Inspiring Hints & Tips

Time to stretch your legs. Ambleside is home to countless walks of varying abilities, allowing everyone to take in the iconic views of The Lake District.

Summer here in the Lake District, Cumbria is a truly spectacular time to visit. Rediscover the destination and explore new things to see and do, reconnect with loved ones and make new memories or recharge in the outdoors with fresh air and wide-open spaces.

For our blog, we thought we would ask one of our four-legged guests to take the lead. Unsurprisingly, he bounced at the opportunity to tell you all about his recent trip to Ullswater. We’ll let him introduce himself.

If you’re a regular user of social media, then your friends and family have probably seen plenty of photographs of your favourite meal or perfect pout… So, let’s show them something different for a change!

The River Eden flows from North Yorkshire to the Solway Firth in the north of Cumbria. The main course of the river is an area known as the Eden Valley – an unspoiled area of rolling green countryside, quant villages and thousands of years of historical myths and legends.

Explore charming towns and villages, majestic lakes, and exciting attractions and activities. The Lake District is full of unique heritage and wonderful events, not to mention plenty of enticing walking routes you could discover during your holiday.

With stories and tales of the largest collection of boats linked to Windermere, a cruise on a beautifully restored boat, great food and the best view of the lake, head to Windermere Jetty Museum for a fantastic day out.

Its National Gardens week from 26th April until 2nd May and this year is also the anniversary of the famous garden designer Thomas Mawson. Read on to find out more about the man and the gardens he designed.

If you are a green-fingered fan, you are completely spoiled for choice when it comes to bloomin’ magnificent gardens in Cumbria. Let's take a wander around some of our favourites, taking in everything from formal gardens to ones where the wildflowers are left to flourish.

Do you remember that feeling of exploring the great outdoors on holiday? It is a feeling of excitement as you take on those less trodden treks, armed only with muddy boots and a hot flask of tea, whether in the sun, wind or rain.