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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 ⛰️ 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 💯 Happy planning and if that's not your thing, reach out and we can pull together a customer itinerary for you in 24h ☀️
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Places to stay

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 🍳

Lucia's Coffee + Bakehouse
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Homeground Coffee + Kitchen
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The Bluebird Cafe
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Lunch 

Helvellyn Country Kitchen
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Mathilde’s Café
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Chesters By The River
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Dinner

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 🌳

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 🇬🇧 My travel pillars are: 🍋 Great food, field to fork where possible 🌿 Get outside and get moving 🌅 Catch a sunrise or sunset wherever possible 🏛️ Stay in places with a story and vibes Join me for free guides or bespoke travel planning, let's get exploring! 🗺️
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Read more about places in this guide
Another Place, The Lake
Gilpin Hotel & Lake House (AA 5-Star)
The Hare & Hounds Inn, Bowland Bridge
Rothay Manor Boutique Hotel & Restaurant
Lucia's Coffee + Bakehouse
Homeground Coffee + Kitchen
The Bluebird Cafe
Helvellyn Country Kitchen
Mathilde’s Café
Chesters By The River
Rogan and Co
The Dog and Gun Inn
Forest Side Hotel
Scafell Pike
Ullswater 'Steamers'
Castlerigg Stone Circle
Wordsworth Grasmere
Buttermere
The Samling Hotel
Old Dungeon Ghyll Hotel Great Langdale
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