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It is also a fantastic holiday destination! There are loads of activities, including cycling, walking and fishing, and you can take a gentle walking tour around the lovely towns and villages of the Lakes District. And when it comes to booking hotels in the Lake District you are spoilt for choice!

If you are looking to save a few pounds then the Shap Wells Hotel is certainly worth considering. It is located in the Lake District between Penrith and Kendal, about three minutes from the M6 motorway in breathtaking scenery. Some of the country's most spectacular scenery and historic towns and picturesque villages can be found within an hour of the hotel. Rates start from 49 GBP per night for a double room.

A decent mid-range choice is the Duke of Edinburgh Hotel and Bar. This stylish boutique hotel in the centre of Barrow is within 200 metres of the train station and within 3 minute’s walk of the Barrow centre – one of the Lake District’s towns. For a double room you are looking at about 80GBP per night.

An excellent luxury option is the Gold Rill Hotel. Situated in a quiet corner of Grasmere, overlooking the lake and surrounded by majestic fells, this hotel is just 2 minutes’ walk from the village centre. This hotel stands in one acre of gardens with an outdoor swimming pool and a putting green. There is also a private pier on the lake shore. Double rooms start from 130GBP per night with breakfast included.