This weekend we had our first adventure of the Summer and it didn’t disappoint. After a bit of a stressful start to June with birthdays, parties and sickness (all Harri) we were looking forward to spending a weekend away together. We booked a weekend away to Keswick in the Lake District. It truthfully didn’t start off well. We got stuck in so much friday traffic that it actually took over fours hours to get there instead of 2. You can imagine the grumpiness of three kids in the back of the car. Also to make matters worse a warning sign came up on our car adding to the stress of the journey.
Where we stayed in the Lake District.
However once we arrived the journey was immediately forgotten. We were staying in a place called Keswick Lodge Retreat and I was a little worried at first. The resorts we usually stay in are a little more child friendly with a swimming pool, parks and even sometimes a little arcade – and Keswick Lodge Retreat had none of these. However the resort was simply stunning, from the setting to the lodge itself – it was just perfection – and although a park would of been nice we didn’t actually miss it.
The girls were so excited choosing their room and unpacking their bags and Alfie was crawling around opening every cupboard!! It was by far the nicest place we have ever stayed in the UK (quite a statement hey!)
Places we visited in the Lake District
We spent the weekend pottering around in some lovely places – the scenery in the Lake District is just beautiful. Visiting Cockermouth and having a picnic together in the park. The girls went on a boat ride with Daddy at Keswick and we ate lots of ice cream. We also managed to squeeze in a Julia Donaldson trail at Whinlatter Forest. Although I think the most stunning place we discovered was Ullswater – we went to the park, had some lunch and dipped our feet in the lake. All the little simple things that made it such a fun day. We can’t wait to go back.
Have you visited the Lake District before?
I’m sure I visited the Lake District as a child but don’t remember much about it, would love to go back! Your pics are beautiful 🙂 #pointshoot
some times the simplest things make for the best days away. pottering with no real itinerary makes for a more relaxed break.
Looks like you had a great time! We did the trail at Whinlatter in April, our eldest loved it #countrykids
Perfect weather by the look of it and so glad the Lakes atmosphere took away all that weekend traffic stress! I love Cumbria, such a stunning county. We’ve been twice in the last year, just love it #CountryKids
I have never seen the Lake District in the sunshine, it must be incredible. I’m sure having the sun totally made up for the lack of park where you stayed. Sometimes it is the natural things like paddling in the water and discovering a park on a day trip that are best. The Lakes are a long way from Cornwall, but may be we will get there again one day, I think it was pre kids when we last went!
Thank you for sharing your weekend on #CountryKids
Those are some gorgeous shots. How fascinating is that tree, with fairy access! Love it <3 #poointshoot xo
I live so near here but so often avoid it because of the sheer amount of tourists. I have explored a lot of where you’ve been though. It’s a beautiful place and so good that you got a good break away with no rushing around! Thank you for linking up to the #familyfunlinky
It looks a lovely place to stay. We love the Lake District, it’s my happy place! #FamilyFunLinky