Hesket Newmarket
About the Village
Ask a local the name of an ash tree and he will tell you it is a 'hesh'. Hesket means the place of the ash tree. It is a pleasant village that invites travellers to rest, featuring a medieval stone stall that was used until the late 1900s to tether bulls for the local cattle market. There is a well-stocked village shop, a post office, a couple of guest houses and the Old Crown Inn with its increasingly well-known microbrewery.
You are in the Eastern Fells of the Lake District National Park, an untouched corner of England that proved a magnet for St Mungo in the 6th century, when he came, saw and converted. Many local churches are dedicated to him, usually under his real name: Kentigern (Mungo is a nickname meaning "dear friend"). You are about to tackle the toughest bit of the ride with some challenging up-and-down and majestic views. To the south west you will see the Lake District opening up, with great views of Skiddaw and the Uldale Fells.
Accommodation
| Daffodil, Banks Farm, Hesket Newmarket, Cumbria CA7 8HR | |
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Part of a 17th century farm, Daffodil is a luxurious bed and breakfast with fabulous views over the Northern Fells. It offers a private apartment with super king size bed, DVD/TV with iPOD docking, Wifi, bathroom with large walk-in shower and breakfast room. Choice of breakfast and supper service to suit requirements (they have pigs, hens, ducks and sheep on the farm - take your pick!) The owners, who live next door, are happy to run you the half mile or so to the Old Crown if you don't fancy chilling out with a glass of wine in the tranquil |
Run by: David & Teen Fisher 
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Tel: 016974 78137 |
Rooms : 1 double private apartment.
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| Greenhill Farm, Hesket Newmarket, CA 7 8JG. | |
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Splendid little campsite just 250m from the brewery and pub with restaurant. Greenhill is a working farm on the edge of this unspoilt village. |
Run by: Arthur & Joan Todhunter |
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Tel: 016974 78453 |
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| Denton House, Hesket Newmarket, nr Caldbeck, CA7 8JG | |
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Friendly atmosphere with home cooking and log fires awaits everyone in a large 17th century house modernised to 21st century comforts. Comfortable en-suite rooms with tea /coffee making facilities. Safe lock up for bikes. |
Run by: Susan & Alan Armstrong 
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Tel: 016974 78415 |
Rooms : 2D, 2T, 3F.
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| Newlands Grange, Hesket-New-Market, nr Wigton, CA7 8HP | |
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Newlands Grange is a working farm looking onto the Caldbeck Fells. House featuring old oak beams and open fire. Good home-cooking and a warm welcome awaits all. Transport to local pub. |
Run by: Mrs Dorothy Studholme 
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Tel: 016974 78676 |
Rooms : 1S, 2D, 2T/F .
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