Lake District

The Lake District’s very first serviced accommodation ‘aparthotel’ has opened its doors in Windermere, bringing a unique offering to the local area.  The 21-room establishment, Kotel, is the brainchild of local businessmen and father-and-son duo, Graham and Edward Kennedy.

The family owners of a Lake District holiday park are helping visitors to enjoy even greener stays in Cumbria following a new series of environmental initiatives.

May is quite probably the best time to visit the Lake District.  The weather is usually lovely then, the lambs play in the fields, the spring blossom is out and the birds are singing.  The highlight, though, are the bluebells that create an aura of magic when you come upon them in a wood or (more occasionally) on a fellside.  

Here are five of the best places to see bluebells in the Lake District, although you will still chance upon them in little pockets of woodland and by the sides of the road when you’re out and about.  

Muncaster Castle and Gardens

One of the Lake District’s most respected chefs has created a ‘winner’ with a number of unique lobster dishes at his newest bar and restaurant, Brown Sugar.  Ian Dutton, who opened his latest venue in September 2018, and is also the owner of Dutton Cuisine’s Village Inn and Pig restaurants, decided to ‘push the boat out’ and try something original.  The tempura lobster burger consists of lightly tempura battered lobster tail with cool mango and seaweed aioli, chunky mango and avocado, roasted red pepper salsa and crisp romaine l

To celebrate Discover National Parks Fortnight this week (6-21 April), premium dog gear brand Ruffwear® has got tails wagging with its list of the best places to take your pooch on a long walk this spring. 

With miles and miles of stunning coastlines, mountain trails and scenery to rival anywhere in the world, the UK is the perfect place to go walking with your four-legged friend. Here’s the five top places to visit according to Ruffwear®.

Northumberland