The Lake District is the perfect place to visit for various kinds of holidays either for a short break or fun family holiday. However long you stay the amazing views, stunning landscape, magical lakes, wild moor land, marshes, woodland and magnificent fells offer something for everyone. It is the perfect location to get away from the stress and business of very day life, and whatever the reason the Lake District will take away your strains. If you are looking for somewhere to escape to in the winter months the Lake District can be a wonderful place during this time of year. It may be a bit colder but the snow topped mountains, misty lakes or a walk in the cool crisp air and sparkling frosts in the morning make it all worthwhile.
There are many great accommodation options when staying in he Lake District. A cottage holiday is an excellent option. There are numerous cottage types to choose from, but all self catering and all with the comforts of home. Here are just a few examples of the great selections available.
Orrest Head Court – sleeps 5. Situated in grounds of 3-acres, above the village, this modern cottage enjoys stunning views looking south down Lake Windermere. Detached, yet close to the owners’ 17th-century house, only 5 minutes from Windermere village.
Shepherd Yeat End – sleeps 4. With amazing countryside views, this 18th-century farm cottage provides a peaceful retreat in the stunning Gilpin Valley. Adjoining a farmhouse, the well furnished cosy cottage has charm and character and is surrounded by magnificent fells, footpaths and country lanes with plenty of country pubs close by.
Imjin – sleeps 5. Perfectly located a few minutes’ walk from Windermere village centre and local train station, this large modern house is an ideal holiday base to enjoy the Lake District.
There is much to do and see in the Lake District, if the stunning scenery, magnificent mountain walks and wild lake activities jut aren’t enough, there is numerous places of interest to visit and also many family fun days out, including Carlisle Castle is a large medieval fortress founded to protect historic city of Carlisle in 1092. Hear about its role in sieges and stories about the ghastly prison. Duckys Park Farm is a children’s open farm visitor centre. Eden Ostrich World is an award-winning attraction situated in the scenic village of Langwathby, 5 miles east of Penrith. It’s a working farm with a difference and is home to many animals with rare breeds of cattle, sheep and pigs.
Whatever you interest, you will always have plenty to do in the Lake District. The activities and facilities are great, the accommodation options are excellent and the Park itself is unforgettable.