Bassenthwaite Village is less than 2 miles away and is a pleasant walk down country lanes or a short drive. There is a popular pub serving meals, local Jennings ales and other refreshments.

The Lakeland market town of Keswick is only 8 miles away. This has a vast range of quality shops, good restaurants, local galleries, a cinema and much more. Visit the Cumberland Pencil Factory, where the first pencils in the World were made, or the Cars of the Stars museum which boasts 'Britain's top ten favourite vehicles' (from the Batmobile to the Trotters van).

Other attractions are Mirehouse & gardens with the osprey viewpoint, Derwentwater, the local lake, with lake cruises, rowing and motor boats, the Keswick museum, the golf course or the many beautiful parks (Keswick has been a Britain in Bloom winner many times!)

Closer to Peter House Farm is the popular Trotters Animal Farm which is ideal for children. There is also a well equipped gym and swimming pool at The Castle Inn only 4 miles away.

To find out about Keswick and local area, see activities, views, webcams, walks, travel information and more visit www.dokeswick.com