The Lake District: Nine of prettiest villages according to travel experts that are less than a 2 hour drive from Lancashire
, aiming to ‘showcase some of the lesser-known spots - alongside popular destinations’.
They include picture slate-clad mining cottages jostling for space beside cosy cafes, village greens taking centre stage, and charming stone bridges over trickling streams, all set against the awe-inspiring scenery of the Lake District National Park. If you are looking for some inspiring getaway choices, here Sarah Pring, senior brand communications executive atBetween the stunning Lake District, and glorious Morecambe Bay you'll find Cartmel where cottages sit next to a delightful stream and grand, ivy-covered houses nestle alongside quirky village shops.Once home to William Wordsworth, Grasmere retains the character that inspired much of the poet's work.