Hotels near Askham Hall, Askham

We got in the hottest spot of anybody holidaying, the biggest room, overlooking the village, amazing breakfast continental and grill in with the cost of our room, the staff work really busy long days and keep in such good, happy spirits as hard as there day is, this is the only place to stay where the Crown has a view at the back of the Inn that takes your breath away, you tube Pooley Bridge shows you all this, we was nextdoor to the post office that has everything, amazing salads, pies, banoffee pie, open until 9pm, surrounded by fantastic food, specialist alcohol shops, tourist, coffee shops and gift shops, all in a 60 second walk to them all,we parked car outside, never used it for 4 days, there is a farmer's field parking 5 min walk for £4 for the day, do a deal with the guy if you need to park overnight. We walked to the Pooley Bridge church, go right up past the campsite on upto the cockpit stone circle, you eventually see Lowther castle miles away, then to Askham 3 miles, The Queen's head has the best pizza and fries we've ever had, then onto Lowther castle, beautifull amazing grounds and building, a must walk, castle closes at 5 pm, £15. We also went on steam boat 5 mins walk to pier, £32 one way £50 both ways an hour trip to Glenridding, ask at Tourist Information if you're not sure about Helvellyn climb, Glenridding dodd or Sheffield Pike, we did an easy climb to Lanty's Tarn about a 15 minute climb to a bench with gorgeous views, then later walked back towards Aira Force, gorgeous walk down the side of Ullswater, got the open top bus at seldom seen as we run out of time which was on the route back, £3.

Food good, bar prices reasonable

Nice outdoor seating and firepit

Great location and bonus having parking

Room was very nice. Breakfast also very nice - straightforward and tasty.

Beautifully decorated and maintained. Super king size bed and A/C was excellent