Lake District Tourist Guide - Local Information

There are many different kinds of holidays to be had in the Lake District. For those who love to get to grips with the great outdoors, there are plenty of great camping facilities within this most scenic of English holiday spots, all of which are fully equipped to set you off on long walks and climbs covering the many guided routes tracked across the hills. (There are walks and hikes to suit all levels of ability and experience.) Other visitors to the lakes are less anxious to launch themselves across the landscape and are quite happy simply to bask in it, preferably within the environs of a comfortable four or five star hotel with plenty of good food and drink on hand.

If you find yourself sitting on the fence, unsure of just how active you want to be or just how much you want to spend, you could choose to get the best of both worlds, with a lake-side self-catering package. Find yourself a home away from home in the form of one of the many high quality self catering cottages and apartments available for rent in the Lake District. You’ll save money on being able to cook for yourself, though if you decide you want to splurge, you can always head to a nearby pub-restaurant and there are plenty of order-in services around. And you’ll also be able to set your own schedule, regarding walks, mealtimes and early starts.

Be aware that with any self-catering holiday it is rare for there to be any kind of insurance included in the price of your accommodation. Therefore, though you may be embarking on a domestic holiday, it is prudent to invest in a solid travel insurance policy prior to departure. These are easily available from a variety of sources, online, over the phone or in house, from insurance brokers or banks and building societies such as Santander.

If you want to add an extra edge to your lake-side vacation, be sure to sign up to some of the local entertainment mailing lists. Throughout the peak summer season there is a large variety of cultural activity, including poetry readings, outdoor theatre and live music events.