Accommodation in and around Silloth, Cumbria

Silloth, Cumbria: Keswick 24 miles. The popular seaside resort of Silloth, situated amidst Cumbria's Western Lakes and Coast, nestles on the shores of the Solway Firth. Facing the hills of Southern Galloway and backed by the Lake District Fells, Silloth is renowned for its invigorating but mild climate, its leisurely and peaceful atmosphere and perhaps, most of all, its glorious sea views and sunsets, fine enough to be recorded for posterity by Turner, the famous landscape artist. Silloth was originally built to accommodate a port in the late 19th Century and the imaginative development of the area can be seen in its wide, elegant tree lined streets, spacious sea front and magnificent promenade stretching towards Skinburness. The attractive town centre boasts 36 acres of open grassland, known simply as 'The Green', while a championship golf course dominates the edge of the town and has been described as one of the top fifty golf courses in Britain. This is a superb area for walking, with the Cumbria Coastal Walk running right along the coastline, and excellent birdwatching opportunities are also available. Further afield, but still within easy touring distance are the many attractions and glorious landscape of the Lake District.