Cockermouth
Description: Cockermouth, which is on the northwest edge of the Lake District, can be reached from junction 40 on the M6 motorway via the A66 Keswick to Workington road, or alternatively by bus. There are many car parks within Cockermouth.
Cockermouth, which is steeped in history, is probably best known as the birthplace of William and Dorothy Wordsworth. Their home, Wordsworth House, now owned by the National Trust and which has been restored, is open to visitors.
Cockermouth, which is near Bassenthwaite lake and the mountain of Skiddaw, has a wide variety of activities and attractions to suit the whole family. These range from a leisure centre and pool, play centre and cafe, theatre, music, cinema, Memorial Gardens (which also offers a children's play area with the opportunity to feed the ducks on the river Derwent and a riverside stroll), climbing wall to horse riding to name just a few of the possibilities. One of the other main attractions of Cockermouth is it's Norman Castle, Cockermouth Castle, which is partly ruined, but is still inhabited by Lady Egremont. This castle, however, is only open to the public once a year during the annual Town festival.
Cockermouth has a wide selection of accommodation establishments to choose from, these range from bed and breakfast establishment, self catering houses and cottages, camping and caravanning to hotels.
Accommodation in Cockermouth
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Kirkbrae Cottage is a traditional terrace cottage situated in Cockermouth, a lively market town in the northern Lake District. Built around 1730, the cottage is located on the Kirkgate, one of the original streets of the town, and still lined by small Georgian townhouses. |
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Come and enjoy a peaceful 'away from it all' holiday at our family run working hill farm. Our self-catering cottage is situated 3 miles from Cockermouth, and ten miles from Keswick. |
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Originally an 18th Century Lakeland farm house, The Derwent Lodge has been tastefully converted into an exclusive apartment and en suite complex which include a swimming pool and leisure facilities. |
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We are situated in the bustling market town of Cockermouth nestling on the edge of the Northern Lake District. The hotel is surrounded by award winning gardens and sits on the banks of the famous fishing river The Derwent. |
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Ditton Lodge is set in a charming, picturesque position over looking Cockermouth. We offer a haven for the discerning guest in which to unwind and relax in tranquillity and comfort. A super king VI spring bed, Champney’s spa toiletries, soft white towels and luxurious bed linen await your arrival. Ditton Lodge has an elegant suite with a south facing garden view. |
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Our 4 Star guest house accommodation is located in Cockermouth, Cumbria, birthplace of poet William Wordsworth, and providing easy access to the town centre, lake district, Keswick, Windermere, Ullswater and the Solway coast. |
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The Wordsworth is an old style listed building with great character features throughout, recently refurbished in the heart of Cockermouth. All of our rooms are themed and along with the bar and reception areas have been fully re-furbed in a high quality fresh and contemporary style after the devastating floods which hit Cockermouth in 2009. |
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Luxury b&b Lake District. New House Farm is located in the real lake district, peace and beauty without the crowds. Magnificent walking and stunning scenery all around combined with warm hospitality and excellent food. |
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