The Cottage in the Wood is nestled in the middle of the Whinlatter forest Park, overlooking the awesome Skiddaw mountain range. Whinlatter is situated only 5 miles from the Lake District market town of Keswick on Derwentwater and 8 miles from the historic Cumbrian town of Cockermouth. Keswick is a picturesque Lakeland town which sits on the Northern edge of Derwentwater - England's widest lake.

It is near to many of the Lake District's impressive fells including Helvellyn, Blencathra, Scafell and of course the mighty Skiddaw. Skiddaw is one of the oldest mountain ranges in Europe and at just over 3000ft is the 3rd highest mountain in England.

Though the town is a centre of excellence for walkers, Keswick also offers something for everyone - a wide range of shops, art galleries, a museum, leisure centre, cafes and a cinema.

There are plenty of activities including the Pencil museum (Pencil's were invented in Keswick), lake cruises on Derwentwater, the famous Theatre by the Lake, the ancient and mystic Castlerigg stone circle (or Druid's Circle to the locals) and much more. You can watch cricket on 'England's loveliest cricket ground', see a Lakeland rugby match, go fishing in the River Greta or sail on Derwentwater or Bassenthwaite Lake.

Cockermouth to the West was the birthplace of the Lakeland poet William Wordsworth and Fletcher Christian - of Mutiny on the Bounty - was at school here. There is a historic castle belonging to the Egremont family or you can visit the Jenning's brewery tour.

Continuing over Whinlatter pass and through the forest brings you to the beautiful Lakeland village of Lorton. You can then head down Lorton valley to either Loweswater or turn towards Crummock Water and Buttermere - and some say to the most stunning Lake District views.

After Buttermere drive back over the typically Lakeland Newland's pass and through Newland's valley. A lovely drive in any weather.