Lake District Cottages

the northern lakes

To the north of Keswick lies an area of the Lake District which is unspoilt by mass tourism, yet which offers some of the most beautiful scenery in England.

The fells of the Northern Lakes, which rise up from Bassenthwaite, Ullswater and Derwentwater, include such famous and dramatic fells as Skiddaw and Blencathra.  A little further north lie the Caldbeck fells, with their more gentle grass covered peaks of High Pike and Carrock.

This area  is at the same both peaceful and unspoilt, of great appeal to tourists but without being a crowded 'honeypot', and has a vibrant local community which welcomes visitors without being over dependent on them.

Monkhouse Hill lies in the foothills of the Caldbeck Fells (as shown by the arrow in the photograph below), with Warnell Fell behind us and panoramic 30 mile views over the Eden Valley opening out in front.

Our location also makes is ideally suited for visiting the three centres of Keswick, Penrith and Carlisle, and for day trips to the Southern Lakes, Hadrians Wall and Southern Scotland. But don't forget our two splendid local villages of Caldbeck and Hesket Newmarket

There is gentle fell and riverside walking from the door - we provide a range of suggested circuits - and more challenging climbs within a short drive. Cycling options include off road fell tracks in the Lake District, stunning mountain bike routes at Whinlatter, and the many quiet lanes of the Eden Valley.

       Andrew and Jennifer Collard,  Monkhouse Hill, Sebergham, Caldbeck, Cumbria CA5 7HW Tel:016974 76254    cottages@monkhousehill.co.uk  www.monkhousehill.co.uk