Milnthorpe Travel Guide

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Bridge in Dallam Park, Milnthorpe, Cumbria passing over the river Bela on a sunny evening
Bridge in Dallam Park, Milnthorpe, Cumbria passing over the river Bela on a sunny evening
Bridge in Dallam Park, Milnthorpe, Cumbria passing over the river Bela on a sunny evening
Bridge in Dallam Park, Milnthorpe, Cumbria passing over the river Bela on a sunny evening
Heron Corn Mill Beetham Milnthorpe Lancs Water-powered corn mill, with attached grain dryer and water supply mechanism and launder. Late C18 or earlier, remodelled and enlarged C19, restored as a museum in 1975. Rubble stone, slobbered, with a slate roof laid to diminishing courses. PLAN: L-shaped complex with main mill range aligned parallel to the River Bela, and ancillary range at right angles to the north-west. EXTERIOR: River frontage to south-east with dressed stone plinth and semi circular arch-headed double doorway to lower level. 3 multi-pane upper floor windows with flat-arched heads. Wide south-east gable with timber launder leading from sluice gates with rack and pinion mechanisms. Narrow extension to north-west incorporates corn drying kiln with roof louvre. Single bay north-east elevation with a C20 window frame to each floor and a board door. INTERIOR: The restoration of the mill interior was completed in 1975, and contains a Lowder stone frame on the stone floor and complete associated machinery, driven by a 14ft overshot water wheel. Line shafting in the attic powers the sack hoist which raises grain to the highest part of the building, to be delivered by gravity onto the 4 pairs of millstones below. The roof structure is supported on trusses with curved knee braces to the principles. HISTORY: The mill site is thought to have had medieval origins, rights to erect and run a corn mill having been granted to the Canons of Coningshead in 1220. The present mill operated until 1955. A water-powered corn mill on a mill site established in 1220 and operated until 1955, with a complete and working interior, including a rare survival of a Lowder frame.
The Crooklands, BW Signature Collection

The Crooklands, BW Signature Collection

3 out of 5
Crooklands Milnthorpe Milnthorpe England
The price is NZ$147 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
NZ$147
9 Mar - 10 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Milnthorpe. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (332 reviews)
Such a great place to stay for a couple of nights. The staff are excellent; friendly and very helpful. The breakfasts were excellent, too. And our twin room was very comfortable - very comfy beds and excellent shower en-suite. Very nice touches in lots of ways. We ate dinner both nights and were ...

Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026

The Crooklands, BW Signature Collection
The Tavern

The Tavern

4 out of 5
The Tavern Milnthorpe England
The price is NZ$129 per night from 11 Feb to 12 Feb
NZ$129
11 Feb - 12 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Milnthorpe. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and housekeeping. Popular attractions Lakeland Wildlife Oasis Park and Fairy Steps ...
9/10 Wonderful! (75 reviews)
This was our second stay at The Tavern and we will most definitely return. The rooms are beautifully decorated and have all the amenities available. This time we stayed in the room with the amazing bath. Sadly we didn’t have chance to use it as only stayed for one night. The breakfast is wonderful ...

Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025

The Tavern
Lakes Hotel and Spa

Lakes Hotel and Spa

5 out of 5
Kendal Road Windermere England
The price is NZ$349 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
NZ$349
2 Mar - 3 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Windermere. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 15 hot tubs. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,225 reviews)
We arrived at the hotel and were greeted by the loveliest staff! We were then kindly given an upgrade from a snug room to a superior double with lake views which absolutely made our stay! Such a king gesture. This is our 5th time visiting we try to make it at least twice a year!

Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026

Lakes Hotel and Spa
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Pine Lake Resort

Pine Lake Resort

4 out of 5
Dock Acres Carnforth England
Stay at this spa aparthotel in Carnforth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,430 reviews)
Excellent stay and great value for money. The staff were fantastic and very welcoming. The property offers great amenities, a lovely and convenient location, and the food was excellent. Overall, a really enjoyable stay and outstanding value for money.

Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026

Pine Lake Resort
Thurnham Hall Resort

Thurnham Hall Resort

4 out of 5
A588 Lancaster England
Stay at this spa aparthotel in Lancaster. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,098 reviews)
The 1 bedroom apartment was huge with two bathrooms, a great view and very large comfortable bed and spotless

Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

Thurnham Hall Resort
Kotel Windermere

Kotel Windermere

4.5 out of 5
Lake road Windermere England
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Windermere. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Lake Windermere and Windermere Jetty Museum of ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (256 reviews)
Room was amazing, clean fresh warm and inviting

Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026

Kotel Windermere
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Popular places to visit

Lakeland Wildlife Oasis Park

Why not see the exotic and native animals who live at Lakeland Wildlife Oasis Park during your trip to Beetham? Amble around this relaxing area's lakeside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Lakeland Wildlife Oasis Park

Westmorland County Showground

Learn about the events happening in Westmorland County Showground during your trip to Crooklands. Savour the area's bars and restaurants.

Westmorland County Showground

Fairy Steps

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Fairy Steps during your travels in Beetham. Amble around this relaxing area's lakeside and enjoy its lively bars.

Fairy Steps

Cities near Milnthorpe

Ornate Railway Station at Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria

Grange-over-Sands

Preston patrick church

Crooklands

Aerial view of Kendal in Lake District, a region and national park in Cumbria in northwest England

Kendal

Looking over the Kent estuary towards a rainy Lake District from a sunny Arnside Knott.

Arnside