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About Penrith
A prominent town in the 9C and 10C, this quaint market town retains a lot of its charm, great pubs, and several historic landmarks.
Penrith is a market town in the county of Cumbria, England. Penrith lies at the boundaries of the Lake District National Park.
The main church is St. Andrew's, built from 1720 to 1722 in an imposing Grecian style, abutting an earlier 13th-century tower. The churchyard has some ancient crosses and hogback tombstones in it known now as "Giant's Grave", and "Giant's Thumb" which is the remains of a Norse cross dated to 920 AD.
The ruins of Penrith Castle (14th-16th century) can be seen from the adjacent railway station. To the south-east of the town are the ruins of Brougham Castle.
To the south of the town are the ancient henge sites known as Mayburgh Henge and King Arthur's Round Table.
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The Brantwood Hotel
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Just outside of Penrith, the Brantwood Hotel is less than 3 miles from Ullswater. Just one mile from the junction 40 of M6 it offers en suite bedrooms and TVs.
With free Wi-Fi throughout the Brantwood, comfortable rooms feature radios and hair dryers. There are also telephones, work desks and tea/coffee making facilities.
The restaurant serves light lunches and a full dinner menu which features local produce including salmon and Brantwood lamb. The bar has wines from around the world and a good selection of beers.
In the peaceful village of Stainton, the Brantwood Hotel is set in secluded gardens. Dalemain House and Gardens is 2 miles away whilst Rookin House Equestrian & Activity Centre is a 10-minute drive.
Penrith Golf Club is 2 miles from Brantwood and Penrith Castle is a short 15-minute walk. The hotel is ideally situated to explore the Lake District and the nearby Eden Valley. Read more...
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