Keswick cottages

Keswick is a beautiful market town within the Lake District and is proving to be one of the more popular holiday destinations for British holiday makers looking for a quiet cottage holiday break. And if it becomes too quiet, there’s always the option of taking up one of the many outdoor sports available in this unique region of the UK.

Centered in the district of Allerdale, Keswick town is one of the most picturesque towns in Cumbria and all of England, offering the traditional buzz from the local market place (renowned for its cheese) and giving easy access to the Derwent Water and Bassenthwaite Lake for those that want to experience the beauty and thrill of the lakes in the Lake District.

For those that avoid Keswick, thinking it’s just a secluded town with little action, think again. Not only does it link to some of the most exciting places in the Lake District (making it ideal for cottage holiday makers), but it also hosts its own series of activities. Each year thousands of paying visitors flock to Keswick for the renowned film festival, showcasing some of the rawest talent from not just England, but from all around the world.

For those that like good music and good home brewed British beer then their annual Beer and Jazz festival may be on your calendar. Taking place at the passionate Keswick Rugby Union grounds there is plenty of room to accommodate even the largest of crowds, which are growing every year. Get down there now before it becomes main stream. Just make sure you have a designated driver, because if you sample all 200 of the vintage ales, ciders and lagers, it may be a struggle to actually leave Keswick once you get there.

That’s not it though, not only can you watch blockbusters in the making, sip some real homemade ales and listen to some quality music, but you can also get a taste of celebrity life, when you visit Keswick’s “Cars of the Stars Motor Museum.” This golden building houses some of the finest automobiles used by celebrities in TV and film. There are bound to be a few cars that you recognise.

It’s true that when you go on a cottage holiday to Keswick you may not even experience any of the Lake District and still have a good time, although that would be doing your vacation justice. Once you’re done exploring the fruits of the town, be sure to visit the real Lake District and its landscape. Whether you want a relaxing boat ride or walk along the countryside, or want to go mountain climbing and white water rafting the Lake District offers it all.

No other place in the world offers such a unique experience and contrast between beauty and sporting danger. Mountains, cliffs, lakes and countryside are all lovely to look at but are also exciting to climb, jump, race and mountain bike over as well.

Overall Keswick offers a great destination for those that want to experience the Lake District but don’t want to be too far form civilization.