There is no wrong time to visit the Lakes, only different moods. A season-by-season guide to the weather, the crowds and the quietest months, to help you choose.
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Overview
Melmerby Hall and Stag Cottage are both 5* Gold Award winning properties set in the foothills of the North Pennines, one of 40 classified Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty in England.
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