| set in a stately, ivy-clad 19th-century house, this plush hotel lies on the england/scotland border, 9 miles north of carlisle. suites include 4-poster beds and whirlpool baths. upgraded rooms add canopy beds and period furnishings. there's a casual restaurant and traditional bar, plus wedding facilities including banqueting rooms and formal gardens. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:30 am. cooked breakfast is included. classic rooms feature flat-screen tvs, wifi, tea and coffeemaking facilities, and seating areas
Newcastle International Airport 1 hr 17
Annandale Distillery (17 min) Tullie House Museum And Art Gallery (16 min)
Eclectic museum for historic relics, weaponry, fine art and natural sciences, plus a restaurant. Carlisle Cathedral (18 min)
Free entry for 15th-century art and stained glass, plus treasury exhibits in this small cathedral. Courtship Maze (4 min) Watchtree Nature Reserve (25 min)
Wildflower meadows, woodland & wetland habitats protected for the benefit of local wildlife. Carlisle Castle (18 min)
Imposing 12th-century castle and prison containing a regimental museum and displays of Roman relics. A World in Miniature Museum (8 min)
Many miniatures, including copies of antiques, paintings & china, showcased in elegant room sets. Cumbria's Museum of Military Life (19 min) The Devils Porridge (9 min) St Michael's Church, Burgh by Sands (19 min) Walby Farm Park (14 min)
Family-friendly farm with breeds such as alpacas, deer & donkeys, plus mini quads & ferret races. the stone of lochmaben (7 min) Solway Aviation Museum (18 min)
Established in 1961, this museum features exhibits & artifacts related to aviation in Cumbria. Solway Coast AONB (38 min)
Picturesque area with guided tours & an exhibition tracing local geography, nature & history. Gretna Green Famous Blacksmiths Shop (4 min)
Wedding venue with a symbolic anvil and a history exhibition plus coach museum, restaurant and bar. | 
