The Lake District & Cumbria offers a magic all of its own with spectacular scenery, glorious lakes and fells, an extensive coastline, lots of interesting towns and villages to explore and endless things to see and do. Accommodation is widely available and the choice is vast with both fully serviced and self-catering to choose from in abundance. Whether you prefer a grand mansion style hotel, one of the beautiful Lake District Cottages, a snug log cabin, a romantic retreat, a cosy bed and breakfast or guest house, you will be sure to find the perfect place to suit you and your family.

Sightseeing is a must for any Lake District & Cumbria holiday as the countryside is truly stunning and the lakes are simply breathtaking. Boat trips and water sports are always on offer, and there are lots of activities going on for the more energetic visitor. Local towns and historic villages such as Keswick, Ambleside and Windermere are just waiting to be explored, with numerous shops and markets, traditional pubs and great choice of eateries to make any holiday complete.

The Cumbrian coast is spectacular and well worth a visit, or even as a base to stay for your holiday or short break. Maryport is a superb location with sailing on the Irish Sea available for the more adventurous, and St Bees makes a great destination for a family holiday with glorious sandy beaches close by. To the south are Barrow-in-Furness, Grange-over-Sands and Ulverston with Morecombe Bay close by.

Nature and wildlife lovers will enjoy the richly populated countryside, with its abundance of birds,mammals, flora and fauna, including the Osprey project near to Keswick where you may just get to see the Osprey chicks in their nest! The Lake District & Cumbria is also perfect for place walking, pony trekking and cycling and in most locations you will find paths and tracks directly from the doorstep.

The Lake District & Cumbria is a wonderful destination and once you have been you will, like many other before you, want to keep coming back. So don’t delay and start planning your visit to this wonderful region now.

Posted by John Shimeld – Managing Director of Stayin the Lake District and Cumbria.