10 cool things to do when it’s hot in the Lake District
The Lake District has been enjoying some unusually hot weather lately, and it looks set to continue for the…
10 top tips for first-time visitors to the Lake District
Almost anyone who’s been to the Lake District will rave about the destination as one of the most beautiful…
A short but rewarding Lake District walk: Orrest Head, Windermere, UK
On 7th June 1930, a young Alfred Wainwright – then in his early twenties – went on a day…
Booking vacation rentals directly with owners to save on additional fees
In my last post, I talked about the merits of booking vacation rentals directly versus via a third party…
Booking vacation rentals directly with the owner versus via a third party website
Owners of vacation rental accommodation (or self-catering accommodation as it’s more commonly known in the UK and some other…
10 ways to enjoy Summer in the Lake District
With the warmer months just around the corner, you’ll want to turn your attention to what there is to…
Getting around the Lake District without a car
Many people assume that you need a car to get around the Lake District. Whilst it can certainly be…
7 of the most common mistakes people make when visiting the Lake District
Visiting the Lake District is on many people’s wishlists when visiting the UK, just as it is for residents…
Short, accessible walks in the southern Lake District
Short, accessible walks appeal to a wide range of people, not just those with mobility issues. And whilst the…
Serpentine Woods Alphabet Trail – for younger visitors to Kendal
Situated high on the western side of Kendal – the picturesque market town known as the “Gateway to the…
10 interesting things you maybe didn’t know about Kendal in north-west England
Sandwiched between two of England’s most beautiful National Parks – the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales, – it’s…
Our favourite restaurants in Kendal
The traditional market town of Kendal – idyllically sandwiched between the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales National Parks…
10 of the best walks in the Lake District this Spring
England’s Lake District is home to a number of breathtaking walks just waiting to be explored. And sometimes it…
10 things to do on a rainy day in the Lake District
They say every cloud has a silver lining and this couldn’t be more true than in the Lake District….
The happiest places in Britain – Kendal takes #1 spot in North-West England
In a quest to uncover the happiest places to call home in Great Britain, Rightmove recently conducted its annual…
Lake District walk ranked one of the best in the world
A Lake District walk has been ranked one of the best in the world. Placed 15th, Catbells near Keswick was ranked ahead of Italy’s beautiful Path of the Gods on the Amalfi’s Coast, and even ahead of the iconic four-day Inca trail in Peru or trekking up Kilimanjaro in Tanzania.
