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Everyone has a different idea of what the perfect Lake District holiday is. Whether it is visiting museums, having leisurely lunches in traditional pubs before heading out for a gentle stroll around a lake, or having an action-packed holiday including canoeing, hiking and mountain biking in the glorious National Park all our cottages nestle in.

Going for a walk as a family is a wonderful way to spend quality time together. You can take in the incredible scenery of the Lake District, breath some fresh, mountain air into your lungs and enjoy a real sense of adventure & discovery, together - and what’s more its completely free!

The Lake District is an amazing place to visit and there are hundreds of attractions for all the family. Whether you love hiking in the hills or love a relaxing boat ride on one of the many lakes, it can be a challenge to fit everything in on your first visit.

Looking for a last-minute getaway this Easter? Read on for our best deal on short breaks and full weeks in the Lake District these Easter holidays and escape to the Lakes, for less!

It’s not just dancing daffodils and spring lambs playing in the Lakes this Easter. There’s plenty of family-focused events happening across the Lake District this April to keep your little hatchlings happy all holiday. Here are some of our favourite family days out in the Lake District this Easter:

Sometimes more really is merrier! And after so much time spent apart many of us are once again looking to reconnect with friends and family for good times, together. Maybe it’s a special birthday, an anniversary, a stag or hen do or maybe it’s simply to gather together once more, we have a hand-picked selection of group accommodation in the Lake District National Park to suit all your celebration needs.

With fuel costs hitting all time high levels, it can seem that choosing a UK break would mean shelling out more than ever on fuel to ensure you still get the most out of your stay. There are however tangible, practical ways to reduce your fuel bill during your Lake District holiday. We’ve put together some top tips for keeping fuel costs down, whilst enjoying a fabulous and truly unforgettable break in the Lakes.

Not content to sit back, relax and soak up the views? Does a gentle stroll along a peaceful footpath not quite cut it? If you’re looking for a holiday packed with heart-thumping adventures, thrills, excitement and brand new experiences then if you’ve come to the Lakes you’ve come to the right place! We’ve put together some of our favourite Lake District Adventures to ensure your holiday is fun, action-packed and most importantly – unforgettable.

Getting outdoors has never been as popular as it is now, and many people will be visiting the Lake District this spring, some staying at our wonderful, scenic cottages and having a brilliant time. Looking at the stunning springtime scenery of the Lake District and the joys of Mother Nature, it is more common than ever that visitors want to protect this environment and ensure their visit is as green as possible.

If you’re planning on a family visit to the Lake District this February half term then you might be wondering how you’re going to keep everyone entertained come rain or shine. Luckily there’s plenty on offer in and around the Lake District to ensure that a half term break in the Lakes will create wonderful family memories to treasure forever.