Local Area
Eating Out & Pubs ...
We have a lovely traditional pub in the village offering real ales and a warm friendly atmosphere. Just under a mile away there is an old English pub serving meals all day. In surrounding villages there are more cosy pubs and restaurants with excellent food and real ales. Carlisle is only 8 miles away and offers a huge variety of restaurants to satisfy all tastes.
Activities ...
If walking is your recreation then The Lodge is the place to stay. Only 100 metres away are Gelt Woods, which covers hundreds of acres of unspoilt walks, ideal for a brisk morning walk! Close by lies Talkin Tarn Country Park with its 65-acre lake - perfect for a quiet stroll through the mature woodland. The park also offers an opportunity to sail, windsurf, canoe or hire a rowing boat for you to enjoy the tranquillity of the lake. You can also hire mountain bikes and there are suggested routes taking you through the beautiful countryside. Also nearby you can walk the Hadrian's Wall trail path, which stretches 80 miles to the coast. Those interested in Golf are spoilt for choice with three courses nearby who welcome visitors whatever their handicap. There are many opportunities for fishing in the local area.
Places Of Interest ...
We are ideally based for visitors to explore the surrounding areas most notably Hadrian's Wall and even the Lake District is less than a half hours drive. The great Border City of Carlisle lies only eight miles away offering great shopping and much to see and do. You can visit the award winning Tullie House Museum & Art Gallery; Carlisle Castle founded in 1092 by William the Conqueror's son and the beautiful Carlisle Cathedral.
Within half and hour you can be in the beautiful Eden Valley stopping off at the bustling market town of Penrith, close to the Lake District. Gretna Green only 15 miles away attracts romantics world wide to wed in the famous Blacksmiths Shop.
Birdoswald Roman Fort has a long stretch of Hadrian's Wall along with the remains of a vey large Roman Fort which once would have been a very important centre for trade. The fort has also been linked to King Arthur.
Lanercost - at one time the centre of government for England under the reign of Edward I. The beautiful old priory is well worth a visit.
The busy market town of Brampton has a fascinating history. Bonnie Prince Charlie had his headquarters at what is now the shoe shop in High Cross Street during the siege of Carlisle in 1745.
This dramatic statue of the Emperor Hadrian is to be seen in Brampton.
Talkin Tarn is a beauty spot where water sports can be practiced.
Originally a gateway to the old city of Carlisle.
This fascinating border fortress where Mary Queen of Scots was once confined is a must visit in the historic city of Carlisle.
Border and Roman History comes to life in this fascinating Museum
Stunning lakeland beauty in the Lake District!
Only 15 miles away, the famous Blacksmith's Shop attracts romantics world-wide to wed.
