{"id":1462,"date":"2018-01-10T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2018-01-10T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lakelovers.cottage-search.com\/blog\/summer-break-lakes\/"},"modified":"2025-02-03T08:46:13","modified_gmt":"2025-02-03T08:46:13","slug":"summer-break-lakes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/blog\/summer-break-lakes\/","title":{"rendered":"A Summer Break in the Lakes"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Lake District Summer 2018 Good Vibes<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Summer 2018 in the Lake District is going to be a stunner!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/summer-holidays-lake-district\/\"><strong>2018 Summer holidays in the Lake District<\/strong><\/a>, we\u2019re thinking Lake District gin cocktails; luxurious Cumbrian ice creams on Bowness promenade; a Windermere Lake Cruise; tapas at Hawkshead Brewery; dipping our toes off a jetty; and a fell summit jauntily bagged!<\/p>\n<p>What do you fancy?<\/p>\n<p>Then back\u00a0to your very own stylish Summer house \u2013 a bright, spacious and cheery luxury holiday home designed for easy breezy Summer living. How does this sound?<\/p>\n<p>Lazy brunches \u2013 avocado and bacon on brioche with a pot of coffee and the papers \u2013 in an open-plan kitchen with doors opening onto grassy fells and large open skies.<\/p>\n<p>A freshen up in a Villeroy and Boch bathroom, ready to enjoy the upmarket bars and restaurants of Bowness.<\/p>\n<p>A garden BBQ with laughter and games and a Summer evening jaunt to your local pub.<\/p>\n<p>We can feel the good vibes flowing already!<\/p>\n<p>Summer 2018 in the Lake District is ready \u2013 let us jump right in and take a look.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Rich Pickings \u2013 Windermere and the South Lakes<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>This Summer we\u2019re getting out and tasting the region\u2019s bounty. Yes, Pick Your Own (PYO) is as popular as ever as hyper-local cooking becomes a strong 2018 foodie trend.<\/p>\n<p>Cooking from produce from your doorstep is never better than when said doorstep is the fertile pastures and woodlands of the Lake District. Let\u2019s dip our hands into some of what\u2019s ripe for the picking on the foodie scene in the Lakes this Summer.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The health benefits are largely driving this foodie trend and we adore the authenticity of the baked delights at Staveley\u2019s More? Artisan Bakery, plus artisan breads are easier to digest! As they say, \u2018you are what you eat\u2019. \u00a0Visit our <strong>Windermere Cottages<\/strong> to view accommodation nearby.<\/li>\n<li>Containing natural ingredients that act like artificial versions in an aspirin, White Willow bark can help with headache-related ailments. And this is exactly what is in Willow Water, mineral water sourced from just below the surface on Cartmel Fell. Summer 2018 is all about carbonated drinks and a cucumber or basil Tonic Water from Willow Water sounds just the Summer remedy.\u00a0\u00a0Visit our <strong>Cartmel\u00a0Cottages<\/strong> to accommodation\u00a0in the Lake District\u2019s foodie capital.<\/li>\n<li>And Summer would not be the same without some English strawberries. The PYO season runs from June to August, and we\u2019d recommend South Cumbria for some seriously rich pickings! The woodlands on the Sizergh Estate, Kendal, can be heavy with nature\u2019s Summer bounty, especially wild raspberries that grow in the hedgerows. Low Sizergh Barn Farm Shop is also a must to pick up seasonal goodies\u00a0from local producers.\u00a0Visit our <strong>Bowness\u00a0Cottages<\/strong> to view accommodation\u00a0in the Lake District\u2019s foodie capital.<\/li>\n<li>For \u2018souper\u2019 food straight from your door, look out for fresh-looking nettles and try your hand at making nettle soup from foraged tender tips. Add a dash of cream and butter for a velvety finish plus enjoy a natural a health-kick!\u00a0Visit our <strong>Coniston Cottages<\/strong>\u00a0to view accommodation\u00a0close to the foraging hotspot of\u00a0Grizedale\u00a0Forest.<\/li>\n<li>If you\u2019re staying further north and fancy some PYO delights, then we\u2019re pleased to let you know that Lakelovers have moved into the Eden Valley, which truly is a garden filled with Summer delights. Here you\u2019ll find laid-back Pick Your Own fields, as well as endless hedgerows weighed down with wild berries. Top Summer attractions in the area include Lowther Castle, Appleby Horse Fair, Armathwaite Hall, Dalemain House and Gardens, Rheged Centre and Orton farmers market as well as mid-summer walks along the meandering River Eden.