| The county of Cumbria has so much to offer its | | | | Wordsworth's House in Cockermouth, |
| visitors, boasting mountains, lakes, valleys, historic | | | | Hutton-in-the-Forest in Penrith, Muncaster Castle in |
| buildings, preserved railways, a rich heritage and a | | | | Ravenglass and Abbot Hall Art Gallery in Kendal - |
| wealth of towns and villages to explore. | | | | plus more besides. |
| This area also has a great range of self-catering | | | | If you just want to go exploring some great |
| accommodation, providing an ideal base to enjoy | | | | places in Cumbria, then you will be spoilt for |
| your holiday in this lovely county. It's a superb | | | | choice. You could head to Barrow-in-Furness, |
| location for a holiday property rental and a | | | | Brough, Bowness-on-Windermere, Ulverston, |
| fun-filled family vacation. | | | | Brampton, Coniston, Ambleside, Hawkshead, |
| Cumbria, which is situated in the north west of | | | | Keswick or Windermere. |
| England, is England's second largest county and | | | | While you're in Cumbria, try to visit the city of |
| includes the beautiful and scenic Lake District | | | | Carlisle, which is rich in history and has a cathedral |
| National Park. It became a national park in 1951. | | | | and a castle among other visitor attractions, |
| Not surprisingly, the Lake District National Park is a | | | | including the Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery, |
| very popular tourist attraction. It covers an area | | | | sports and leisure facilities as well as shops, bars, |
| of 885 square miles and includes Scafell Pike, the | | | | restaurants and nightclubs. You can even take a |
| highest mountain in England (at 978 metres), and | | | | trip to races, at Carlisle Racecourse. And while |
| Lake Windermere, which is England's largest | | | | you're in the area, why not take a walk along a |
| natural lake (at 10.5 miles long). | | | | part of the famous Hadrian's Wall! |
| The Lake District is a haven for walkers, cyclists | | | | Another great way of catching some of the |
| and those who are keen on watersports. | | | | scenery here is by taking a trip on the |
| Whether you just want to take a gentle stroll or | | | | Settle-Carlisle Railway, which travels along some |
| prefer to go hill walking, it's available here. There | | | | truly beautiful landscapes along the way. |
| are numerous cycling opportunities, too, so you | | | | During your stay in Cumbria, you will no doubt |
| can hire a bike and make the most of the great | | | | want to dine out in one of the many restaurants |
| outdoors in Cumbria! If you enjoy watersports, | | | | and sample some of the delicious food available in |
| you can go windsurfing rowing, sailing, kayaking or | | | | this area. While you're on holiday, why not try |
| fishing in this area. There are some places where | | | | some local specialities, such as Cumberland |
| you can hire a boat, too, so you can also admire | | | | Sausage or even Kendal Mint Cake. |
| the scenery from the water. | | | | Cumbria is an ideal UK holiday destination for all |
| Cumbria offers a wealth of other attractions, as | | | | the family. It has something for everyone, with |
| well as the stunning Lake District National Park. | | | | beautiful landscapes to discover, a wealth of |
| If you enjoy visiting historic houses, Cumbria has | | | | visitor attractions and plenty of activities to keep |
| many interesting buildings and heritage sites to | | | | you busy for the duration of your vacation. |
| explore. For example, you can go to | | | | |