Self catering holidays in Penrith - Cumbria Lake District

Penrith is a large town and a regional centre located in the county of Cumbria in England. Penrith has a long and rich history that is well preserved in the form of old yard entrances and unique inscriptions on the lintels. The streets of Sandgate and Burrowgate are two of the oldest streets in Penrith that dates back to the 13th century.

This attractive town is also considered as the shopping hub of Eden Valley because of the numerous attractive shopping options around the town. The shopping options here are a mix of modern and traditional shops that offer huge varieties of goods, depicting the town’s heritage.

Some of the ancient attractions here include the remains of Penrith Castle, Pele Tower. The castle was later on converted to a royal fortress for Richard, the Duke of Gloucester. The Brougham Castle, which was built by the Normans, is present in the form of remains. The giant’s grave is also a popular attraction among the visitors who come here to enjoy self-catering holidays. The legendary giant is said to be the King of all Cumbria, whose grave is in St Andrew’s Churchyard with hogback stones surrounding the grave. Each of these stones represents the wild boars he killed.