We want to help you find the right places with the right people! We get asked often about great places to stay, fab places to go out for dinner, walks, places to walk to that you can eat when you get there, where to camp…..the list goes on! So, we have decided to share all the people and places we love!
Accomodation
Beautiful refurbished holiday cottage set above Chapel Stile in the Langdale Valley. The cottage is Dog friendly and a great base for couples and young families to explore the mountains and lakes from. You can walk out of the door and straight onto the fells.
Rothay Manor is a 4 Red Star Grade II listed country house retreat, the perfect escape from the stresses of modern living. You can enjoy laid back luxury in the Lake District, and feel as though you are at a home away from home: kick back in one of the cosy lounges by the fire on wintry days or chill out on the terrace when the weather is fine. They also have a a modern Restaurant serving hotel guests and non Residents.
Holiday cottages and apartments set amongst 2 acres of beautiful landscaped grounds, yet only a two-minute stroll from the centre of Ambleside.
Kirkstone Foot self catering holiday apartments in Ambleside offer accomodation for up to 4 people. They have pet friendly apartments too.
Tour Guide
John Crawford has spent a lifetime immersed in this remarkable region. His deep roots and local knowledge offer a perspective no guidebook can provide. With decades of experience in hospitality, private guiding, and storytelling, John brings warmth, authenticity, and refined insight to every tour.
With a career spanning over 30 years — from chef to entrepreneur to private guide — John’s passion for the Lakes is more than professional; it’s personal. His intimate understanding of the region’s stories, landscapes, and hidden corners ensures each experience is as meaningful as it is memorable.
YOGA RETREATS
At Moved By Life, Sarah has been offering workshops and weekend retreats for over 15 years. Providing varied programmes for those embracing yoga for the first time through to experienced yoga practitioners.
Set in the centre of the spectacular Lake District National Park and nestled in the natural environment of a mountain forest, Sarah supports students in making their own discoveries whilst offering practical methods to achieve this. With 500+ hours of teaching in Hatha, Vinyasa and Somatics her style reminds us that life is in the details.