Lake District

[Bianca]

Hi,

We are probably going to go away middle/late Oct for a long weekend. Can anyone recommend a nice hotel/country B&B in the Lake District? I've only been once before, and we stayed in Ambleside which was quite cute but would like to stay somewhere else this time. I've found 2 nice ones in Windermere but still want to look about.

Also, anyone know of anywhere interesting to visit? Last time we were there we did a lot of hill walking in the rain (was great though, we like walking) and had a tour of a family run (working) coal mine which was brilliant.

Any suggestions you might have would be appreciated!

Thanks

[claireg]

Bee Hun the groovy cottage is in the Lake District and really is fab, i know its self catering but... theres some excellent pubs near by!!! and the Eden valley is beautiful. If i think of anywhere you should visit ill let you know. The link to the groovy cottage is www.monkhousehill.co.uk

[Bianca]

Oh i didnt think it was there! Thanks!

[Nicola B]

The Groovy Cottage is quite cheap in the middle of October. We are staying in one of them the week beginning the 11th October for our anniversary. Be careful to avoid the half term week near the end of October, as they obviously sky rocket around then. That is when my parents-in-law are staying there! I would highly recommend them and there is loads to see and do around there. If nothing else you get a free pass to the North Lakes Spa, so you could spend the week excercising or being pampered!

Nicola

[claireg]

No probs Bee!! Im determined to go again. let us know if you decide to go there, it does come highly reccomended by 3 groovers!!! What more can you ask for??

[Taz]

I agree - Monkhouse hill is great - Close to the lakes and Carlisle for a bit of shopping - we went to Gretna green too!! tee hee...