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Hotels in Kendal, Windermere and Ambleside!

September 4, 2019 Jan Dee Countryside Hotels

Known as the adventure capital of England, today we’re taking you on a Cumbrian journey to discover hotels in the historic towns of Kendal, Windermere and Ambleside in the Lake District. Considered one of the most beautiful regions in the UK, the stunning landscape of mountains, lakes and coastlines attracts visitors and adrenline junkies from across the world throughout the year. Visit Kendal First stop is Kendal! Considered the gateway to the Lake District, this market town is positioned towards the South and was one of the main manufacturing towns from the 14th until the 19th century. It’s also home

Escape to Gloucestershire!

August 20, 2019 Jan Dee Countryside Hotels

For those looking for a UK destination that offers the very best of rural England we have a superb suggestion! An escape to Gloucestershire offers a good combination of picture postcard villages, artisan food fairs and award-winning pubs and restaurants. Heaped in history and with idyllic landscape to discover by road and foot, the county has a lot to offer visitors, including many popular events throughout the year. Discovering Gloucestershire’s history With roots that stretch back to Roman times, this county is ideal for history lovers. A visit to Tewkesbury Abbey provides visitors with much architecture to admire and there’s

Clink, clink with an English drink!

May 24, 2019 Jan Dee Countryside Hotels, England

Let’s raise a glass and say cheers to English Wine Week which starts this Saturday 25 May and runs until 2 June 2019. Perfectly timed for the Spring May Bank Holiday and the start of the tourist season, English Wine Week celebrates award-winning whites and competitive sparkling wines produced by English vineyards. Red wine production, always a challenge in England, can now boast about the smooth reds that are emerging. Producers in Burgundy would be proud to bottle these! In addition, sophisticated rosés – best enjoyed in a large glass at the end of a summer’s day – are making

Explore North Yorkshire in 2019!

January 21, 2019 Jan Dee All Locations, Countryside Hotels, England, National Parks, Yorkshire Hotels

For cyclists, ramblers and countryside lovers, North Yorkshire is definitely worth adding to the 2019 bucket list! From quaint villages that are perfect for relaxation, through to taking on the mighty Yorkshire Three Peaks challenge, there is much to be enjoyed in this region of the UK. Visiting Northallerton Northallerton is a great base for exploring all the North Yorkshire countryside. Why not visit the Church of All Saints, which dates back to 1120? Additionally, The Fleece Inn is a stand-out attraction in the town. It’s one of the oldest pubs in Northallerton and even welcomed Charles Dickens in the