The Lake District

England’s largest national park, The Lake District, spans eight hundred and eighty five square miles of breath taking picturesque countryside making it a wonderful and remarkable place to have a holiday, whether it be camping or staying in a more traditional Cumbrian place such as one of the Cumbrian cottages.

Cumbria, the county otherwise known as The Lake District, is not only home to England’s only four mountains. The biggest of these mountains is Scarfell Pike at a towering three thousand two hundred and nine feet high. The county also has Lake Windermere, England’s biggest natural lake at a staggering ten and a half miles long, one mile wide and two hundred and twenty feet deep. These sites of natural beauty, combined with the other one hundred and fifty peaks and sixteen lakes go together to make The Lake District one of the United Kingdom’s most spectacular areas.

The quaint cottages in Keswick, shops, charming cafes and museums are just a few things to see in this market town in the north of The Lake District. It is becoming ever increasingly popular with tourists from far and wide with its market town status granted by King Edward the first in 1276. The town has held its market every Saturday since that very day.

Some other must see attractions in Keswick include ‘The Puzzling Place’, a one of a kind exhibition of optical illusions which will leave you feeling a little confused, but definitely in a good way. There is also the small and cosy Theatre by the Lake on the banks of Derwent Water which will offer an evening of unmissable fun and entertainment.

Deep in the heart of the Lake District National Park and just to the north of Lake Windermere sits the delightful town of Ambleside which has undergone a tourist revolution in the last twenty five years. Its central Lakes location makes it extremely convenient as a starting point to kick off your stay, with effortless access to some of The Lake Districts most famous walks and mountains.

Ambleside cottages welcome many a holiday maker and provide the perfect setting for your stay in the town. Here you can relax surrounded by not only spectacular views, but fine dining, wine and ales to enhance the combination of lakeside and mountain setting.

Apart from taking in the sights of the attractive town centre in Ambleside, a trip to Hill Top is a must. See the stories of Beatrix Potter come to life as you stroll around this working farm once owned by the inspiring author and it is the setting for all of her enchanting and celebrated animal tales.

A stay in The Lake District is enhanced when you base yourself in one of the comfortable, warm, cosy and calming Cumbrian cottages, the perfect hub to your holiday in the world famous Lake District.