Browsing local attractions within 8 miles of Carrock Cottages

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

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.

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

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

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

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, Tel: 017684 86450, Email, www.dalemain.com, (8 miles, 12kms)

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, Tel: 016974 78015, Email, www.hestascene.co.uk, (5 miles, 8kms)

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.