My Dad bought a little static caravan a few years ago and it is based on a farm in Appleby-in-Westmoreland, so I have spent a considerable amount of time in the area. Appleby's main appeal to me is that unlike other towns in the area, it is not swamped by tourism (aside from Horse Fair weekend - read on). It's castle and keep are beautiful and almost medieval, although they are not currently open they can be viewed and appreciated from outside. The town is situated near river Eden and is overlooked by the Pennine range with the Lake District Fells just a few miles away. It has retained its old world charm and is simply not modernised. Its little Tea Shoppes and quaint ...  Read the complete review