If your not in a rush  

For a drive with a view we would recommend you leave the M6 motorway at Junction 40 and follow the A592 past Pooley Bridge and Ullswater, culminating with the spectacular Kirkstone Pass.

The road will wind down through the charming valley of Troutbeck where, near the bottom of the valley, take a right hand turn up the hill towards Troutbeck village.

Drive through the village and follow this road (Bridge Lane) towards Troutbeck Bridge passing the historic ‘Townend House’ along the way.

After approximately one mile you will find Broadoaks on your left.

 If you are in a rush ....ignore your SAT NAV it will try and take you jct 40 , jct 36 is quicker as it is motorway all the way .

Leave the M6 motorway at Junction 36 and follow the signs for Windermere and the Southern Lake District.

After approximately 12 miles the A591 road will lead you past Windermere village towards Ambleside. At the small roundabout at Cook’s House Corner, continue straight over from where you will come to the next small village, Troutbeck Bridge.

Proceed through the village and, just after the Esso petrol station, take the right turning signposted Troutbeck (YHA sign).

Follow this road for approximately one mile and Broadoaks is on the right hand side.