Dacre

Travel Guide

Steamer pier @ Pooley Bridge..steamer travels to Howtown, Glenriddin and also Aira Force (where you can visit the Aira Force waterfall).
Steamer pier @ Pooley Bridge..steamer travels to Howtown, Glenriddin and also Aira Force (where you can visit the Aira Force waterfall).
Helvellyn 8 April 2018
The odd gnarled stone in the foreground is one of 4 ( now rather weathered) stone bears that once looked down from the four corners of nearby Dacre Castle. They can be found amongst the gravestones in the churchyard of St Andrews in this pretty village.
Photograph of Greystoke Pillar, a monument for the 11th Duke of Norfolk on the B5288 road near Greystoke, Cumbria, England
Photo by Bill Boaden (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
Luxury, romantic boathouse on the shores of Lake Ullswater, perfect for special occasions.

Luxury, romantic boathouse on the shores of Lake Ullswater, perfect for special occasions.

Ullswater Cumbria
The price is HK$4,789 per night from 16 Feb to 17 Feb
HK$4,789
HK$4,789 total
16 Feb - 17 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this cottage in Penrith. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and balconies. Popular attractions Ullswater and Dalemain Country Park are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (11 reviews)
A piece of heaven
A beautiful 4 day stay in a gorgeous location. Very relaxing with stunning scenery. Easy to book and excellent clear arrival details. The boathouse is so unique with care paid to every detail to make our stay so enjoyable. We will recommend to friends and family.

Reviewed on 27 Apr 2025

Luxury, romantic boathouse on the shores of Lake Ullswater, perfect for special occasions.
Lakes Hotel and Spa

Lakes Hotel and Spa

5 out of 5
Kendal Road Windermere England
The price is HK$1,284 per night from 10 Feb to 11 Feb
HK$1,284
HK$1,540 total
10 Feb - 11 Feb
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,223 reviews)
Everything was fantastic, upgraded our room to one with hottub… was lovely x

Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026

Lakes Hotel and Spa
Cumbria Park Hotel

Cumbria Park Hotel

3 out of 5
32 Scotland Road Carlisle England
The price is HK$708 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
HK$708
HK$850 total
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Carlisle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Room was lovely nice comfy bed Really nice food and friendly staff

Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026

Cumbria Park Hotel
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Luxury, romantic boathouse on the shores of Lake Ullswater, perfect for special occasions.

Luxury, romantic boathouse on the shores of Lake Ullswater, perfect for special occasions.

Ullswater Cumbria
Stay at this cottage in Penrith. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and balconies. Popular attractions Ullswater and Dalemain Country Park are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (11 reviews)
A piece of heaven
A beautiful 4 day stay in a gorgeous location. Very relaxing with stunning scenery. Easy to book and excellent clear arrival details. The boathouse is so unique with care paid to every detail to make our stay so enjoyable. We will recommend to friends and family.

Reviewed on 27 Apr 2025

Luxury, romantic boathouse on the shores of Lake Ullswater, perfect for special occasions.
The Halston

The Halston

4 out of 5
20-34 Warwick Rd Carlisle England
Stay at this aparthotel in Carlisle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (277 reviews)
Room was quiet and large.

Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026

The Halston
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
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Popular places to visit

Ullswater

Ullswater

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
Lowther Castle at Penrith in Lake District from Cumbria in England, Shutterstock ID 712013206, SF SSA Case with Manager Approval: Case 07151371, Job: Prepay credit, Client/Licensee: , Other:

Lowther Castle and Gardens

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

Penrith Castle

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
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
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
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

Things to do

MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip Tour

MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip Tour

HK$523
per adult
MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip Tour
Small-Group Windermere, Lancaster & Lake District Day Tour

Windermere, Lancaster & Lake District from Manchester

HK$807
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Windermere, Lancaster & Lake District from Manchester
MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure Sightseeing Day Trip

MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure Sightseeing Day Trip

HK$615
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

HK$784
per adult
Lake District: Beatrix Potter Half-Day Tour
mountain and lake and view

Lake District Day Trip by Train with Lake Windermere Cruise & Cream Tea

HK$3,409
per adult
Lake District Day Trip by Train with Lake Windermere Cruise & Cream Tea
Literary Lake District Visit with Interactive Travel Guide

Literary Lake District – Online Self-Guided Road Trip Plan

HK$136
per traveller
Literary Lake District – Online Self-Guided Road Trip Plan
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Red ruins of a Castle in the market town of Penrith. There's also a park with bandstand & cafe.

Penrith