Browsing local shops within 8 miles of Gold Rill Country House Hotel 

Windermere Railway Station, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1AH, (7 miles, 12kms), Tel: 015394 44544, Email, www.countrylaneslakedistrict.co.uk

Hire a bike from the local cycle hire experts. We offer quality cycle hire, spares and repairs, route information and maps, day trips, short breaks and longer tours.

Honister Pass, Borrowdale, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5XN, (7 miles, 11kms), Tel: 017687 77230, Email, www.honister.com

The last working slate mine in England. Fully guided mine tours and Via Ferrata. Browse the visitor centre. Our Sky Hi cafe serves freshly prepared, locally sourced, pannins, soups and crepes.

Near Sawrey, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0LF, (8 miles, 12kms), Tel: 015394 36269, Email, www.nationaltrust.org.uk/hilltop

Beatrix Potter's small cottage, full of her personal possessions, with traditional cottage garden. Her paintings of the House and garden were used to illustrate many of her tales.

Main Street, Hawkshead, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0NS, (6 miles, 9kms), Tel: 015394 36269, Email, www.nationaltrust.org.uk/beatrixpottergallery

This charming 17th century building, which served as the office of Beatrix Potter's solicitor husband, now houses an annually changing exhibition of Potter's original artwork.

Town End, Grasmere, Cumbria, LA22 9SH, (0.4 miles, 0.7kms), Tel: 015394 35544, Email, www.wordsworth.org.uk

Wordsworth's most famous home where he lived from 1799 to 1808. This hub of art, literature and creativity has a programme of exhibitions and events from craft workshops, poetry readings and free children’s activities.

Church Cottage, Grasmere, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9SW, (0.1 miles, 0.2kms), Tel: 015394 35428, Email, www.grasmeregingerbread.co.uk

Church cottage originally built in 1630 as the village school. Established in 1854 as Sarah Nelson's Original Celebrated Grasmere Gingerbread Shop.

Speciality: Gingerbread, Rum Butter, Local Produce & Ginger themed products.

Lacet House, Kelsick Road, Ambleside, LA22 0AS, (3 miles, 6kms), Tel: 015394 31127, Email, www.catchofthedeli.co.uk

New Delicatessen and fishmonger in Ambleside stocking fresh and local produce. We provide free local delivery, local discount card and special personal orders on request.

2 The Square, Hawkshead, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0NZ, (6 miles, 9kms), Tel: 015394 36614, Email, www.hawksheadrelish.com

Home of the award-winning makers of relishes, pickles and preserves. There are over 100 hand-made products available to taste before you buy. Hampers made up whilst you wait.

The Boathouse, Hawkshead, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0QF, (7 miles, 12kms), Tel: 015394 36541, Email, www.hawksheadtrout.com

Esthwaite Water is the largest stocked lake in the North West of England, offering renowned top of the water action in true loch style, set amidst breathtaking scenery. Tuition available. Tackle shop onsite.

The Studio, Grasmere, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9SX, (0.2 miles, 0.3kms), Tel: 015394 35280, Email, www.heatoncooper.co.uk

Art gallery and art shop run by the Heaton Cooper family, selling original paintings and prints from 4 generations of the family.

The Old Station, Victoria Street, Windermere, Cumbria, PR3 5BX, (7 miles, 12kms), Tel: 015394 46114, www.booths.co.uk

Specialist food store in regionally produced food and drink.

The Pharmacy Main Street, Hawkshead, Cumbria, LA22 0NS, (6 miles, 9kms), Tel: 015394 36201

Collins & Butterworth is an independent Pharmacy in the heart of the Lake District. Based in the honey pot village of Hawkshead, it provides a range of medical advice and support.