Places to visit and things to do
Local Attractions
A Corner of Eden is perfectly situated within the recently extended Yorkshire Dales National Park, yet on the doorstep of the Lake District too!
So whether you’re here for the weekend or a week long stay, have a look at the attractions and stunning areas to visit nearby.
Ravenstonedale
Village
Find out more about our local village. Events, places to eat, things to do.
Kirkby
Stephen
Kirkby Stephen is 6 miles away. Shops, historic churches, mini supermarkets, nearest railway station.
The Yorkshire
Dales
Great days out to Settle, Hawes, Mallam Cove, Aysgarth Falls, Ingleborough Caves.
The Lake
District
Day trips are within easy reach. Visit Windermere, Ambleside, Grasmere, Ullswater, Keswick.
Kirkby
Lonsdale
This market town is filled with boutique shops, tea rooms, art shops, Ruskin’s View & Devils Bridge.
Eden
Valley
Take time to explore the magnificent Eden Valley, hidden away from the crowds there’s lots to do and see.
Settle to
Carlisle Railway
Enjoy a day out on England’s most scenic railway. Our nearest station is 4 miles away at Kirkby Stephen.
Cumbria
Classic Coaches
Take a trip to Hawes on Tuesdays, Barnard Castle on Wednesdays. Or hire your own private classic coach.
Ullswater
Steamers
Take a trip on Lake Ullswater, breathtaking scenery and lots to do nearby.
Rheged
Centre
Fantastic family entertainment for a rainy day – childrens activites & play area, 3D films, shops, cafes.
Lowther
Castle
Magnificent castle and gardens recently opened to the public. Fantastic children’s adventure playground! Enjoy lunch in the cafe.
Bowes
Museum
Visit the greatest collection of european fine and decorative arts in Northern England.
Wensleydale
Creamery
Watch cheese being made & see the museum, visit the shop and try some of the delicious cheeses on offer.
The Forbidden
Corner
A unique labyrinth of tunnels, chambers, follies and surprises created in a 4 acre garden in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales.
Acorn
Bank
Visit the historic house, gardens, woodland walk, restored water mill, tea shop, and gift shop.
Sedbergh
Book Town
Sedbergh, 9 miles away, is the book town of the North. Great for literary lovers.
The Bath
House Shop
We provide their lovely toiletries in our cottages for you to enjoy. Shops in Sedbergh, Ambleside & Kirkby Lonsdale.
Farfield
Mill
Local artists showcased under one roof, browse the shops then take a break in the cafe.
Little Salkeld
Watermill
Take a tour of the mill, book a breadmaking course, dine in the cafe and take home some organic milled flour from the shop.
“Set in a perfectly rural location yet only a short drive from nearby towns and villages.”
Reviewed 27 February 2017