A predominantly rural county, Cumbria is home to the Lake District National Park, considered one of the most beautiful areas of the United Kingdom. The area has provided inspiration for generations of British and foreign artists, writers and musicians. Much of the county is mountainous, with the highest point of the county (and of England) being Scafell Pike.

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This week's featured pages :

Hillthwaite House Hotel One of the finest, friendly, family-run, luxury Windermere Hotels.	Sally’s Cottages Relax in tranquility - A special selection of self catering properties
The Old Vicarage Ambleside Family run B&B with a warm welcome and friendly atmosphere, with its own swimming pool, hottub, and sauna.	Real Adventure A wide variety of high quality adventure courses.
Double Dux - Cockermouth Self catering cottage situated just off Cockermouth town centre.	Keswick Climbing Wall and Activity Centre Provides a wide range of outdoor activities as well as the indoor climbing wall for those wet days.
Rowling End A charming farmhouse set behind Catbells, renovated recently to the highest standards of comfort.	Wray Castle Wray Castle near Ambleside was once visited by Beatrix Potter, and where the concept of the National Trust was conceived.