Things to do at Cranmore House and Camellia Cottage
Pretty towns
You simply must visit Alston, the highest market town in England at 1000 feet.
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Alston
You simply must visit Alston, the highest market town in England at 1000 feet.
Keswick Museum
Station RoadKeswick is the gateway to the Northern Lakes
Barnard Castle
Flatts RoadBeautiful town with lots to see and do.
Gateway to Ullswater in the Lakes. Lots of pubs and restaurants.
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Pooley Bridge
Gateway to Ullswater in the Lakes. Lots of pubs and restaurants.
Sightseeing
About 15 minutes drive away, you will be rewarded with breathtaking views that stretch across the mountains of the Lake District and as far as Scotland and the Solway Coast.
Hartside Pass
About 15 minutes drive away, you will be rewarded with breathtaking views that stretch across the mountains of the Lake District and as far as Scotland and the Solway Coast.
Magical waterfall just a short drive away about 5 minutes
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Ashgill Force North Pennines Waterfall Gorge Walking
Magical waterfall just a short drive away about 5 minutes
Only 40 minutes away, this beautiful town is a great place for exploring the charity and independent shops and having a nice lunch in the many eateries.
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Barnard Castle
Flatts RoadOnly 40 minutes away, this beautiful town is a great place for exploring the charity and independent shops and having a nice lunch in the many eateries.
History makes a great day out when the sun is shining and the views are as beautiful as these.
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Hadrianswall
History makes a great day out when the sun is shining and the views are as beautiful as these.
Majestic waterfall, reputed to be the highest in England. Only 25 minutes drive away.
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High Force Wasserfälle
Alston RoadMajestic waterfall, reputed to be the highest in England. Only 25 minutes drive away.
Beautiful castle and gardens. Highly recommended - The Lowther Country Fair, complete with horse carriage competitions, animal shows and much more.
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Schloss und Gärten von Lowther
Beautiful castle and gardens. Highly recommended - The Lowther Country Fair, complete with horse carriage competitions, animal shows and much more.
A must see only a short drive away from our cottage. Roman fort ruins and a beautiful view from the top.
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Epiacum Roman Fort
A must see only a short drive away from our cottage. Roman fort ruins and a beautiful view from the top.
Stunning place only 40 minutes away from the cottage. Modelled on the Palais of Versailles. Worth a day out to visit then have some lunch in Barnard Castle's many pubs and cafes, after visiting the charity shops and art galleries.
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Das Bowes Museum
NewgateStunning place only 40 minutes away from the cottage. Modelled on the Palais of Versailles. Worth a day out to visit then have some lunch in Barnard Castle's many pubs and cafes, after visiting the charity shops and art galleries.
Pretty town with a dark Viking history. All your supermarkets are here if you need to buy some supplies. Waitrose and Tesco Extra supermarkets. 25 mins drive away. Make sure you turn right from the cottage and take the road over to Carrshields, this is the highest public road in England, stunning vistas.
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Hexham
Pretty town with a dark Viking history. All your supermarkets are here if you need to buy some supplies. Waitrose and Tesco Extra supermarkets. 25 mins drive away. Make sure you turn right from the cottage and take the road over to Carrshields, this is the highest public road in England, stunning vistas.
Hexhamer Abtei
Beaumont StreetOnly an hour away from the cottage, if you have more time why not explore this beautiful part of Scotland?
Dumfries and Galloway
Only an hour away from the cottage, if you have more time why not explore this beautiful part of Scotland?
About an hour and a half away, beautiful forest with designated dark skies and an observatory.
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Kielder Forest
About an hour and a half away, beautiful forest with designated dark skies and an observatory.
Kielder Observatorium
For the adventurous star gazers amongst us.
Enjoyable day out for all the family! Ask in advance for the steam trains!
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South Tynedale Railway
Station RoadEnjoyable day out for all the family! Ask in advance for the steam trains!
Alston Moor
Take a walk over the beautiful moors, different colours throughout the season.
Cow Green Reservoir
Beautiful place for a walk.
Second largest stone circle in England. Legend says it was a witch and her coven turned to stone by a wizard from neighbouring Scotland!
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Long Meg and her Daughters
Second largest stone circle in England. Legend says it was a witch and her coven turned to stone by a wizard from neighbouring Scotland!
Nenthead Mines
Fascinating day out in the local mines.
Nenthead Primary School
Highest school in England, just behind the house.
Another fascinating insight into the rich mining history of the area.
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Killhope Lead Mining Museum
Another fascinating insight into the rich mining history of the area.
National Trust managed property that is a Victorian garden in a gorge of the River Allen cutting through woodland. Magical.
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Allen Banks and Staward Gorge
National Trust managed property that is a Victorian garden in a gorge of the River Allen cutting through woodland. Magical.
