Local Information

The area surrounding The Lodge offers a wealth of attractions and activities.

Eating Out & Pubs ...

We have a lovely traditional pub in the village offering real ales and a warm friendly atmosphere. Just under a mile away there is an old English pub serving meals all day. In surrounding villages there are more cosy pubs and restaurants with excellent food and real ales. Carlisle is only 8 miles away and offers a huge variety of restaurants to satisfy all tastes.

Activities ...

If walking is your recreation then The Lodge is the place to stay. Only 100 metres away are Gelt Woods, which covers hundreds of acres of unspoilt walks, ideal for a brisk morning walk! Close by lies Talkin Tarn Country Park with its 65-acre lake - perfect for a quiet stroll through the mature woodland. The park also offers an opportunity to sail, windsurf, canoe or hire a rowing boat for you to enjoy the tranquillity of the lake. You can also hire mountain bikes and there are suggested routes taking you through the beautiful countryside. Also nearby you can walk the Hadrian's Wall trail path, which stretches 80 miles to the coast. Those interested in Golf are spoilt for choice with three courses nearby who welcome visitors whatever their handicap. There are many opportunities for fishing in the local area.

Places Of Interest ...

We are ideally based for visitors to explore the surrounding areas most notably Hadrian's Wall and even the Lake District is less than a half hours drive. The great Border City of Carlisle lies only eight miles away offering great shopping and much to see and do. You can visit the award winning Tullie House Museum & Art Gallery; Carlisle Castle founded in 1092 by William the Conqueror's son and the beautiful Carlisle Cathedral.