Cumbria

Rich wildlife and wonderful walks from this old-fashioned English cottage. Village life surrounds with cafes and a ‘proper’ local

Lovely old-school country house near Cartmel’s ancient abbey with dreamy views, good food, happy staff and nicely priced rooms

Quirky wooden house overlooking Lake Windermere, with a massive sitting room and an indoor pool; Bowness is a five-minute walk down the hill

Food grown, foraged and prepared with care and skill is matched by wines and ales. Country bedrooms have roll top baths - heaven in Cumbria

A dog-friendly, relaxed local with newly vamped rooms, great microbrewery ales and tasty, local, homemade food served beside a roaring fire

A stylish base for those who want to explore the beautiful north - expect good food, stylish interiors and a pretty market town

Breakfasts with sausages from home-reared rare breed pigs, a big log fire and relaxed friendly hosts. Acres of garden and woodland paths

Grade II-listed country hotel with lovely gardens and a fine dining restaurant, a short walk from Ambleside and the top of Lake Windermere

Restored stone barn on a farm in the Lake District National Park, with views of fields and woods and an excellent pub nearby

Woodland and fells encircle you, spa suites hang above water, food from the gods in the restaurant is included in the price...

An immensely peaceful haven in the fells. Comfy beds, delicious food, bird-filled gardens and hosts who go that extra mile - guests love it!

Hike the Wild Boar Fells, get cosy at home with books, games and DVDs, and meet the farm’s hens, pigs, cows and sheep

Fabulous lake views, a private garden, beach and jetty – this clever boathouse conversion is a great getaway for boaters and country-lovers

A swish eco barn with complimentary yummy stuff, a fab wood-fired hot tub & view-filled deck. The Dales or the Lakes? The choice is yours!

A beguiling hilltop house with ancient flagstones, open fires and an exciting cockloft for children: views are sublime in all directions

Family-friendly hotel on Ullswater with a cool pool and stylish rooms – swim in the lake, walk in the hills, come back for super food

Bedrooms are elegant with comfortable beds and antiques, food is home-produced and the garden is classic Cumbrian country house

Restaurant with rooms promising excellent home-grown food, countryside rambles and cosy nights in. On the border, 20 minutes to Gretna Green