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When the leaves change, the whole of the Lake District takes on a golden glow, and it is easy to see that Autumn has arrived. Autumn breaks in the Lake District are special, the busy summer traffic has gone and there is a soft hush as the leaves fall inviting you to explore new experiences you would not have discovered at any other time of year. Autumn Breaks Lake District Many of the activities in the Lake District are year-round outdoor activities, but some are just lovely when done in Autumn. Here are a few activities which love the Autumn…

This year more than ever, having a quick getaway with the one you love is important and the Lake District is the perfect place for a couple’s break. Wide open spaces, fells, lakes and cosy pubs makes the Lake District, especially in and around Coniston one of the best couples’ holiday destinations in the UK. Couples Lake District Holidays The main question is of course where is the best place to stay for couples in the Lake District? The answer is easy, a cosy Lakeland cottage from the Coppermines. Whatever you want to do when you arrive in the Lake…

A Sunday lunch is a great British tradition that continues to be popular with all generations and the Lake District has some of the best Sunday Lunch options anywhere in the UK. With so many country pubs across Lakeland and most of them offering some form of Sunday lunch you will be spoiled for choice when looking for a traditional Sunday Lunch. Whether you want to find a pub with a great Sunday lunch at the end of a morning walk or simply want to drive to a traditional country pub after a morning relaxing in your Lake District cottage,…

Whether you call it walking, hiking or rambling, the Lake District is a stunning place to wander by foot and the most colourful time to visit is always the Autumn. Any walk you choose in this gorgeous season will let you walk under a canopy of golden leaves, where even a walk you have done many times in summer can look completely different in Autumn. Autumn Walking Adventures Wrap up warm and with lots of layers as from a weather point of view Autumn in the Lake District is unpredictable. Bright, warm, sunny days can quickly turn chilly and rainy…

The Lake District is the perfect place to have a happy, family holiday. The Coppermines Cottages are the perfect place to base your family for a week or two in the most beautiful National Park in the UK. With lots to do for all ages, the Lake District will create family memories for years to come, here are a few top tips on keeping all the members of your family happy while on holiday in the Lake District. Make a Plan While this seems a little obvious to some, making a loose plan for activities, and food will help keep…

Our holidays are precious so staying in a unique Lake District holiday cottage is one of the best ways to enjoy and remember your Lake District holiday. Fortunately, the Coppermines have a range of cottages in and around Coniston and the Coppermines Valley that are unique and a great place to base yourself for a wonderful Lake District holiday. Unique Lake District Cottages Most cottages in the Lake District have something a little bit special about them, whether that is their location, their amenities or the history associated with the cottage. But there are some cottages that are a little…

The Lake District is one of the most amazing places to visit on vacation, whether you live here or are visiting from abroad. Like most places in the UK, however, the weather cannot always be guaranteed. The good news is that when the rain does start to come down, there are plenty of indoor adventures to take advantage of. Indoor Lake District Adventures Here we look at some of the activities you can add to your itinerary list when you’re faced with some inclement weather. Cruise on a Lake – You don’t have to stay stuck indoors in your holiday…

The Lake District is the perfect place for families to visit and spend some quality time exploring all the local amenities. More and more visitors, however, want to bring their dog on holiday with them so finding a cottage that caters to pets is important. Dog Friendly Accommodation Lake District Here are just a few of the things to consider when looking for a dog friendly Lake District cottage. The first place to look when trying to find a dog-friendly cottage, of course The Coppermines website, we have a whole section on dog friendly properties. What to Look for in…

The Lake District is well known as a popular place to get married due to the stunning scenery and romantic atmosphere. There are few places however that are more stunning than The Coppermines Mountain Wedding Venue which nestled in the heart of the fells with only your guests and the mountains for company. Lake District Wedding Venue Whatever the season The Coppermines Mountain Wedding Venue is simply beautiful. Each season brings its own beauty, and the mountains change and morph giving unique and interesting backdrops whatever time of year you choose for your wedding. From high summer, blue skies and…

Our customers come back to the Coppermines lake District Cottages again and again because of the great range of cottages we offer and our unrivalled local service, but they also come because, for many of them their favourite thing to do is get out on the local lakes and explore by boat! All of our Lake District Cottages are nestled in and around Coniston, with Coniston Water being one of the most beautiful places to get out on a boat we thought we would take a look at some of the best boat trips in the Lake District. The ones…