UNTHANK SELF CATERING COTTAGE HOLIDAYS

Calling our self catering property at Unthank a holiday cottage wouldn't give the best impression of this fantastic destination. Unthank boasts an Eco Lodge, a timber built lodge made with locally sourced wood, with double cavity walls insulated with sheeps wool. The roof features cedar shingle and the non-drinking water in the property comes from recycled rainwater. All of this leads to a self catering holiday property in Unthank that has the least possible environment impact. While all of the nuts and bolts make this a great green option, the property is finished to an exceptionally high standard in a modern way, making this a light, airy and inviting place to stay. Add to the fact this holiday let lies in the grounds of the Upfront art gallery and cafe, and you can really relax on your holiday by eating in their restaurant when you're feeling too lazy to cook!

Unthank lies between the Lake District and the Eden Valley in East Cumbria, in a pleasant patchwork of hedgerow divided fields, streams and wooded copses. There a number of small villages nearby to explore, local pubs serving home cooked food to try and many footpaths through this gorgeous countryside to follow. Unthank Eco Lodge is not far from the lively market town of Penrith, which has plenty of shops and restaurants to try. And the whole of the Eden Valley is accessible, with its fantastic lush landscape, as is the historic city of Carlisle, Hadrian's Wall and the North Pennines. And, with the Lake District just a few minutes away too, your only problem staying in this ecologically sound holiday lodge will be deciding how to spend your time!

If this area appeals for a Cumbrian Holiday, other options include the self catering properties in Greystoke and the holiday cottages in Catterlen. All of them benefit from a stunning location, a warm friendly welcome from the local people and the chance to see an alternative part of Cumbria, while still being close by to the main tourist areas that have been popular for generations.