ASKHAM SELF CATERING COTTAGE HOLIDAYS

Askham self catering cottages offer visitors to Cumbria an unspoilt location, nestled in the green patchwork of rolling farmland between Ullswater and the Eastern Fells, and the Eden Valley. A self catering property in Askham offers peace and quiet, away from the hustle and bustle of the busier parts of the Lake District, yet still perfectly placed to get out and explore them. Askham is a pretty, friendly village located on the River Lowther, home to The Punch Bowl, a traditional country pub and the peaceful St Peter's Church. Those who book an Askham self catering cottage for their getaway will find a tranquil hamlet, with whitewashed houses either side of the village greens.

The Cumbrian village of Askham is a perfect place for a weekend break, or a longer holiday with which to explore the beautiful countryside and attractions of Cumbria and the Lake District. A walk around the village is rewarding, to take a look at Askham Hall, a 14th century pele tower which was converted to a mansion in Elizabethan times. Askham also has an attractive sandstone bridge over the Lowther, in a wooded area which forms the spectacular setting for the parish church. From Askham, there is the opportunity to explore further into the Eden Valley and across to the North Pennines, or travel west in Lakeland, where Ullswater is a short drive away.

If one of our Askham self catering cottages doesn't exactly fit the bill, but you like the thought of staying in this relaxed and quiet part of Cumbria for your holiday, the nearby Bomby Cottage in Bampton, and our Yanwath self catering cottages are nearby and worth serious consideration. The key advantages of all these self catering properties are ease of access from the M6 motorway (but far enough away that you'd never know it was near!), peace and quiet of an unspoilt Cumbrian landscape and the location away from the more crowded areas of the Lake District, leaving you free to have a perfect, relaxing break.