Why Choose A Lake District Hotel For A Twixmas Break?

The period between Christmas and New Year is known in the hotel trade as Twixmas; that short period of downtime between the two major celebrations.
Its the perfect time to hit the UK holiday hot spots as there are great deals for short breaks, dinner inclusive packages, and much more on offer. Its also a good time of year to sneak into a popular Lake District Hotel that gets been booked up for New Year months in advance - and grab a great Winter Saver deal at the same time.
You can then explore the Lake District in relative peace whilst others wait for New Year.

Things to see and do in the Lake District
There are so many exciting things to see and do in the Lake District youll be spoilt for choice.

Shopping
Youll be just in time for the January sales so therell be lots of great shopping to be done. From the independent and unique shops of Penrith and Appleby to the main town centre of Kendal and the outdoor specialists in Ambleside you can take your pick and bag a bargain. A sprinkling of Christmas lights will enhance the festive feel as will a quick stop for a mince pie and cuppa at one of the many tearooms and cafes!
Eating Out

Cumbria has everything from award winning restaurants in the Lake Districts best hotels to scrumptious fish and chips from the chippy and light lunches in traditional cafes. Local specialities include Cumbria Fell Bred lamb, locally reared Venison, Westmorland Rabbit and the areas famous Sticky Toffee pudding. In fact, with a dinner inclusive winter saver package youre sure to want to eat in rather than out!

Outdoors
Theres a vast range of walking routes that criss cross the area and cover all abilities from wheelchair and pushchair friendly routes to high level ascents of the four 3,000 ft plus mountains. And with the forecast on your side the winter wonderland will take your breath away; theres nothing more tranquil than an icy lake, frost laden trees and snow covered fell tops.

Visitor Attractions
Attractions include historic houses such as Dalemain House and Gardens and Hutton-in-the-Forest House and Gardens; High Head Sculpture Valley; Farm Shops and Rheghed Visitor Centre; the Settle and Carlisle railway; and family attractions such as Eden Ostrich World, The World of Beatrix Potter and much more. And with so many lakes, meres and tarns there are plenty of watery attractions including lake steamers, water sports centres and an Aquarium.

Selecting a great place to stay
Theres a huge range of accommodation available in the Lake District ranging from self-catering and campsites to well known hotel chains and family run boutique hotels. However, with such good seasonal deals on offer you can stretch your budget much further and select a luxury Lake District hotel. The Appleby Manor Hotel is a four star country house hotel on the edge of the Lake District with open log fires, luxurious bedrooms, a fine selection of wines and whiskies, an award winning restaurant, indoor leisure club and superb views over Lake District fells. You can book online and secure last minute or seasonal breaks, including Twixmas.