Cumbria Travel Forum

Where to stay ..
Posted: Wed September 9, 2009 01:32 PM UTC

Planning to walk four peaks over three days in April 2010, There will be five of us (men) and we currently looking for accomindation which provides bed Breafast at a resonable cost...

Can anyone help... or recommend

Regards.

mrj428

3 replies

Lake District log cabin recomendations please
Posted: Mon May 11, 2009 11:44 PM UTC

Hello everyone
Im looking to book a break for me and my girlfriend to the Lake District and was wondering if you could help please
I might be asking too much here lol but Ive always loved the idea of staying in a log cabin in a woodland setting surrounded by wildlife, trees (obviously) etc with a gorgeous view of the lake or a log cabin on the shore surround by woodland.
Can anyone tell me if theres places of that sort to stay in the Lake District ? Ideally I dont really want to be in a area thats full of tourists, nice and quiet would be great with nice wildlife walks etc as Ive taken up photography too.
Thanks so much in advance
Kind regards
Joe

joeted

3 replies

Where would be a good place to stay for a party of 15?
Posted: Wed May 6, 2009 04:12 PM UTC

Hello

I am getting married in August and was thinking about a venue for my stag weekend. I am keen to avoid your typical stag weekend of nothing but drinking and shamefull behaviour. I would like to go some where with good walks, good sceinery, good pubs and some good male bonding. I feel the lake district would be perfect but where to stay? There will be around 15 men going and i would like to know where would be best to go.

Any help or answears to my question would be much appreciated.

Thanks.

Paullid

2 replies

London to Lake District - drive or train? - and vegetarian hospitality
Posted: Sun April 12, 2009 12:09 PM UTC

Hello,
I plan to take my 2 teenage children to the Lake District for 3 days in early July. How long would the drive be from London? And train journey? From which London station to where? I am unable to walk long distances - how is public transport there or are there online links to local car rental prices?
Also, any info re: prices for vegetarian b+b or half board?We will be one or two adults and two teens.
Thanks very much in advance,
Leonie

leoniela

3 replies

Windermere

Windermere in August (14th - 16th)
Posted: Sun April 12, 2009 09:00 AM UTC

Hi, we will travel to Windermere (Lake District) in Mid August (coming from Dubai) with a 3 year old son and will be staying at Craig Manor Hotel. What's the best way to go to Windermere from Kendal (arriving there from Cheltenham) ? Also, planning to take Full Day 9 Lakes Phtographers tour from Millennium Travel Lake District Tours. Any one knows how good the tour is ? Also, how easy it is to commute in the buses ? Are taxis easily available in Winderemere and Lake District in general ? Sorry, a lot of questions but none of our friends ever traveled to Lake district.

asitava

3 replies

Scenic Picnic spot in or around windermere
Posted: Wed April 8, 2009 01:38 PM UTC

Dear All,

Could you suggest any nice picnic spot for having lunch in Windermere or around windermere ( 5 miles or so) We are reaching winderemere at around 11.30- 12.00 but our checkin time in the B&B is after 1. So we are planning to have our packed lunch in some open area, preferably scenic place.

Thanks for all the help given to me in arranging this.

cheers....
RK...

rahulkav

3 replies

Things to do in Lake District
Posted: Tue March 17, 2009 04:18 PM UTC

Dear All,

Thanks for your reply I finally managed to Get booking into Brendanchase B&B in windermere. We are going there as two families 4 adults and 3 kids between 4-7. Can someone suggest things to do and places to visit near windermere. Ideally we would like to have some scenic outings with a few activities for the kids. I know I am asking for too much :-)

We have three full days and stayng in windermere centre.

Regars..
R>>>>

rahulkav

5 replies

Short Break in Lake District
Posted: Thu March 5, 2009 12:26 PM UTC

Hi Guys,

I am planning to take a short break in Lake District over Easter. There are total 4 adults and and 3 kids. Is there any nice Self Catering which could be available only for 3 nights. I have checked a few but not much availability.

I checked a few Youth hostels since they provide good budget. But unfortunately availability is very limited. Any advise/tips.

cheers...
R...

rahulkav

5 replies

Question about good dates to visit Lake District
Posted: Mon March 2, 2009 06:41 PM UTC

I am planning to spend some days in the lake District using Keswick as a base for hill walking. The dates that suit me best are May 1st to May 5th. But I now see that this is a UK Bank Holiday weekend. Does that mean the area will be very very busy with tourists? Difficult to park a car? Traffic jams? Walks very busy? OR, is it still quite early in the season?
Views , comments, advice much appreciated.
Thank you
Pop.

popmorgangd

10 replies

Unsure where to stay...
Posted: Sat December 20, 2008 03:06 PM UTC

Hello there,

I'm wanting to go to the Lake District on a long romantic weekend, also to do a lot of activities such as mountain biking, walks and boating.

