The Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa stands right on the shore of Windermere and boasts unrivalled views of England’s largest lake. The hotel is an ideal base for exploring Lakeland’s towns and villages, rural idylls and outdoor challenges, and a multitude of historic, cultural and contemporary attractions. The hotel rejoices in mature gardens, with lawns down to the lakeside and its own private jetties and moorings.

www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk/oldengland/

Lucy 4- 4get 4mal dining, this is relaxed, sociable eating. An interactive menu allows you to pick, mix and share Lucy's fabulous range of more than 75 wines and beers, as well as a fabulous menu loosely based around tapas and incorporating innovative, delicious food for all palates.

www.lucy4.co.uk

Blackwell, The Arts & Crafts House is one of Britain's finest and most important arts and crafts houses from the turn of the last century, designed by MH Baille Scott. Set in the English Lake District and overlooking Lake Windermere, Blackwell has fine examples of decorative arts, furniture and objects. The interiors glow with superb examples of stained glass, carved oak and iron work, and are complemented by changing exhibitions of contemporary and applied arts.

www.blackwell.org.uk

World of Beatrix Potter is the only Beatrix Potter themed attraction in Europe, where you can visit Peter Rabbit, Jemima Puddle-duck and many other delightful characters. The attraction includes all 23 Tales by Beatrix Potter, brought to life in a magical indoor recreation of the Lakeland countryside, complete with sights, sounds and even smells!

www.hop-skip-jump.com