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tourist information
centre
(Penrith) 01768 867466
Whitehaven to Melmerby 62 miles
Melmerby to Sunderland 72
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Melmerby is supposed to have taken its name from its having been the residence of Melmor, a Dane who lived hereabouts in the ninth century. Nestling at the foot of the Pennine scar, Melmerby is typical of a number of picturesque fell side villages which lie along the eastern edge of the Eden Valley, bisected by a winding stream the village green once bore witness to cock fighting and wrestling as well as offering protection for villagers and cattle against the marauding Scots. A phenomenon well known in these parts is the 'Helm Wind' which is a sudden and very powerful wind coming down off the fell side.
The Village Bakery - organic bakery with an excellent restaurant
Melmerby is another place that maybe an unemployed cycle mechanic should explore. Its back to Penrith I'm afraid.
Arragons - Brunswick Road, Penrith Tel: 01768 890344
Halfords - Ullswater Road, Penrith Tel: 01768 892960
Mike Fearn - (Nenthead) Tel: 01434 382194 Mobile: 07776 098 915
Blacksmith who has a stock of spares, will also repair your bike and if possible also operates a rider/bike recovery service.
The Village Bakery - If you decide on going up to Hartside via Melmerby then Phil Merrin recommends you stop here for a bite of organic, wholesome food.
The Shepherds Inn - An Egon Ronay listed pub and restaurant. Well worth a visit.
Although not on the C2C as such, Melmerby lies only 4 miles from Langwathby on the A686 road to Hartside and many C2C'ers cycle this way rather than the official route via Renwick. The climb up to Hartside from Melmerby is all on road and offers stunning views as well as a challenging, uphill cycle ride all the way to the cafe at Hartside summit. Be aware though that this section of road can get quite busy.
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Please try to book
accommodation in advance and give as much
notice as possible if you have to cancel
the booking so the room can be re-let
otherwise your deposit may be forfeited.
Also if you are going to be late arriving
at your accommodation it is always a good
idea to ring and let the proprietor know so
they can keep your room open for you.
Remember to double check all details with
the establishment as this guide cannot be
held responsible for any inaccuracies or
omissions nor for any loss arising as a
result.
When booking
accommodation please mention the C2C Guide
website.
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Melmerby Hall, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 1HB
Web
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www.ruralretreats.co.uk/rr/properties/property.jsf?ref=CU014
Email
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info@ruralretreats.co.uk
Rooms
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6D, 3T at Melmerby Hall and 1D, 1T at Stag Cottage
Rates
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£25 - £50
Ample parking
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5 bathrooms at Melmerby Hall and 2 at Stag
Fishing available
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Croquet
Paint balling (see housekeeper)
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Shooting (contact estate office)
Secure cycle store
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Linens, welcome hamper including wine and breakfast items
This Grade II listed nine bedroom stately manor and two bedroom
separate cottage works well for large groups who plan to spend some time
in the local area or for smaller groups (min stay = 3 nights). If your
party can fill the bedrooms at either property, then it works out about
the same price as a B&B. Melmerby Hall and Stag Cottage are in their
own sandstone walled grounds entered through an arched gateway at the
edge of the village. The 20 acres of grounds include an archery lawn and
a Victorian castle folly at the foot of the lawn (converted to
children's play area). There is a picnic area and a stone built barbecue
by the edge of the tributary to the Eden River which flows through the
valley. Melmerby has an award-winning organic village bakery and nearby
pubs and village shop. For fuller details see the web link to Rural
Retreats (below).
Eileen & Alan Cure, Gamblesby, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 1JA
Telephone
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01768 881477
Website
:
www.addinghamviewbandb.co.uk
Email
:
addinghamviewbandb@gmail.com
Rooms
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1T, 2D
B&B
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£30-£40. There is a £10 supplement for single occupancy
Evening meal
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Information given on variety of local pubs. Free transport provided to and from same.
Packed lunch
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Around £4
Secure cycle storage
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Bike cleaning facilities
Ideal place to stop before the assault on Hartside. This cluster of villages (Ousby, Melmerby and Gamblesby) is most atractive. Addingham is an 1860s home in the Eden Valley and Eileen and Alan have recently opened it. Keen walkers, they look forward to getting to know C2Cers. The house is just beyond the church and village green, about 300m after the road bends round to the right. Eileen and Alan are happy to run you to the nearest watering holes.
Mrs. Margaret Morton, Meadow Bank, Melmerby, Cumbria, CA10 1HF
tel
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01768 881652
rooms
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1 family - 1double - 1 en-suite
months open
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all year
B & B
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£25 - £30.
evening meal
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no although an excellent pub and restaurant nearby
secure cycle storage
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yes
distance from route
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2 miles
pub
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75 metres
'Meadow Bank is the last B&B west of Hartside Pass just short of the half-way point. After a comfortable night's sleep and a Cumbrian Breakfast you will reach Hartside Summit (2000ft) feeling on top form,' says Margaret, who is in her 39th year as a B&B owner. Secure cycle storage.
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