Hosts: Richard and Judy Mortimer

Guestrooms: 3

Address: The Manor House, Oughterside, Cumbria, CA7 2PT England

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Telephone/Fax: +44 (0) 16973 22420,
Cell: +44 (0) 7786 088 091

Activities/Attractions: Rove the country lanes on foot, by bike or by car. The Allerdale footpath and cycle way are close by. Enjoy walking along unspoilt beaches by the Solway Firth. We are ideally placed as a stepping stone for continued exploration North towards Hadrians Wall and on to the glories of Scotland, or East along the borders.

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"Wonderful hospitality and warm friendly hosts"

"Couldn't do enough for us"

"A privilege to stay here"

"Breakfasts to die for."

"Loved the bears"

"Best Yet, Food and Facilities A1."

"So good I came back for two more weeks"

"Good Food, Good Company and a really comfortable Bed."

"Seven Stars, Definitely"

"Accommodation and Service Exceptional"

"What a Gem, I will return"

"Our Eighth visit - that says it all"

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General Information: The Manor House is a gentleman Farmer's house dating from the early 18th Century, set in 8 acres of it's own land in the village of Oughterside on the North Western Edge of the Lake District in Cumbria, England.

Located just 5 miles from the market town of Cockermouth, the birthplace of William Wordsworth and twenty miles from Keswick and Carlisle, it is an ideal spot for exploration of the Northern Fells and Lakes.

• ensuite rooms (with baths and showers) are extremely spacious
  
• furnished with king size beds
  
• lots of little luxuries to make your stay as pleasant as possible
  
• all rooms command splendid views over open countryside towards Skiddaw and the mountains of the Lake District
  

Tuck into a hearty breakfast, read the paper in the sun lounge, stroll around the garden and then go forth and enjoy the day. We have ample private parking and a large garden that we love to share with our guests.

Our caravan site occupies an acre lawned field set apart from the house. There are hard standings and electric hook-ups. Tents are welcome but there are no toilet facilities, use of shower facilities can usually be arranged at the house.

Payment Accepted: Cash only.

Rates: (Prices quoted in UK Pounds).

£30/person/night

Discounts for stays longer than 2 nights.

Evening meals, freshly prepared from local produce are available by arrangement. Special dietary requirements can be catered for.