Known locally as the red town because of its sandstone buildings, Penrith provides ancient castles, squares, a market, superb hospitality and refreshment. It's continued importance as a market place for cattle and livestock, and it's more domestic market, ensure that the town retains its great character. Delightful alleyways run between Penrith's main streets - amongst them you’ll find more specialised shops that Penrith has a reputation for, such as fudge, cumberland sausage and gingerbread. There are many traditional pubs serving real ales, fine lagers and good food. Restaurants and tearooms are also to be found. The town is looked over by the famous Beacon which acted as a link for a communication train that ran the length of the country.
Your hosts Karen and Alison look forward to extending you a warm welcome to the Blue Swallow Guest House, Penrith. The guest house is a charming Victorian town house offering 6 comfortable and well-presented en-suite rooms (2 single, 1 double and 3 double/twin rooms). Start your day with a relaxing meal in our basement breakfast room, choosing between our hearty cooked breakfast or a lighter option to suit your taste. A selection of home baking awaits your arrival. Ideally situated on the edge of this historic market town, the Blue Swallow is within easy walking distance of the town centre, bus and railway stations. The town centre offers a great selection of shops, cafés, bars and restaurants. The C2C cycle route passes through Penrith, and it is also the finish of the Lady Anne's Way. The Blue Swallow offers walkers and cyclists drying facilities and cycle storage.
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The Herdwick Inn, Penruddock is located between Keswick and Penrith in the Northern Lakes. We are on the C2C cycle route and located near many lakes walks, and therefore boast cyclist and walker friendly accommodation. Our rooms are all en-suite and well equipped for a comfortable night's stay. We are also on the x4 and x5 bus routes to Penrith, Keswick, Cockermouth and Workington - perfect if you're planning a break or longer stay. We offer double, king, twin and single rooms. A drying room is available for the wet and weary traveller, and we have space to store cycles. Our locally sourced full English breakfast is designed to set you up for you long day ahead, and we can also provide packed lunches to keep you going. We look forward to helping you on your way.
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Thomas and Marguerite look forward to welcoming you to their Victorian town house B&B. We offer 6 rooms - 1 single, 4 doubles and 3 family rooms, all beautifully decorated, 4 en-suite and 2 with private facilities. We offer a hearty, cooked breakfast to start your day with, plus a self-service continental selection, often with home baked goods. A short walk takes you to town centre pubs, restaurants and shops. We are 2 minutes from the M6 junction 40. 10 minute walk or a short taxi ride from the West Coast mainline train station. We have secure cycle storage.
Credit Card
Wi-Fi
Licensed
Laundry
Dogs accepted
Bike Storage
Car Parking
Packed Lunches
Evening Meals
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