Longtown
Places to stay in Longtown, Cumbria
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Longtown in Cumbria works best as a base for camping or caravanning, with four sites spread across the area. Low Moor Head Caravan Park is rated 4.8 from around 98 reviews, while High Gaitle Caravan Park and Offa's Dyke Retreat both score 4.7. There is also a hotel option in the Graham Arms, rated 4.4 from 378 reviews, for those preferring more conventional accommodation.
The eating scene is modest but solid. Hidden River achieves 4.7 from 418 reviews and The Sycamore Tree scores 4.6 from 301 reviews, suggesting both draw steady custom. The Lemon Tree Coffee Shop also rates 4.6 from 449 reviews. Del's Diner (4.6, 157 reviews), The Lunch Box (4.5, 20 reviews) and Gracie's (4.8, 4 reviews) round out the options. There is enough here to eat well without having to venture far.
Longtown functions as a practical stopping point rather than a destination in its own right. The combination of reliable camping facilities and a decent choice of places to eat makes it a workable base for exploring the wider region, though you will need to look beyond the town itself for formal attractions and activities.
Where to stay in Longtown(1)
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Graham Arms Hotel
English Street, Longtown
The Sycamore Tree
40-42 Bridge Street, Carlisle
Finest Retreats - Edwardian Country House
Clift Hill, Carlisle
Lynebank House Hotel Bed & Breakfast
Lynebank, Carlisle
Greens at Gretna
Glasgow Road, Gretna
The Gretna Chase Hotel
Gretna, Gretna
Bojangles Guest House
103 Annan Road, Gretna
Maple Tree Guesthouse
101 Annan Road, Gretna Green
Things to Do in Longtown
All attractions in Longtown →Gretna Greens Famous Blacksmiths Shop
⭐ 4.3
Pumpkin Picking at Walby Farm Park
⭐ 4.6
The Sands Leisure Centre
⭐ 4.3
Bitts Park
⭐ 4.7
Cumbrias Museum of Military Life
⭐ 4.7
Carlisle Castle
⭐ 4.4
Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery
⭐ 4.6
Solway Aviation Museum
⭐ 4.8
Where to Eat in Longtown(7)
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Attractions Near Longtown
All attractions in Longtown →Worth the trip — within 50 miles of Longtown.
Gretna Greens Famous Blacksmiths Shop
Gretna Green · ⭐ 4.3
6 mi
Pumpkin Picking at Walby Farm Park
Carlisle · ⭐ 4.6
8 mi
The Sands Leisure Centre
Carlisle · ⭐ 4.3
8 mi
Bitts Park
Carlisle · ⭐ 4.7
8 mi
Cumbrias Museum of Military Life
Carlisle · ⭐ 4.7
Carlisle Castle
Carlisle · ⭐ 4.4
8 mi
Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery
Carlisle · ⭐ 4.6
8 mi
Solway Aviation Museum
Carlisle · ⭐ 4.8
Camping in Longtown(4)
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Self-Catering Cottages in Longtown
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Key to the Esk
1 bed · sleeps 4 · from £1,047
Bakers Bungalow
3 bed · sleeps 5 · from £1,309
The Coach House
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £587
Orchard Gate
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £884
Pheasant Lodge
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £1,896
Cleugh Foot
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £1,306
Top Lodge
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £691
Glinger House
15 bed · sleeps -1
Common questions about Longtown
How many campsites are there in Longtown?
We list 4 campsites in and around Longtown, of which 2 take tents and 3 offer glamping.
Which campsites in Longtown have electric hook-up?
1 of the 4 campsites we list in Longtown offer an electric hook-up.
Where can I stay in Longtown?
We list 1 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses in and around Longtown.
Where can I eat in Longtown?
We list 7 restaurants, pubs and cafes in and around Longtown.
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