Mirehouse & Gardens
A591In Keswick which is just under an hour away from us.
High Cup Nick
Pennine WayA must visit if you are in the area.
Many of you will already know this, for those who don't it passes through the neighbouring village of Garrigil.
Pennine Way
Pennine WayMany of you will already know this, for those who don't it passes through the neighbouring village of Garrigil.
Ark on the Edge
Animal rescue and sanctuary with nature trail and pond.
Bowlees Visitor Centre
Visitor centre for the North Pennines AONB
Eggleston Hall Gardens
Eggleston LaneGardeners will love this.
RSPB Geltsdale
Bird lovers haven.
Hamsterley Forest
Redford Lane2000 hectares of forest. Cyclists heaven. Bike Hire.
Harehope Quarry Project
Fish Farm and Smallholding, and nature reserve
The Garden Station
The Durham Dales Centre
Castle GardensWeardale Museum and High House Chapel
The Settle and Carlisle Railway Trust
Kirkby Stephen StationLovely base from where you can explore Hadrian's wall. Has a natural pond and interesting features as well as a Visitor's Centre.
Walltown Quarry, Greenhead, Brampton CA8 7HF
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Walltown Quarry Country Park
Lovely base from where you can explore Hadrian's wall. Has a natural pond and interesting features as well as a Visitor's Centre.
Walltown Quarry, Greenhead, Brampton CA8 7HF
Killhope Lead Mining Museum
Free entrance, fascinating and nice cafe!
Lanercost-Priorei
Historic site.
Römisches Fort Birdoswald - Hadrianswall
A piece of history
Amazing place perfect for kids and adults alike who love Scifi. Props from Doctor Who, Marvel, Planet of the Apes etc 👏
Museum of Classic Sci-Fi
Amazing place perfect for kids and adults alike who love Scifi. Props from Doctor Who, Marvel, Planet of the Apes etc 👏
Must visit. Mind the traffic in summer though!
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Ambleside (Waterhead Pier) - Windermere Lake Cruises Ltd
Must visit. Mind the traffic in summer though!
Catbells, Keswick CA12 5TU, Vereinigtes Königreich
Great easy walk with beautiful views.
Aira Force Wasserfall
Chasing waterfalls and wild swimming 🏊♀️
Vintage Motorbike museum
Good fun for motorbike enthusiasts.
Dalemain Mansion & Historic Gardens
Beautifulhistoric mansion and gardens
Cruise on Ullswater and take in the sights as a leisurely pace!
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Ullswater Dampfer
Grisedale BridgeCruise on Ullswater and take in the sights as a leisurely pace!
Appleby is a lovely town in the Eden Valley and is home to rhe famous Appleby Horse Fair. The castle is quite interesting but must be pre booked
Appleby Castle Hotel
BoroughgateAppleby is a lovely town in the Eden Valley and is home to rhe famous Appleby Horse Fair. The castle is quite interesting but must be pre booked
Nice walk to the Viaduct and back. see where the stone for Hadrians wall was obtained.
Gelt Woods, Brampton CA8, Vereinigtes Königreich
Nice walk to the Viaduct and back. see where the stone for Hadrians wall was obtained.
A trip in itself but often combined on the way to Cauldron Snout waterfall and High Cup Nick.
Cow Green Reservoir DL12 0HX, Vereinigtes Königreich
A trip in itself but often combined on the way to Cauldron Snout waterfall and High Cup Nick.
sadly the tree has been cut down by a hooligan but it remains a poignant landmark, also known as the Robin Hood tree.
Sycamore Gap
sadly the tree has been cut down by a hooligan but it remains a poignant landmark, also known as the Robin Hood tree.
Food scene
Scrumptious home style bakes and bistro dining just a 6 minute drive away
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Saddlers Bakery Bistro
Scrumptious home style bakes and bistro dining just a 6 minute drive away
Lovely place that also has a cafe, art exhibitions, evening soirees, comedy nights and more.
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Nenthead Arts & Visitor Centre
Lovely place that also has a cafe, art exhibitions, evening soirees, comedy nights and more.
The Crown at Mickleton
Locals secret favourite pub sssshhh
The Sally
Another local favourite pub for good food and drink
The Miners Arms
Our local pub just 1 minutes walk away.
Lovely local town about 20 minutes drive from us, nice pubs, takeaways, shops.
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Allendale Town
Lovely local town about 20 minutes drive from us, nice pubs, takeaways, shops.
Llama Karma kafe
Quirky cafe
Llama Karma kafe
Quirky eatery
The Hemmel Cafe
Scrumptious afternoon teas, scones, brownies and more. Free delivery to Nenthead.
Delicious food and beautiful views. You can also buy fresh farm food here such as beef, lamb eggs etc.
