for a special 4-day midweek break. Just me and the Mrs. Something nice.

If we go Lakes then I’m thinking central-ish for some good biking, hiking and bad-weather alternatives.

Where have you stayed that you’d say was wonderful??

Also thinking of Wales – but not sure if there’s as much as in the Lakes to keep us entertained. Bikes up Cadair Idris and Snowdon would be fun though…

Brimstone hotel. Not in the bargain aisle though!!

Windermere is a good location.

Cedar manor is a gorgeous place with great hosts, perfect for a couples get away.

Or if you want something a bit more designer/sexy try the cranleigh (especially the church suites) although not to everyone’s tastes!

Old England is a proper old school hotel with great pool and gym.

How special /budget? The Samling too much? Never stayed there but it’s supposed to be great. We b and b’d recently at Moss Grove, grasmere, which was very nice, if budget is a factor.

The Brimstone Hotel looks the business….

Food at the Samling looks better…

Yeah, pushing the budget out a little for this trip. We’ve stayed at the lovely Howe Keld in Keswick before and I’d go back there if the budget needed to be a bit more modest!