The Eden Valley

ESCAPE TO EDEN !

The beauty of the English Lake District, especially Ullswater, the wild and rugged terrain of the Pennines and the sublime rural landscapes of the Eden Valley are just some of the outstanding natural attractions to be experienced from Temple Sowerby House, but there is more, much more.

Read the Sunday Times article on the Eden Valley.

Whatever the Reason and Whatever the Season - whether in the height of summer or the clean, crisp air of a winter's day; whether enjoying a gentle walk or more exhilarating activities - Temple Sowerby House is your ideal base for weekend breaks to explore this hidden corner of Cumbria, the Lake District.

The quiet roads are ideal for touring or cycling whilst the countryside and fells provide excellent walking opportunities for all ages and abilities. The River Eden itself has some of the best trout fishing in the country.

The Eden Valley will delight you by its sheer range and quality of both indoor and outdoor activities. The river has carved a fertile valley through the region, creating an area of lush meadows and rolling fields. The Eamont, a major tributary, flows from nearby Ullswater, the inspiration for Wordsworth’s Daffodils and perhaps the most beautiful of all the English Lakes.

The visual appeal of the region is enormous, from red sandstone villages surrounded by rich red soil, woodlands and pastures fringed by the upland sweep of the Pennines on one side and the Lake District fells on the other and dotted with strange and intriguing place names such as Knock, Whale, Sweetholme, Maulds Meaburn, Unthank and Melkinthorpe.

Over the course of a weekend break some of the finest landscapes in the country can be explored, from Hadrian's Wall in the North to the Yorkshire Dales in the South, always returning to a warm welcome here at Temple Sowerby House.

On fine days take afternoon tea or drinks on the terrace whilst on cooler days, by the fireside, followed by dinner prepared by our award-winning chef.

As well as offering all these outdoor activities, the area has an unhurried feel to it too. Historic houses, gardens, galleries, quality antique and specialist shops and serene lake cruises on Ullswater provide a more relaxing recreation.

Wherever you choose to go and whatever you decide to do, whether you are looking for a quiet time, to rest and relax, or an exhilarating day packed with lots of exciting things to do, you will be surrounded by some of the most awe-inspiring landscapes in England.