The best cities and villages to visit in Lake District
THE Lake District It houses many lively market cities and characteristic villages scattered between robust falls and dramatic Tarn.
Even if there are many well -known points with Excellent accommodation options For Visiting the beautiful landscapes of the regionBase away from the most popular areas – and often crowded – deserve to explore.
Along the beautiful streets that boast of artisanal shops and traditional pubs, visitors will find gastronomic wonders in the 13th of the lake Michelin Star restaurants and can find out where the Lake DistrictMany renowned artists and writers have lived and worked. With cobbled streets, slate houses and waterways, it doesn’t take much to understand the artistic inspiration without rivals.
Each city and village offers a different window for the glorious national park, so we have collected some favorites to choose the best trip.
Grasmere
Immersed between magnificent falls and a quiet lake, Grasmere Village is perfect for a relaxing stay with delicate walks and portions of culture. It was a favorite place for William Wordsworth and home to his cottage where, where the poet wrote most of his main works. You can currently visit the cottage, together with a museum and gardens. Further artistic representations of the beauty of the area are in the Heaton Cooper study. Founded by the artist of the landscape Alfred Heaton Cooper in 1938, the Gallery now manages three exhibitions that show the work of the Heaton Cooper family – artists who have modeled the way the Lake District was appreciated.
If the sun shines, take on a pastel -colored rowboat to Faryland Grasmere, before admiring the lake view with a tea and special focaccins in the tea room. Do not go home without a spicy gingerbread from the ginger shop of grasmere.
Where to be
Victorian House is a hotel boutique that is perfectly placed in the charming village. Choose from a handful of intelligent rooms finished with vintage oddities or opt for the awakening of their shepherd’s hut surrounded by nature. In the morning, enjoy breakfast with a quiet view of the garden.
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Cartmel
One of the most beautiful villages of the lakes, Cartmel is an excellent choice for excellent food, spot and atmospheric drinks shops that sell local products. In the hottest months, the Piazza del Villaggio Ronza with eating and drinking outdoors. In addition to a dispersion of gastro pubs that serve a warm British rate, the small village hosts two restaurants with Michelin stars, Rogan & Co and the accounts, both of the work of Simon Rogan. Cartmel is also famous for the sticky caramel pudding, which can be purchased from the village shop, together with other puddings and food of gastronomy.
Get out of the indulgence by exploring the medieval origins of Cartmel. A culminating point is the priory of the XII century cartmel which has eight centuries of history.
Where to be
The encume is a Michelin star restaurant with bedrooms and suite scattered throughout the village. Each room elegantly shows local crafts and references to the history of the village. All stays include breakfast at the Michelin Rogan & Co star restaurant and guarantee a table booking in the Centraio.
Troutbeck
Troutbeck is a group of hamlets that cling to the hilly road from Windermere to Penrith. A stay here is ideal for anyone who wants to enjoy the Fells, but you could also take a sweet walk around the village, stopping at the Jesus Church, which hosts colored glass windows by Edward Burne-Jones and William Morris. Subsequently, the Queens Head offers a welcoming place for a drink or meal.
Alternatively, he faces the heights of Wansfell Pike – a climb rewarded by brilliant views on Windermere lake. We recommend walking boots for the effort that has fallen up to High Street, which reaches 828 meters, through the Ill Bell crest.
Again in the village, the old post office tea room is a popular stop for walkers who wish to enjoy the view with homemade soups and cakes.
Where to be
Family -run Inn The mortal man is an option of great value. With traditional 17th century rooms, open fires and horse brass, it is an atmospheric stay with characteristic bedrooms. The hotel also boasts a large outdoor brewery which is a great place to relax after a walk.
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Amenside
AmebleSide is a lively city, which is remarkable for its purchases. Deli Rattle Ghyll is a wonderful place to collect takeaway sandwiches and freshly baked cakes, as well as local cheese and winter Tarn butter. A splendid selection of perfumes and care of natural skin fills the shelves in the bathroom, while Fred’s bookshop is the place to find the reading of the holidays. Taste some local craft beers directly from their tanks of copper to the Tap Yard or taste the creative delights in the Michelin starred Lake Road cuisine. The exquisite offers include local products with creative twists and turns such as the salmon of king ōra, karebushi, tomato and maple dashi.
A relaxed walk can be enjoyed in Rothay Park, while the Armigation of Wansfell Pike reveals the best views. During the climb, stopped at the Stockhyll waterfall – his promises in the waterfall are wonderfully dramatic.
Where to be
The drunk duck is an elegant but concrete country inn. With the cottage -style bedrooms finished with inviting furniture, it is 10 minutes by car from Amenside, but the penalty is worth it. On the lower floor you will find a characteristic and welcoming pub with its micro -rifile, but the elegant restaurant of the inn, with its adventurous and tasty menu, is the main draw for guests.
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Keswick
Keswick is a cheerful market city with a wide range of activities at hand, making it an ideal place for entertain the whole family. On a bright day, Visit Castlerigg Stone Circle, one of the most dramatic stone circles and first in the United Kingdom dating back to the 3000 AC is surrounded by glorious falls including Helverlyn and High Seat. In May, Keswick hosts one of the largest mountain festivals. This weekend for families is full of sporting events from yoga slopes, as well as live music and a program of interviews.
On a rainy day, discover the history of the pencil at the Museum of the derwent pencil. Alternatively, take a show at the Keswick’s Theater on the lake or go behind the scenes with a whiskey, gin and vodka production to the lakes distillery, which ends with a sampling with the spirits.
Where to be
Just in the city center, the inn in the square is an intelligent house with a Scandinavian slick design combined with fascinating characteristics of Cumria. There is a cocktail bar, a pub for families and a Steakhouse restaurant with open cuisine.
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Coniston
Coniston Village is an ideal basis for water sports and outdoor family activities. It is located on Coniston Water, which is a quieter lake than the tourist windermere, so your boat initiatives will be less disturbed by the tours. Choose between rowing boats, kayak, canoes at the Coniston Boating Center or make a relaxing cruise with Coniston Launch Co.
Visit the Ruskin Museum to learn the story of Donald Campbell, who beat Seven Records of World Water Speed, four of them on Coniston Water. Its iconic Bluebird K7 hydroplano is a new characteristic of the museum.
Where to be
Book the Coniston Inn for a classic Lakes Hotel with good value rooms and an atmosphere for families. For a warm pub food and breakfast full of Cumria, take a seat between electric memorabilia in the open -plan restaurant. It is ideal for access to the lake as it has its pier.
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