Beetham

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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.
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.
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St Michael and All Angels Church, Beetham
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Abandoned building. On the narrow lane from Holme to Beetham is this empty concrete structure with no discernible use. I imagine it might have been a telephone exchange or similar, but I'm open to alternative suggestions.
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The Tavern

The Tavern

4 out of 5
The Tavern Milnthorpe England
The price is ￥11,608 per night from Mar 8 to Mar 9
￥11,608
￥13,930 total
Mar 8 - Mar 9
includes taxes & fees
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9/10 Wonderful! (77 reviews)
Lovely hotel, awesome room and superb breakfast.

Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026

The Tavern
Lakes Hotel and Spa

Lakes Hotel and Spa

5 out of 5
Kendal Road Windermere England
The price is ￥26,208 per night from Mar 10 to Mar 11
￥26,208
￥31,449 total
Mar 10 - Mar 11
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Windermere. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 15 hot tubs. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,233 reviews)
Stayed in one of the apartments. Was huge, well equipped, clean and excellent location. The hotel staff can not do enough for you. Spa is brilliant, all facilities excellent, and 10/10 breakfast. Love the txting service where you can txt reception if you need anything. Apartments are directly above ...

Reviewed on Feb 26, 2026

Lakes Hotel and Spa
Beech Hill Hotel & Spa

Beech Hill Hotel & Spa

4 out of 5
Newby Bridge Road Windermere England
The price is ￥16,565 per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
￥16,565
￥19,878 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Windermere. Enjoy free parking, 2 hot tubs, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the comfy rooms in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (59 reviews)
The whole experience was exceptional from the friendly staff to excellent facilities.

Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026

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Pine Lake Resort

Pine Lake Resort

4 out of 5
Dock Acres Carnforth England
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9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,443 reviews)
Sadly a let down. Didn’t realise how near to a motorway, flight path and train track this was so not a very peaceful stay. The lodges had mould and cobwebs in the bedrooms, the radiators in the bathroom and bedroom were not working and bar area seating was quite shabby. We have stayed at Thurnham ...

Reviewed on Feb 28, 2026

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Thurnham Hall Resort

Thurnham Hall Resort

4 out of 5
A588 Lancaster England
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9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,116 reviews)
Everything was great

Reviewed on Feb 25, 2026

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Kotel Windermere

Kotel Windermere

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

Reviewed on Jan 21, 2026

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