Kirkoswald and the Eden Valley...

Kirkoswald is a frequent winner of the Cumbrian Best
Kept Village and Cumbria in Bloom competitons.
Its main street runs from the small bridge over the
Raven beck, flanked by red sandstone houses and
partially cobbled footpaths and market square.

  The village derives its name from the church of
  St Oswald (left) which unusually has its bell tower
  on top of the hill behind the church, originally, it is
  thought, to warn villagers of invading Scots.

A short walk around the corner from the church are the
ruins of Kirkoswald Castle (right), only the tower remains,
but the moat and outline of the castle can be seen.

Kirkoswald has two pubs a short walk from the cottage.
The Fetherston Arms (01768 898284) and
The Crown (01768 898435) and recently re-opened village store.
Just a mile away in Lazonby there is a Co-op Supermarket
and another two pubs that serve meals, The Midland Hotel and
the Joiners Arms which has recently opened a new, extended,
restaurant. (Bookings essential for weekends)

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