Penton near Longtown. Pentonbridge Inn. A ‘stylish interior - slate floors, tweedy fabrics, modern art - in a traditional pub,’ says the Good Hotel Guide 2022. Nine bedrooms. Close to the Scottish border

Talkin, near Brampton. The Blacksmiths Arms. Busy and traditional fellside pub has been cheerfully run by the Jackson family for about 25 years. Eight bedrooms. Good Pub Guide 2021

Also The Kings Arms at Bowness-on-Solway. The Samson Inn at Gilsland. The Sally at Irthington.