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Gardens in the Lake District
Brockhole
Ornamental terraced garden nestled at the foot of the Langdale Pikes. A wildflower
meadow and woodland belie the carefully planted schemes of roses, borders, shrubbery,
and rock plants. Good planning means there is always something in bloom. Best
in: anytime but winter.
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>> Graythwaite
Hall
Victorian garden set in beautiful parkland. Flowering shrubs,
azaleas, and rhododendrons, plus a formal rose garden. Best in: spring.
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Holehird
Run by the Lakeland Horticultural Society. Walled kitchen garden, rock garden,
orchard, heathers, winter flowering shrubs and alpines. Home to the national collection
of astilbe and hydrangea.
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>> Holker
Hall
200 year old parkland, woodland walks, and formal gardens. Specimens
are well labeled. Rose gardens, azaleas, rhododendron, and spring bulbs.
Details >> Levens
Hall
Topiary garden designed by Guillaume Beaumont, gardener to James
II, in 1692. Clipped yew and box hedges. Parkland vistas and the earliest ha-ha.
Herb garden, summer bedding plants and borders. Best in: summer.
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Accommodation
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Comb Beck
Thornthwaite
Self catering cottage
This 18thC cottage comprises of:- Living room with wood burning stove, fully fitted kitchen with slate worktops, the slate floor has underfloor heating, porch with … more >>
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Old Stable Cottage
Torver
Self catering cottage
A two bedroom cottage (one double on with twin beds), bathroom with shower over bath, living area with kitchen/diner. more >>
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| Penrith (Hotel) |
Sharrow Bay Hotel
The award-winning 3 Red Star Sharrow Bay is known to discerning travellers the world over who return again and again to this magnificent lakeside hotel. The late Francis Coulson arrived in 1948, and he was joined by the late Brian Stack in 1952. Tthe partnership flourished to make Sharrow Bay … more >>
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Appleby Manor Country House Hotel
Situated just a short distance from the Lake District, the North Pennines and the North Yorkshire Dales, this charming country house hotel is set in its own grounds overlooking Appleby Castle. It has a 2 AA Rosette award-winning restaurant, with a fine selection of wines and malt whiskey. There is … more >>
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