If you want to fully enjoy this large and beautiful recreational playground you need at least a week of holiday time. The lake District offers so many possibilities but it's important for you to find a good accommodation from where you can base your activities. That's the first step to a successful holiday. Narrowing down on a cottage would be difficult as all cottages in this region are set amidst spectacular views.

Central hub of the lakes

Most holiday makers would like to find themselves right in the middle of all the activities. If you fit this category of people then the popular Central lake District is the place to be. Keswick is filled with fairly recent historical sites and activities. The Coach House, Keswick is a fantastic place to stay for a family and offers easy access to activities of all kinds. You can enjoy the lake, go on long mountain walks and breathe in the fresh mountain air.

Something for everybody in the South West district

Whether you're travelling with your family or not, the Southwestern lake region truly has something for everybody. This region as reinvented itself many times through the centuries. If you tire of the inland lake region you can always head for the beach. Previously a submarine building centre, the Southwestern region is beginning to see its Victorian past re-emerge.

If your heart is set on shopping then there are several high quality stores in the areas around this locality. You can head out with your friends and come back to your cottage with bags full. Speaking of cottages, the Park Stile Cottage, Broughton-in Furness is a good choice for a small family. It is an ideal location for a short cottage break. Your family will love the comfortable quarters that it provides. A little removed from the Central lake district this abode will give you lots of privacy.