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Lake District Hotels
Lake District Hotels – Things you should consider before booking your lake district hotel There are hundreds of lake district hotels, ranging from small 17th century coaching inns to large, modern establishments. We take a look at the things you need to take into account before you choose a hotel. The Lake District lies surprisingly close to the North Western coast of England and consists of mountainous areas and valleys separating one community from another. What looks like a small distance on a map can be a two hour journey in a car and a full days outing on a bus. So it's important to take geography and transport into account when choosing lake District hotels. Location is the next big factor, would you prefer peace and solitude or the hustle and bustle of the major tourist hot spots?. The timing of your visit will also have a bearing on the location you choose as getting around can be difficult during peak periods. Having chosen your location based on the above factors, you can now narrow down your choice of Lake District hotel based on its style and reputation, facilities and choice of restaurants. Transport: If you are travelling to and around the lake district by car, you'll have maximum choice in regard to the location of your hotel. If however you're arriving on public transport a central location should be chosen with Windermere being recommended in particular as it has rail as well as bus links. Location: After transport considerations your choice of location comes next. If you are looking for a very relaxed holiday, choosing an area that still provides the full lake district experience, yet is less popular than the tourist hotspots, will be perfect for you. Even though the Lake District attracts an annual 15 million visitors, there are still areas where you can go walking for a day and not see another soul. Recommended areas are: The whole of the western side of the Lake District National Park; if you imagine a vertical line joining Broughton in Furness with Bassenthwaite, anywhere to the left of the line is for you. Recommended locations in the western lake district include: the villages of Broughton in Furness in the south and Buttermere and Cockermouth in the north and the valleys of Wasdale and Eskdale. In the North East of the Lake District, the areas around Shap and Pooley Bridge will provide you with equal solitude. Be aware that facilities and transport links in these remoter parts will be less readily available than in the main tourist areas. This means that the types of activity you enjoy are likely to be related to the outdoors. You can always take a day trip to one of the popular lake district towns to add a little variety to your stay. If on the otherhand you are looking for livelier locations, Bowness on Windermere, Ambleside, Keswick and Kendal should be on your shortlist. The Langdale valley is also very popular with walkers. Lake District hotels in the quieter areas are likely to double up as the local public house, so don't expect five star luxury. You'll find similar accommodation available in the busier areas too, but will also have the choice of Luxury hotels with Michelin starred restaurants. Time of Year: Like most tourist destinations the Lake District has peak seasons for tourism. School Holidays and Bank Holidays are always popular as are most of the summer months plus Christmas and New Year. During these peak periods lake district hotel prices increase and availability decreases. getting around can also be difficult as the narrow coutry roads get clogged up with traffic. My recommendations are to visit either at Easter, or in September/October. The weather is usually better than in the summer months (if a little colder), and both traffic and hotel prices reduce considerably. |
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