Excellent brown trout fishing and beautiful walks along the riverbank

There are plenty of things to do in this area of Cumbria as this holiday retreat is within easy reach of the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales, Pennines and the Roman Wall.

The nearby market town of Penrith caters for all shopping needs and has good pubs and restaurants.

Historic Houses:

Acorn Bank Garden and Watermill - A National Trust garden with the largest collection of culinary and medicinal herbs in Northern England. Acorn Bank also has extensive traditional orchards with wooded walks along the river leading to the watermill. Tel: 01768-361-893. Hours: 10 – 5:30 in April – October.

Hutton-in-the-Forest – The home of Lord and Lady Inglewood dating from the 14th century with tremendous interiors, gardens and wooded walks. Unusually for a stately home, Hutton-in-the-Forest is almost completely surrounded by trees partly because the Victorians wanted to recreate the feeling of being in the vast royal forest of Inglewood where tradition has it King Edward and his huntsmen killed over 400 deer in one day. Hutton-in-the-Forest is thought to be the legendary home of the Green Knight in the Arthurian tale of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. Tel: 01768-484-449. Hours: 1 – 4:00

Dalemain House and Gardens – Medieval, Tudor and Georgian, this stately home has been occupied by the Hasell family since the late 1600s. The gardens and countryside walks are extensive with refreshment available at the licensed restaurant and teashop. This is one of the best preserved stately homes in the area with plenty to explore including a small house for ‘Mrs Mouse’ on the back stairs. Tel: 01768-486-450. Hours: 11:15 – 5:00, Sunday – Thursday in April – October.

Winderwath Gardens – Near Temple Sowerby. Garden with interesting Alpines, Herbacious plants. Open March to October, Monday to Friday 10am to 4pm and Saturday 10am to 2.00pm. Tel: 017687 88250

National Gardens Scheme has a range of gardens open in Cumbria and the Lake District through the spring and summer months. The Penrith Tourist Office can provide dates and details on request and have leaflets with the schedule of openings. Tel: 01768-867-466.

Roman Wall - Western End. Approximatley 25 miles. Visitor centre and magnificent walks.

Yorkshire Dales – Hawes

Special Events in the area:

July

Penrith Agricultural show, the third weekend in July.

August

Lowther Horse Driving Trials and Country Fair.

Pot Festival – Park Hutton in the forest, Penrith, Potters from all over the world. Last weekend in July.

Agricultural shows – most weekends from July to September.