I don't know about you but I relish leaving the car behind on my holidays...and not just so I can enjoy a lunch time tipple! Seeing the Lake District from behind the wheel of a car is not the best vantage point.
Naturally there's isn't a bus stopping outside your holiday cottage every 15 minutes, so a bit of forward planning is required. As the kids get older this is all part of getting them involved in the upcoming activities as well as keeping them occupied for a few minutes.
While accessing the wilds of the Lakes might not be achievable, the delightful Lakeland towns are on bus routes. We always choose to stay in self-catering accommodation in Bowness predominantly because of the transport links, although the many attractions, restaurants and cafes have their draw too. Staying at Windermere Marina Village gives us access with the advantage of being far enough away from the throng that can build up in Bowness at busy times. A short walk to the bus stop outside the Burnside Hotel is a great starting point, I would recommend the Coniston Rambler 505 which takes you through Ambleside and Hawkshead, a great way to get your bearings and have a good look round at the same time.
A must for the area is a trip back in time on the Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway, you can hook up with the Windermere Lake Cruises and while away an afternoon at a slower pace of life.
We found the Car Free Fun section of our residents folder in our self-catering cottage really useful. The Reception team have a wealth of local knowledge so if you're not sure where to start just ask.
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