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Lake District, United Kingdom Overview

Cumbria, England's most northwestern county, is considered one of the most beautiful in the country. Valleys and fells, as the low mountains are known, are home to idyllic villages, high rolling moorland and plenty of lakes. While climbing, biking and hiking are popular, literary connections draw visitors to Grasmere and Rydal. Keswick, Ambleside and Windermere offer hotels and restaurants. Driving is the best way to get around sites such as Wordsworth's Dove Cottage and The World of Beatrix... more » Cumbria, England's most northwestern county, is considered one of the most beautiful in the country. Valleys and fells, as the low mountains are known, are home to idyllic villages, high rolling moorland and plenty of lakes. While climbing, biking and hiking are popular, literary connections draw visitors to Grasmere and Rydal. Keswick, Ambleside and Windermere offer hotels and restaurants. Driving is the best way to get around sites such as Wordsworth's Dove Cottage and The World of Beatrix Potter. « less
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The Howbeck & "the Retreat"

5 of 5 stars
North West, UK
May 17, 2008

We stayed for 2 nights in 'The Retreat' at the howbeck as a treat for our first anniversary and although a little more expensive that the average guest house room is definately worth it! The...more

The Ravensworth Hotel

4 of 5 stars
Yorkshire, England
May 17, 2008

Stayed at The Ravensworth whilst visiting the Lakes for a wedding. The room was good and the breakfast in the conservatory was great. As B & B's/ small hotels go I'd definately recommend it for...more

Hillsdale in Ambleside

2 of 5 stars
London, UK
May 17, 2008

We chose this B&B based on the great reviews it received on TripAdvisor, the fact it had 3 stars and the lovely warm-lit photos on its website. Sadly, the reality doesn't match the rhetoric. The...more

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