Aspatria is a town in the northern part of Cumbria, positioned above the Ellen River Valley, and is home to just over three thousand people. It dates as far back into history as the Saxons, although Iron Age Settlers were nearby on Beacon Hill, Romans, and Viking Invaders have all left their mark. Its surrounded by pleasing rich green countryside and is only six miles or so from the sea. There is an impressive red sandstone church which sits on the site of an earlier Norman church, dedicated to St Kentigern which has a pinnacled tower. Although not much remains of the earlier church, visitors can still see a Medieval font, colourful stained glass windows, and even a Holy Well. The town nudges the border of the Lake District National Park so walkers and cyclists are often kept busy, whilst those who prefer to explore the town will certainly uncover a myriad of shops, bars, and restaurants with tasty morsels to try, and there is even an ancient Coaching Inn dating back to the 1700's, which continues to play its part to visitors just as it did when Aspatria was on a coaching route in centuries past. The town has an industrial legacy of coal mining and stone quarrying, together with dairy farming which today provides milk to a large creamery.
Cottage
Meadow Lodge at Pasture Farm Cottages
Skiddaw View
Sunset View
Self-Catering
Places to Stay near Aspatria
Skiddaw View (1.00 miles)
In a peaceful location at the end of a quiet farm lane, these cottages enjoy far reaching views across open pastureland. Careful conversion of a traditional Cumbrian sandstone stable block has preserved fine original features ... More | visit website
Wheyrigg Hotel (5.19 miles)
A splendid 3 diamond hotel on the Solway Plain close to the lakes, hills and Carlisle. Also close to the Scottish borders, Gretna Green and the Roman wall, river and badlands.
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Woodlands (5.76 miles)
Woodlands Country House (5.76 miles)
First rate accommodation in a beautiful Victorian Country House. Superb food and wine, beautiful rural location, away from the crowds. Why not escape from the pressures of life and let ... More
Armathwaite Hall (6.92 miles)
Few hotels are so beautifully situated as Armathwaite Hall - one of the original stately homes of England. Magnificently set in the secluded splendor of 400 acres of deer park and woodland, bordered by the ... More | visit website
Ditton Lodge (7.00 miles)
Overwater Hall Hotel (7.01 miles)
Set in 18 acres of gardens and woodland, this elegant Grade II listed hotel in the unspoilt northern Lake District is family run, offering genuine hospitality in a relaxed, friendly ... More
Allerdale Court Hotel (7.11 miles)
Now family owned and run, we pride ourselves on warm hospitality, good food and the constant attention to detail that are the hallmarks of The Allerdale Court’s friendly and dedicated staff. We have 21 en-suite ... More | visit website
Six Castlegate Guest House (7.12 miles)
This unique and spacious Grade 2 Star Georgian town house is perfectly located on one of the oldest streets in Cockermouth, Cumbria. Each en suite room has been refurbished to a high standard and ... More | visit websiteManor House Hotel (7.19 miles)
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