| upgraded quarters add separate sitting areas, fireplaces and 16th- or 17th-century 4-poster beds; some have medieval-style wall hangings. cottages include kitchens and dining/living areas. freebies include parking, guided castle tours, and breakfast. warm rooms with period furnishings feature free wi-fi, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. on stately grounds along the banks of the river eden, this grand hotel in an 11th-century castle is less than a mile from appleby train station and 5 miles from dufton pike hill. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:30 am. there's an elegant restaurant featuring a medieval fireplace, and a lounge offering afternoon tea
Newcastle International Airport 1 hr 35
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This small, ancient forest features a large holiday village & a red squirrel reserve. | 
