Have you ever heard of tarn bagging? Like Wainwright bagging or Munro bagging, tarn bagging is visiting as many Lake District tarns as possible, and ideally having a swim, although depending on which set of rules you read, simply dipping a hand in it or skimming a stone across it also count.

At ten-and-a-half miles long, Windermere isn't just the longest lake in the Lake District, it's the longest lake in England.

The Lake District attracts millions of people every year, drawn to the stunning scenery and breath taking landscapes.

There's nothing better than a day exploring the fells - well, that's what we think anyway.

Last Friday, 1 October, was World Vegetarian Day, a day showcasing the benefits of vegetarianism.

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.

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