Cornwall or Lake District ?
Discussion
Afternoon.
My fiance is turning 30 next week, and I want to take her away for a couple of days, and I have the above in mind. I'm leaning more towards the lake district, she's told me to surprise her.
So what is the PH Massive' thoughts. Can you reccomend either, or anywhere else, with hotels. I'm in London, and really want to drive there, up to 6 hrs max for a decent place / hotel.
I guess there are boat trips etc. and good walks around windermere, and good restaurants, not looking for loads of activities, but it'd be good to get out and about wherever we go.
Cheers.
My fiance is turning 30 next week, and I want to take her away for a couple of days, and I have the above in mind. I'm leaning more towards the lake district, she's told me to surprise her.
So what is the PH Massive' thoughts. Can you reccomend either, or anywhere else, with hotels. I'm in London, and really want to drive there, up to 6 hrs max for a decent place / hotel.
I guess there are boat trips etc. and good walks around windermere, and good restaurants, not looking for loads of activities, but it'd be good to get out and about wherever we go.
Cheers.
The restaurants, drives and mini railway sound great, might have to convince her about the railway though, but I'd love it having worked on the railways for 5 years.
I'm staying in a place called Brathay Lodge, can't wait.
Thanks again for the suggestions, maybe Cornwall another time out of season.
I'm staying in a place called Brathay Lodge, can't wait.
Thanks again for the suggestions, maybe Cornwall another time out of season.
vladcjelli said:
rossw46 said:
I'm staying in a place called Brathay Lodge, can't wait.
Right opposite the pitch and putt/tennis courts.Nice looking place. If you fancy a gentle stroll out, head towards the church, wander through the park, turn left at the little bridge following under loughrigg, turn left again when you hit the main road and you'll be back at brathay lodge.
There are no Pubs on this route.
Don't forget to pay the Golden Rule a visit at the other end of town.
Absolutely loved the place, and would reccomend it to anyone!
Friendly people, didn't see any litter, and the food/beer were indeed good.
Highlights were the boat trip around Windermere, and the 2 jets and 2 helicopters ( 1 being a Chinook) flying low over the lake, we could even see a chap waving from the chinook ! And secondly, Lucy's restaurant, top notch, awesome food, and if anyone's going there have a go at their babotie - traditional South African dish.
I will go for longer next time, 2 nights wasn't near enough. One small let-down (IMO) was Wray Castle, looks lovely from the outside, unfortunately not so on the inside, crap 60's decor, I felt sorry for the old place, and hope the National Trust can raise the funds needed to restore it to its former glory, still, lovely view of it from the boat.
Also didn't get to do the steam railway, gutted, next time !
A few pics :-
Friendly people, didn't see any litter, and the food/beer were indeed good.
Highlights were the boat trip around Windermere, and the 2 jets and 2 helicopters ( 1 being a Chinook) flying low over the lake, we could even see a chap waving from the chinook ! And secondly, Lucy's restaurant, top notch, awesome food, and if anyone's going there have a go at their babotie - traditional South African dish.
I will go for longer next time, 2 nights wasn't near enough. One small let-down (IMO) was Wray Castle, looks lovely from the outside, unfortunately not so on the inside, crap 60's decor, I felt sorry for the old place, and hope the National Trust can raise the funds needed to restore it to its former glory, still, lovely view of it from the boat.
Also didn't get to do the steam railway, gutted, next time !
A few pics :-
Edited by rossw46 on Tuesday 27th August 16:32
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