There’s something about Easter in Cumbria, in the countryside that just feels right. The air is crisp but starting to soften, the hedgerows are bursting with new life, and there’s a quiet hum of things waking up after winter.
At Augill Castle, Easter isn’t about grandeur or formality — it’s about muddy boots, fresh air, and slow mornings with coffee in hand, watching the mist roll over the Eden Valley.
This is a place where you can kick off your shoes at the front door, let the kids run free, and swap screens for the simple joys of country living. The sort of weekend where you forget what time it is, because there’s no schedule — just the next thing that takes your fancy.
Feed the Lambs, Feed the Soul
Nothing says spring quite like the sight of lambs bounding across the fields.
At Augill, you can get up close to our own flock, bottle-feeding the newest arrivals under the watchful eye of our in-house shepherds, Oliver & Rose.
It’s one of those rare moments that remind you what life is really about — warm hands on a bottle, little hooves shuffling for space, and the quiet satisfaction of giving a tiny creature its breakfast.
Walk, Explore, Breathe
With the Eden Valley on your doorstep, there’s no shortage of places to wander.
Take a lazy stroll through rolling fields, follow the river as it meanders through the landscape, or go further afield for a proper leg-stretching hike.
No rush, no pressure—just you, the fresh air, and maybe a stop at a country pub if the mood takes you.
A Bit of Adventure (If You Fancy It)
If you’re itching to do more than just amble, there’s plenty to keep you busy.
Tennis in the morning? Go for it, we’ve got rackets and balls or bring your own. Ask us to organise quad bike adventuresand tear through the countryside? Absolutely.
Find a quiet spot with a book while someone else does the running around? That works too.
Easter Feasting, Done Right
Easter in Cumbria wouldn’t be Easter without a proper feast, and at Augill, we do food the way it should be done.
Long, lazy meals where the table is always full and the wine flows just as freely as the conversation.
Expect hearty roasts, just-out-of-the-oven hot cross buns; just make sure you bring a chocolate stash big enough to make you feel like a kid again.
A Home, Not Just a Hotel
Augill isn’t the kind of place where you stand on ceremony. This is a house first and a castle second — a place to sink into, sprawl out in, and feel completely at home.
Come Easter Sunday, you might find yourself hunting for eggs in the garden, dozing by the fire with a book, or simply watching the lambs chase each other through the fields.
However you spend it, one thing’s for sure — you’ll leave with a full heart, a clear mind, and probably a bit of mud on your boots.
Sound like your kind of Easter in Cumbria? We thought so.
To book the whole house get your skates on as we’re about to open up rooms – jump on email to [email protected].
For rooms instead with a special early bird offer until April 4th, with Kids Eat Free (our usual locally sourced, top quality, just smaller portions and all dietaries catered for – contact us on 017683 41937, email at [email protected] or head to our website.
