The far north-western county of England - Cumbria - has proven to be increasingly popular with tourists this year. No doubt this is down to the fact that more and more people are choosing to enjoy staycations in the UK.
Where the Lake District National Park is concerned, there are a myriad choices when it comes to the type of accommodation in which you choose to stay. From basic hostels right through to five star chic and unique boutique hotels.
If you are on a tight budget, a holiday in the Lake District is still a viable option for you. Indeed many people choose to go self catering in the area and the Lake District Holiday Cottages prove to be exceptionally cosy and often great value for money - especially if you stay out of the main season.
The area does still attract the well-heeled visitors too and there is an amazing choice of luxury hotel accommodation in the Lake District. But there is also hotel of the three and four star categories in abundance here as well.
Getting to the Lake District is very easy, the national park lies a short distance from the M6 motorway. There are also good train connections around the area and if you are looking to fly: Blackpool, Manchester and Liverpool Speke airports are all within a short drive.