Discover the real beauty of Cumbria with an overnight stay for two at the Lakeside Country Guest House, a four-star retreat situated right in front of Bassenthwaite Lake and with superb views of the Skiddaw Mountain range. This welcoming hotel has hit just the right combination of homely yet professional; each of the eight rooms in this detached Edwardian-era building offers a flat-screen television, free Wi-Fi and complete comfort, and you'll stay in a standard double or twin. You'll get a delicious full Cumberland breakfast in the morning, served by a waitress and cooked to order by a five-star trained chef, so you'll certainly have energy for exploring after a restful night's sleep! If you don't plan to hike the mountains or enjoy the peaceful lakes, you can also explore nearby towns Keswick and Cockermouth, the latter the birthplace of celebrated poet William Wordsworth; there's plenty to do and see in this area and you should definitely bring a camera. Location: Cumbria