The Lake District and Cumbria - Ref 507

With a charter granted in 1262, the traditional Cumbrian market town of Wigton still holds a market each Tuesday in the covered market hall This lovely town is a popular centre for shopping, pubs and restaurants, as well as for other activities such as theatre, bowls, swimming, tennis and other sports The Lord Melvyn Bragg novel, 'A Time to Dance', featured the town of Thurston, which was based on Wigton and the local area The town is just 18 miles from Penrith and so makes an excellent base from which to explore the cathedral city of Carlisle, the North Lakes and the natural beauty of the West Cumbrian Coast The epic Roman construction, Hadrian’s Wall, is within 25 miles, whilst the Scottish borders and their famous town of Gretna Green are within easy driving distance Situated in a wonderful rural setting at Greenrigg Farm, this cottage is a spacious, well equipped and comfortable property just two miles from the small market town of Wigton This lovely farm is set within the area between the Solway Coast and the Caldbeck Fells as well as being close to the Lake District National Park Adjoining the owner’s farmhouse, this charming stone property has been fully modernised whilst still retaining much of the original character The cottage boasts an AGA range cooker in the spacious kitchen, as well as a pretty fireplace in the living room .