Browsing local attractions within 8 miles of Monkhouse Hill Cottages 

Unthank, Nr. Hutton-in-the -Forest, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 9TG, (8 miles, 12kms), Tel: 017684 84538, Email, www.up-front.com

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

High Head Farm, Ivegill, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA4 0PJ, (4 miles, 6kms), 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.

Tithe Barn Midtown, Caldbeck, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 8EA, (2 miles, 4kms), 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.