SERVICES
A short summary of some of the key local services and local food producers
The Royal Hotel, Dockray
The Royal at Dockray is a family run traditional country hotel offering the best of Cumbrian hospitality. The hotel nestles peacefully amongst the Lake District fells and is situated about one mile from the shores of Ullswater and Aira Force. The renowned restaurant proudly serves local pruduce and the friendly Cumbrian bar boasts a fine selection of real ale, malts and wines.
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Recycling Cumbria
In Matterdale we are very focused on reducing the amount of waste we produce and that the waste we do generate is handled correctly. We advocate the avoidance of single use plastic - bring reusable water bottles/coffee cups and when visiting please follow your accommodation's recycling guidelines. For larger items you will find Flusco just off the A66 towards Penrith.
Matterdale Bus Timetable and Information
With this link you will find up to date information on local transport facilities.
73 - Keswick to Patterdale via Matterdale End (Saturdays peak season)
X4 /X5 Workington to Penrith via Keswick
508 - Penrith to Patterdale & Windermere
Ullswater Hopper Buses UB1 / UB2 / UB3 - seasonal
Matterdale Mobile Post Office
Please click the link below to find out the day and time the mobile post office visits your area. Just enter your postcode in the box once through to the Post Office websitesite. For example, currently the mobile post office visits Dockray on a Friday between 10.50am and 11.00am.
