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The cottage is situated in a quiet fell location on a working hill farm in the pretty Lowther valley, two miles from Helton village.
It is ideally situated for walking, cycling or horse riding holidays. From the farm you can access routes/walks/ bridle paths to the Roman road at High street, Haweswater, Ullswater, Pooley Bridge, Howtown, Askham, Helton, Bampton and the Lowther valley.
The cottage is located approximately 20 minutes from the M6 Motorway, accessed via J39 Shap or J40 Penrith.
There are good rail and coach connections to Penrith and onward taxi services. Grid reference of Scales Farm is Land ranger Map sheet 90 NY486201. Scales Farm Cottage directions
It is also Ideally situated for general touring of the the Lake District, Eden Valley and the Yorkshire Dales.
There are plenty of things to see and do like, cycling (many quiet roads and fell lanes and bridle ways), sightseeing, fishing (e.g. River Lowther, Ullswater) or simply relaxing in a quite fell location – and children will love the animals on the farm. Our two young lads are proud to show off the stock to visitors.
Other local attractions are an outdoor swimming pool 5 minutes away (seasonal) at Askham. Indoor swimming pool 15 minutes away at Penrith. Pony Trekking 10 minutes away at Stockbridge, the Rheged Discovery Centre at Penrith. Ullswater Steamers have daily sailings to Howtown and Glenridding from Pooley bridge. At Askham there is Lowther Castle and gardens to visit, and also at Askham Tommy Martin organises Landscape Photography Workshops. Local events include the annual Penrith show, and the Lowther Game and Country Fair (11th-12th August 2012).
There is an abundance of wildlife found in and around the surrounding area such as red squirrels, badgers, deer, fell ponies and we have a resident tawny owl this year!
Refer to Local websites such as Visit Eden or Go Lakes for up to date events and things to do in the area.
The nearest Tourist Information centres can be found at Pooley Bridge, Penrith and Glenriddding.
If you would like more information on or would like to make a booking please make contact by either phone or email as listed on the Contact page