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- Booking Pudding Cottage for 7 nights from 13th May, \u00a3890 from \u00a31035.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nPudding Cottage twin bedroom<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nPudding Cottage, Ambleside<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Wykefield House, Hawkshead<\/h3>\n
Wakefield House is an elegant country property giving you complete privacy and your very own slice of Beatrix Potter country. The views from the private gardens of this detached property are enough to make you want to book this property before you even look inside! The privacy and generous space of this property makes it perfect for socialising and spending quality time away from the jobs of home! Inside; there are two relaxing rooms, more formal lounge on the first floor and relaxed, games or socialising room on the second, perfect for a holiday with older children who might enjoy this room as \u2018the kids lounge\u2019. A separate dining room downstairs is ideal for \u2018grown up\u2019 entertaining and the kitchen with large breakfast table makes for a perfect family space in the mornings. There\u2019s bike storage with table tennis table, luxury bathroom, en-suite and downstairs WC so there won\u2019t be any fighting for the loo! Hawkshead and Ambleside are on your doorstep and as this home was twice the holiday home of Beatrix Potter herself, you\u2019ll no doubt want to explore more about the life of the famous children\u2019s author at her former home of Hill Top, in Near Sawrey. Grizedale Forest is nearby if you head west and is a very popular day out for families who can let their adventurous sides go at Go Ape.<\/p>\n
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We wonder which room Beatrix Potter slept in?<\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nWykefield House, Hawkshead<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nWykefield, Hawkshead, was twice the holiday home to Miss Potter and her family and from where she painted some of her earliest Lake District scenes.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n
Things to do in the Lakes this May half-term<\/h3>\n
North Lakes: <\/strong><\/p>\n
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- The Jennings Keswick Jazz Festival, 12th-15th May \u2013 Theatre by the Lake<\/li>\n
- Keswick Mountain Festival, 19th-22nd May<\/li>\n
- Appleby Horse Fair, 2nd \u2013 8th June<\/li>\n
- Blencathra: An after dark outdoor cinema experience, Threlkeld Cricket Club, 20th May<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nJennings Keswick Jazz Festival, the UK\u2019s largest jazz festival is not to be missed this May as it celebrates its 25th anniversary!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Central Lakes:<\/strong><\/p>\n
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- Brathay Windermere Marathon, 22nd May<\/li>\n
- Go Herdwick Public Art Trail, until 3rd September<\/li>\n
- Blencathra: An after dark outdoor cinema experience, Brockhole Visitor Centre, Windermere, 21st and 22nd May<\/li>\n
- \u2018Have a go rafting\u2019 aged 7+, Brockhole Visitor Centre, Windermere<\/li>\n
- Den building, bush craft and survival skills for kids, Brockhole Visitor Centre, Windermere, 14th May<\/li>\n
- Museum of Water (Lakes Ignite 2016) Wray Castle, Windermere, 6th-8th May<\/li>\n
- Comedy Festival, Brewery Arts Centre, Kendal, 16th-22nd May<\/li>\n
- Try the epic Tree Top Adventure at Go Ape, Grizedale Forest, Hawkshead<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nTerry Abraham\u2019s \u2018Life of a Mountain Blencathra\u2019 premieres at Rheged this May. Seats still available for additional viewings across the Lakes in May, including the fabulous \u2018after dark outdoor cinema experience at Brockhole Visitor Centre.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
South Lakes: <\/strong><\/p>\n
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- Simply Red Concert, Cartmel Racecourse, 28th May<\/li>\n
- Holker Hall and Gardens Festival, 3rd \u2013 5th June<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
West Lakes:<\/strong><\/p>\n
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- Sausage Festival at Muncaster Castle, 30th April \u2013 2nd May<\/li>\n
- Family Fun Weekend, Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway, 30th April \u2013 2nd May<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nZip trekking adventure at Go Ape, Grizedale Forest<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
<\/div>\nJulia Bradbury \u2018Best Walks with a View\u2019, Borrowdale<\/h4>\n
Enjoy the beautiful valley of Borrowdale this May and follow in the footsteps of Julia Bradbury\u2019s \u2018Best Walks with a View\u2019 in Borrowdale<\/a><\/strong> route. It\u2019s a very family friendly route with lots of interesting features along the way to keep little legs going.<\/p>\n
A591 to be opened ahead of schedule on May 13th !<\/h4>\n
Ready for the Spring bank holiday, the main road joining the North and South Lakes, between Keswick and Grasmere, is to open eight days early on May 13th, the Department of Transport confirm. We are certainly very excited!<\/p>\n
So much to look forward to this May and the Lakes looks as stunning as ever!<\/p>\n
In the words of Alfred Wainwright;<\/p>\n
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Time is intended to be spent, not saved!<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
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