Destination / The Lake District
Destination / The Lake District
Molly Cooper
The soaring mountains and endless lakes have inspired countless creatives while every year thousands of people flock to hike, sail and explore everything there is to offer in this beautiful region β°οΈ
Our destination guide contains everything you need to get started with our round up of the best places to stay, eat and drink as well as our top things to do π―
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Another Place, The Lake
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Gilpin Hotel & Lake House (AA 5-Star)
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The Hare & Hounds Inn, Bowland Bridge
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Old Dungeon Ghyll Hotel Great Langdale
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Rothay Manor Boutique Hotel & Restaurant
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The Samling Hotel
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Places to eat
Breakfast & brunch π³
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Lucia's Coffee + Bakehouse
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Homeground Coffee + Kitchen
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The Bluebird Cafe
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LunchΒ
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Helvellyn Country Kitchen
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Mathildeβs CafΓ©
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Chesters By The River
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Dinner
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Rogan and Co
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The Dog and Gun Inn
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Forest Side Hotel
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Things to do
Get out and about π³
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Scafell Pike
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Get your walking boots on, this is a serious hike but the views are infinitely worth it
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Ullswater 'Steamers'
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Castlerigg Stone Circle
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Wordsworth Grasmere
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Buttermere
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Molly Cooper
Host of the Curated Spaces podcast, discover the best places to stay around the UK π¬π§
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π Great food, field to fork where possible
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