Location / Directions
AskhamSet in gentle limestone scenery, Askham has long been regarded as the regions prettiest village. The main street's ample verges and fine trees are flanked by an array of picturesque cottages set at different angles and elevations to form an attractive avenue extending from the bridge over the River Lowther uphill to open moorland, dividing for almost its entire length the extended village green. Askham Hall based on a 14th Century tower, the home of the 7th Earl of Lonsdale sits at the lower end of the village with Lowther Castle and the great Estate of Lowther Park nearby.The village offers two public houses with restaurants and bar meals, a shop / post office, a 12th Century Church and a heated outdoor swimming pool and toddler pool with grassed picnic area. (May to Sept.) With easy access to Lake Ullswater and Haweswater, Askham and Helton fells, Eden Valley and the Market town of Penrith, the location is ideally suited for most outdoor activities including sailing, fishing, shooting, cycling, painting, fell walking or just relaxing and strolling around the village, through Lowther Park or by the River Lowther. The location also allows access to other Lakes, tourist areas and beauty spots in the Lake District National Park, Carlisle, the Border Region and Hadrian's Wall. Location of Sycamore Barn Map Reference - NY 514236From the North at junction 40 on M6 follow A66 east until next roundabout, then south towards Shap. After Eamont Bridge turn right towards Pooley Bridge. Take the next left fork signposted Askham and Haweswater. On entering Askham take the second left after the village shop and Sycamore House/Barn is the second property on the right overlooking the village green.From the South at junction 39 on the M6 follow the A6 north through Shap to Hackthorpe, take left turn to Askham and drive through the Lowther Estate to Askham. At the top of the hill, by the village shop, turn left and left again. Sycamore House/Barn is the second property on the right overlooking the village green. |
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