Bothel is a small village with its local pub (that serves meals) and provides easy access to Bassenthwaite (5 miles), Keswick (12 miles), Cockermouth (7 miles), the Western Lakes, Skiddaw, and the Solway Coast (10 miles).
Bassenthwaite Lake is just 5 minutes away and local attractions include the Lake District Wildlife Park, The Lakes Distillery and Mirehouse Historic House and Gardens. There is a Tearoom in the adjacent Dodd Wood with Osprey Viewpoint.
Cockermouth is a quaint historic Market Town offering a range of activities and attractions. It is also the birthplace of poet William Wordsworth and home to Jennings Brewery and the Kirkgate Theatre. Cockermouth has a good range of independent shops and 3 supermarkets.
Keswick is a vibrant and bustling Market Town on the edge of Derwentwater. The town offers a vast range of attractions, activities, shops, pubs, restaurants and other places of interest including the Theatre by The Lake.
The Solway Coast with its beautiful sandy beaches and stunning vistas, the area truly lives up to its reputation as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The Victorian town of Silloth offers an alternative day out.
Carlisle (30 mins) Historical Border City with Castle, Cathedral and Museum. The attractive City Centre has many shops, multi-screen cinema and numerous places to eat and drink.
Further afield we have easy access access to the Central Lake District (Ambleside about 40 Mins) and the wonderful lakes of the Western Lake District.
To the north of Carlisle you find yourself in Hadrians Wall country.