Times are changing in the travel and tourism sector. No longer does the operator lay down strict rules regarding minimum night stays etc.
The more relaxed stipulations on minimum stays are the case not just at hotels and bed and breakfast businesses but it is now the case for many self catering property owners.
Self catering is [...]
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Cottages in the Lake District for Short Breaks
Taking Foodie Short Breaks in the Lake District
Hotels in the Lake District offer so much these days. Not only to they offer so many services and facilities but they offer great deals on short breaks combined with sampling the local produce of the area in their restaurants.
What has been great to see in the last few years is the use of the [...]
Windermere – The Heart of the Lakes
Who would have thought it? Windermere is not on Lake Windermere! In fact, it’s about 2 miles away, with ‘Bowness on Windermere’ being the small town which is on Lake Windermere.
Strangely, Windermere [town] used to be called Winandermere and before that there were actually three small hamlets [Applethwaite, Birththwaite and Heathwaite] which were combined in [...]
Keswick Hotel and Julia Bradbury feature on BBC 2 Children in Need auction
The BBC 2 Wake up to Wogan show launches “Things that Money Can’t Buy” auction for Children in Need on Monday 16th November with a Wainwright walking package starring Julia Bradbury and The Skiddaw Hotel in Keswick.
The Wainwright walks have been popularised by Julia Bradbury who often stays at the Skiddaw Hotel when filming in [...]
Lake District Hotels Full bloom Honours
For the 4th successive year the Lodore Falls Hotel has taken an award at the Keswick Tourism Association ‘Keswick in Bloom’ Competition.
The hotel has 40 acres of grounds to manicure and uniquely has the Lodore Falls situated in the grounds - which makes it an attractive and very audible garden. It also has its own [...]
The Beaches of Marbella and the Costa Del Sol
The Costa Del Sol in the south of Spain has around 650 miles of coastline, mostly sandy beaches.
Marbella is an area on the Costa Del Sol and which is famous for many things but its beaches have to be one of its top attractions. Marbella alone has over 24 beaches on its 27 mile length. [...]
Western Lake District Accommodation – All Year Round
Spring time in the Western Lake District - Lambs, daffodils and action galore…
The snow on the fells is giving way to snowdrops. By May, the beautiful Eskdale valley is carpeted in bluebells. But one flower in particular is associated with the Lakes – and you can visit Wordsworth’s house for a fascinating re-creation of his [...]
Lake District Weddings – The Most Romantic Destination
With the Lake District being named most romantic destination this Valentine’s, it isn’t surprising that couples then want to return to get married. A staggering 31% of couples interviewed voted for the Lake District over destinations such as the Cotswolds, Bath and York.
The romantic nature of this area unsurprisingly attracts couples looking for a wedding [...]
