Inspiring Hints & Tips

2021 is the year of the Cumbrian 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.

It’s the spookiest time of the year where ghosts and ghouls come out to play. The sight of a witch flying across the moonlit sky on a broomstick cackling all the way as zombies rise from gravestones to stretch their legs.

Cumbria is particularly spooky at Halloween because of our many medieval castles and stately homes – all favourite haunts of those who haunt.

Forestry England’s Lake District Forests, Grizedale Forest and Whinlatter Forest are special places where people can feel good during the Autumn and Winter seasons. Find out more.

As the nights draw in, we feel a well-deserved, cosy winter visit to The Lake District, Cumbria is in order – and where better to stay than at one of The Inn Collection Group’s stunning venues?

Keswick is one of the most beautiful towns in the country, and even more stunning in autumn as the trees turn golden with the turning of the season. Keswick Museum is an easy walk from the town centre. Read on for our top ten reasons to visit this autumn.