A rural county located in the North West of England, Cumbria is predominantly mountainous and is an area famed for its spectacularly beautiful scenery. A part of England that has inspired many works of art including the writings of Beatrix Potter and William Wordsworth, it’s easy to see why Cumbria is one of the UK’s most popular holiday destinations to visit.
Housing the infamous Lake District and Lake District National park, this vast and picturesque county pulls in around 10 million visitors per year. The Lake District National Park covers an area of almost 34 miles across and most of the properties within it are predominantly looked after by the National Trust.
The properties that lie within this stunning national park tend to display a signature facade of traditional white lime-wash; this dates back hundreds of years when their owners used to treat them with red led and lime-wash to avoid any damp. Most have kept up this ritual up by painting their houses white to sustain the established style.
With such a vast landscape there are many places to visit whilst on holiday in Cumbria and the Lake District, in particular for animal lovers; with a range of bird centres, housing birds of prey, as well as a zoo, you’re sure to be entertained. Perhaps of the most popular attractions is the Beatrix Potter museum, a popular place for both adults and children, it’s a magical destination.
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