Lake District
Cotterdale Cottage Holidays
Kendal
Kendal is an interesting old town whose Norman Castle is associated with Henry VIII's sixth and last wife Katherine Parr - who outlived him, though not without some sticky moments. Kendal has its splendid Brewery Arts Centre, and is picturesque with good shopping; and well worth a visit, perhaps via Fairfield Mill and Sedbergh.
Windermere
Windermere in the Lake District is ten and a half miles long and 219 feet deep it is England's largest lake. Boats can be hired from Waterhead, Low Wood, Bowness and Fell Foot Park. These vary from rowing boats to sailing boats or self-drive motor boats.
The town of Windermere lies ½ a mile from Lake Windermere, the town itself doesn't touch the lake, and is sometimes confused with the older town of Bowness which is about halfway down on the eastern shore and full of shops, restaurants, cafes, attractions.
Keswick
Keswick on Derwentwater is a small but very attractive market town.
Ambleside
Ambleside is located in the centre of the Lake District at the head of Lake Windermere. Ambleside is a busy Lakeland market town with everything a visitor could want from outdoor shops offering tackle for walkers and climbers, craft shops, galleries and numerous cafe's and restaurants.
