Joe & Amanda’s guidebook
Dalemain Historic Mansion and Gardens
Just 20 minutes from Linden Farm House this historic house is a treasure trove of delights. Lovely courtyard cafe and free parking. There is a 5 mile walk from the house to Pooley Bridge where you can have lunch over looking Ullswater then a walk back to Dalemain. Highly recommended, mostly flat walk, and varied through fields, woods and paths. You will also pass Dacre Castle on this walk.
Langwathby is our nearest village and is lovely spot to relax on the village green with a coffee and a cake from Saddlebacks or a beer and a pub lunch from the Shepherd's Inn. Its a 30 minute walk to Langwathby or a 5 minute car journey, there is plenty of parking.
The Shepherds Inn- Langwathby – Our nearest pub a short drive or a 30 minute walk away to the village of Langwathby. Serves lovely pub meals inside and outside on the village green. You can also order a takeaway on Friday or Saturday nights. We recommend the Wathby Whale – an extra large fish and chips, really excellent quality.
Tel 01768 881463
https://www.shepherds-inn.co.uk/
Saddlebacks – Langwathby
Excellent homemade cakes, coffee and toasties, Cumberland sausage and the best bacon roll you will ever have and all served from a converted Rice horse box located on the village green. Perfect for lunch or a mid-morning snack on the green. Open most days. Info@saddlebacks.co.uk
Langwathby
Langwathby is our nearest village and is lovely spot to relax on the village green with a coffee and a cake from Saddlebacks or a beer and a pub lunch from the Shepherd's Inn. Its a 30 minute walk to Langwathby or a 5 minute car journey, there is plenty of parking.
The Shepherds Inn- Langwathby – Our nearest pub a short drive or a 30 minute walk away to the village of Langwathby. Serves lovely pub meals inside and outside on the village green. You can also order a takeaway on Friday or Saturday nights. We recommend the Wathby Whale – an extra large fish and chips, really excellent quality.
Tel 01768 881463
https://www.shepherds-inn.co.uk/
Saddlebacks – Langwathby
Excellent homemade cakes, coffee and toasties, Cumberland sausage and the best bacon roll you will ever have and all served from a converted Rice horse box located on the village green. Perfect for lunch or a mid-morning snack on the green. Open most days. Info@saddlebacks.co.uk
Ullswater and Aira Force, stunning waterfalls and lovely walks around Ullswater https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/aira-force-and-ullswater
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Wied tal-Aira Force
Ullswater and Aira Force, stunning waterfalls and lovely walks around Ullswater https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/aira-force-and-ullswater
Ashgill Force near Alston. Located on the Ashgill Beck includes a number of water cascades through a pretty gorge and is a lovely place for a walk and picnic by the river.
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Ashgill Force North Pennines Waterfall Gorge Walking
Ashgill Force near Alston. Located on the Ashgill Beck includes a number of water cascades through a pretty gorge and is a lovely place for a walk and picnic by the river.
The waterfalls at Ingleton is a circular 7km trail starting and finishing in the village of Ingleton. Spectacular scenery with numerous water cascades throughout, you will need good boots for this walk. No need to book in advance. LA6 3ET
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Sentiero tal-Ħlewwiet ta' Ingleton
The waterfalls at Ingleton is a circular 7km trail starting and finishing in the village of Ingleton. Spectacular scenery with numerous water cascades throughout, you will need good boots for this walk. No need to book in advance. LA6 3ET
Hutton in the Forest – Beautiful house, gardens, tea room and woodland walks. There are a number of events and activities held so it is worth checking the website to see what’s on during your stay.
https://hutton-in-the-forest.co.uk/
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Hutton-in-the-Forest
Hutton in the Forest – Beautiful house, gardens, tea room and woodland walks. There are a number of events and activities held so it is worth checking the website to see what’s on during your stay.
https://hutton-in-the-forest.co.uk/
Allan Bank and Grasmere https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/allan-bank-and-grasmere
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Allan Bank National Trust
Allan Bank and Grasmere https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/allan-bank-and-grasmere
Hilltop Beatrix Potter’s 17th Century farmhouse https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/hill-top
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National Trust Hill Top
Hilltop Beatrix Potter’s 17th Century farmhouse https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/hill-top
Sizergh Castle and grounds https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/sizergh
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Kastell Sizergh
Sizergh Castle and grounds https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/sizergh
The lake district is a National Park in Cumbria, known for its glacial ribbon lakes, rugged fells and mountains and historic literary associations. Market towns such as Kendal, Ambleside and Keswick have much to offer with traditional inns, local art galleries and plenty of shops. Linden Farm House is set between the Lake District mountains and the Pennine Fells in the beautiful Eden Valley. It is the perfect base to explore all that Cumbria has to offer. The nearest lake is Ullswater with Pooley Bridge being the perfect spot to start your walk with a breakfast at Granny Dowbekins or end with afternoon tea or a drink at Pooley Bridge Inn.
