Scales accommodation from AU$68

If you don't mind staying 18 kilometres outside of the city's core, look into the neighbourhood of Penrith. It has 30 available options, including Sharrow Bay and Macdonald Leeming House.

For some alternatives, try the Holbeck Ghyll Country House Hotel and the Windermere Suites. They are located 25 kilometres and 30 kilometres respectively from the center. Wotif also suggests the Swinside Lodge Hotel and the Rothay Manor Hotel. The first is 12 kilometres away from town, while the second is 25 kilometres away.

Attractions and Hotels Near Scales

After you've cruised Scales for a while, be sure to set aside a few more days to discover Cumbria's other offerings. View Cumbria's beaches, coastal plains, forests and rivers. In addition you could spend time at a few of the area's ruins and castles. In this region of England, travellers might try mountain biking and rock climbing.

If you want to explore some nearby cities, consider Ullswater and Portinscale. Head 10 kilometres to the southeast from Scales and you'll find Ullswater. That said, Portinscale is 10 kilometres to the west. Hotels in Ullswater are the YHA Patterdale - Hostel and Brackenrigg Inn. Portinscale options include the Keswick Country House Hotel and LakeSide House.

Before you say "adios" to Cumbria, ensure you experience a local game. Find Brunton Park to the north of Scales. The Hallmark Hotel Carlisle and the Angus Hotel are both good options if you want to hit the hay nearby.

Situated 95 kilometres from Scales is Newcastle International Airport. Stay nearby at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Newcastle International Airport or the Britannia Hotel Newcastle Airport.