I've looked at a feel lodges and cottages and they seem to be in a variety of areas. I was wondering where is the best village or town to stay. It would be nice to stay by the Lakes if possible.

Any information would be greatly appreciated and i thank you in advance for taking time to reply.

Kind regards,

Kay

Kaysta

2 replies

Windermere

windermere
Posted: Tue August 26, 2008 10:14 AM UTC

hi, i will be visiting windermere next week and i'd like to know what are the main attractions there. what are the places worth visiting and if its possible doing all this without a car??? is it very big???

how's the temperature there?? i live in malta and its really hot at the moment here, but i guess i need to take up winter clothes with me??? what kid of clothing would be appropriate?????

thanks

stefaniadebattista

5 replies

Isolated and beautiful cottage desired!
Posted: Thu July 31, 2008 12:50 PM UTC

Hi all

I'm looking for a small beautiful cottage with as much character as possible in the Lake District to take my girlfriend to for a long weekend.

We would ideally like it to be slightly isolated (e.g. detached in a clearing of its own) but within walking distance of amenities or a small village.

Near a lake for rowing and with a log burning fire would be a big bonus (if I haven't already asked too much!).

I found one at the following link that seems fantastic but is unavailable until October, we were hoping to go in the middle of September
http://www.heartofthelakes.co.uk/dovecot_cottage.html#

Thanks all for any help you can give
Rob

Robbo888

2 replies

Cumbria

Travel plans - Cumbria - Northumberland - Eden Valley - Lakes - Hadrians Wall
Posted: Sun July 6, 2008 05:48 AM UTC

In mid October 08, after a stay in the Highlands my wife and I are considering train to Carlisle and hiring a car. We are visiting the south of the Eden Valley - Appleby, Long Marton, Dufton - where my family originally farmed (from at least 17th Cent) before settling in Oz in 1850s. We also want to see the Lakes District and spend a few days visiting Roman sites along the Wall. We expect to have 4 full days and 2 part days before train to Bath.

We are considering using a central base (hotel or B & B) and driving out to accomplish our travel interests. Being a bit of a horse lover, my wife wants to go riding on the Fells.

We think these ideas are achievable given the distances involved - or lack of them. It all seems so small and compact compared to travelling in Oz.

We would be grateful for any comments, criticisms or tips about the above; recommendations about accomodation; must-see places in the Lakes area; must see places along the Wall - Vindolanda and Cawfields seem to me to be definites.

many thanks

damian.amanda

1 reply

Travelling times, and best town to stay
Posted: Tue June 10, 2008 02:06 PM UTC

We are from Melbourne, but will be visiting Britain soon.

We will have a few days around Nottingham, then plan to go up to the Lake District for a weekend.

Can you tell us roughly how many hours drive from Nottingham, to say Ambleside?

Would Ambleside be the best town to stay for our overnight? any better suggestions?

Any help would be appreciated.

Regards,

Glenda

Grevil

13 replies

Visit Lake District in coming Sept.
Posted: Sat March 22, 2008 06:09 PM UTC

I and my wife would like to spend three days in lake district. Any good places which we must go or worth to visit?

civic1500

6 replies

Kendal

How can I buy a train ticket at Kendal Station?
Posted: Wed March 12, 2008 09:16 AM UTC

I've started doing my homework, comparing prices for point-to-point tickets with the various BritRail passes.If I don't get a pass for my complete stay in the UK, I will have to buy a ticket in Kendal. But from the National Rail site it seems that this is an unmanned station, without a ticket machine.
Can I buy a ticket from the conductor in the train then? Or does the tourist information sell rail tickets?
I read about the Lake Day Ranger Ticket, which can be bought in the train. Is this also true for regular point-to-point tickets?

Thank you for any information.

christine.j

18 replies

Windermere

Kendal-Windermere-Hill Top Farm :Can this be done without a tour?
Posted: Mon February 25, 2008 03:26 PM UTC

I've read about guided tours going to Hill Top Farm, but looking at a map it doesn't seem to be too far from Kendal.
I'm thinking of taking a train in the early afternoon, from Kendal to Windermere, walking to the ferry, crossing the lake, then walking up to Hill Top Farm.Do you think this is walkable? I'd have to go back the same way in the evening.
Thank you for any advice.

christine.j

3 replies

Self catering cottage for a week
Posted: Wed February 13, 2008 11:43 AM UTC

Hi there!

We are looking for a cottage for a week in this area or surrounds, preferably not far (within easy walking distance) to a little village. Does anyone have any recommendations? The self-catering cottages I have found online are at farms, which we usually love - peace and quiet, but this time we are looking for one a little closer to a village.

