Tour Travel Guides

Features, guides, stories and inspiration for people who love to travel and explore The Lake District & Cumbria.

Unique Places to Stay in The Lake District

Here we feature a selection of holiday cottages and places to stay in The Lake District that offer something a little quirky or maybe unusual.
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Quick Guide to the Lake District

The Lake District is a hauntingly beautiful corner of our planet and easily the most scenic place in England.
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Quick Guide to Keswick

The most northerly of the Lake District’s major towns, Keswick has perhaps the most beautiful location of all. A fabulous place to visit, any time of year.
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Quick Guide to Windermere

Stretching for 10.5 miles between Ambleside and Newby Bridge, Windermere isn’t just the queen of Lake District lakes – it’s also the largest body of water anywhere in England.
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Explore our Luxury Escapes in Cartmel

Discover quirky retreats, luxury holiday cottages and hidden hideaways all located in the unspoilt medieval village of Cartmel.
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Romantic Hideaways Just for Two

Treat each other to a lovely break away, just the two of you in a holiday cottage the that sleeps just two!
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Our Top Six Dog Friendly Places to Stay

Discover our Top Picks of fabulous places to stay where your pooch is as welcome as you are! Browse self-catering homes, cottages and lodges perfect for you & your dog.
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Tour & explore The Lake District

There is endless choice when it comes to things to do and places to visit the Lake District. Avid walkers will be spoilt for choice by dramatic scenery, such as the panoramic views over Keswick, Derwent Water and Borrowdale that you can experience along the Cat Bells walking trial.

There are many magnificent fells and imposing mountains to climb, like the Helvellyn mountain range, the summit of which is the third highest point in England, and the challenging Scafell Pike, England’s highest mountain.

Some of the most popular Lake District towns to visit include Ambleside, Bowness-on-Windermere, the home of fascinating literary attraction Beatrix Potter World, Cartmel, Coniston, Grasmere, where you can learn more about poet William Wordsworth at his former home of Dove Cottage, Kendal, Keswick, Ravenglass and Ulverston.

Holidays in The Lake District

Whether you’re looking for a pet-friendly cottage with your favourite four-legged companion, a romantic cottage just for two, perhaps with a place with a hot tub, or a large property to accommodate groups of friends or large family, you’ll be sure to find the perfect retreat in our collection of fabulous holiday cottages in The Lake District.