Festive Adventures on Your Lake District Holiday with the National Trust

If you’re planning a holiday this Christmas, hiring a cottage in the Lake District is the perfect solution whether you’re going away with family or friends. With elegant snow-capped hills and mountains and glassy lakes, beautiful sunsets and amazing walks, there’s plenty to fill your heart with joy and make your stay a memorable one.

If you’re heading to the Lake District with friends or family, there are some great festive days out organised by the National Trust to take advantage of.

Here we take a look at just a few that will get you into the Yuletide spirit.

Christmas in the Lake District – Townend

Situated just to the east of Lake Windermere, and within a short drive of most of the Coppermines Cottages, Townend is a 17th-century farmhouse with a wonderful cottage garden to explore.

Over the Christmas period, it is open every Friday for some amazing food. If you love sitting by the fire and want to step back in time for a little, this is the perfect festive adventure, but you will need to book beforehand because it’s quite popular.

You can explore the entire farmhouse and view some intricately carved furniture that was made by the owner George Browne. A great way to spend a winter day.

Fell Foot Lake District

Just at the southern foot of Windermere, Fell Foot is much more of an adventure and there are some special events organised over the winter period. If you’ve got kids in tow, the Little Explorers event includes nature walks and later in December, there’s a chance to see the reindeer grazing in the gardens.

Fell Foot is a 7-hectare garden that is owned and being restored by the National Trust, and it looks spectacular during the winter. It’s a great place to have a Christmas picnic or barbecue while looking out over the full expanse of Lake Windermere.

Sizergh Castle at Christmas

Close to the Whitbarrow National Nature Reserve, Sizergh Castle is another location where there’s a true festive spirit over the winter. Throughout December, the National Trust are running Percy the Park Keeper’s Winter Wander Trail which is great for the little ones. Educational and fun, all you need to do is make sure the kids have their wellies on and a warm coat.

For a long time owned by the Strickland family before it was donated to the National Trust in the 1950s, Catherine Parr, Henry VIII’s sixth wife once lived here.

Sticklebarn and The Langdales

Slightly north of Windermere, Sticklebarn and Langdales were designed for festive adventures and the region looks spectacular during the winter. Surrounded by craggy mountains and hills, it’s got everything you need for all the family, including great walks for the odd pet you might have in tow.

With plenty of different hikes and bike trails, returning to Sticklebarn after your day out, you can warm up in front of a roaring fire and take advantage of some scrumptious food and a quick pint before heading back to your cottage.

The Lake District is a truly special and spectacular place to visit at any time of year, but it does have an extra sparkle at Christmas. To find your perfect Lake District Holiday Cottage visit www.coppermines.co.uk and have the most magical Christmas ever.