"The loveliest spot that man hath found" William Wordsworth
Cumbria is a county in the north-west of England. The county of Cumbria is home to the Lake District National Park, considered one of the most beautiful areas of the United Kingdom, and has provided inspiration for centuries to generations of British artists. The highest peak in the county (and in England) is Scafell Pike, 978 m.
Places to Stay:
Part of the Lowther estate, Askham Hall Gardens blend into the wilderness of...
Hutton-in-the-Forest is a former pele tower bought by the Fletcher-Vane...
This defensive settlement was built at the beginning of the 15th century and...
This ruined 17th-century home built by Edward Appleby is a dramatic feature...
Mirehouse is just three miles from Keswick and was built in 1666 for the 8th...
Owned by Lucy Cavendish, the delightful gardens at Holker Hall are a product...
This is a plantsperson’s nursery in the heart of the Eden Valley where...
There has been a settlement on the Dalemain estate since the time of the...
Hutton-in-the-Forest is a former pele tower bought by the Fletcher-Vane...
This ruined Gothic castle belongs to the Earls of Lonsdale and its rugged...
These well cared-for, yet slightly overgrown gardens, belong to Morland...
This historic 13th-century castle overlooks the Irish Sea and the Lake...