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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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Furness Abbey

Nov 7, 2009

I went to the Furness Abbey, what a beautiful place to visit. A must see when you visit Cumbria. more

Troutbeck Inn

Nov 7, 2009

Your review Two stay at The Troutbeck Inn October 2009.‎ - ‎ - 2009-10-22 Husband and Wife team Rowan (Manager) and Ken (Chef) own and run the Troutbeck Inn and Appartments. Our welcome from Rowan...more

Dodds Restaurant

Nov 7, 2009

Three nights we ate in Ambleside and all in all this was best .We admittedly only had pasta but it was excellent and the place was busy and buzzy I only had a large glass of MERLOT but it was one of...more

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