It houses outstanding displays of archaeology and natural history, both local and global. The Art Gallery is housed in an attractive building, built in 1760. The collections include both local artists and also artists of national importance. Abbot Hall also houses the Museum of Lakeland Life. Windermere Lake Cruises is the principal visitor attraction in Cumbria and is rated amongst the top ten in England.
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Distances by road will be longer. This charming country house hotel is set in its own grounds overlooking Appleby Castle. It has an award winning restaurant and a leisure centre comprising a small pool, sauna, solarium, Jacuzzi, and steam room. At the head of the Lune Gorge lies the hotel - an ideal base to explore the Lakes, the Dales and the high Pennines. Based on a Scandinavian hunting lodge the North Lakes hotel has welcoming log fires and cosy lounges.