The Lake District has become one of my favourite places to visit in the UK. Since we arrived in June, we have visited three times and we’re looking forward to getting in another visit in December to soak up the Christmas magic.
A part of the Cumbria region in the northwest of England, the Lake District is made up of several stunning towns, mountainous ranges, forests, and is home to the largest lakes in Britain. For me, the Lake District is the epitome of traditional English countryside. Whenever I’m there I feel as though I’ve been transported in to a typical English TV show, like Rosemary & Thyme for example (I love that show!).
Perfect for a day trip, weekend away or even a weeks stay, there’s plenty to see and do in the Lakes. If hiking and outdoorsy activities aren’t your thing, don’t worry there’s plenty of warm and cosy coffee shop and pubs you can relax in, and many quaint villages to explore and shop in. Whatever you fancy, just get ready to soak up the fresh English countryside air.
Where to Visit
There are so many gorgeous towns to visit in the Lakes and I can’t wait to spend more time there to explore more of them. Here are the beautiful villages I’ve been to so far and I recommend you visit:
Ambleside – Lovely cafes and great walking areas.
Windermere – Explore The World of Beatrix Potter or relax by the lake.
Grasmere – Home to the best gingerbread you’ll ever taste.
Where to Stay
Laura Ashley The Belsfield – It’s a Laura Ashley hotel, so of course it’ll be dripping in beauty and elegance.
Linthwaite – With breathtaking views of Lake Windermere, Linthwaite is one of the most luxurious hotels in the Lakes.
The Swan Hotel & Spa Newby Bridge – We had a delicious lunch at The Swan last time we were in the Lakes, and I’ve been dying to stay there ever since. The hotel not only offers yummy, yummy food, it’s filled with gorgeous decor and is situated in the most picturesque spot.
Where to Eat
The Brown Horse Inn – We came here for dinner one night and I instantly loved the quirky decor. The fish and chips weren’t too bad either!
The Britannia Inn – The perfect pub to relax and drink mulled wine in, all while escaping the rainy weather.
Chesters by the River – For the BEST. CAKES. EVER!
Have you been to the Lake District before? What do you like to do while you’re there?
E. Xx
Want some more English travel inspiration? Have a look at my day in Chester.
Bold Bliss | November 29, 2015
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The Lake District is definitely a region I want to visit some day. Your fotos are really inspiring to start the trip! I love the mountains, meadows, small villages, pubs, … Typical and cosy. Thank you for this marvellous post!
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Raj | November 24, 2015
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Beautiful photographs, looks and sounds like the perfect quaint getaway
I’ve never been but after looking at these photos I’ll have to make a trip soon!
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Emma Spencer | Author | November 24, 2015
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Thanks so much Raj!!! It’s such a beautiful place, you’ll really love it! It would be so magical over Christmas time so you should plan a trip around then! Xx
Sophie | November 18, 2015
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Wow! The Lake District looks so much prettier than I imagined! For some reason I was convinced it was just grass and tents. I definitely need to visit. Also I haven’t seen Rosemary and Thyme for years but I used to love it too haha.
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Emma Spencer | Author | November 19, 2015
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Hahaha oh my god Sophie it’s not like that at all!! Well there is a lot of grass, but I only saw a few tents haha! There’s the cutest little towns there, you’d love it!! Rosemary and Thyme was just the best wasn’t it?! They were showing it on TV recently and I was so excited! Xx
Irene | November 17, 2015
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Amazing post dear! Have a nice day:)
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Emma Spencer | Author | November 18, 2015
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Thank you so much for reading Irene!! 🙂 Xx
Gabrielle | November 16, 2015
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It literally feels as though I’ve been transported back to my childhood holidays to the Lake District – ah, I’ve got goosebumps! Your three recommendations (Grasmere, Windermere and Ambleside) are all places I’ve stayed at. Ah, lovely memories – I must go back soon! Have a wonderful week 🙂
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Emma Spencer | Author | November 19, 2015
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Hahaha!! I’m so glad I’ve brought back lovely memories for you Gabrielle! It’s such a gorgeous place and each town is stunning! You definitely should go back soon and relive your childhood holidays! Thanks for reading lovely lady!! Xx
lilyamber415 | November 16, 2015
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Wow–what a stunning place!
xo
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Emma Spencer | Author | November 19, 2015
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Thanks so much lovely!! Xx
Emmajane | November 16, 2015
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It’s been years since I was even in the UK! Looks like so much fun though! x
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Emma Spencer | Author | November 19, 2015
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Oh you’ll have to make sure you visit the Lake District when you come back to the UK!! Thanks for reading love xx
Katarina Ahlsson | November 15, 2015
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Wonderful impressions! I love historical English buildings, too! They look so nice surrounded in green leaves!
