Appleby-in-Westmorland lies in a loop of the river Eden and is overlooked by the Pennine range with the Lake District Fells showing on the western horizon, just a few miles away. It has kept its old world charm and is an extremely welcoming place. With castle and keep at the brow of the main street and the town at its foot it seems as if time has stood still. A walk up Boroughgate can transport you back into medieval England, while the charm of the riverside walks provides an opportunity to experience the tranquillity of the countryside within five minutes of the town centre. Early June, the Appleby Horse Fair takes place attacting thousands of visitors. The area is very busy and accommodation hard to secure.