Cumbria, located in the northwestern region of England, is surrounded by Lancashire in the south, North Yorkshire in the southeast, Durham and Northumberland in the east, and Irish Sea is the west. This region is predominantly mountainous and is the home

to one of the most beautiful areas of United Kingdom, the Lake District National Park. Numerous vacationers from various parts of the world make this region their holiday destination. Apart from the myriad tourist attractions, the outdoor activists can enjoy various kinds of sports activities such as swimming, paragliding, fishing, horse riding, golfing, and gliding. Other than the leisure travelers, this English region is also visited by a number of business travelers a majority of whom choose holiday rentals Cumbria England as their lodging option as they are available within a cheap rate.

The Carlisle Castle, located in Carlisle is a 900 years old castle that stands testimony to various episodes in the history of Britain. The half ruined Norman castle of Cockermouth, right at the confluence of Derwent and River Cocker, is another important tourist attraction. Besides, you can take a fun ride on the Windermere Lake by boarding on a Windermere Ferry that operates from Ferry Nab to Far Sawrey. Other than these, some of the other tourist draws include Bassenthwaite Lake, Egremont Castle, Hodbarrow Nature Reserve, Killington Reservoir, Quaker tapestry, and Brougham Castle. When you book houses in Cumbria, make sure to choose the one that provides easy refuge to the various points of interest of the region.

Good food is what you can expect in any of the local restaurants. There are a number of pubs and cafes where you can sit down with your family and friends and can order for the popular Lakeland lamb and beef dishes. There are fairs and festivals, celebrated with great excitement throughout the year. Some of them are the Coniston Water Festival, Barrow's Annual Festival of the Sea, Keswick Film Festival, and Maryport Blues Festival. Shopping aficionados will be delighted to know that most of the holiday cottages Cumbria are located closely to the main shopping market.