Preparation is the key if you are planning a trip to the Lake District during the coming winter months. In this article we cover the basics of how to stay safe when venturing out on the fells this winter. Over 500 hundred accidents are reported each year in the Lake District. Whilst many are due to slips on wet grass or rock (preventable by wearing proper footwear), many more are due to poor preparation and lack of experience. Read the rest of this entry »
Skiddaw in Winter
Christmas and New Year in the Lake District are especially magical times – a time when families and friends get together to celebrate in style. Of particular note is Christmas at Whinlatter which has several special activities arranged:
There are also guided wildlife walks – check website for details
Another place of interest is Cockermouth – where the towns Christmas decorations are the best in the Lake District (well we think so anyway!).
Hunter's Moon, Skelwith Bridge, Nr. Ambleside
Hunter’s Moon is our first property south of Dunmail Raise and marks our expansion in to Ambleside area. The property is located in Skelwith Bridge near Ambleside and has a chalet-style layout with the majority of its accommodation on the ground floor. Read the rest of this entry »
Autumn Breaks in the Lake District
We think Autumn is the best season because at least the weather truly reflects the season. Here are some other reasons why we like Autumn best . . . Read the rest of this entry »
Lake District Weather - Four Seasons In One Day
Quite often, when guests are booking one of our Lake District cottages, they will ask us about the weather. Whilst we can simply look out of the window and give them a description of what we can see, it is not necessarily that this is representative of the weather across the whole of the Lake District. Read the rest of this entry »
It’s never too early to book your autumn break in one of our Lake District cottages. Spring comes late to the Lake District and this has the consequence of a much longer and later autumn. The valleys and fells are full of colour late from late September through October. Of particular delight are the woodland walks along the River Derwent in Borrowdale. You can walk from Grange in Borrowdale along the river bank to Rosthwaite, and either take a bus back to Grange or complete a circular walk by returning via Watendlath. It’s not just the trees and valleys that have fantastic colours – the high fells too display some spectacular colours. So, don’t hesitate and book your autumn break now. To view our properties and check availability, go to Lake District cottages.
Autumn Colours on the High Fells of the Lake District
To book a holiday cottage in the Lake District, call us on +44 (0)17678 76065, or alternatively visit our website www.lakelandcottages.co.uk Photograph courtesy of Martin Campbell, Cumbria Tourism.
We are very pleased to welcome How Cottage – the latest addition to our portfolio of Lake District cottages. How Cottage, a mid-terrace in the heart of Grange-in-Borrowdale, is still undergoing refurbishment and so we don’t have any photographs of the interior. 2011. The owners are refurbishing all the main living areas, so the cottage will be bright and fresh for its guests. How Cottage accommodates four people and will be available to rent from July.
The property can be accessed from the front and rear, both entrances leading in to a central hallway. The lounge, furnished with twin two-seater sofas arranged around a coffee table and open coal fire, has views of wooded King’s How fell. To the rear of the cottage is the kitchen with fitted units and appliances on two sides and accommodates table and chairs providing comfortable dining for four. Upstairs, there are three bedrooms – to the front of the cottage is the main bedroom with a king bed, and a single bedroom. To the rear is a twin bedded room and bathroom.
The cottage has an enclosed front garden with slate patio with a flower border. In addition there is stone store providing secure storage for four cycles. The cottage has parking for two cars. The cottage is well suited to walkers and cyclists – with routes for both in all directions. Read more about How Cottage, check availability and book online.
Lake District Primer
If you have never been to the English Lake District before, then you are in for a real treat. It is marketed as England’s adventure playground and it is certainly that and more. To begin, let us look at what the Lake District is.
INTRODUCTION
The (English) Lake District National Park is located in the North-West of England and was established in 1951. The park covers approximately 885 square miles (2,292 square kilometres). It is wholly contained in the county of Cumbria (which previously consisted of Westmorland, Cumberland and Lancashire. It has a glaciated landscape with many features of glacial action still identifiable (check out the Bowder Stone in Borrowdale). Read the rest of this entry »
As the school half-term holidays draw to a close, we are looking forward to Spring and the Easter break. We still have a selection of Lake District cottages for rent over Easter, and the period leading up to it. Spring is one of the most beautiful times of the year in the Lake District – when the trees, bushes and shrubs are bursting in to leaf and the fell tops can still have a dusting of snow making for dramatic images as the crags are thrown in to sharp relief . As a locally based self-catering agency, we have an intimate knowledge of our properties and the area, so are well placed to advice you on the most suitable accommodation.
Cottages for Families with Young Children
As a young family you will certainly be looking for a Lake District cottage with a washing machine and dryer, and a property with a bath to bathe youngsters.
Cottages for Families with Teenagers
Space is a high priority here, in order to provide opportunities for each to do their own thing without impinging too much on the rest of the party.
Cottages For Couples
Here, location is probably highest on your list of priorities. For a romantic break, then a cottage in a secluded part of the Lake District is probably what you are looking for. On the other hand, if you are looking to be more social, then a location near to the centre of town would suit better, with its easy access to restaurants and pubs.
Cottages for Groups
As a group, you will be looking for the greatest flexibility in terms of the number of bedrooms and not just the total number of people that a property can accommodate. Also, you will need to ensure that there are sufficient bathrooms and WC’s. Suitable properties include:
If you are uncertain of which type of cottage in the Lake District that you should book, then why no give us a call, and we will try to match your requirements against our property portfolio and recommend the most suitable property for your Lake District holiday. Give us a call on 01768 776065. Alternatively, you can check availability and book online on our website by following the link – Easter Lake District Cottages.
David Burton © February 2011
Lake District Cottages are some of the most popular out of all the cottage holiday resorts in the United Kingdom, mainly because in general the Lake District offers one of the widest variety of activities for holiday makers in Britain. Because of its unique landscape of mountains, valleys and lakes, the Lake District offers loads of different water sports, climbing and water activities.
For the physically active, there are a lot of outdoor sports to try. These range from rock and mountain climbing, to white water rafting, sailing and mountain biking. What’s more, is that there are a lot of organised competitive events in the Lake District that you can participate in. For example, there is the Keswick Mountain Festival which runs between 18 and 22 May 2011. Organised events during the festival include:
Borrowdale Trail Run – Sunday, 22 May 2011 – 12 or 20 km distance
Latrigg Fell Race, now in its 38th year – Wednesday, 18 May 2011
Wild Swim around Derwent Island – Saturday, 21 May 2011
Mountain Bike Challenge – 45 or 65 km routes – 21 – 22 May 2011
Check-out the website: Keswick Mountain Festival
If you shy away from being a participant, then you can just stay in your Lake District cottage and watch everyone else. For example, Herries on the outskirts of Keswick has views towards Latrigg, alternatively Barrowgate Lodge is situated by Derwentwater – sit in the garden and look across the lake.
