nation Park, offering some of the most spectacular scenery in the country with opportunities for walking, sailing or just sightseeing.