Stonefold is handily placed for major routes such as the A66 and M6 (junction 40). It is also surrounded by some of the most sought after locations in the Northern Lake District with Ullswater just 4 miles away.

The popular town of Keswick with all its attractions is 15 miles away and the market town of Penrith is two miles distant. The Eden Valley with a host of unspoiled villages to visit, the Scottish Borders , Hadrian's Wall and the Pennines are within less than an hour's drive. As is the Southern Lake District and Grasmere, Ambleside and Windermere.

There is everything nearby that you could wish for - golf, fishing, horse riding, tennis, boating, paragliding, quad biking, bowls! There is a good selection of country inns to be found locally. The village pubs at Stainton and Clickham are recommended as is the Herdwick at Penruddock.