The cottage is set in the friendly village of Newby, just 7 miles south of the market town of Penrith and 5 miles west of the historic town of Appleby in the peaceful Eden Valley.
There are lots of opportunities to go cycling along quiet country roads, including the Lakes and Dales Loop for experienced cyclists. The route takes in the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales, Eden Valley, Morecambe Bay, and West Cumbria.