Only 10 minutes drive from the m6 motorway(exit 41 from the south)and follow signs for a6 Carlisle.Travel along a6 for approx 6 miles until short section of Dual carriageway turn right for Armathwaite and Ainstable.Follow signs for Ainstable.Enter village of Ainstable. New Crown Public House pass so it is on your left. Second left is driveway to Hotel. M6 South(Exit 42 a6 Penrith.To Dual carriageway and left for Armathwaite and Ainstable.Then as above.