set in a stone country house, this cosy b&b with views of ullswater is 3 miles from the historic aira force hunting grounds and 8 miles from the medieval ruins of lowther castle. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:30 am. offering en suite bathrooms, the contemporary rooms come with free wi-fi, tvs, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. cumbrian breakfast is served in a country-style dining room with lake views. other amenities include a relaxed bar, a lounge with leather seating, and a terrace. a family suite has bunk beds, and 1 unit offers a whirlpool tub. parking is free Newcastle International Airport 1 hr 39
Great Langdale (58 min.) lake climbing hiking and mountain Wordsworth Grasmere (40 min.) former home of poet william wordsworth with a museum guided tours gardens & a tea room. Haweswater Reservoir (43 min) remote & tranquil reservoir surrounded by walking paths with informational signs. Castlerigg Stone Circle (28 min.) free entry to english heritage stone circle thought to be 5000 years old offering panoramic vistas. Derwentwater (32 min.) bordered by fells & ancient woodlands this 5-km.-long lake offers a network of footpaths & boating. Kirkstone Pass (26 min.) this scenic driving route in an alpine setting features a historic inn close to the summit. Catbells (38 min.) steep 1 480-foot-high fell summit accessed via a 3.5-mile path with panoramic lakeland views. Aira Force Waterfall (6 min.) set in the scenic lake district this popular stunning waterfall offers nature trails & viewpoints. Thirlmere (30 min.) a 3-mile-long reservoir with a 104-foot-tall dam & fell backdrop. Blencathra (26 min) this 868-m. hill features numerous scrambling routes to the summit & sweeping views. Lake District National Park (21 min.) information on local travel and walking/cycling routes with books/guides for sale and exhibitions. Leeming House Hotel (6 min) Rydal Mount U0026 Gardens (45 min.) wordsworth s rustic family home with displays of his work and portraits plus lake views and gardens. Helvellyn (32 min) this 950m-high mountain features hiking climbing & scrambling routes plus a cross-shaped shelter. Lowther Castle U0026 Gardens (26 min) imposing castle ruins its gardens cafe and shop home to the earls of lonsdale in medieval times. Longthwaite Hotel (6 min) |