HOTELS IN THE LAKE DISTRICT FOR SHORT BREAKS
ALSO GUEST HOUSES / BED AND BREAKFASTS

Cumbria is rich in natural glories, and the jewel in its crown has to be the Lake District. A short break at a Lake District guest house or bed and breakfast is an ideal way to appreciate the superb scenery. Whether you want to capture its glory in watercolours, walk the hills in the footsteps of Wainwright or wax lyrical like Wordsworth, the Lake District offers you space to do whatever you wish!

The popular Lake District towns of Windermere and Ambleside give you the freedom to walk from your Lake District hotel right into the heart of the scenery, whether climbing the fells or sailing the lakes. Luckily, you are also never far from a delicious Lake District cream tea or a hearty meal at an excellent Lake District restaurant.

Yet there is so much more to Cumbria than just the Lakes. Head north and the majestic Fells rise in the east, spectacular walking country with fabulous pubs and dramatic views from your guest house window. Market towns such as Appleby-in-Moreland overflow with great food shops packed with local produce, and the regular Cumbrian farmer's markets are a foodie's heaven. With a great range of restaurants both in country towns and in Cumbria hotels, you never need go hungry in Cumbria! In the north, Carlisle was first settled by the Romans when they built nearby Hadrian's Wall, although most of the Scots who cross the border these days come here for the excellent shopping! Kids of all ages will love exploring Carlisle Castle, or steaming through the countryside on the Settle-Carlisle steam railway.