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 the world.

The North Lakes Fells, which rise up from Bassenthwaite, Ullswater and Derwentwater lakes, include such famous mountain peaks as Skiddaw and Blencathra. 

Here a traditional rural way of life proceeds at a refreshingly less frenetic pace, giving you the visitor a rare opportunity to relax and connect with the natural world.

Monkhouse Hill lies in the foothills of the Northern Fells (as shown by the arrow in the photograph below), against the backdrop of the grass covered peaks of High Pike and Carrock, and with magnificent 30 mile views over the Eden Valley. 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 and the many quiet lanes of the Eden Valley.

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