Couple's escape!

Getaway, unwind and make time for each other in a peaceful setting thathas everything you need for a special break away from it all.

Whether you want to relax together in your lodge or explore the area, from coast to Lakeland fells, we are the ideal place to recharge your batteries.

Try something different? The Tranquil Otter provides an ideal location for exploring Hadrian's Wall and Roman Heritage or learning about border conflict and Reiver families that operated in this very area.

We have got together some suggestions for you to try.

Things to do for couples

Relax and unwind

Relax in your lodge, on your personal lakeside deck and unwind. Indulge in your private hot tub. Enjoy health and beauty treatments for both you and your partner and unwind.

Couple's retreat for your honeymoon and other special occasions

Try our luxury 4 hand full body massage. This is a synchronised massage delivered by two therapists using precious blended aromatherapy oils.

Do nothing much; our lodges have all mod cons, organise your take away and sit back and enjoy the tranquillity.

Enjoy the outdoors

Thurstonfield Lough once powered the local corn mills, even in times of low rainfall. Today it is a precious wetland area and refuge for waterfowl, such as coots, grebes and many kinds of duck and goose. Walk around the private paths through the woods and test your general knowledge of British Bird life in the on-site bird hide.

Get into the holiday mode, don your boots, pack your picnic and start the six-mile walk around the Solway villages from outside of your lodge.

Take a picnic to Crummock Water, or visit Dodds Wood – there is lots to do and see. Explore Cumbria’s many historic houses and beautiful English gardens - ask us for details.

Hadrian’s Wall is on our doorstep, if you would like to explore the many forts and walks - ask us for maps.

Download the Solway walks map. There are a number of walks available in your lodge and from us.

Record and share your memories

Keep a record of your memories through photography. Test your camera’s capabilities and capture the beautiful landscape and wild life of Cumbria. Please share your photos with us.

Get Active: Run, Cycle and Ride

Cycle around the woods and further – we have a number of local cycle routes for you to try out and enjoy.

Ride – beginners and experienced riders are welcome at Boustead Hill Equestrian Centre, three miles from the Tranquil Otter.

Shop and more: for those needing retail therapy, check out Gretna Outlet Village or Houghton Hall Garden centre.

Fancy something different – ask us for more details.

Learn to fly fish with experts, fly a microlyte and enjoy the scenery or you could even train a sheep dog (one of our guests recently took up that suggestion and had a whale of a time).