How to find us... If travelling by car via the M6, turn off at junction 36 signposted Barrow-in-Furness. Follow the A590 towards Barrow-in-Furness. Pass through the town of Ulverston and continue toward Barrow-in-Furness. Turn left off the A590 at Lindal. Signposted Candle Factory. Follow road past Candle Factory and on past farm on right. Turn left at crossroads. We are located on your left 200m after the crossroads.

Orchard Cottage is an excellent base for walking, sightseeing or just unwinding. A short drive from the cottage will bring you to the market town of Ulverston, the birthplace of Stan Laurel (of Laurel and Hardy fame). Coniston, Windermere and the Duddon Valley are within 20 minutes drive and the surrounding villages with traditional pubs, quality craft workshops and tearooms have much to offer. The majestic ruins of Furness Abbey should not be missed and lovers of wildlife will be attracted to the nearby animal park and to the nature reserve of Walney Island ...

South Lakes Wild Animal Park - www.wildanimalpark.co.uk One of Europe's finest conservation animal park's housing some of the world's rarest species. Uniquely to Britain it is home to both Sumatran and Siberian tigers, as well as African lions. There are animals from many continents, some free roaming, and informative talks featuring endangered species such as rhino's and tigers are a highlight of the day.

Laurel & Hardy Museum - www.laurel-and-hardy.co.uk The world famous museum devoted to Laurel & Hardy in Ulverston, the town where Stan was born on 16th June 1890.

Dock Museum - www.dockmuseum.co.uk The Dock Museum is a spectacular modern building built over an historic grade II listed dry dock, with displays on the social and industrial history of the town, as well as a vibrant temporary exhibition and events programme.

Theatre - www.barrowbc.gov.uk Forum 28 is Barrow's main Theatre and Arts venue. There is a lively and varied programme of music, dance, comedy and drama events, staged by touring and local companies.

Walks - www.lakedistrictwalks.com The site contains detailed descriptions of over 40 walks. The outlines of the walks and links to the details can be found on the walks Index page. There are well over 300 photographs, almost all of them being directly related to the walks.

Furness Abbey - www.dalton-in-furness.org.uk Set in the magnificent Vale of Nightshade the Abbey was built in stages between 1127 and the 16th Century, the site is one of the most impressive religious monuments in the care of English Heritage.

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