Recommend me a holiday lodge in the Lakes
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Thinking of spending a few days maybe a week either up the lakes or in bonnie Scotland, can anyone recommend a reasonably priced holiday lodge/cabin for two of us.
It seems a minefield out there and whilst i know a few round Cornwall want some advice on holidays in the lakes or in fact Scotland.
Thanks in advance chaps.
It seems a minefield out there and whilst i know a few round Cornwall want some advice on holidays in the lakes or in fact Scotland.
Thanks in advance chaps.
Edited by CHIEF on Thursday 27th August 13:15
Stayed here over Christmas a few years ago http://www.fisherground.co.uk/index.htm
eldar said:
Its been pissing down for a month in the lakes, and shows no sign of improving. Don't come expecting good weather
Well it will have to be tough, It is the UK after all. If the missus wants sunshine we'd have to go abroad and she can pay for it. times are tough at the moment.So its either the Lakes or Kerbedge.
Can highly recommend www.langdale.co.uk.
Not the cheapest place in the world but if it's raining there's plenty to do. 2 restaurants and 3 bars on site. 2 country pubs in walking distance (Britannia & Wainrights) plus another Restaurant (Elterwater). Indoor pool, sauna, jacussi, steam room, gym, snooker room, kiddies play room, babysitting service, Tennis courts, beauty salon, etc.
But best of all you're right in the middle of the Langdale Valley, one of the most picturesque spots in the Lakes. There are 2 weeks worth of walks outside the door and plenty of mountain biking.
It's a Timeshare place and people rent out their self catering lodges for a week, mid-week or weekend period, via the website. The Lodges are well appointed and you can do all your own cooking if you don't fancy eating out. Or you can just stay in the hotel - they do last minute deals sometimes.
My family went there for years, but having now bought a cottage round the corner, just pop in for the odd morning coffee now. In fact we're off there tomorrow - looking forward to my first pint of Bluebird at The Britannia already.
Or you could try www.wheelwrights.com, who rent out lots of cottages in the area - Elterwater.
Not the cheapest place in the world but if it's raining there's plenty to do. 2 restaurants and 3 bars on site. 2 country pubs in walking distance (Britannia & Wainrights) plus another Restaurant (Elterwater). Indoor pool, sauna, jacussi, steam room, gym, snooker room, kiddies play room, babysitting service, Tennis courts, beauty salon, etc.
But best of all you're right in the middle of the Langdale Valley, one of the most picturesque spots in the Lakes. There are 2 weeks worth of walks outside the door and plenty of mountain biking.
It's a Timeshare place and people rent out their self catering lodges for a week, mid-week or weekend period, via the website. The Lodges are well appointed and you can do all your own cooking if you don't fancy eating out. Or you can just stay in the hotel - they do last minute deals sometimes.
My family went there for years, but having now bought a cottage round the corner, just pop in for the odd morning coffee now. In fact we're off there tomorrow - looking forward to my first pint of Bluebird at The Britannia already.
Or you could try www.wheelwrights.com, who rent out lots of cottages in the area - Elterwater.
CHIEF said:
eldar said:
Its been pissing down for a month in the lakes, and shows no sign of improving. Don't come expecting good weather
Well it will have to be tough, It is the UK after all. If the missus wants sunshine we'd have to go abroad and she can pay for it. times are tough at the moment.So its either the Lakes or Kerbedge.
You'll find the farther west you go the cheaper it gets, most tourists are reluctant go more than 40 minutes from the motorway.The weather is spectacularly vile at the moment, though, 12c, 35mph winds and lots of rain. Check if tou are in doubt...
http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/nw/nw_lates...
eldar said:
CHIEF said:
eldar said:
Its been pissing down for a month in the lakes, and shows no sign of improving. Don't come expecting good weather
Well it will have to be tough, It is the UK after all. If the missus wants sunshine we'd have to go abroad and she can pay for it. times are tough at the moment.So its either the Lakes or Kerbedge.
You'll find the farther west you go the cheaper it gets, most tourists are reluctant go more than 40 minutes from the motorway.The weather is spectacularly vile at the moment, though, 12c, 35mph winds and lots of rain. Check if tou are in doubt...
http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/nw/nw_lates...
Your telling this to an Oldham lad here, it can be baking hot 12 miles away in Stockport with people sipping their pina coladas (or Fosters) yet here in Oldham we'll be freezing our nuts off with only our sheep to keep us warm.
A bit of blustery weather doesn't bother me.
CHIEF said:
eldar said:
CHIEF said:
eldar said:
Its been pissing down for a month in the lakes, and shows no sign of improving. Don't come expecting good weather
Well it will have to be tough, It is the UK after all. If the missus wants sunshine we'd have to go abroad and she can pay for it. times are tough at the moment.So its either the Lakes or Kerbedge.
You'll find the farther west you go the cheaper it gets, most tourists are reluctant go more than 40 minutes from the motorway.The weather is spectacularly vile at the moment, though, 12c, 35mph winds and lots of rain. Check if tou are in doubt...
http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/nw/nw_lates...
Your telling this to an Oldham lad here, it can be baking hot 12 miles away in Stockport with people sipping their pina coladas (or Fosters) yet here in Oldham we'll be freezing our nuts off with only our sheep to keep us warm.
A bit of blustery weather doesn't bother me.
eldar said:
Its been pissing down for a month in the lakes, and shows no sign of improving. Don't come expecting good weather
There's a reason it's the "Lake District" not the "Puddle District" or the "Dry Valley District". Lots of rain is one of the best bits about the Lakes (having lived in the area for 20 years or so).As for places to stay, the old quarry cottages above Glenridding are nice, but apart from that (and the Drunken Duck Inn
) I have no recommendations as I rarely need somewhere to stay.ewenm said:
eldar said:
Its been pissing down for a month in the lakes, and shows no sign of improving. Don't come expecting good weather
There's a reason it's the "Lake District" not the "Puddle District" or the "Dry Valley District". Lots of rain is one of the best bits about the Lakes (having lived in the area for 20 years or so).As for places to stay, the old quarry cottages above Glenridding are nice, but apart from that (and the Drunken Duck Inn
) I have no recommendations as I rarely need somewhere to stay. The third dismal summer since 2006 does rather challenge senses of humour. You don't come here for the wonderful climate, the scenery and walks will do.eldar said:
ewenm said:
eldar said:
Its been pissing down for a month in the lakes, and shows no sign of improving. Don't come expecting good weather
There's a reason it's the "Lake District" not the "Puddle District" or the "Dry Valley District". Lots of rain is one of the best bits about the Lakes (having lived in the area for 20 years or so).As for places to stay, the old quarry cottages above Glenridding are nice, but apart from that (and the Drunken Duck Inn
) I have no recommendations as I rarely need somewhere to stay. The third dismal summer since 2006 does rather challenge senses of humour. You don't come here for the wonderful climate, the scenery and walks will do.
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