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Cumbria, England's most northwestern county, is considered one of the most beautiful in the country. Valleys and fells, as the low mountains are known, are home to idyllic villages, high rolling moorland and plenty of lakes. While climbing, biking and hiking are popular, literary connections draw visitors to Grasmere and Rydal. Keswick, Ambleside and Windermere offer hotels and restaurants. Driving is the best way to get around sites such as Wordsworth's Dove Cottage and The World of Beatrix... more » Cumbria, England's most northwestern county, is considered one of the most beautiful in the country. Valleys and fells, as the low mountains are known, are home to idyllic villages, high rolling moorland and plenty of lakes. While climbing, biking and hiking are popular, literary connections draw visitors to Grasmere and Rydal. Keswick, Ambleside and Windermere offer hotels and restaurants. Driving is the best way to get around sites such as Wordsworth's Dove Cottage and The World of Beatrix Potter. « less
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Allerdale Court Hotel

5 of 5 stars
Preston, Lancs
Nov 20, 2009

I visited this hotel with a colleague on the 19th November - the night of severe flooding in Cockermouth. I received a friendly welcome from John and Kay despite the fact that the water was about...more

Fell House

2 of 5 stars
Birmingham
Nov 20, 2009

When I made the booking and the owner started by interrogating me on whether my husband or I smoked and then told me that checking-in hours were only from 4.30pm until 7.30pm "because we're entitled...more

Graythwaite Manor Hotel

Nov 20, 2009

This hotel is a typical British heritage hotel.. with large rooms and wooden chest drawers and wardrobes. From most of the rooms the view of the bay is available. The fireplaces keep the sitting rooms...more

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