Lake District Cottages

The Lake District

The Lake District possesses some of the most magnificent scenery, amazing historical sites, beautiful manor houses, a range of activities, all types of accommodations, food and drink hotspots and seasonal events; it is easy to understand why it is one of the most popular tourist spots in Britain.

The Lake District is a beautiful place to visit in the summer as well as the winter as the photo below shows the snow on the hills.

On average the Lake District are visited by approximately 15.5million people each year, with an estimated economy to be worth £6.5million per year. Of these 15.5million, a third, approximately 33% of the visitors stay overnight and account for 28% of the £6.5million worth created every year. When deciding to stay at the Lake District for either a short stay or a long relaxing holiday, there is an accommodation type for everybody. There is a vast range of hotels and B&B’s in the various areas of the Lake District, ranging from basic and tradition 2 star hotels to the luxurious 5 star hotels and spas, supplying every type of hotel for every type of budget. Also, for a more traditional and private holiday, there is a vast range of self catering cottages, which a perfect for a romantic getaway or a bustling family. For the more adventurous and rugged experience there are numerous camping and caravan sites scattered around the various areas of the Lake District. For the spontaneous and budget holiday maker there are also a wide range of hostels throughout the Lake District.

Because there are so many things to be seen and done in the Lake District, it is understandable as to why so many people keep revisiting the Lake District each year. Some of the activities available to holiday makers include horse riding, such as the Cumberian Heavy Horses offer a unique experience in Millom. Guided activities, which offer outdoor adventures, include mountain climbing, guided walks, and mountain biking along the limitless trails. For the dare devils there are abseiling, paragliding, ballooning, as well as, quad biking, go karting and offroading, and Border Air Training, situated in Carlisle Airport, offer a unique experience of a being in control of a real aeroplane whilst under supervision of a professionally qualified flying instructor. Additionally, water based activities are available throughout the Lake Distrist, some of activities include cannoning, kayaking, sailing as well as lake cruisers on board classic steamers, which have been operating for over 150 years, is available at The Pier House in Glenridding, and allow passengers to view the Lake District from an exceptional point of view. For the calmer tourist there is bird watching as well as walking the extensive rambling routes from side to side of the Lake District. As well as specialised centres for those rainy day, which offer indoor climbing walls and the the Lake District coast aquirum situated in South Quay, Maryport. Also, specialised centres are located through the district, which focus on specialised activities for children of all ages, such as the World of Beatrix Potter, located in Bowness-on-Windermere.

Moreover, there are many different sights to see such as the immeasurable amount of Historic Houses and Gardens, such as Blackwell-The Arts and Craft House situated at Bowness-on-Windermere and also, the beautiful Dalemain House and its surrounding gardens, found in Penrith, are just a small sample of the Historic Houses that can be found in the Lake District. Also, well worth seeing is the Keswick Museum and Art Gallery, the Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery, and Abbot Hall Art Gallery, all have highly stimulating exhibitions. The Lake District is littered with Historic sites, such as the Stone Circles and Pele Towers.

Furthermore, The Lake District also has busy and growing shopping centres, both with local shops for basic amenities that campers may need they are also brimming with charming and unique shops, ranging from luxurious jewellery such as the Sarkie Shankland Jewellery in Cockermouth, but also luxury gifts, clothes, shoes, camping and outdoor living equipment as well as a lovely selections of antiquities shops. Furthermore, distinctive shops remain such as J.B.Banks and Son Ltd, situated in Cockermouth, remains a traditional Ironmonger, which has been established since 1836.

The Lake District host a large and impressive range of places to eat and drink, renowned for traditional tearooms, the Lake District does not disappoint, rich cakes and biscuits, with a wide range of teas can be found in almost every Lake District village. This can also be said for the conventional cafes which are scattered over every village in the Lake District, serving traditional English food. A variety Restaurants and takeaways can be found it all villages, serving traditional as well as new and innovative dishes, perfect for every pallet. Found throughout the Lake District is the traditional pub, a perfect way to warm up after good days walking through the scenic Lake District.