Bowness Travel Guide
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Hope and Anchor Port Carlisle
"Despite retaining the old pub name, this is now a B&B only, so don't expect a bar or evening meals. The accommodation was good if a little quirky. Our bedroom had polished wood floors rather than carpet, but the beds were comfortable and the location was quiet. Breakfast (continental) is a help yourself ..."
Reviewed on 14 Jun 2026

Cumbria Park Hotel
"A very good hotel, We had an overnight stay in a spacious , comfortable double room. Toiletries and towels provided were of good quality. Evening menu was very good value . Pleasant bar area. An excellent choice was provided for breakfast. Spacious car parking. Very good location , close to town ..."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026

Crown and Mitre Hotel
"Excellent, even though just overnight, will definitely be back"
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026

The Halston
"Excellent in every way. Apartment option is best."
Reviewed on 10 Jun 2026

The Old Wool House Apartments
"Lovely and simple check in , great communication , lovely apartment."
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

Barn Owl Cottage
Popular places to visit
Silloth on Solway Golf Club
Enjoy a round of golf in Silloth-on-Solway at Silloth on Solway Golf Club.
Hadrian's Wall Path - West
You can take time to visit Hadrian's Wall Path - West during your travels to Bowness-on-Solway. Visit the shops and lively bars in this walkable area.
Brayton Park Golf Club
Enjoy a round of golf in Aspatria at Brayton Park Golf Club.
All Saints' Church
All Saints' Church is just one of the places to see in Boltongate, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around this relaxing area's lakeside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Gilcrux Springs Trout Fishery
Enjoy an outing to Gilcrux Springs Trout Fishery during your stay in Gilcrux. Amble around this relaxing area's lakeside and enjoy its lively bars.
Silloth Sunday Market
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Silloth Sunday Market during your trip to Holme Low. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.
- Lake District Wildlife Park
- Dalscone Farm Fun
- Carlisle Castle
- Carlisle Racecourse
- Rockcliffe Beach
- The Sands Centre
- Sandyhills Beach
- Solway Coast
- Caerlaverock Castle
- Silloth on Solway Golf Club
- Skiddaw
- Old Blacksmith's Shop
- Annandale Distillery
- The Devil's Porridge
- New Mills Trout Fishing Park
- Dumfries and Galloway Golf Club
- Tullie House Museum and Gallery
- New Mills Trout Farm & Fishery
- Talkin Tarn Country Park
- Bitts Park
- Sweetheart Abbey
- Clan Armstrong Centre




