Hand-Made Chocolates Cumbria
We’re very fortunate to have Saunders, a traditional luxury chocolatier to make Hand-Made Chocolates in Cumbria!
Holiday with your four-legged friend at the Tranquil Otter
Well-behaved dogs are welcome at the Tranquil Otter. We are surrounded by dog-friendly walks, woodland and lots of places to explore.
Hygge at the Tranquil Otter
We’ll do our best to make your stay cosy and inspiring.
Burns Suppers in Cumbria
Celebrate birth of Robert Burns with a Burns Supper - don't forget to salute the Haggis.
Winter Walking: Lake District and Cumbria
There’s nothing to beat a walk on a crisp sunny winter's day as long as you take some basic precautions.
Enjoy a richer experience of Cumbria’s gems with a professional guided tour
Qualified guides have an extraordinary knowledge of Carlisle, Cumbria and the Borderlands.
Burgh by Sands on Hadrian’s Wall
Burgh by Sands, on Hadrian's Wall path. The stones from the wall have long been used to construct Churches and homes. Once a barony - connected to two kings, the village is now thriving and well worth a visit.
Wildlife report from the Tranquil Otter
The Tranquil Otter is a SSSI and is regularly attended by the RSPB, here is a summary of their local representative's report on the state of the wildlife at the Lough.
Things to do over the Summer
Relax, have a fun, enjoy great food, superb hospitality, unique culture and mesmerising scenery.
A vulture was sitting on his head…
Meet Meg the Harris Hawk, Bungle the Bataleur Eagle, Golum the Vulture and loads of other beautiful birds at the Cumberland Bird of Prey Centre.