I have seen that - it is superb!
We are now considering North and Eastern Cumbria! She whom holds the veto is looking at Rightmove and has decided that it may be worth a look considering how much more you get for your money! We shall have a wee fact finding expedition that way in the next few weeks I think.
I'd say Cockermouth and it's surrounding villages. We're currently in Dearham but are looking to move to the likes of Dean/Eaglesfield/Tallentire/Lamplugh kind of villages.
I like Cockermouth, great little town with cracking pubs and restaurants.
I couldn't be done with Keswick- too many tourists.
We live in Brigham and love it here. Cockermouth is a cracking wee old fashioned (in a good way!) market town with lots going on. I was brought up in Askham and although i love it there the house prices are mental! I reckon I'd like living in Greystoke, Langwathby or Eden valley as more realistic options.
Its interesting hearing other peoples opinions!
Askham is very nice - would love a place there, but they are rare as hens teeth! I also like Cockermouth but think that is getting a little too far from the M6 to really be viable (a day working down in Cheshire from there is going to be very painful, even Blackpool will be a bit of an arse!)
Looking forward to an explore of Eden in a couple of weeks time - we have found a stack of potential houses around there, over west of Penrith (around Greystoke-ish) and up towards Brampton and Carlisle that are really, really nice for the same price as the very ordinary places in the South Lakes.
Although I still have a handful in the south worth a look.
I agree Neb, really interesting to hear peoples thoughts on other places - both people with direct knowledge of living in them as well as folks that have visited. As a bonus I suspect there are few places with less good riding from the doorstep in the county than Ulverston (except possibly Basra... sorry... Barrow)
Stayed at a nice converted barn in Slaggyford 2 years back. Bit out in the sticks 'though...
Now that is a placename to be proud of 😉
