About the area
Impressive mountains, open fells and clear-water lakes, the Lake District has it all. From walking in the mountains to exhilarating watersports or just a gentle cruise on a steam-powered yacht, Cumbria is the perfect holiday destination.
A delightful, well-stocked town in northern Cumbria that runs alongside the River Esk. Longtown is a fantastic base for a holiday as it comes in the centre of four Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, including Solway Coast AONB, the Northumberland National Park, North Pennines AONB and the Lake District National Park.
Westmains Farm is a picture-perfect cottage with a high-end, modern finish and plenty of contemporary style. Nestled in beautiful Border country, Westmains Farm is perfectly located for exploring the Lake District and Hadrian's Wall. A great deal of care and attention has been put into creating a wonderful contemporary holiday home, with its own hot tub, that's perfect for a relaxed family holiday at any time of year. The first thing that strikes you about this property are the incredible views, and there are picture windows in every room to make the most of them. The spacious open plan living and dining room is light and airy, with a feature wood burning stove and a wonderful Chesterfield sofa to snuggle up on. This room leads through to the fully equipped modern kitchen with a huge American-style fridge/freezer. Bifold doors open up into the conservatory with its chaise longue and wicker sofa, ideal for relaxing with a drink and soaking up those glorious views. There's also a utility room and handy downstairs cloakroom with WC. Up the modern timber and glass staircase there are three bedrooms - a fabulous king size double with TV, a twin room with TV and a child's single room. The superb family bathroom has a walk-in shower with rainfall shower, free standing bath, hand basin, WC and TV. Westmains Farm has a shared drive to the neighbouring cottage, and beautiful walled gardens entirely enclose the land to the front and rear. A separate shed houses the hot tub and a fully glazed door allows you to take in the views while relaxing in the bubbles. Garden furniture and a BBQ are provided and there's access to the fields around the cottage and the forests beyond. Keen fishermen will enjoy the opportunity to land salmon and river trout in their own stretch three quarter mile stretch of the River Liddel - a tributary of the Esk with three main pools: Rutty Pool, Sandy Pool and Fowl Nest Pool. The Bridge Inn at Penton provides a cosy atmosphere and delicious food, while the village of Newcastleton five miles away across the border into Scotland has a range of cafes, bars and restaurants. Westmains Farm is 15 miles' north of historic Carlisle with its castle and cathedral. This area is steeped in history with Hadrian's Wall just a stone's throw beyond this vibrant city with its shopping, bars, restaurant and theatre. Romantic Lake Ullswater is just under an hour's drive and Lake Windermere makes a superb day trip with its range of family attractions. Whether you want to relax with leisurely walks through the stunning Border countryside, or enjoy the attractions of the Lake District. Westmains Farm is the ideal place to relax, recharge your batteries and enjoy some quality time together exploring this beautiful part of the world at any time of year.
