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