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Geoffrey and Louise offer a warm Cumbrian welcome to all our guests. Geoffrey
and their son Jonathan run the 150 acre sheep farm which is the idyllic
countryside setting for our Guest House and Restaurant.
Craigburn Farmhouse Accommodation
Six tastefully modernized, individually furnished bedrooms provide all the comfort and luxury that you could ever want to ensure that your stay is relaxed, enjoyable and memorable.
The whole house has been tastefully modernized. We have 5 en-suite bedrooms all tastefully furnished with lots of little touches to make you feel at home.
All of our rooms have the benefit of:
• Comfortable beds
• TV-DVD and CD selection to borrow
• Hospitality tray with tea, coffee and hot chocolate
• Bottled water• Fluffy bath sheets
We have double and twin bedded rooms, and one room which can have bunk beds added for younger children. Babies are most welcome; cots with bedding are available.
Breakfast and Dinner are served in our traditional dining room with a log fire in the winter months; and all of our delicious food is freshly prepared using local produce.
Bed & Breakfast - Lounge Areas
We have a large lounge for guest use with comfortable sofas and delightful
views over the garden and farmland. Our guests can watch TV on a large
screen television with Sky entertainment channels, sample our large selection
of excellent books, or simply relax with a magazine.
From the lounge you can enter the garden, and enjoy the large patio
with comfortable outside seating.
We also have a covered area for smokers. The perfect way to round off
a beautiful day, or to take time out during the day.
And you can always rest assured that we are on hand to ensure that you enjoy your stay with us to the full.
Dining
Craigburn has been serving meals for over 20 years, and with time comes
a vast experience! Some customers return every week to taste delicious
cooked roasts and homemade puddings to die for, usually over 12 to choose
from the sweet trolley. If you just can't make up your mind, don't worry
you can always have another!
For wedding anniversary's and parties, we can seat up to 80 people; and we are very happy that not a Sunday lunch goes by without a full house. We are also open over the festive season, menus are now available. Let us tempt you with the delights that await you!
There are many local attractions for your entertainment including the
romantic wedding village of Gretna Green, the historic city of Carlisle,
Hadrian's Wall, The Lake District, Kielder Forest/Water, & SW Scotland.
We look forward to seeing you soon.
About the Proprietors
Geoffrey and Louise took over Craigburn in 1999, which had been run by
Geoffrey's family for 50 years.
Craigburn is still a working farm with 200 sheep and a few cows, 2 pet
pigs, Minto - Jessica's pony, and hens which help to supply the house.
Louise studied Food Tec at Newton Rigg College, Penrith and holds a cooks professional certificate. Her cooking talents have lead to judging at local shows and giving sweet demonstrations at local ladies groups.
Geoffrey looks after the farm with help from dad Jack, who also carves the meat to the guests at the weekends. Geoffrey also does front of house looking after guests' needs, serving food and drinks and keeping things running smoothly.
Geoffrey and Louise have two children; Jonathan is 19 and is a vehicle technician for a local firm Lloyd Land Rover so he keeps local farms on the roads. Jessica is studying at the local university of art and design. She helps in the restaurant at weekends.
Attractions
Craigburn makes an ideal stopover to and from Scotland and Northern Ireland.
For guests staying longer there is lots to see and do in the area...
The Lake District - Keswick is an hour by car. Southwest Scotland with its beautiful scenery, castles and lots of mill shops. Hadrian's Wall, walk the wall and take in the history of the place. Kielder Water offers walking, boat trips and great picnic spots.
Gretna Green - world famous wedding destination and outlet shopping centre. Carlisle the great border city with its castle, museum and a large selection of top name shops and independent retailers.
Lots of activities can be found within easy travelling distance, including
horse riding, golf, fishing,
go-karting, cycling and swimming. The countryside has many footpaths and
bridle ways so don't forget your walking boots!
This region is blessed with some of Britain's most breathtaking countryside and today it is hard to imagine that between the 14th and 17th centuries much of it was a lawless place beset by feuds and bloody battles between warring families known as the Border Reivers.
Many Roman remains, castles and battlefields bear witness to troubled times, contrasting sharply with the rich pastures, natural woodlands, wild fells and meandering rivers of the Northern Borderlands.
The pretty town of Brampton hides pre-Raphaelite treasures in St Martin's Church whilst nearby is the beauty and serenity of Lanercost Priory, founded by Augustinian monks in 1169. Longtown, situated on the River Esk, and site of the Battle of Solway Moss 1542 is linked to the legendary King Arthur.
To the South is the sheltered Eden Valley, once the location of the ancient Celtic Kingdom of Rheged, and the North Pennines a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Both are a paradise for walkers and cyclists with many forest tracks, footpaths, and bridleways.
Traversing this region and down to the Yorkshire Dales is the famous Carlisle to Settle railway which operates "steam days" so you can experience the sights, sounds (and smells) of the Great Steam Age.The equally beautiful Tyne Valley Line links you with Newcastle and the east.
Email Craigburn Farmhouse enquiries & reservations: bookscotland@madbookings.com
