Light the fire, put your feet up and share some quality time together.
Sleek clean lines of the kitchen/dining-room.
Relax in the sumptuous linen duvet and lie back on the fluffy pillows, perfect.
Cosy up in front of the fire.
The cottage is located on the Lowther Estate, the castle and grounds are worth a visit and only minutes away.
This gorgeous cottage has been converted from the historic estate buildings. Why not walk to the castle and indulge at the cafe?
Doesn't this corner sofa look inviting, who will you curl up with?
And relax...
Cosy up by the wood-burner.
Bring your binoculars, this area is teeming with wildlife.
There's plenty of local produce to choose from.
The kitchen has space for everyone to gather for a tasty meal.
Time for coffee.
Doggies are welcome too.
The king-size bedroom is so calm and relaxing, what pretty linen.
The hanging rail is cleverly hidden behind the mirror
These beds are good for children but can be made up as a king-size double if preferred, perfect for a cosy couple.
Fill the bath with bubbles and relax.
The sunshine streams into this lovely sunny room.
The upstairs landing has the Wii station and a sofa to put your feet up.
Time to get competitive.
Everyone will love this.
Sit awhile in the pretty courtyard.
Walkies!
Plan the days adventures
The hallway for your coats and muddy boots.
Beautiful Lake Ullswater.
Windemere, the largest of all the Lakes, a must for a day out.
Spend a day in Ambleside, just look at the sunset.
Lowther Castle Cottage
52694.5 miles S of Penrith | Sleeps 4 + cot
7 Nights from £595
The location of attractions is intended only as a guide. Distances are 'as the crow flies'.
Nearby pub
Situated in the village of Hackthorpe, The Lowther Castle Inn is a traditional Cumbrian pub with a private car park. A log fire will keep you cosy in cooler months and food is homemade using fresh local produce.
Nearby beach
Allonby has an impressive five miles of beach of sand and shingle. With views across the Solway Firth, you can also see the Lake District and Scottish Fells on a clear day. Water sports lovers head for this beach along side families looking for a beach day. Dog restrictions may apply at certain times of the year.
Nearby walk
A visit to Lowther Castle offers fabulous gardens, dramatic ruins and a adventure playground. The gardens cover 130 acres and today you can discover summerhouses, tree hives, wildflower meadows and a rambling woodland, so pull on your walking boots and get exploring!
Nearby town
Penrith sits on the gateway to the Lake District, just off the M6 motorway. There's a good selection of places to eat, pubs and supermarkets plus a train station if you are looking to spend the day there.
Also nearby
This splendid English Heritage castle sits on the banks of the river Eamont on the outskirts of Penrith. It's a great place to explore and the perfect location for a picnic with fabulous views. Take a look at their website for further details and opening times.
Situated in the North Lakes Hotel on the outskirts of Penrith, Fyr Grill is a characterful restaurant with open plan kitchen area. There is a vast fireplace for cooler months and outside terrace seating for sunny days.
The Lounge is open daily and serves coffee, cakes, Meze style dishes, sandwiches and platters to share. You will find an extensive wine list and a good selection of cocktails, all served in a peaceful and relaxing central location.
The only remaining part of this 13th century castle is the walls however these are situated in parkland which is open daily and there are good footpaths to follow. Parking is in the nearby town and there is a cafe within the park.
Welcome to La Casita, an authentic Spanish bar serving traditional tapas, Spanish wines and cocktails. Centrally located in the town, this is a popular place for both visitors and locals.
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