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Lake District National Park
The lake district is a National Park in Cumbria, known for its glacial ribbon lakes, rugged fells and mountains and historic literary associations. Market towns such as Kendal, Ambleside and Keswick have much to offer with traditional inns, local art galleries and plenty of shops. Linden Farm House is set between the Lake District mountains and the Pennine Fells in the beautiful Eden Valley. It is the perfect base to explore all that Cumbria has to offer. The nearest lake is Ullswater with Pooley Bridge being the perfect spot to start your walk with a breakfast at Granny Dowbekins or end with afternoon tea or a drink at Pooley Bridge Inn.
Ullswater Steamer
Ullswater Steamers offer the perfect opportunity to explore the area. Referred to as the 'Dark Lake' in Arthurian legend, it is believed monsters used to live beneath the dark waters of Ullswater! Set sail on a voyage of discovery through the valley that holds the secrets of many amazing achievements.
This valley holds a host of wildlife hidden amongst the ancient woodlands and fells. You even see England's third highest mountain, Helvellyn, looming on the southern shore! If you are lucky, you may get the chance to spot some of the rarer species that can be found there, such as red deer, red squirrels and goosanders.
https://www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/attractions/ullswater-steamers-8e449e0d
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Ullswater
Ullswater Steamer
Ullswater Steamers offer the perfect opportunity to explore the area. Referred to as the 'Dark Lake' in Arthurian legend, it is believed monsters used to live beneath the dark waters of Ullswater! Set sail on a voyage of discovery through the valley that holds the secrets of many amazing achievements.
This valley holds a host of wildlife hidden amongst the ancient woodlands and fells. You even see England's third highest mountain, Helvellyn, looming on the southern shore! If you are lucky, you may get the chance to spot some of the rarer species that can be found there, such as red deer, red squirrels and goosanders.
https://www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/attractions/ullswater-steamers-8e449e0d
If you like a challenge there are plenty of hills and mountains to be climbed, including Crossfell, 2930ft which is prominent behind Linden Farm House and is the highest of the Pennine fells set in an area of outstanding natural beauty.
Blencathra known as Saddleback with its six separate fell tops the highest is Hallsfell at 2848 ft.
Helvellyn, the third highest peak in England, 3118 ft the scenery includes three deep glacial coves and two sharp topped ridges, Striding Edge and Swirral Edge. This is very challenging wild place.
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Helvellyn
If you like a challenge there are plenty of hills and mountains to be climbed, including Crossfell, 2930ft which is prominent behind Linden Farm House and is the highest of the Pennine fells set in an area of outstanding natural beauty.
Blencathra known as Saddleback with its six separate fell tops the highest is Hallsfell at 2848 ft.
Helvellyn, the third highest peak in England, 3118 ft the scenery includes three deep glacial coves and two sharp topped ridges, Striding Edge and Swirral Edge. This is very challenging wild place.
Hartside
https://www.cumbria.gov.uk/roads-transport/weatherstations/a686hartside.asp
If you fancy a walk up the Pennine fells behind Linden Farm House you can drive (or walk) up to Hartside which is 1904 ft above sea level and take in the views across the Solway Firth to Scotland. Hartside Pass is part of the Coast to Coast cycle route and from the view point a Hartside Top café you can see Helvellyn, Skiddaw and in Southern Scotland Criffel. The road continues to Alston, England’s highest market town.
Hartside Pass
Hartside
https://www.cumbria.gov.uk/roads-transport/weatherstations/a686hartside.asp
If you fancy a walk up the Pennine fells behind Linden Farm House you can drive (or walk) up to Hartside which is 1904 ft above sea level and take in the views across the Solway Firth to Scotland. Hartside Pass is part of the Coast to Coast cycle route and from the view point a Hartside Top café you can see Helvellyn, Skiddaw and in Southern Scotland Criffel. The road continues to Alston, England’s highest market town.
The Settle–Carlisle line is a 73-mile-long main railway line in northern England. The route, which crosses the remote, scenic regions of the Yorkshire Dales and the North Pennines, runs between Settle Junction, on the Leeds to Morecambe line, and Carlisle, near the English-Scottish borders.
