I’M driving a speedboat across crystal-clear waters and the sun is shining. I could be in the Bahamas but I’m actually in Lake Windermere, during the hottest summer for decades. As fans of staycations ...

The Lake District has dominated UK staycation rankings, claiming two spots in the top five.

The Lake District is 'dominating' the UK staycation scene, with two locations ranked among the top five hotspots for 2026.

Spend a few days in the Lake District and you’re bound to experience two things: crowds, and rain. As I zigzag up the steep trail leading out of the U-shaped glacial valley of Mickledon, there’s no ...

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Two Lake District locations have been rated among the top five UK staycation spots.

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