... will be staying in an apartment in Waterhead, Ambleside with our 10 month old baby. We hope to take our bikes with us and are interested in short cycle routes off the busy roads. Can anyone advise where would be enjoyable and safe? We would also be grateful for any ... more

... 2 somewhat out of shape people on vacation who don't want to die of overexertion. I downloaded a bunch of cycle routes -- there seem to be tons but wondered if anyone had firsthand experience with some to recommend. Thanks--those narrow roads can be tough--Ireland is the same ... more

... at the end of the rental period, along with providing a contact number should you run into any difficulties. I can imagine that you should be able to get a leaflet for them or a similar company at a Tourist Information office on arrival. Lake District is very, very hilly ... more

There are several places where you can rent bikes, depending where you decide to base yourselves. http://www.cyclingcumbria.co.uk All of the rental shops will have cycling route maps. ... more

... fed up with sightseeing. Also, rental of the cottage gets you membership during stay to a local hotel's leisure facilities so they can also go swimming etc if the weather is bad. worth checking out. We haven't been yet but will be there in a coupe of weeks ... more

... turning out to be an apartment (that part of the description is now remedied on the website) the place isn't awful. However, there were cobwebs in the coffee table, there was mould on the bathroom ceiling. The "romantic hideaway" is on a reasonably busy A road. There is little ... more

The more I hear about Lakelovers the more I think they are taking people for ride. Why couldn't Trading Standards couldn't pursue your case? If Lakelovers did tell you it was an apartment then surely that's misrepresentation? ... more

Sorry - I missed out a word in my previous post. I meant to say " If Lakelovers did NOT tell you it was an apartment....." Kandy, thanks for telling us about the patio doors being designated as a fire exit. That's really worrying. ... more

... m staying in a rented apartment in braithwaite with my sister and parents over christmas. We'd like to have at least one good pub meal while we're there. Is there somewhere recommended in braithwaite or does it seem most people head out to keswick? If so can anyone ... more