Lucy's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Lowther Castle is one of my all time favorite places in the world!
After receiving a lottery grant and being renovated a few years ago, I felt so happy to see some of the castle restored to life and available for people to visit. They also have an amazing cafe that serves local produce and cakes.
Dogs are allowed, and there’s endless walks around the grounds.
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Lowther Castle & Gardens
Lowther Castle is one of my all time favorite places in the world!
After receiving a lottery grant and being renovated a few years ago, I felt so happy to see some of the castle restored to life and available for people to visit. They also have an amazing cafe that serves local produce and cakes.
Dogs are allowed, and there’s endless walks around the grounds.
If you love history and historic homes this is a great one to visit!
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Dalemain Mansion & Historic Gardens
If you love history and historic homes this is a great one to visit!
A beautiful 30 minute walk downhill from the barn, or less than 5 minutes by car.
Acorn bank has wonderful gardens to explore and Thursday- Sunday there is a lovely coffee truck in the cafe area.
Acorn Bank
A beautiful 30 minute walk downhill from the barn, or less than 5 minutes by car.
Acorn bank has wonderful gardens to explore and Thursday- Sunday there is a lovely coffee truck in the cafe area.
Food scene
Amazing ice cream produced on site.
Great as a quick pit stop!
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Abbott Lodge Jersey Ice Cream
Amazing ice cream produced on site.
Great as a quick pit stop!
A very cool place to visit on a rainy day. Rheged has a cinema, gift shops, cafe and more. You can easily spend a whole afternoon here and the shops specialize in local produce and artists from all over Cumbria.
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Rheged
A very cool place to visit on a rainy day. Rheged has a cinema, gift shops, cafe and more. You can easily spend a whole afternoon here and the shops specialize in local produce and artists from all over Cumbria.
CURRENTLY CLOSED FOR THE NEXT FEW MONTHS DUE TO A FIRE
Fantastic country pub with a gastro vibe. Cosy yet charming, the food here is really great and it’s located a short drive away from the barn.
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George and Dragon
CURRENTLY CLOSED FOR THE NEXT FEW MONTHS DUE TO A FIRE
Fantastic country pub with a gastro vibe. Cosy yet charming, the food here is really great and it’s located a short drive away from the barn.
The pub is run by a lovely lady called Jackie and her husband Steve.
All food is made from scratch and they have a very traditional style menu.
If you go, make sure to get Steve's chips- you won't regret it!
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The Black Swan Inn
Station RoadThe pub is run by a lovely lady called Jackie and her husband Steve.
All food is made from scratch and they have a very traditional style menu.
If you go, make sure to get Steve's chips- you won't regret it!
A beautiful hidden gem roughly 12 minutes drive from the barn.
Don't be fooled by the small front, as you head inside it opens up to a huge outdoor space with rows of beautiful plants, herbs and trees plus lots of cute garden ornaments and a shop inside too.
They also have the most beautiful little cafe with a terrace and fantastic menu with weekly specials.
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Larch Cottage Nurseries
A beautiful hidden gem roughly 12 minutes drive from the barn.
Don't be fooled by the small front, as you head inside it opens up to a huge outdoor space with rows of beautiful plants, herbs and trees plus lots of cute garden ornaments and a shop inside too.
They also have the most beautiful little cafe with a terrace and fantastic menu with weekly specials.
Great place for breakfasts and lunch.
It also sells local produce, quirky kitchen bits and has a beautifully laid out store upstairs selling clothing and jewellery.
15 minute drive from the barn through cute villages.
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The Old Village Bakery Melmerby
Great place for breakfasts and lunch.
It also sells local produce, quirky kitchen bits and has a beautifully laid out store upstairs selling clothing and jewellery.
15 minute drive from the barn through cute villages.
Neighbourhoods
A lovely market town with quirky cafes, lots of charity shops and a great fish and chips located down Angel Lane.
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Penrith
A lovely market town with quirky cafes, lots of charity shops and a great fish and chips located down Angel Lane.