Askham Travel Guide

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Askham Bridge and St Peter's Church, Askham, Cumbria, England
Askham Bridge and St Peter's Church, Askham, Cumbria, England
Bridge in Yorkshire, UK
Part of the Lowther estate with the family now living in Askham Hall - Lowther Castle is now a gothic shell not a residence. The upper and lower halves of the village have these extensive and well kept grass lawns.
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The estate village of Askham would have been a desirable living for a vicar back in the day.
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Lakes Hotel and Spa

Lakes Hotel and Spa

5 out of 5
Kendal Road Windermere England
The price is AU$276 per night from 10 Mar to 11 Mar
AU$276
10 Mar - 11 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Windermere. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 15 hot tubs. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,243 reviews)
Ideal location, friendly staff.

Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

Lakes Hotel and Spa
Beech Hill Hotel & Spa

Beech Hill Hotel & Spa

4 out of 5
Newby Bridge Road Windermere England
The price is AU$186 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
AU$186
9 Mar - 10 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Windermere. Enjoy free parking, 2 hot tubs and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the comfy rooms in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (61 reviews)
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Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

Beech Hill Hotel & Spa
The Belsfield Hotel

The Belsfield Hotel

4 out of 5
Kendal Road Windermere England
The price is AU$234 per night from 19 Mar to 20 Mar
AU$234
19 Mar - 20 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Windermere. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
Ok stay , disappointed you have to pay for parking , had to change rooms as s scaffolding was rjght outside our window so spoiled our views

Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

The Belsfield Hotel
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Hapimag Burnside Park Apartments

Hapimag Burnside Park Apartments

4 out of 5
The Lodge, Kendal Road Windermere England
Stay at this golf aparthotel in Windermere. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a health club. Popular attractions Lake Windermere and Old Laundry Theatre are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (82 reviews)
The room and staff were fine but we had no hot water for about 16 hours and had to use another apartment to shower which was not great.

Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

Hapimag Burnside Park Apartments
Kotel Windermere

Kotel Windermere

4.5 out of 5
Lake road Windermere England
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Windermere. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Lake Windermere and Windermere Jetty Museum of ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (256 reviews)
Room was amazing, clean fresh warm and inviting

Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026

Kotel Windermere
A beautiful Cabin on the 5 star White Cross Bay in a quiet area of the park -

A beautiful Cabin on the 5 star White Cross Bay in a quiet area of the park -

Windermere England
Stay at this cabin in Windermere. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Lake Windermere and Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre ...
10/10 Exceptional! (175 reviews)
Lovely and clean, amazingly accommodating for dogs! Great recommendations for places to go! A lovely weekend spent thank you!

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

A beautiful Cabin on the 5 star White Cross Bay in a quiet area of the park -
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Popular places to visit

Ullswater

Ullswater

4/5(22 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Ullswater during your travels in Penrith. Stroll along the area's lakeside or simply savour its lively bars.

Ullswater
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Lowther Castle and Gardens

4.5/5(3 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Lowther with a visit to Lowther Castle and Gardens. Stroll along the lakeside in this relaxing area or visit its lively bars.

Lowther Castle and Gardens
Aira Force waterfall after a rainy day and at its most dramatic

Aira Force

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Aira Force during your travels in Matterdale. Amble around this quaint area's lakeside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Aira Force
Red ruins of a Castle in the market town of Penrith. There's also a park with bandstand & cafe.

Penrith Castle

3/5(1 review)

Penrith Castle is just one of the places to see in Penrith, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around this culturally rich area's lakeside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Penrith Castle
Knocker on door with sanctuary ring

Brougham Hall

You can browse the exhibits at Brougham Hall, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Eamont Bridge. Amble around this relaxing area's lakeside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Brougham Hall
A surprising Topiary Dragon in the gardens of Dalemain, a handsome Country House in the Eden valley near Penrith. Also look out for the herd of fallow deer in the deer park and try the marmalade in the gift shop. Dalemain holds an annual marmalade fest every March.

Dalemain Country Park

Explore the great outdoors at Dalemain Country Park, a lovely green space in Dacre. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

Dalemain Country Park

Activities

MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip Tour

MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip Tour

AU$113
per adult
MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip Tour
MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure Sightseeing Day Trip

MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure Sightseeing Day Trip

AU$113
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure Sightseeing Day Trip
Lake District: Beatrix Potter Half-Day Tour

Lake District: Beatrix Potter Half-Day Tour

AU$143
per adult
Lake District: Beatrix Potter Half-Day Tour
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Cities near Askham

Red ruins of a Castle in the market town of Penrith. There's also a park with bandstand & cafe.

Penrith

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