Cumbria is a county in the North West of England. Largely rural, Cumbria is on of the most
beautiful areas of England. Some of the places of interest include: The Lake District National Park, Scafell
Pike, Hadrian's Wall, Carlisle castle, Coniston Water, Castlerigg Stone Circle, Ullswater, South Lakes Wild
Animal Park and the Pennine Way. There are far more places of interest than listed here, proving that Cumbria
is a great place to visit.
The county of Cumbria has so much to offer its visitors, boasting mountains, lakes, valleys, historic buildings, preserved railways, a rich heritage and a wealth of towns and villages to explore.
Covering an area of about 900 square miles, the Lake District has many scattered towns and villages each with a wealth of history and local traditions.
A Lake District hotel should have a minimum of a dozen guest rooms, a public licensed bar, a residents lounge/bar, a car park, a restaurant and preferably a night porter.
As a destination for so many, there are a number of hotels in the Lake District - with more than 330 hotels to choose from, there is bound to be something to suit every taste and budget.
The highest mountain in England, Scafell Pike, lies in the western part of the English Lake District - an area of breathtaking scenery mostly within the Lake District National Park.
Whether you're thinking of visiting Britain this year or like me, you're a local thinking of staying at home, Cumbria's Lake District National Park offers scenery rarely surpassed elsewhere in Europe.
The iconic peak of Great Gable, a favorite of many Lakeland fellwalkers and the centrepiece of "Britain's Favorite View" is a rewarding objective for the walker visiting the English Lake District.
Choosing a hotel that excels with its cuisine is getting more and more popular. The combination of high quality accommodation and food is the perfect recipe.