If you're looking for an amazing day out when you're staying in one of our Matson Ground cottages, then you should definitely take a trip to the Windermere Jetty Museum.

Did you know it's Sourdough September? Well, nor did we until recently, and while we are no baking fanatics (apart from being partial to the odd sweet treat), we did think it was a rather good excuse to round up our favourite Lake District cafés.

There's something about afternoon tea in the Lake District.

On August 19th, we'll be celebrating World Photography Day and it got us thinking'' where are our favourite Lake District photography spots? Where would we go to get that stunning shot?

A lot of visitors to the Lakes are keen amateur photographers.

A little over a mile from the southern tip of Lake Windermere you'll find the Lakeland Motor Museum.

July is National Picnic Month, so what better reason to share our favourite picnic spots in the Lake District? Picnics are one of the UK's favourite traditions and the Lake District provides some fantastic places to throw down the rug, tuck into some fabulous food and soak up the amazing scenery.

If you have a young family then a trip to the World of Beatrix Potter is an absolute must.

We are delighted to be able to offer our guests Lucy's of Ambleside private dining services.

In an area renowned for its mountains and lakes, Lake District markets aren't always the first thing that spring to mind.