∗  Cumbria Tourism's Self-Catering Holiday Of The Year, 2009  ∗

Luxury Cumbria Self-Catering Cottages

Close to the Lake District, in the picturesque Eden Valley, Cumbria

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Hall Hills, with its tastefully designed 4-star and 5-star self-catering cottages close to the Lake District, has been awarded the title Self-Catering Holiday Of The Year for 2009 by Cumbria Tourism.

There are five self-catering cottages, recently converted from a cluster of 17th century stone barns, each with a unique style and character, emphasizing good taste, luxury and comfort, and preserving their rustic atmosphere.

Their location in a charming part of the Eden Valley in east Cumbria makes them an ideal base for a self-catering holiday with easy access to the Lake District and to numerous picturesque Cumbrian towns and villages such as Caldbeck, Dalston and Heskett. The historic city of Carlisle - Cumbria's capital - is very close and the Scottish Borders and Hadrian's Wall are only a short drive away.

An undeniable advantage of the location is its tranquility. From your private patio, as you sip your aperitif, you can look down at the little stone bridge and the murmuring River Roe and across the vast expanse of rolling Cumbrian countryside. As you sit late into the evening, warmed by the patio heater if need be, you will hear only birdsong, certainly none of the high-season bustle of the more well-known Lake District resorts - an ideal way to get away from it all and unwind, especially for those wanting a quiet romantic break.

The self-catering cottages are set around an elegant courtyard with ample parking. And you are sure of a friendly welcome at Hall Hills, together with a hamper with a taste of local produce.

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•  an overview of the five self-catering cottages at Hall Hills
•  views of the holiday cottages' location in Cumbria

The Lake District and the Eden Valley

Hall Hills is only a 15-minute drive from the Lake District National Park. The closest of the lakes is Ullswater (pictured left) - Britain's second largest lake, considered by many to be the Lake District's most attractive lake. It was here that Wordsworth was inspired to write the poem "Daffodils". One of the hills leading down to the lake is the magnificent Helvellyn with its famous Striding Edge - a "must" for any walker. Ullswater is just a short drive to the south of Hall Hills.

Heading west and almost as close is Keswick - a major Lake District market town on the shores of a very popular lake: Derwentwater. Keswick can get very busy in high season but Derwentwater and Borrowdale (just to the south) are well worth a visit.

Just to the east is the Eden Valley, which runs from Mallerstang Common on the Yorkshire border to the Solway Firth on the Scottish border. Close to the source of the River Eden are the ruins of the Pendragon Castle, built by Uther Pendragon, said to have been King Arthur's father. Not far away is one of the largest neolithic stone circles in England: Long Meg and her Daughters, near the market town of Little Salkeld.

The river Eden flows through Carlisle - Cumbria's capital city and one rich in history. The city's numerous attractions include Carlisle Cathedral and Carlisle Castle, Tullie House Museum, the Millennium Gallery, the Carlisle Bird of Prey Centre, Carlisle Race Course, the Stanwix Art Gallery and the Hadrian's Wall Walk.

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