The success of Easter in the Lake District is very much hoped by the tourism operators there to continue throughout the rest of the year. The euro, rise in transport costs, costs when abroad and the need to return to the traditional values of a holiday, seem to be drawing holiday makers back to the UK.
Self catering in particular has risen in the last year throughout the whole of the UK. Some operators recording a 50% rise in bookings on the same period last year. Self catering operators have been busy renovating and refurbishing holiday properties and there is a huge choice of luxury Lake District self catering properties to choose from. There are many operators offering late deals and weekend breaks too. For years, self catering properties have had to be booked months in advance and for only full weeks. With late deals being such a widely used method of booking holidays and trips today, all sectors of the tourism industry have had to change. A large change is the ability to be able to book a short break in a Lake District self catering property whether it be for a long weekend or mid week break. A full week isn’t always required and many consumers can be put off booking for the thought of wasting part of a week they have paid for.
The South Lakes is the busiest and most popular area of the Lake District as it includes such famous and picturesque locations as Ambleside, Grasmere and Coniston along with many of the famous Lakeland walks. For a quieter Lake District cottages holiday, areas further west such as Cartmel and the Lake District Peninsulas are must stay destinations. Cartmel is the oldest and most picturesque village in South Lakeland, famous for its cobbled streets and alleyways, sticky toffee pudding, Cartmel Priory (circa 1189), and 6 times a year the glorious Cartmel races held at Cartmel’s village steeplechase racecourse set against the backdrop of the beautiful English Lake District, also a popular venue for Lake District weddings. Lake District self catering properties range from town centre flats to remote cottages and barn conversations so the appeal is wide. Many of the refurbished or recently renovated properties have luxury fitting in the bathrooms and kitchen with modern appliances and wood burning stoves.
So whether it is the hustle and bustle of Ambleside or the serenity of Cartmel, Cumbrian cottages are definitely worth a go this year. For those who haven’t had a self catering holiday in the Lake District before, it is a great opportunity to see the Lakes in a different way. Camping is great fun but the weather in the Lake District isn’t always fabulous! Should the weather be favourable, having the outdoor space around a cottage enables barbeques or outside dining making the most of the beautiful scenery. The outside space also allows children to play outside or perhaps a game of bowls on the lawn or simply just relaxing with a good book. Again, this makes the most of a holiday and time in the Lake District.
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