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Gardens in the Lake District
Brockhole
Ornamental terraced garden nestled at the foot of the Langdale Pikes. A wildflower
meadow and woodland belie the carefully planted schemes of roses, borders, shrubbery,
and rock plants. Good planning means there is always something in bloom. Best
in: anytime but winter.
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>> Graythwaite
Hall
Victorian garden set in beautiful parkland. Flowering shrubs,
azaleas, and rhododendrons, plus a formal rose garden. Best in: spring.
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Holehird
Run by the Lakeland Horticultural Society. Walled kitchen garden, rock garden,
orchard, heathers, winter flowering shrubs and alpines. Home to the national collection
of astilbe and hydrangea.
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>> Holker
Hall
200 year old parkland, woodland walks, and formal gardens. Specimens
are well labeled. Rose gardens, azaleas, rhododendron, and spring bulbs.
Details >> Levens
Hall
Topiary garden designed by Guillaume Beaumont, gardener to James
II, in 1692. Clipped yew and box hedges. Parkland vistas and the earliest ha-ha.
Herb garden, summer bedding plants and borders. Best in: summer.
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Accommodation
| Carlisle (Hotel) |
Travelodge Carlisle M6
Located on the M6, close to Carlisle, the Travelodge at Southwaite provides contemporary quality accommodation and an ideal base for exploring the Cumbrian countryside. Spacious en-suite rooms, TV in every room, tea and coffee making facilities, a café bar, free parking, all the facilities of a Moto Service Area plus … more >>
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Armathwaite Hall Hotel
The Armathwaite Hall Hotel is a unique venue, a 4 star 17th century former stately home standing in 400 acres of woodland and parkland on the shores of Bassenthwaite Lake in a tranquil corner of the beautiful Lake District. The hotel features 42 bedrooms of individual character, Spa and leisure … more >>
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