Inspiring Hints & Tips

We all love the Lake District, Cumbria, but how well do you know the beauty spots of the county? We have selected 10 pictures of famous beauty spots from around the Lake District and Cumbria below to test your knowledge. See how many you can identify. To help you, we have also included a clue for each one.

It may not be a usual Valentines day in 2021 as we know you can’t bring your better half for that romantic break away just at the moment, however it is the perfect time to plan that little getaway for later in the year.

Claire & Gareth Mc Keever are the owners of Pure Lakes Skincare and we recently sat down with Claire to talk about life in the Lakes.

It might be a quiet start to 2021 but when some normality returns and restrictions are lifted, the Lake District, Cumbria is the perfect place to rediscover. Bring loved ones for a staycation and enjoy the holiday of a lifetime.

2021 is Cumbria's Year of the Coast. Most people know the Lake District, Cumbria for our lakes and mountains but our rugged coastline is certainly worth a visit. In 2021 we are celebrating our rich coastal landscapes, villages and towns.

Its thirty years since we lost Alfred Wainwright -the Cumbrian author who is now synonymous with the Lake District fells. Just after lockdown, inspired by his daily exercise, James Forrest set a new record for the time taken to complete all the Lake District mountains.

Introducing Home Spa - Handmade by Pure Lakes in their Lake District workshop.

Specially designed to bring the spa into the home, allowing you to have the relaxing and luxury experience of a natural spa treatment, anytime.

2020 has been a challenging year all round and we are setting our sights on a fantastic 2021. We would love to see you in the Lake District, Cumbria whether you are bringing the family for a fun-filled break, maybe it’s a romantic weekend away or an action-packed holiday of non-stop thrills.

Christmas at Booths

Now more than ever, spending time at home with family has become important to us all. Whether the festive season is spent in your own home, visiting family or you’re ‘going home’ for Christmas – we’re sure that excellent food and drink will form a significant part of your celebrations.

We’ve picked out a few of our favourite products from this year to get your taste buds talking!

If your criteria for the perfect holiday are a relaxing setting away from the crowds in a place surrounded by stunning countryside and fascinating history, we have found just the place: Kirkby Stephen. Arrive by train on one of the world’s most scenic railway lines: The Settle to Carlisle.