Threlkeld
is a small village, 5 minutes drive from Keswick, situated at the
foot of the magnificent mountain Blencathra, which is very popular
with fell walkers. The
cottage is ideally located for those looking for a picturesque base
in which to explore the northern fells with many walks and cycling
tracks right on the doorstep. There is also a children’s play area nearby and you can
watch your children at play from the rear patio of the cottage. The village also has 2 excellent
pubs both serving food.
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There
are lovely riverside walks and an old railway line providing a
pleasant way to cycle or walk to
Keswick.
For keen golfers, just across the main road is Keswick golf
club, which is open to visitors.
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The
village is steeped in history with its church dating back to 1573
and its pubs back to 1688. Click
here
to visit Threlkeld village website and find out more information
about Threlkeld and the history of the area or visit our Useful
Links page to view other local sites.
There
is golf, pony- trekking, sailing, rowing, canoeing, motor cruising,
windsurfing, tennis, bowls, fishing and other outdoor activities
close at hand.
There
are lots of great walks from the cottage up and around Blencathra
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The
popular market town of Keswick, on the edge of Derwent Water, right
in the heart of the English Lake District, has many attractions
including a tropical leisure swimming pool with wave machine,
'black hole' slide and well equipped gym, a motor museum, the famous
Theatre by the Lake, parks as well as many specialty shops, cafes,
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With
its picturesque setting and proximity to Keswick and with Derwent
Water, Thirlmere and Bassenthwaite lakes close by, this is a ideal
holiday base, from which to explore the
breathtaking scenery of the Lake District National Park.
The peace and tranquility of the local area can be enjoyed
whatever time of year you visit.
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Looking down on Threlkeld
village from near the top of Blencathra
To
see more pictures of the local area click here
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