You can catch a train mid-morning from Langwathby and arrive in Settle for lunch crossing the magnificent Ribblehead viaduct enroute with breath taking views of the three peaks. For a special treat you can travel by steam train if you book well in advance.
https://settle-carlisle.co.uk/
Best of all if you are in the garden at Linden occasionally you can just hear the distant sound of a steam train if you're lucky!
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The Settle Carlisle Railway Development Company & Community Rail Partnership
Market PlaceThe Settle–Carlisle line is a 73-mile-long main railway line in northern England. The route, which crosses the remote, scenic regions of the Yorkshire Dales and the North Pennines, runs between Settle Junction, on the Leeds to Morecambe line, and Carlisle, near the English-Scottish borders.
You can catch a train mid-morning from Langwathby and arrive in Settle for lunch crossing the magnificent Ribblehead viaduct enroute with breath taking views of the three peaks. For a special treat you can travel by steam train if you book well in advance.
https://settle-carlisle.co.uk/
Best of all if you are in the garden at Linden occasionally you can just hear the distant sound of a steam train if you're lucky!
Hadrian’s Wall Unesco World Heritage site. 73 miles from coast to coast Hadrian’s Wall was built to guard the wild north-west frontier of the Roman Empire. Discover the remains of the forts, towers, turrets and towns that once kept watch over the Wall. See rare Roman artefacts, get hands-on in museums and take in spectacular views of the rugged landscape to find out what life was like for the men, women and children on the edge of Roman Britain. You will need to book in advance.
https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/hadrians-wall/?gclid=Cj0KCQjw--GFBhDeARIsACH_kdZhgNfOlHu8yved7MlhmhSHQiKlkHf80-fAjFKSqry4cuyR2BdeALcaAmGvEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds
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Ħajt tal-Imperatur Hadrian
Hadrian’s Wall Unesco World Heritage site. 73 miles from coast to coast Hadrian’s Wall was built to guard the wild north-west frontier of the Roman Empire. Discover the remains of the forts, towers, turrets and towns that once kept watch over the Wall. See rare Roman artefacts, get hands-on in museums and take in spectacular views of the rugged landscape to find out what life was like for the men, women and children on the edge of Roman Britain. You will need to book in advance.
https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/hadrians-wall/?gclid=Cj0KCQjw--GFBhDeARIsACH_kdZhgNfOlHu8yved7MlhmhSHQiKlkHf80-fAjFKSqry4cuyR2BdeALcaAmGvEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds
Adrenalin junkies this way... Plenty to see and do here, we advise you book this in advance it is very popular.
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Honister Slate Mine
Honister PassAdrenalin junkies this way... Plenty to see and do here, we advise you book this in advance it is very popular.
Great lake district destination. Plenty to do and see, places to eat, boats to hire, walks to be taken and ice creams to be eaten. Don't miss a trip to the ancient stone circle at Castlerigg, magical in all weathers.
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Keswick
Great lake district destination. Plenty to do and see, places to eat, boats to hire, walks to be taken and ice creams to be eaten. Don't miss a trip to the ancient stone circle at Castlerigg, magical in all weathers.
Lowther Castle & Gardens
A great family day out.
Levens Hall
The most amazing gardens.
Linden Farm House is overlooked by Cross Fell, it is part of the Pennine fell range and is a lovely walk, take your hat!
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Cross Fell
Linden Farm House is overlooked by Cross Fell, it is part of the Pennine fell range and is a lovely walk, take your hat!
Food scene
Penrith is the nearest town regarded as the capital of Cumbria set in the lush Eden Valley. It has a 14th century castle set on a grassy meadow, a museum and a range of shops, cafes, restaurants and pubs. To the North is Beacon Hill with its Penrith Beacon monument and panoramic views. To the South of the town is the Norman Brougham Castle and the prehistoric monument of Mayburgh Henge. Penrith has a good range of supermarkets including a Booths, Marks and Spencers, Morrisons, Sainsburys and Aldi. It is possible to get supermarket deliveries to Linden Farm House. There are a number of carparks in the town and a lovely range of small independent shops.
Penrith Leisure Centre, Southend Road, CA11 8JH tel: 01768 863450
The leisure centre includes a climbing wall, swimming pool and a gym.
