Dianne's Guidebook for Holly Lodge, Groom's Cottage and Coach House
Sightseeing
Great beach any time of year - very open and lots of long walks plus Twentyman's Ice Cream shop makes this special. Kite flying, kite surfing and anything requiring wind is a speciality here - great for dog walks and kids though
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Allonby
Great beach any time of year - very open and lots of long walks plus Twentyman's Ice Cream shop makes this special. Kite flying, kite surfing and anything requiring wind is a speciality here - great for dog walks and kids though
Sand dunes, SSSI, rare toads, walkways and fab views - one of my favourite spots. Now part of the Roman walkway. If you are lucky you may see part of the millions of years old petrified forest...
Mawbray
Sand dunes, SSSI, rare toads, walkways and fab views - one of my favourite spots. Now part of the Roman walkway. If you are lucky you may see part of the millions of years old petrified forest...
This is a rather inviting photo of an otherwise run down coastal town! However there is a rather good Roman Museum right next to a Roman fort site. I recommend the guided tour - really informative if you like local history. Otherwise on a dull or wet day with kids the Clip and Climb centre is a great option followed by the best fish and chips on the harbour...
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Maryport Marina
Marine RoadThis is a rather inviting photo of an otherwise run down coastal town! However there is a rather good Roman Museum right next to a Roman fort site. I recommend the guided tour - really informative if you like local history. Otherwise on a dull or wet day with kids the Clip and Climb centre is a great option followed by the best fish and chips on the harbour...
More history - not many people know this but Edward Long Shanks died here many centuries ago! Marsh fever... a few good pubs and coastal walks around too.
Burgh by Sands
More history - not many people know this but Edward Long Shanks died here many centuries ago! Marsh fever... a few good pubs and coastal walks around too.
My real favourite day out - a trip via Ravenglass to the Fort. Totally untouristed. Unspoilt. Carry on after exploring the Fort and drive the passes on a circular tour - full day but for me not to be missed.
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Hardknott Roman Fort
Hardknott PassMy real favourite day out - a trip via Ravenglass to the Fort. Totally untouristed. Unspoilt. Carry on after exploring the Fort and drive the passes on a circular tour - full day but for me not to be missed.
Narrow guage railway in open carriages from Ravenglass to Eskdale - well worth the round trip - another must and a great favourite with children
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Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway Co.Ltd
Main StreetNarrow guage railway in open carriages from Ravenglass to Eskdale - well worth the round trip - another must and a great favourite with children
I-Carlisle Castle
Castle WayJohn Peel - not the DJ - is buried here. Lovely village. Great drive to get there. Whilst there visit the craft centre and the Old Mill eatery - then walk along the river to the old ruined bobbin factory. Another off the beaten track day out. Afterwards make your way to Hesket Newmarket and visit the locally owned pub with local brewed beers ... watch out for sheep on the road as you drive back over the fell
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Caldbeck
John Peel - not the DJ - is buried here. Lovely village. Great drive to get there. Whilst there visit the craft centre and the Old Mill eatery - then walk along the river to the old ruined bobbin factory. Another off the beaten track day out. Afterwards make your way to Hesket Newmarket and visit the locally owned pub with local brewed beers ... watch out for sheep on the road as you drive back over the fell
I love it here. You can visit the start of the Roman Wall and incorporate a walk. You can learn about the half netting fishing practices and eat freshly caught fish in the local pub. It's just an interesting place to visit
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Bowness-on-Solway
I love it here. You can visit the start of the Roman Wall and incorporate a walk. You can learn about the half netting fishing practices and eat freshly caught fish in the local pub. It's just an interesting place to visit
The nearest excavated fully tourist friendly fort on the Roman Wall. You can do Birdoswald and Vindolanda in a a day
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I-Birdoswald Roman Fort - Hadrian's Wall
The nearest excavated fully tourist friendly fort on the Roman Wall. You can do Birdoswald and Vindolanda in a a day
Famously featured in the movie "Robin Hood King of Thieves" ... our kids loved this bit of interesting trivia but also a great walk along the wall that is reasonably accessible. The road between Once Brewed and Chollerford has some lovely bumbs but watch your exhaust!
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Sycamore Gap
Famously featured in the movie "Robin Hood King of Thieves" ... our kids loved this bit of interesting trivia but also a great walk along the wall that is reasonably accessible. The road between Once Brewed and Chollerford has some lovely bumbs but watch your exhaust!
Pop in and have a look at the old priory when you're on the Bowness/Burgh by Sands road trip.
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Lanercost Priory
Pop in and have a look at the old priory when you're on the Bowness/Burgh by Sands road trip.
Here it is - just behind is a Roman Fort. Well worth a visit maybe on a dull or rainy day. Combined with Clip and Climb and Fish and Chips!
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Senhouse Roman Museum
The PromenadeHere it is - just behind is a Roman Fort. Well worth a visit maybe on a dull or rainy day. Combined with Clip and Climb and Fish and Chips!
A nice easy drive and day out - something to do whilst waiting for the adrenalin junkies to complete the Go Ape trail!
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I-Lake District Wildlife Park
A nice easy drive and day out - something to do whilst waiting for the adrenalin junkies to complete the Go Ape trail!
Sporty Activities
If you want to do a bit of sailing, kayaking or Stand Up Paddleboarding, this is the place that has equipment for hire. Beautiful setting in the midst of the Western Fells.
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Derwent Water Marina
If you want to do a bit of sailing, kayaking or Stand Up Paddleboarding, this is the place that has equipment for hire. Beautiful setting in the midst of the Western Fells.
A fabulous place to go Ape! Whinlatter is only 20 minutes from drive from your accommodation. Magical and very exciting... good for all ages I think. Great walks nearby and restaurants. Or stop off in one of the many Cockermouth eateries or pubs on the way home...
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Go Ape Whinlatter (Treetop Challenge, Segways, Zip Lines, High Ropes)
Whinlatter PassA fabulous place to go Ape! Whinlatter is only 20 minutes from drive from your accommodation. Magical and very exciting... good for all ages I think. Great walks nearby and restaurants. Or stop off in one of the many Cockermouth eateries or pubs on the way home...
A real find when you have a wet day and children - they're also a good excuse to have a go yourself.
Clip 'n Climb Maryport
Irish StreetA real find when you have a wet day and children - they're also a good excuse to have a go yourself.
Just half a mile from Holly Lodge - private swimming pool with jacuzzi and sauna for hire
Arkleby Leisure - Private Pool
Just half a mile from Holly Lodge - private swimming pool with jacuzzi and sauna for hire