Troutbeck, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1PG

Our Location

Local Attractions

The Village of Troutbeck

Troutbeck is a series of hamlets straggling for about a mile along a line of springs above the valley and set in a conservation area. Village cottages and farm buildings go back as far as the mid 17th Century.

Townend House

The National Trust's 'Townend House' is located in the village and is one of the finest examples of Lakeland's Statesmans houses in Cumbria, having belonged to the same family, the Brownes, for over 300 years.

Walking & Cycling

Troutbeck is the ideal place for those wanting to enjoy walking or cycling. For those who haven't any knowledge of the area we can supply books and maps of local walks.

Windermere

We are located 3 miles from Windermere. Windermere is a centre for watersports and climbing enthusiasts but for the less adventurous visitor Windermere has a multitude of charming shops, pubs and restaurants to relax away the day.

Ambleside

Ambleside is just 3 miles from High Fold and provides everything a visitor could want from the numerous shops offering wares for walkers and climbers, to the many drinking and eating establishments retail outlets, craft shops and galleries.

How to Find Us

By Train
Windermere rail station is approximately 3 miles from High Fold Guest house at Troutbeck. It has connections to Manchester airport and the main Virgin West Coast line from London to Glasgow via Oxenholme. Taxis are available at Windermere station.

By Car
M6 NORTH: Leave M6 at junction 39 and follow A6 Kendal. From Kendal follow signs for Windermere.**

M6 SOUTH: Leave M6 at junction 36 and follow A590/A591 to Windermere.


** From Windermere follow A592 Kirkstone Pass/Ullswater. After approximately 2 miles turn left (signed Troutbeck). Proceed up the hill and turn right at the top. After approximately 100 metres look for two white cottages - one on the left and one on the right, turn right into a forecourt. High Fold Guest House is the building immediately ahead of you.