Brantwood Country Hotel
Stainton · Penrith
Cumbria CA11 0EP
Tel. 01768 862748
Fax. 01768 890164
email
local attractions
plenty to do
Beckstones Art Gallery
One of the best in the country, if not the best, Beckstones is a specialist art gallery exhibiting a high standard of original work by up to 40 of the nation's top artists. Over 300 paintings in a variety of media cover a wide range of subject matter by artists, many with national or international reputations, carefully handpicked from all parts of the UK as well as the Lake District, selected on merit as the best at what they do.
Ullswater
Ullswater is the second largest lake at 7.5 miles long. on average 3/4 mile wide and with a maximum depth of 205 feet at Howtown. It has three distinct bends giving it a dog's leg appearance.
Rheged Centre
Discover: 4 Giant Movies, the NEW free Discovering Cumbria Exhibition and Cumbria information Centre. Shop: Rheged's shops reflect the region, its activities, crafts people and producers. Eat: Fresh food with a distinct Cumbrian emphasis. Play: Let off steam with indoor soft play and creative workshops.
The Alpaca Centre
In Stainton and a pleasant walk from the hotel. The Centre is a working farm and has a shop selling Alpaca Wool products, also the Just Wood Gallery and a tea room.
Dalemain Historic House and Gardens
Two miles from Stainton, Dalemain has been home to the Hasell family since 1679. Fascinating interiors with fine furniture, ceramics, old toys and the Westmorland & Cumberland Yeomanry Museum. The gardens have many rare plants and roses over a hundred years old. Licensed restaurant and tearoom in Mediaeval Hall, gift shop, plant sales and country walk to Dacre Church and Castle.
Theatre by the Lake
Theatre by the Lake is Cumbria’s year-round theatre, situated in Keswick - the heart of the English Lake District. Purpose-built to house the best in arts and entertainment, it offers local residents and visitors a varied programme of events, throughout the year, in one of the most beautiful locations in Britain.
Rookin House Equestrian & Activity Centre
Offers a range of activities for adults and children including Horse Riding, Quad Biking, Argo Cat Off Road Experience, Go Karting, Archery, Clay Pigeon Shooting.
Hutton in the Forest
About seven miles from Stainton, is the historic home of Lord and Lady Inglewood, featuring fine furniture, tapestries, portraits, a beautiful walled garden, topiary terraces and woodland walk.