Thanks,
Jen

Jenniflower

16 replies

places to visit !!
Posted: Fri February 8, 2008 04:04 AM UTC

we are 5 students from leeds planning for a trip to lake district for 3 nights 4 days and planning to take a cottage.We are going there for one of our mate's bday !planning for outdoor activites..i know its a off season to do outdoor activites !! can u suggest me places we can visit in lake district..have been reading abt some places ..a bit confused,there's a loads of them..loooks like everything is worth a watch !! we r looking into activites like para sailing,sky diving,biking,mountain climbing( basic ),sailing..etc :) which is the best place to book a cottage ??so that it will be a common point to all the places we visit.We a planning for this trip some where in the first week of march..waiting for ur reply :)cheers!!

pradeepsaran

2 replies

Where in the Lake District at reasobale rates B&B
Posted: Wed December 5, 2007 09:38 PM UTC

Hi, we would like to visit the Lake District for a 4 night stay in June 2008 but unfortunately we are the proud owners of 2 uni students, 1 apprentice and 1 child still at school so we are on a tight budget.
This would be a holiday for just us two adults. We would like to visit somewhere near cocklemouth in either a hotel or bed and breakfast.

GinGeorge

11 replies

pooley bridge
Posted: Thu August 23, 2007 11:37 PM UTC

going to pooley bridge for a cammping weekend, been to many places in the lakes but woundering whats at pooley? if anyone could give info on walks, days out etc would be good, thanks

paularoons

1 reply

drive from Edinburgh to lake district
Posted: Wed August 15, 2007 04:07 PM UTC

how far is it from Edinburgh to Windermere by driving? is it a good idea to drive or via train?

thanks!

yliu2004

4 replies

Cumbria

lake district
Posted: Sat April 21, 2007 07:09 PM UTC

hi can you tell me if there are tours from london, or should i take the train to somewhere and takea tour, can you please recomend a good tour and hotel. cheap but atleast good. thanks

sahanj

2 replies

2 Days in Windermere
Posted: Thu March 29, 2007 05:35 AM UTC

Will be spending 2 days in Windermere, a very thoughtful and generous Vt'er from Windermere has planned to do the walks and cycling around town for me.

Im more of an outdoor person, suggest something that can be added to the trip, will be there in Jul/Aug, hopefully.

Thnx in advance.

Ali

alycat

2 replies

Windermere
Posted: Tue February 20, 2007 05:28 PM UTC

Taking my mum to Windermere for the day by train , she'll be in a wheelchair.
Any tips for good views and pubs/cafes for lunch - she likes more old fashioned than posh - open fires in the pubs etc.
Thanks, Michael

spudseven

1 reply

Staying In Braithwaite
Posted: Sat January 6, 2007 11:18 PM UTC

Im staying in Braithwaite for a week at the beginning of March and i would like to know if anyone has any photos or information about the town not availiable on the internet?

toby2604

2 replies

Lake District National Park:Winter Walks
Posted: Fri December 8, 2006 11:46 AM UTC

I am planning to have my Christmas from 24 Dec to 26 Dec in Windermere. Could you please give me some advice about the winder wald which I am interested in?
I know nothing about how to perpare for it such what to wear, what to bring and what I should pay more attention to during the walk. By the way, can you recommend some places worthy of being visited around Windermere.Thanks a lot.

dbwei

2 replies

Windermere in Winter
Posted: Sat December 2, 2006 04:23 PM UTC

I'm not really interested in walking the hills, but this year i'm thinking of taking the family to bowness-on-windermere for christmas, has anyone else been there at christmas time and if so whats it like?

2193steven

2 replies

Does anyone recognise the hills in this photo?
Posted: Fri November 24, 2006 10:03 PM UTC

Hi,

last week we went for a 4 day stay in Coniston. On Sunday 19th Nov the sun was out, and while driving down the A593, from Coniston towards Skelwith Bridge, I took the following photos:

http://jimpix.co.uk/images/stitch/Untitled-1.jpg
http://jimpix.co.uk/images/stitch/Untitled-2.jpg

Trouble is, I'd like to know the names of the mountains we were looking towards.

Does anyone know?

Thanks

Jim

2006-11-24

2 replies

Wild Camping!?
Posted: Wed November 15, 2006 05:06 PM UTC

Me and a friend are thinking about wild camping next summer, we were just wondering about good spots were look to do a long hike from Coniston to keswick over three days, can anybody reccomend some good place to stay in the wild? I know Styhead Tarns a good one, we were thinking about Red Tarn below Cold Pike?

Thanks Jack

Jackerius14

2 replies