Kirkby Thore 3.1 miles. Nestled in Bolton near Kirkby Thore in Cumbria is this lovely three-bedroom detached bungalow, 5 Laurel Mount. Boasting a superb location within easy reach of the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales National Parks, as well as the North Pennines AONB, 5 Laurel Mount is a fantastic dwelling for a group or family of six embarking on their next adventure to Cumbria. Step into the spacious and contemporary kitchen/diner, featuring sleek cabinetry and a dishwasher, where you can cook up delicious meals ready to enjoy at the dining table for six over a bottle of wine. After dinner, retreat to the sitting room where you can kick-back and relax on the plush seating in front of your favourite show on the TV after a day of exploring the Fells. Pour in the bubbles and sink back into a hot bath or freshen up with a revitalising shower, before choosing from three well-appointed double bedrooms to catch your rest in. In the morning, rustle up the morning coffees ready to enjoy out in the enclosed garden as you plan the days itinerary. Explore your local surroundings, where you will find the delightful New Crown Inn nearby, serving a tasty menu and local ales, perfect for those evening’s when you don’t feel like cooking. Kirkby Thore rests nearby and is home to the popular Bridge bistro, which is settled along Trout Beck, there is also a nearby petrol station where you can pick up any last-minute essentials. Take the short drive over to Appleby-in-Westmorland, where you can peruse The Courtyard Gallery, visit the Grade II* Listed St Anne’s Hospital, take a leisurely stroll along the River Eden or test out your swing at the excellent 18-hole Appleby Golf Club. Continue onto Penrith, home to the wildlife rich Thacka Beck Nature Reserve, the Penrith and Eden Museum and the remarkable Penrith Castle, as well as its own golf course. Be sure to hike up Beacon Hill to see the Penrith Beacon Monument and soak up the breath-taking views on offer. Venture into the Lake District National Park, where you can pay a visit to the esteemed Dalemain Mansion & Historic Gardens, try your hand at watersports at Ullswater, stop off at the National Trust site of Aira Force or climb the imposing peaks of Helvellyn, Fairfield and Red Screes. All this and more awaits with a stay at 5 Laurel Mount.

Due to its proximity to the A66, the little Cumbrian village of Kirkby Thore is easily accessible from both Appleby-in-Westmorland and Penrith. Roman coins, sandals, and urns have been discovered in Kirkby Thore, which was once the site of a cavalry camp. It has a chapel, a shop, a pub, and a gas station in its current form. The Eden Valley's historic town of Appleby-in-Westmorland is situated in the river's loop. The town of Appleby, located on the Settle-Carlisle Railway, has a three-hundred-year-old Horse Fair in June. It is also possible to visit Penrith, a thriving market town and the former capital of Cumbria, which is close by.

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