by Paul James | Aug 25, 2026 | Lake District Guides
There is a time and a place for a hotel, and the Lake District has some lovely ones. But for a great many trips here, and especially for families, groups and anyone travelling with a dog, a self-catering holiday home quietly wins on the things that matter most: space,...
by Paul James | Aug 11, 2026 | Lake District Guides
Three days in the Lake District is just enough to lose your heart to the place. A long weekend gives you a proper taste, a cruise on the water, a walk with a view, a wander through a stone village or two, and the slow pleasures of pub lunches and lakeside evenings,...
by Paul James | Aug 4, 2026 | Lake District Guides
For a dog, a holiday begins the moment the car is packed, and a little planning makes the journey to the Lake District as happy for them as the days that follow. Get the drive and the accommodation right and your dog arrives relaxed, settles quickly, and is ready to...
by Paul James | Jul 28, 2026 | Lake District Guides
If there is one rule for a Lake District holiday, it is to pack for the weather you might get rather than the weather you hope for. This is a place that can serve up warm sun, cool cloud and a brisk shower before lunch, and being ready for all three is the difference...
by Paul James | Jul 21, 2026 | Lake District Guides
The Lake District is one of the most popular corners of the country, and at busy times that popularity shows on the roads and in the car parks. The good news is that a little know-how takes the stress out of it, and that for much of a trip you may not need the car at...
by Paul James | Jul 14, 2026 | Lake District Guides
Let us be honest about the Lake District: it rains here, and sometimes it rains with real commitment. The fells are as green as they are precisely because of it, and there is an old local line that there is no such thing as bad weather, only the wrong clothes. The...