\u00a0Visit our <strong>Eden Valley\u00a0Cottages<\/strong>\u00a0to be the first to see the latest addition to our collection.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Pick Your Own in South Cumbria or head to the woods on the Sizrgh Estate for some wild pickings.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Summer Splash \u2013 Windermere, Ambleside &amp; Keswick<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>From watering mouths to refreshing wild swimming dips and paddling spots \u2013 a Summer holiday in the Lake District would not be the same without taking to water. There\u2019s adrenalin-fuelled water sports at Low Wood Bay, including waterskiing and wakeboarding. For some surfing-cool, try SUP \u2013 Stand Up Paddle Boarding with Total Adventure on Windermere. There\u2019s Swallow and Amazon-style adventures to be had from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conistonboatingcentre.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Coniston Boating Centre<\/a>. And enjoy some hydrotherapy at one of Lakelovers\u2019 hand-picked spa\u2019s \u2013 Wordsworth Spa, The Salutation or Choices Health Club \u2013 where our customers can enjoy the benefits of our Leisure Club Passes.<\/p>\n<p>From Ambleside, head to the tarns in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/short-breaks-in-langdale\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Langdale Valley<\/a> for a private swim. Slater\u2019s Bridge is a particularly good family-friendly paddling and swimming spot, and the car can be parked close by too for added convenience. There are some top river rope swinging spots along the River Brathay also.<\/p>\n<p>For a Herbal Essence moment under a pounding waterfall, head to the Borrowdale Valley and the River Derwent, from Keswick. The rock here is volcanic and so the river water is exceptionally fresh and invigorating.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1263956\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"width: 1034px;\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1263956 size-large b-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2020\/10\/2-SUP-on-Windermere-solid-boards-1024x750.jpeg\" alt=\"Boating on Lake Windermere\" width=\"1024\" height=\"750\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1263956\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2020\/10\/2-SUP-on-Windermere-solid-boards-1024x750.jpeg\" \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-1263956\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u2018SUP! Fancy some boarding on Lake Windermere this Summer?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3><strong>Your 2018 Summer House<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>So which Lake District holiday cottages have availability this Summer? The Lakelovers collection is growing faster than ever, with stunning new cottages being added weekly.<\/p>\n<p>Discover our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/summer-holidays-lake-district\/\"><strong>Summer 2018 Lake District cottage availability.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>A newly refurbished Summer house in the Lake District means you get bright, airy spaces that are designed for you to enjoy the vigour that is so unique to this region. Over the Summer months, the valleys, woodlands, forests and fellsides are swathed in endless, vibrant green and the warm air carries the scent of bracken and white harebells.<\/p>\n<p>Gardens are filled with lavender, buzzing bees and dandelion seeds float on the breeze. Summer is the season for slowing down. For enjoying a good Summer read, lazy beer garden refreshments and spending as much time outdoors as possible.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1267632 b-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2020\/10\/stonethwaite-troutbeck-1.jpg\" alt=\"Photo of South Stonethwaite Cottage\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2020\/10\/stonethwaite-troutbeck-1.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>So, why not kick off the winter blues and dive into our bright and airy selection of holiday cottages with Summer 2018 availability. If you\u2019d like more help choosing, call our friendly Customer Service team on 015394 88855.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pick your own strawberries, garden BBQ&#8217;s in the sun and classic Lake District water fun. 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