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Penrith Castle
Ullswater RoadPenrith is the nearest town regarded as the capital of Cumbria set in the lush Eden Valley. It has a 14th century castle set on a grassy meadow, a museum and a range of shops, cafes, restaurants and pubs. To the North is Beacon Hill with its Penrith Beacon monument and panoramic views. To the South of the town is the Norman Brougham Castle and the prehistoric monument of Mayburgh Henge. Penrith has a good range of supermarkets including a Booths, Marks and Spencers, Morrisons, Sainsburys and Aldi. It is possible to get supermarket deliveries to Linden Farm House. There are a number of carparks in the town and a lovely range of small independent shops.
Penrith Leisure Centre, Southend Road, CA11 8JH tel: 01768 863450
The leisure centre includes a climbing wall, swimming pool and a gym.
Acorn Bank gardens and estate. https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/acorn-bank
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Acorn Bank Garden and Watermill
Acorn Bank gardens and estate. https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/acorn-bank
The Old Village Bakery, Melmerby CA10 1HE, tel: 01768 881811
https://www.therowleyestates.com/services/visit-old-village-bakery/
Phone: 01768 881811
The cafe is open daily and serves delicious breakfasts, lunches, coffees, homemade bread and cakes and has a lovely ladies fashion, interior and gift shop upstairs called ‘Hollberrie‘ which is definitely worth a visit to support local independent retailing! You can also buy fresh bread, cakes and scones, coffee and other locally sourced and produced foods.
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The Old Village Bakery Melmerby
The Old Village Bakery, Melmerby CA10 1HE, tel: 01768 881811
https://www.therowleyestates.com/services/visit-old-village-bakery/
Phone: 01768 881811
The cafe is open daily and serves delicious breakfasts, lunches, coffees, homemade bread and cakes and has a lovely ladies fashion, interior and gift shop upstairs called ‘Hollberrie‘ which is definitely worth a visit to support local independent retailing! You can also buy fresh bread, cakes and scones, coffee and other locally sourced and produced foods.
The Shepherds Inn, Melmerby CA10 1HF, tel: -01768 889064
Good selection of real ales and good food served from 6pm
Shepherds Inn Melmerby
The Shepherds Inn, Melmerby CA10 1HF, tel: -01768 889064
Good selection of real ales and good food served from 6pm
This is our favourite gastro pub! If you want a fantastic meal this is the place for you. Set in the pretty village of Skelton you will be welcomed by friendly staff and will not be disappointed with the food and it is very reasonably priced. This is a must!
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The Dog and Gun Inn
This is our favourite gastro pub! If you want a fantastic meal this is the place for you. Set in the pretty village of Skelton you will be welcomed by friendly staff and will not be disappointed with the food and it is very reasonably priced. This is a must!
The best Tapas in town! This place is fantastic, great food, great atmosphere and reasonable prices. You will need to book as it is very popular. The tapas here is amazing.
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Salsa Mexican Bistro
1 CastlegateThe best Tapas in town! This place is fantastic, great food, great atmosphere and reasonable prices. You will need to book as it is very popular. The tapas here is amazing.
Our local pub, good food, warm welcome and set on the village green. They also do a take away service and the fish and chips are fantastic! Call in for a beer on a Friday night and bring fish and chips back to Linden Farm House - what could be better!
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Shepherds Inn
Langwathby BridgeOur local pub, good food, warm welcome and set on the village green. They also do a take away service and the fish and chips are fantastic! Call in for a beer on a Friday night and bring fish and chips back to Linden Farm House - what could be better!
You might have seen Chris Packham on TV visiting the Lingholm estate to walk with the alpacas. It is a beautiful country estate with a fantastic restaurant. You can catch a boat from Keswick across Ullswater to the Lingholm Jetty, or Hawes End Jetty its a short trip across lovely Ullswater have a short walk through the wooded estate then have lunch at the Lingholm Kitchen, you will not be disappointed, the food is excellent.
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Lingholm Kitchen
You might have seen Chris Packham on TV visiting the Lingholm estate to walk with the alpacas. It is a beautiful country estate with a fantastic restaurant. You can catch a boat from Keswick across Ullswater to the Lingholm Jetty, or Hawes End Jetty its a short trip across lovely Ullswater have a short walk through the wooded estate then have lunch at the Lingholm Kitchen, you will not be disappointed, the food is excellent.
The best tapas in the North! Fantastic food, great service, good value for money. A night at La Casita is a favourite for us, you wont be disappointed.
La Casita Penrith
9 Queen StreetThe best tapas in the North! Fantastic food, great service, good value for money. A night at La Casita is a favourite for us, you wont be disappointed.