Appleby, just over the M6 from the Lake District, is a lovely part of Cumbria itself, a great market town with plenty of sights, and an ideal base to explore the Lakes from.  And there's a great offer from Wowcher here to stay in the centre in a well loved inn called the 'Crown and Cushion'

Here's another great bargain break offer we've found through Wowcher! Only £59 for upto two people to enjoy a lovely stay at Wheyrigg Hall, situated in northern Cumbria between Silloth and Wigton! (It's about a half hours drive to Keswick).  Includes breakfast and welcome glass of bubbly each too!