| The Lakes District in the North West England is a | | | | Speaking of our Norse ancestors, plan to see |
| beautiful, rural area with the soul of a poet. It | | | | historical sites and museums that highlight their history |
| features lonely wilds, rugged mountainsides, deep | | | | in the region. Walk among the hearty, friendly towns |
| forests, and sparkling waters that bring nature's | | | | of the region, and enjoy provincial accommodation in |
| bounty to the eyes, to the ears, and to those noses | | | | the Lake District hotels found here. They pride |
| of all who venture there. It is no wonder that so | | | | themselves on warm hospitality that makes you feel |
| many poets like Coleridge and Gray were born or | | | | at home. We suggest you ramble over to Ambleside. |
| beckoned to this region, often called Wordsworth | | | | This ancient town is the site of the University of |
| Country in homage to its most famous resident poet, | | | | Cumbria, with her ancient buildings and young student |
| William Wordsworth. There is never a bad time to | | | | population that enjoys the nightlife found in the |
| plan a visit to this wonderland. Each season | | | | numerous local pubs. |
| possesses treasures for those who come, in the | | | | Tour Wordsworth House where the family sojourned |
| natural surroundings, in the quaint towns and cities, | | | | while in the Lake District, and then retire to one of |
| and in the accommodation available within. | | | | the town's welcoming Lake District hotels that |
| If you book a holiday to Wordsworth country, plan | | | | tourists rave about. |
| ahead to make the most of your time here. Whether | | | | The area is rich in history, but boasts modern rooms |
| you stay a day or a week, there will be plenty to do. | | | | and amenities in the Lake District hotels, many of |
| Pack clothing suitable to outdoor recreation for any | | | | which are offering affordable rates. They are |
| time of year, meaning warm and weather resistant. | | | | wonderful places to settle into after a vigorous day |
| Pick a sunny day to wander among the hills and along | | | | of hiking, sight-seeing, museum and attraction |
| the shorelines of the Lake District National Park. Bring | | | | hopping, or shopping. In each of these hotels Lake |
| your camera to photograph all you see, including | | | | District proprietors will treat you like family, and will |
| England's highest mountains, or "fells" as they were | | | | deliver first-rate food, spirits, and comfortable rooms. |
| called by the Vikings who roamed this region | | | | Discover the soul of a place the poets called home. |
| centuries ago. | | | | |