Katarina x
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Emma Spencer | Author | November 19, 2015
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Thank you so much Katarina!! I love the houses with leaves on them too, they are just stunning! I really want one for myself haha! Xx
carolinapage | November 15, 2015
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The Lake District looks exactly like my kind of place, I would love to visit there. I’m saving this post for future reference! 😉
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Emma Spencer | Author | November 19, 2015
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Ohh I’m so glad you liked lovely!! It’s SO beautiful, you would love it!! Xx 🙂
Bobiknannie | November 15, 2015
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Amazing places, I would love to visit England again 🙂
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Emma Spencer | Author | November 19, 2015
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It’s such a beautiful place!! You’ll have to visit it next time you’re in the UK!! Xx
welovefur | November 14, 2015
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Amazing post. Well done! Keep going
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Emma Spencer | Author | November 19, 2015
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Thank you so much Lady Fur!! I’m so glad you liked 🙂 xx
Claire @ TallGirlBigWorld | November 14, 2015
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I’ve only been to England twice and spent most of my time in London. Next time I go back to England I want to see more of the countryside because it looks so beautiful! The Lake District look so peaceful and beautiful and just, wow, I don’t even know what to say except that I can’t wait to visit some day! Also, I’d totally be the crazy lady who’d try to pet the sheep…
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Emma Spencer | Author | November 19, 2015
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Ohhh I love London!! Though you’ll definitely have to see more of England next time you visit Claire, there’s so many lovely places to see. The Lake District is definitely wow! It’s such a pretty place! Hahaha I was like that with the sheep too, they are SO CUTE!! Xx
Samantha Betteridge (@SamBetteridge) | November 14, 2015
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This is such a lovely guide to the Lake District – I’ve never been but it’s not far from where I live so I really should. You’ve taken some stunning photos xx
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Emma Spencer | Author | November 19, 2015
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So lovely of you Samantha, thank you!! I can’t believe you’ve never been and it’s not far from you!! You must, must go it’s so gorgeous!! Xx 🙂
lilyamber415 | November 14, 2015
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Great post babe!
xo
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Emma Spencer | Author | November 19, 2015
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Thanks so much lovely lady!! Xx
Sarah | November 13, 2015
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These pictures are so lovely. I feel the need to travel looking at them.
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Emma Spencer | Author | November 19, 2015
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Aww thank you Sarah!! I love giving other people a little bit of wanderlust! 🙂 xx
patricia | November 13, 2015
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This is an amazing place! I would like to visit it!!
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Emma Spencer | Author | November 19, 2015
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Patricia you must go!!! It’s so stunning! Xx
elabellaworld | November 13, 2015
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Lake District is one of my favourite places to visit in the UK. I can’t remember how many times I visited there and these photos (which I must say absolutely stunning) made me want to visit there again. I’ve never gone there in the winter so next time I visit there it will be Autumn or Winter 🙂 xx
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Emma Spencer | Author | November 19, 2015
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Ohhh thank you so much Ela :)!!! it’s such a gorgeous place isn’t it?! I’m always in awe of it’s beauty whenever I visit! I’m really hoping it snows when we go next! Xx
nunu | November 13, 2015
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gorgeous pictures 😉
many kissess
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Emma Spencer | Author | November 19, 2015
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Aww thank you so much Nunu!! 🙂 Xx
Em B | November 12, 2015
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your photos are amazing:-) it looks so lovely there:-)xxx
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Emma Spencer | Author | November 13, 2015
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Ohh thank you so much Em!! You definitely should visit!! Xx
Nadia | November 12, 2015
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We visited Lake District twice and I LOVED it soooo much! Thanks for such a gorgeous photo diary honey & for all the recommendations!! We defo want to visit again 😉
Need to try to best.cakes.ever + Grasmere Gingerbread sounds like a place to visit asap 🙂
xox Nadia
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Emma Spencer | Author | November 13, 2015
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Isn’t it such a beautiful place Nadia?! I really want to go back and spend longer there next time! How gorgeous do the hotels look too?! It’s almost the perfect English winter place to snuggle up on the couch next to the fire with a mulled wine! Perfection! So glad you liked the photos lady and the recommendations, you’re so lovely 🙂 !! Make sure you try the cakes and gingerbread next time, oh my god you’ll be missing out if you don’t! Xx
Mari | November 12, 2015
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First of all: your pictures are A-MA-ZING.
Everything looks so pretty and calm and nice, that it’s even getting suspicious haha! It’s like in the movies when such small quiet places have their mysteries 😀
Of course, I’d love to visit.
PS: That tiny baby sheep!!
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Emma Spencer | Author | November 13, 2015
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Ohh Mari! You’re always so lovely!! So glad you like the piccys and I totally agree about the mysteriousness about it. It’s almost too good to be true isn’t it?! It reminds me so much of the setting of Rosemary & Thyme – a light hearted English murder mystery series. They’re always in gorgeous quaint villages in England where a crime happens! I’m sure that actually doesn’t happen in the Lakes though haha. And yes the sheep were such little cuties! Xx
Courtney | November 12, 2015
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The Lake District looks absolutely gorgeous! I’d love to visit someday!
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Emma Spencer | Author | November 13, 2015
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Ohh you’ll have to visit Courtney, it’s such a magical place!! Xx