1. From Cartmel take the main road north towards Newby Bridge. Leaving Cartmel village and in open farmland, take the first left turn. Follow this road past Aynsome Manor Hotel and up the hill at Greenbank. Pass Greenbank Farm on the bend and at the top bear right at the junction. After 400 yards / 0.25 miles the driveway is on the left.

2. There’s another route, avoiding Cartmel, south from the A590 via Field Broughton. It avoids the steep hills on minor roads which aren’t gritted in cold weather. Turn left off the A590 by Staveley, just after the end of the dual carriageway, signed ‘Cartmel 4’. Carry on for about 2½ miles before turning right for Wood Broughton, the 3rd right hand turning in quick succession after Field Broughton church. After ½ mile turn left, again for Wood Broughton. After 600 yards / 0.3 miles the driveway will be on the right.

There’s a sign saying “Broughton Bank” to the left of the gateway.

Once through the gate turn right immediately, climbing up the drive to the cottage.

Navigating by satnav, take care when using the postcode as it points considerably further (3 – 400 yards) to the northeast; the decimal latitude / longitude co-ordinates are 54.218945, 2.9549446.

Always worth stopping off at Cartmel!