With spring on its way slowly but surely it’s the perfect time to start planning your next holiday.
Although Europe has some gorgeous places to visit, if you want to stay a little more local there’s no place as perfect as the Lake District – and one market town in particular has everything from panoramic mountain views to kayaking along gorgeous rivers.
The team at holidaycottages.co.uk recommends the beautiful town of Keswick for a weekend getaway, and with some of the best views around it’s no surprise this town is so popular with holidaymakers.
Keswick in the Lake District is nestled between some of England’s tallest mountain ranges with Scafell Range to the southwest and the Skiddaw Range in the north.
Running along the edge of the town is the serene Derwentwater river which has an abundance of activities including boating and kayaking.
It’s not all nature though – Keswick also houses some fascinating cultural opportunities to explore including the Keswick Museum and Art Gallery and the Pencil Museum – perfect for a rainy day exploration.
Of course, no holiday is complete without a coffee and cake in a quaint cafe – something Keswick has in spades.
If you want a full brunch with delicious homemade buttermilk pancakes, why not pop into Lake Road Brunch?
The light, modern, airy dining space offers plenty of room, with an extensive menu.
If you fancy something a little stronger then Keswick has no shortage of great pubs too.
The Dog and Gun is one such establishment. This beautiful traditional venue has gorgeous timber beams, and offers a delicious contemporary & classic menu, as well as cask ales.
There’s outdoor seating if the sun is shining and with a 4.5 star rating on Google it’s well worth a visit.
This story originally appeared on Express.co.uk
