A tour of the Lake District Rich in history, culture, local legends and prehistoric settlements. A tour of the Lake District and Kirkby Stephen takes in Roman forts and Norman castles. Along with the surrounding fields, which once produced crops … Read More
Monthly Archives: February 2018
Autumn attractions in the Lake District
Autumn attractions in the Lake District are stunning – when the trees change colour, the scenery is stunning and the summer crowds have dispersed. Why not spend a week in Windermere and enjoy boating across the lake, the atmospheric pubs … Read More
How to get around in the Lake District, Cumbria
How to get around in the Lake District If you are planning to stay at a Windermere spa suite in the Lake District, you may want to explore the area without having to drive yourself. Thanks to some of the best … Read More
Seaside towns in the Lake District
Seaside towns in the Lake District Famous for its lakes, landscapes and mountains, the Lake District is one of the most popular destinations in the north-west. The region’s coastal towns and villages are also well worth exploring. Some of the … Read More
Places to visit near Cockermouth
The beautiful town of Cockermouth is situated on the edge of the Lake District, and has been identified as a true ´gem´ town of England. There are a number of places to visit near Cockermouth, which has retained its importance … Read More
Historic Houses to Visit in the Lake District
Historic Houses to Visit in the Lake District There are a number of historic houses to visit in the Lake District, stately homes and featuring some of the most beautiful gardens in England. Every house has its own unique features, … Read More
10 Good Reasons to Visit a Windermere Spa Suite
Reasons to Visit a Windermere Spa Suite One of the most relaxing and uplifting places to visit is the spa or sauna. Offering a range of luxurious treatments to leave you glowing with health and vitality, Windermere spa suites attract visitors from … Read More
The Best Cumbrian Food and Drink
The best Cumbrian food and drink includes sausages, damson gin, Kendal mint cake, gingerbread and lamb. If you are planning to book a Windermere spa suite, you will find a vast choice of places to eat and drink within easy reach … Read More
England’s Romantic Lake District
England’s romantic Lake District inspired some of the country’s greatest poets to write books and poems while living there, including William Wordsworth. The Lake District is made up of beautiful landscapes, crystal clear glaciers and serene bodies of water, thought … Read More
Beatrix Potter and her time in the Lake District
Beatrix Potter was born in 1866 and died in 1943, having spent most of her life working as a children’s author in the Lake District. Some of Potter´s most famous characters included Peter Rabbit, Jemima Puddle-Duck and Squirrel Nutkin who … Read More