breakfast and parking are complimentary. there's also a beer garden offering yearly festivals. the rustic, tv-free rooms feature exposed beams, en suite bathrooms and country-style decor, plus tea and coffeemaking facilities; 2 have private entrances, and 1 has a 4-poster bed. the annexe houses a 2-room family suite with 2 tvs. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. dating from the 16th century, this cosy inn with a more modern annexe is within a 20-minute walk of lakes loweswater and crummock water, and 8 miles from whinlatter forest park's visitor centre. other amenities include a tv lounge, and a wood-beamed, fireside pub serving traditional cuisine and real ales Newcastle International Airport 2 hr 7
Scafell Pike (1 hr 8) reaching a height of 978m this peak was donated to the national trust as a war memorial in 1919. Wast Water (58 min) set in a valley surrounded by mountains this glacial lake features nature trails & stunning views. Honister Pass (28 min.) paved route passing scenic mountain terrain with a hostel & a historic slate mine at the summit. Honister Slate Mine (30 min.) england s last working slate mine offering underground tours & several different climbing routes. Derwentwater (34 min.) bordered by fells & ancient woodlands this 5-km.-long lake offers a network of footpaths & boating. Ennerdale Water (30 min) this remote scenic lake in the lake district national park lies along the coast to coast walk. Loweswater (19 min) 148-acre lake surrounded by scenic hills & woods featuring tranquil trails & row boat rentals. Bassenthwaite Lake (22 min.) scenic hills surround this large lake featuring waterside paths sailing & osprey viewing areas. Crummock Water (11 min.) mountains encircle this scenic lake which is a tranquil destination for walks picnics & views. Catbells (38 min.) steep 1 480-foot-high fell summit accessed via a 3.5-mile path with panoramic lakeland views. National Trust - Wordsworth House And Garden (19 min.) historic former home of wordsworth featuring period details tours & educational programs. Derwent Pencil Museum (29 min.) cozy museum since 1981 exploring the history of pencil manufacturing with exhibits a cafe & shop. Whinlatter Forest Park (20 min.) forested mountain park with walking and biking trails plus rich wildlife and a visitor centre. Skiddaw (46 min) landmark 931m-high peak in the north part of the lake district with walks to its panoramic summit. |