Guidebook for Askham
Sightseeing
The lake of Ullswater, is the closest lake to the cottage, follow the link for more information:
http://www.lakedistrict.gov.uk/visiting/placestogo/exploreullswater
75 locals recommend
Ullswater
The lake of Ullswater, is the closest lake to the cottage, follow the link for more information:
http://www.lakedistrict.gov.uk/visiting/placestogo/exploreullswater
A popular way to explore the area is to take a boat from Pooley Bridge, leave the boat at Howtown, and then walk to Glenridding and catch the boat back to Pooley Bridge.
54 locals recommend
Pooley Bridge
A popular way to explore the area is to take a boat from Pooley Bridge, leave the boat at Howtown, and then walk to Glenridding and catch the boat back to Pooley Bridge.
The castle stands on a site occupied by the Lowther family for over 800 years. The castle was completed in 1806 and a beautiful sculpture gallery with decorative plaster ceiling added in 1814.
97 locals recommend
Lowther Castle & Gardens
The castle stands on a site occupied by the Lowther family for over 800 years. The castle was completed in 1806 and a beautiful sculpture gallery with decorative plaster ceiling added in 1814.
Catch the ferry across the river and enjoy the beautiful views across the lake.
16 locals recommend
Glenridding
Catch the ferry across the river and enjoy the beautiful views across the lake.
Make sure to go to the view point which inspired Turners famous painting, Derwentwater: with the Falls of Lodore, which is now on display at the Tate Gallery, London.
45 locals recommend
Derwentwater
Make sure to go to the view point which inspired Turners famous painting, Derwentwater: with the Falls of Lodore, which is now on display at the Tate Gallery, London.
Drive from Patterdale along the Kirkstone Pass to lake Lake Windermere, driving through the hills on this famous scenic route.
Patterdale
Drive from Patterdale along the Kirkstone Pass to lake Lake Windermere, driving through the hills on this famous scenic route.
Food Scene
Far from the madding crowd - The Greenhouse is the perfect place to relax and enjoy great food.
14 locals recommend
Larch Cottage Nurseries
Far from the madding crowd - The Greenhouse is the perfect place to relax and enjoy great food.
Take a stroll through the beautiful gardens of Askham Hall with views of the River Lowther, visit our animals and enjoy something delicious in the Kitchen Garden Café.
28 locals recommend
Askham Hall
Take a stroll through the beautiful gardens of Askham Hall with views of the River Lowther, visit our animals and enjoy something delicious in the Kitchen Garden Café.
A country estate inn with a fantastic restaurant. They grow and rear much of their own produce in the gardens and fields at Askham Hall and on the family estate – the Lowther Estate.
26 locals recommend
George and Dragon
A country estate inn with a fantastic restaurant. They grow and rear much of their own produce in the gardens and fields at Askham Hall and on the family estate – the Lowther Estate.
Essentials
Over the years Booths have developed strong, mutually supportive relationships with local producers.
10 locals recommend
Boots
Over the years Booths have developed strong, mutually supportive relationships with local producers.