by Mike Dunbobbin

Created on: December 03, 2010

Why choose a Lake District Hotel for a Twixmas break?

The period between Christmas and New Year is known in the hotel trade as Twixmas; that short period of downtime between the two major celebrations.

It’s the perfect time to hit the UK holiday hot spots as there are great deals for short breaks, dinner inclusive packages, and much more on offer. It’s also a good time of year to sneak into popular

Lake District Hotels that get booked up for New Year months in advance - and grab a great Winter Saver deal at the same time.

You can then explore the Lake District in relative peace whilst others wait for New Year.

Things to see and do in the Lake District

There are so many exciting things to see and do in the Lake District you’ll be spoilt for choice.

Shopping

You’ll be just in time for the January sales so there’ll be lots of great shopping to be done. From the independent and unique shops of Penrith and Appleby to the main town centre of Kendal and the outdoor specialists in Ambleside you can take your pick and bag a bargain. A sprinkling of Christmas lights will enhance the festive feel – as will a quick stop for a mince pie and cuppa at one of the many tearooms and cafes!

Eating Out

Cumbria has everything from award winning restaurants in the Lake District’s best hotels to scrumptious fish and chips from the chippy and light lunches in traditional cafes. Local specialities include Cumbria Fell Bred lamb, locally reared Venison, Westmorland Rabbit and the area’s famous Sticky Toffee pudding. In fact, with a dinner inclusive New Years Eve package you’re sure to want to eat in rather than out!

Outdoors

There’s a vast range of walking routes that criss cross the area and cover all abilities from wheelchair and pushchair friendly routes to high level ascents of the four 3,000 ft plus mountains. And with the forecast on your side the winter wonderland will take your breath away; there’s nothing more tranquil than an icy lake, frost laden trees and snow covered fell tops.

Visitor Attractions

Attractions include historic houses such as Dalemain House and Gardens and Hutton-in-the-Forest House and Gardens; High Head Sculpture Valley; Farm Shops and Rheghed Visitor Centre; the Settle and Carlisle railway; and family attractions such as Eden Ostrich World, The World of Beatrix Potter and much more. And with so many lakes, meres and tarns there are plenty of watery attractions including lake steamers, water sports centres and an Aquarium.

Selecting a great place to stay

There’s a huge range of accommodation available in the Lake District ranging from self-catering and campsites to well known hotel chains and family run boutique hotels. However, with such good seasonal deals on offer you can stretch your budget much further and select a <a href="http://www.applebymanor.co.uk">luxury Lake District hotel</a>. The Appleby Manor Hotel is a four star country house hotel on the edge of the Lake District with open log fires, luxurious bedrooms, a fine selection of wines and whiskies, an award winning restaurant, indoor leisure club and superb views over Lake District fells. You can book online and secure last minute or seasonal breaks, including Twixmas.

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