The Nook Farm Shop & Cafe
Delicious food and beautiful views. You can also buy fresh farm food here such as beef, lamb eggs etc.
Highly recommended by Gordon Ramsey himself. Fab vegetarian options, delightful food.
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Bouchon Bistrot
GilesgateHighly recommended by Gordon Ramsey himself. Fab vegetarian options, delightful food.
The Garden Station cafe is set in a restored Victorian railway in a woodland garden a few miles from Hexham. It is in a quiet and peaceful corner of Langley and offers food they describe as ‘eco-gastronomy’. By this, they mean they use fresh seasonal ingredients that is locally sourced wherever possible. They describe themselves as a slow food, fair trade, ‘nourishment for the soul’ type of establishment. While this seems to promise a lot, it is essentially an afternoon tea, soup and a sandwich set up. The food is lovely and simple – but what I really like about this cafe is the scenery in which it is set. It has incredibly peaceful surroundings and be sure to have a romp around the woodland walk after you’ve eaten.
The Garden Station
The Garden Station cafe is set in a restored Victorian railway in a woodland garden a few miles from Hexham. It is in a quiet and peaceful corner of Langley and offers food they describe as ‘eco-gastronomy’. By this, they mean they use fresh seasonal ingredients that is locally sourced wherever possible. They describe themselves as a slow food, fair trade, ‘nourishment for the soul’ type of establishment. While this seems to promise a lot, it is essentially an afternoon tea, soup and a sandwich set up. The food is lovely and simple – but what I really like about this cafe is the scenery in which it is set. It has incredibly peaceful surroundings and be sure to have a romp around the woodland walk after you’ve eaten.
Kat's Kitchen
135 Main StVegan Eatery with great recommendations
Shopping
Hexham
Lovely town - has a Tesco and Aldi for your shopping needs.
Kirkby Stephen
Pretty North Yorkshire town 1 hour drive
40 minutes away, high street shops including Sainsbury's, Morrisons and more for your groceries and necessities.
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Penrith
40 minutes away, high street shops including Sainsbury's, Morrisons and more for your groceries and necessities.
The Lanes Shopping Centre
Globe LaneIf you need to do some shopping.
Newcastle City Centre
Just an hour away but an amazing city full of activities and great food!
The Cumbrian Antiques Centre
For those who want a souvenir!
Sport and Kids
One of the largest ski slopes in England, Yad Moss is a few minutes drive from the cottage.
Yad-Moos-Skilift
B6277One of the largest ski slopes in England, Yad Moss is a few minutes drive from the cottage.
Derwent Reservoir
Fly fishing available here.
New Mills Trout Fishing Park
A6071About 20 mins away, trout fishing day out!
Fly and Spin Fishing. Pick up a day or weekly fishing permit from Post Office in Alston.
River South Tyne
Fly and Spin Fishing. Pick up a day or weekly fishing permit from Post Office in Alston.
Hacks and riding lessons in the beautiful Northumberland countryside. only 6 miles away.
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SINDERHOPE PONY TREKKING CENTRE
Hacks and riding lessons in the beautiful Northumberland countryside. only 6 miles away.
Bank House Equestrian
Riding lessons and hacks
Rock climbing is big in Cumbria. If you have never tried before this is a good place to get some skills!
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Eden Rock
9 Brunel WayRock climbing is big in Cumbria. If you have never tried before this is a good place to get some skills!
Great place with horse riding, archery, clay shooting and more. Really fantastic for families!
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Rookin House Activity Centre
Great place with horse riding, archery, clay shooting and more. Really fantastic for families!
Weardale Adventure Centre
For more exciting and vigorous activities!
Glenridding Sailing Centre
Ullswater Sailing School
Ullswater Dampfer
Grisedale BridgeChase Adventure
15 The CrescentVarious activities such as rock climbing,ghyll scrambling, abseiling and more
KONG Adventure
Heads RoadLazonby & District Swimming Pool
Open air heated pool
Honister Slate Mine
Honister PassTry the Via Ferrata
Talkin Tarn, Brampton CA8, Vereinigtes Königreich
Lots of activities for all the family
Rookin House Activity Centre
Great for adults and kids alike.
Keswick Museum
Station RoadFun for a rainy day
Kids
Museum of Classic Sci-Fi
Brilliant for kids and adults.
Culture
Enchanting puppet theatre, art gallery and live music and a highly recommended vegetarian cafe.
Upfront Gallery/Puppet Theatre/Performance Venue/Accomodation
Enchanting puppet theatre, art gallery and live music and a highly recommended vegetarian cafe.
Arts centre with theatre, cinemas, eateries and galleries with lovely exhibitions
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Rheged
Arts centre with theatre, cinemas, eateries and galleries with lovely exhibitions
Tullie House Museum und Kunstgalerie
Castle StreetArt and history museum