The english lake district is a region of breathtaking natural beauty from the highest fells to the quietest and most remote valleys and from the sands of the cumbrian coast to where the eastern fringes of the region nudge the rolling hills of north yorkshire there is something truly awe inspiring about this region of the uk whether your lakeland cottage is a base for an active holiday romantic escape or get away from it all break the charm of the lake district is certain to weave its magic