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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 Old Homestead

5 of 5 stars
Buckinghamshire
May 16, 2008

We arrived to find different owners (Zen and Jayne) from our previous visits but the welcome was extremely warm and helpful and we received great hospitality throughout our four day stay. The...more

The Drunken Duck Inn

2 of 5 stars
Middlesbrough
May 16, 2008

We made a 250 mile round trip to have lunch. What I found was a very disappointing bar area, a souless restaurant and decidedly average food. Although I didn't think the price was over the top the...more

Sweeney's Bar, Restaurant and Rooms

May 16, 2008

Didn't stay in the accommodation, but did eat at the restaurant. The overall appearance is of a quite modern and fresh, but comfy restaurant and bar, although not particularly large. The service...more

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