Getting Here
Directions to Pinfold Cottage
Address: Pinfold Cottage, 2 California Terrace, Bothel. CA7 2JF
From the North FOLLOW SIGNS FOR WEST/WORKINGTON
Leave the M6 at junction 44 and follow the A689 (bypass) around Carlisle. Follow the signs for Workington (A595)
At roundabout near Thursby take the 2nd exit onto the A595 (signposted Cockermouth)
In approx 10 miles you will see BOTHEL signposted to the right (by the Greyhound Inn), DO NOT TURN RIGHT HERE but continue up the A595 for another ½ Mile to next right hand turn into BOTHEL (opposite A591 junction to Keswick). Turn into the village, past bus shelter and as road goes right TURN SHARP LEFT UP NO THROUGH ROAD Cottages are at top of this road.
From North East - Newcastle
Follow A69 towards Brampton/Carlisle. At the end of Brampton Bypass (at bottom of steep hill) continue straight on A689 towards Carlisle. At Linstock roundabout take 3rd exit right continuing to follow A689 until you reach M6(jcn44) roundabout then follow directions above
From the East
Follow A66 to Penrith and towards Keswick, then follow directions below.
From South via M6
Leave M6 at junction 40, bear left and follow signs for Keswick, as you approach Keswick do not leave A66 but continue to roundabout (SP Workington).
At roundabout take 3rd exit A591 Carlisle. In about 10 miles the A591 joins the A595. At the T junction turn right then immediately left into the village. Go past bus shelter and as road goes right TURN SHARP LEFT UP NO THROUGH ROAD Cottages are at top of this road.
An alternative route from South through the Lake District is to leave the M6 at junction 36 (A590) then follow the A591 through Ambleside to Keswick. From Keswick follow signs for A591 CARLISLE and follow instructions above.