Newtown House
Description
General Introduction
Newtown House boasts impressively high ceilings and many original Georgian features. Just a mile and a half away, past a ruined Roman bath house, is the village of Ravenglass, a Roman port and favoured destination of smugglers. An isolated beach cove at the end of the drive is the perfect place for a picnic and there are miles of country walks to be enjoyed direct from the door.
Ravenglass is a wonderful starting point for exploring the Lake District with plenty of walks either along the coast or over Muncaster fell to Eskdale and the mountains beyond. It is also the starting point for the famous Ravenglass & Eskdale Steam Miniature Railway which makes a leisurely seven mile trip to the Eskdale Valley.
There are two pubs in the village and also the Pennington Hotel & Restaurant which is open to non-residents (all are less than five mins walk away). The village shop and post office sells a variety of food and newspapers and the Old Butchers Shop now sells gifts and crafts, as well as a comprehensive range of maps and guides. There is some reception for mobile phones on the Orange and Vodaphone network.
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Things To Do
Things To Do
Newtown House: The Surrounding Area
Newtown House is superby located for those looking to get away from it all. There is plenty to do in the area with just a few suggestions listed below.
Ravenglass
Ravenglass gets the best of the Lake District weather. The village itself is right by the sea and there are a couple of pubs (one of which serves bar food) plus the Pennington Arms Hotel and Restaurant.
The Roman Bath House at Ravenglass is an impressive structure, still standing 1800 years after it was constructed - some of the walls are up to 4m high.
The Ravenglass & Eskdale Steam Railway
Ravenglass is the terminal for the The Ravenglass & Eskdale steam railway which winds its way to Eskdale, seven miles away.
Muncaster is a mile from Ravenglass and is a fantastic place to visit with its woodland gardens, owl centre and castle which is still lived in by the Pennington family.
Click on the area guide to Ravenglass for more information
Wasdale (7 miles)
With England's deepest lake (Wastwater), highest mountain (Scafell), smallest church (St Olafs) and biggest liar, Wasdale is well worth a visit. Click on the area guide for more information about Wasdale.
Yewbarrow in Wasdale
Eskdale (7 miles)
Hundreds of walks including England's highest mountain, Scafell pike and Stanley Ghyll waterfall. You can hire bikes from the YHA.
Click on the area guide to Eskdale for more information
A working Lakeland farm in Eskdale
Ambleside (38 miles)
From Eskdale is Ambleside, a sometimes hair-raising journey over Hardknott and Wrynose passes (the steepest road in England).
Whitehaven (17 miles)
Georgian harbour town (and your nearest supermarket - Morrisons and Tesco)
Whitehaven harbour at night
Haverigg (16 miles)
Water-sports at Haverigg Port Water Centre.
Silecroft Beach (13 miles)
At Silecroft there is five miles of beach. You can also go horse-riding along the beach.
Coniston (23 miles)
Coniston is a lovely village with plenty to do and see. Click here for further information.
Ennerdale (18 miles)
Ennerdale is famed for being the Lake District's wild lake. You can walk round the bottom of it or venture up on the high fells around it. There is a forest there too which has bike trails through it. Bikes can be hired from the Shepherd's Arms pub in Ennerdale.
Sunrise at Ennerdale
Cockermouth (26 miles)
Cockermouth the birthplace of William Wordsworth, is 11 miles away. William Wordsworth's home is worth a visit, as is Jennings Brewery and Museum.
The Bitter End at Cockermouth
Prices, Availability & Booking
Prices, Availability & Booking
Click here to book a 3-day short-break. If you would like to stay for between 4-6 days, then please head to the contact page to make your request.
