Getting Away From It All: 6 Reasons Why the Lakes Are Perfect For a Relaxing Break

There is no better time than now to book a relaxing break away with your loved ones. Christmas is long gone, summer hasn’t quite arrived yet and we are almost half way through the year already!

It is a fact that more and more adults are getting stressed at work. Around 83% of American workers feel strained in their jobs, a huge increase from 73% last year; and the same can be said for Britons too.

What better way to kick back and unwind than tucking into a delicious Lancashire hotpot stew, in a cosy English pub whilst sipping a pint of beer or a glass of wine?

Here are 6 compelling reasons why the Lake District is the perfect hotspot for a relaxing break in the UK:

The lakes are spectacular; cruise along the lake in a boat, or feed the ducks by the shoreline. If there’s a group of you, why not have an action-packed weekend kayaking and water skiing? After all, relaxing doesn’t necessarily mean doing nothing!

There’s much more than just water sports to help you let your hair down. Enjoy hiking or cycling along the picturesque landscapes and take a picnic with you.

Simply breathing in the fresh air will de-stress you in no time. Escape the cloggy atmosphere of a city and immerse yourself in the clean countryside.

You can find plenty of unique knicks and knacks to treat yourself. Shop ‘til you drop in the gorgeous boutiques and stores and pick up some great bargains for the home.

Scrumptious food lies at the heart of the Lake District. Try some Cumberland sausage, Grasmere Gingerbread and we can’t forget Kendal’s infamous Mint Cake!

Finally, it is what you make of it. If you want to sit on the patio and read a book in peace and quiet, you can. Alternatively, if you want to take the kids swimming or to Go Ape, the tree top adventure attraction, you can. There is a whole host of things to do; so whatever your definition is of ‘relaxation’, be it fishing or visiting a museum, you can achieve it.