Penrith

Keswick

Caldbeck

Carlisle

PENRITH – 10 miles away

The bustling market town of Penrith, once the capital of Cumbria, enjoys a central position between the Lake District and North Pennines and is ideally placed for taking in all that the region has to offer. Renowned for its wealth of specialist shops, the sandstone buildings of Penrith hide intriguing yards and lanes with a myriad of attractive cottages, gardens and little independent shops. This quaint market town offers a wide choice of excellent pubs, restaurants and entertainment. Nearby you’ll find Rheged – an innovative visitor centre with shops, restaurants, exhibitions and a giant cinema screen showing educational and informative films. If you’re looking to sample the culinary delights Penrith has to offer, popular restaurants include: Four & Twenty, The Lounge, Indiagate and George & Dragon at Clifton.

KESWICK – 17 miles away

Keswick is a tourist town that has remained unspoilt by the mass tourism it receives because of its captivating scenery. It lies within the Northern Lakes, which it shares with an array of fells; including Skiddaw and Blencathra; not forgetting the numerous stretches of water such as Bassenthwaite, and Derwentwater, which gives the Lake District its distinctive name. Whilst planning your trip, for useful information, be sure to visit: Go Lakes and Visit Cumbria

CALDBECK – 5 miles away

A little closer to Chimney Gill Cottage lays the Caldbeck fells, with their more gentle grass covered peaks of High Pike and Carrock. While exploring the Caldbeck fells there are many pubs, tearooms and shops to explore while you’re out and about. There are many other small countryside villages nearby such as Ireby, Hesket Newmarket and Uldale that also have lots to offer. For groceries and essentials you can visit Hesket Newmarket Village Shop & Tearoom and for tasty local pub grub you can stop off at The Oldfellows Arms, Caldbeck or try the Snooty Fox, Uldale.

CARLISLE – 13 miles away

From the peaceful countryside to the hustle and bustle of Carlisle, it is a city which is steeped in history from the Roman frontier to the industrial age. Its rich history is stored in the architecture around the city, but also at Carlisle Castle, which was home of the Normans when they invaded in 1066. It is also a great place to shop with a range of high street and independent shops, including the award winning Lanes Shopping Centre. For music, pantomime and comedy check out The Sands Centre or if its exhibitions and culture you’re after Tullie House is worth a visit.