If you're after a Country House hotel escape, picture one with beautiful gardens with views over the Eden countryside, one with a fantastic spa and wonderful dining options.  Well to fit that picture, take a look at Appleby Manor in Appleby, an ideal base to explore the eastern Lakes and Cumbria from!

If you've not yet experienced Go Ape, you're gonna love it! It makes for such a great time outdoors, is thrilling, challenging and more than anything, so much fun!  And if you're in the Lake District, there's TWO amazing forests to choose from to enjoy Going Ape at!  Grizedale Forest near Hawkshead and Whinlatter Forest near Keswick.

Back in stock! This great deal from Groupon lets you visit the wild animals at the fantastic South Lakes Safari Zoo near Barrow in Furness and Ulverston, and pay upto 63% less than the normal entry price !

There's not many Lake District places you can stay for £59 in remote surroundings, with walks and mountain stream views from your doorstep, great bar and restaurant and a delicious breakfast each morning - But you're in luck, because this great offer from Groupon means you get just that! Staying at the cosy Shap Wells Hotel, Shap.

If you've taken the path from Rydal to Ambleside, you'll have no doubt passed and seen these great looking places by the river!

If you're looking for a cosy break in the market town of Penrith, just 20 minutes from Ullswater, there's a great offer from Secret Escapes where stays at the George Hotel are just £169 for 2 people including breakfast, dinner, wine in your room and two drinks with your meal each!

If you're looking for a gift for a couple, and it's something to do with the Lake District for them, we've got you covered!  Ideal to buy yourself for your other half for valentines or a romantic fun experience to enjoy together!

The Coniston Inn, Lake District - A rustic country inn with rooms - you can just picture it with a roaring log fire, your favourite craft beer and a hearty plate of pub grub! A quick nightcap of Lakes whisky and off to bed in one of the comfy rooms ready to wake up to a day of hiking in the Lakes - Sounds good?

Well the Inn Collection group have a fantastic range of Inns that they've brought up to stunning standards with rustic modern refurbishments and so much more - Take a look at them all here.

Are you stuck to find a gift for that person that loves the Lake District and the outdoors and want to present them with something that they'll truly love! Well look no further as we've found 30 perfect ideas for Lake District enthusiasts to suit all budgets .. and from just £5!! 

If you're an avid fan of hiking, walking or bagging those sought after Wainwrights, Country Walking magazine is an excellent read, with so much included!  And they often have subscription discounts you can take advantage of!

Enjoy a short stay living in the countryside!  Lodges are a great staycation accommodation choice to get away as a group or with the family - or even as a couple or all to yourself!  They're a great option as they're detached (so you get a great silent nights sleep), a literal home from home, all the self catering facilities you need, comfortable rooms - and most are now modern with great decor, outside balcony's and some even round the lot off with a hot tub to bubble away under the stars in!

We all know our beloved furry friend is part of the family, and if you're going on a family break, the dog is coming to!  As such you may be after pet friendly / dog friendly lodges / log cabins in the Lake District, and if so, you're in luck - because we've got them all here for you to consider! After a day of walking with your dog in the Lakes, you can look forward to coming back to a beautiful accommodation to relax in!