Browsing local attractions within 8 miles of Carrock Cottages 

Unthank, Nr. Hutton-in-the -Forest, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 9TG, (4 miles, 6kms), Tel: 017684 84538, Email, www.up-front.com

Beautifully converted 17thC farm buildings. Changing exhibitions, vegetarian restaurant, gift shop and puppet theatre.

Hutton in the Forest, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 9TH, (4 miles, 7kms), Tel: 017684 84449, Email, www.hutton-in-the-forest.co.uk

Historic house and gardens based on a medieval pele towers with substantial 17th, 18th and 19thC additions. Extensive gardens in woodland setting walled garden, topiary, woodland walk and lake with cascade.

High Head Farm, Ivegill, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA4 0PJ, (5 miles, 8kms), Tel: 016974 73552, Email, www.highheadsculpturevalley.co.uk

A family friendly contemporary art gallery and tearoom set on a working dairy farm, 5 acres of outdoor sculpture park and 70 acres of farm walks. Luxury health suite with hydrotheraphy spa bath, sauna.

Dalemain, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0HB, (8 miles, 12kms), Tel: 017684 86450, Email, www.dalemain.com

A much loved historic family home, set against the grandeur and picturesque splendour of the lakeland fells and the surrounding parkland. Daleman has a delightful five acre plantsman's garden.

Tithe Barn Midtown, Caldbeck, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 8EA, (5 miles, 8kms), Tel: 016974 78015, Email, www.hestascene.co.uk

Set in the beautiful village of Caldbeck we offer residents and visitors a true alternative gift shop and gallery. Exhibits include paintings, textiles, interiors, jewellery, ceramics, glassware, photography, cards and much more.