Lakes Entrance Break

Advantages: Tennis, fitness center, pools, live entertainment, and the list on.
Disadvantages: Having to drive everywhere from the east village.

...This year has been really difficult for me. I work with the elderly and so many have passed away. I have been working long nights in client's homes, and so wanted a vacation. We purchased points from R.C.I., and were told we could use a free V.I.P. week each year, or if we booked 45 days or less in advance, we could get a week's timeshare for a third of our yearly points. I had been phoning R.C.I. for a month prior to our vacation, and then several times a day, the week before our dates. Finally, on the Wednesday prior to us leaving, I was able to pick up a week in Florida. I didn't care where, as I already live here, and didn't want to go north. It is too darn cold. I was given 8 days, 7 nights, in Orange Lake Resort & County Club, in Kissimmee, in a villa, with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, that sleeps 8. So on Sunday 27th... Read review

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Advantages: Breathtaking scenery, Walker's paradise, Peace & Tranquility
Disadvantages: None

...Force (Ullswater) which is situated within the National Trust Park and you will also see all kinds of wildlife. We could not believe the amount of Chaffinch's that we saw along the way. There is also a small tea room here for your refreshment, but we did find it to be a bit pricey. Carparking was around 2.00 for 4 hours at this site. Remember also that whilst in the Lakes you are not far from the Scottish Border. We took a drive up to Gretna Green which is only about 27 miles from Ullswater. OK, I know it is not Scotland exactly but if you've never been before you can at least say you went over the border!!!! SUMMARY Just to reiterate, the Lake District is easily one of the most beautiful places that I have visited in England. A must for all walkers and mountain bikers, or just somewhere to retreat to for a quiet break away from... Read review

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Advantages: Location and scenery and activities
Disadvantages: Having to take your own towels

...HARTSOP HALL COTTAGES I have now been to the Lake District for my annual family holiday twice, the first time in mid winter with snow on the ground, and the most recent one in August. The summer holiday was excellent, in excellent surroundings, having spent a week at Dovedale Cottage, which is one of two cottages at Hartsop Hall Cottages. The cottage itself is excellent and highly recommended. For those of you that know the Lake District, it is situated at the foot of the Kirkstone Pass, and close to Brothers Water and Ullswater. Going up the Kirkstone Pass gives you some excellent views of the surrounding countryside, but if you go during the winter months, the Pass can be rather perilous and often is closed to traffic DOVEDALE COTTAGE DETAILS Dovedale Cottage is situated on a working hill farm and is attached... Read review

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