Now stocking books - useful at a very reasonable price!

If you've recently set foot in our Windermere shop, you'll be aware of, or may have bought, from our selection of books. The book still offers great appeal, from the aesthetic to the simple pleasure of pouring over pages and of course they always make a great gift, unless you become seduced into keeping that gift for yourself!

Here's a little taster of what we have in store and of course, online.

Planting for Honeybees

Of the 25,000 known species of bee worldwide, only seven species are honeybees, and the shrinking of green spaces has placed them in danger.

Planting for Honeybees shows you how you can help these delightful pollinators to flourish by creating a habitat for them. No matter how small or large your space, from a window ledge in the city to a country garden, Sarah Wyndham Lewis offers practical advice on which plants to grow, and when and where to plant them.

Cool Places

A lavish full-colour guide to over 200 of the very best places to stay in the UK - everything from boutique hotels and designer B&Bs to chic country cottages and luxury glampsites. Whether you're looking for a country getaway, a seaside holiday, a family break or a romantic treat, Cool Places celebrates amazing independent businesses, and each hand-picked choice guarantees a stay to remember in the `coolest' British hotels, B&Bs, cottages, inns, pubs and glampsites.

The Forager's Calendar

This wonderful book takes you from dandelions in the Spring, to Sloe Berries in the Autumn, via Wild Garlic, Samphire, Chanterelles and even Grasshoppers! The countryside is full of edible delights in any season. The UK’s foremost forager, John Wright, shows us what species can be found and where, how to identify them, and how to store, use and cook them.

Fully illustrated throughout, with tips on kit, conservation advice and what to avoid, this is an indispensable guide for everyone interested in wild food.

Wild Swimming Walks

Prepare to be taken on a magical journey through Britain’s most popular walking and swimming region, combining classic Lakes fell walking with adventurous swimming.

Discover the beautiful pool below the highest waterfall in Cumbria, seek the legendary talking fish of Bowscale Tarn, or swim around the islands of Ullswater and into the Devil’s Chimney.

Packed with all the practical information you need, including detailed directions, route maps and downloadable guides.