Cockermouth
& Embleton

a potted history

Cockermouth is a delightful market town full of Georgian architecture as well being the birthplace of William Wordsworth and Fletcher Christian. One of only two Gem Towns in the Lake District (the other being Whitehaven), Cockermouth has being important since Roman times and has a long history of literary and artistic connections. The town has a good range of eating places and with its own brewery the town often has the aroma of hops pervading the air enticing you into one of its excellent inns.

places of interest

Jennings Brewery - take a guided tour round the local brewers which have been brewing traditional beers for over 170 years - highly recommended by myself is 'Golden Host'!
Wordsworth House - a recently restored georgian house where all five Wordsworth children were born. Winner of National Heritage Shoestring award in 1995.
Percy House Gallery - Contemporary Arts and Design in one of the towns oldest houses
Castlegate House Gallery - exhibitions of paintings, ceramics and sculptures.

cycle shops

Derwent Cycles - 4, Market Place, Cockermouth Tel: 01900 822113
4 Play Cycles - 6 Old Kings Arms Lane, Cockermouth Tel: 01900 823377
GrinUpNorth - tel: 01900 829600 mob: 07766 735825

eating places
Alfies Cafe - 1 Old King


Accommodation
John Carlin, Allerdale Court Hotel, Market Place, CA13 9NQ

Warm hostpitality, good food, comfort and dedicated attention to detail is what this family run establishment prides itself on. Cosy yet fashionable, the Allerdale welcomes cyclists, golfers and general holidaymakers with equal courtesy.

Tel : 01900 823654

Website : www.allerdalecourthotel.co.uk

Email : info@allerdalecourthotel.co.uk

Rooms : 5T, 4S, 12D/S

B&B : £44-£72

EM : Pickwick: £17.95 2-courses; £21.95 3-courses. Oscars Bistro: Continental bistro

PL : By arrangement

AA 2 star :





John and Susan Graham, Rose Cottage, Lorton Road, Cockermouth, Cumbria CA13 9DX

A family run guest house in its own grounds. All rooms en-suite with colour TV, tea/coffee, central heating and all are now double glazed. Warm friendly atmosphere.

Tel : 01900 822189

Web : www.rosecottageguest.co.uk

Email : bookings@rosecottageguest.co.uk

Rooms : 4D, 3T, 2F, 1S

B&B : £32.50 - £45

Packed Lunch : from £6.50

Evening meal : £22 for 3 courses

Distance from C2C : 400mPubs nearby

4 Silver Stars VisitBritain :





Orchard House - Embleton, Barbara Newton
Orchard House, Embleton, Cockermouth, Cumbria CA13 9XP

Orchard House is a lovely detached Edwardian house set within 0.75 acres of garden. We are a small and friendly and will welcome you with tea and cake. We serve a delicious breakfast to set you on your way.

tel : 017687 76347

e-mail : info@slee-cottage.co.uk

home page : www.slee-cottage.co.uk

rooms : 3D/1T (prior notice for twin).

months open : all year excluding Xmas

B & B : £27 first night and £25. £30 single occupancy double room

packed lunch : £5

non-smoking : yes

secure cycle parking : yes

distance from route : 0.5 mile

pub : 0.25 miles