Browsing local shops within 8 miles of Ashlack Cottages 

A5087 Coast Road, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 9QQ, (7 miles, 11kms), Tel: 01229 584029, Email, www.manjushri.org

Superb example of a romantic Gothic mansion with unique Kadampa Buddhist Temple dedicated to World Peace. Fascinating 1-hour guided tour of the house and Temple brings alive the history of the Priory since 1160. Beautiful woodland gardens.

The Grizedale Centre, Grizedale, Hawkshead, Cumbria, LA22 0QJ, (8 miles, 12kms), Tel: 01229 860396, Email, www.grizedalemountainbikes.co.uk

Mountain bike hire centre based in Grizedale Forest.