The lure of the lakes: Writer Tamara Hinson finds Windermere as spellbinding as ever

When I was aged eight, my parents took me on holiday to Windermere. Minutes after arriving at our lakeside campsite, I scrambled on to my lilo and set sail. Unfortunately, a gusty breeze immediately buffeted me towards a row of fishermen. I remember crashing backwards through their fishing lines, staring up at angry anglers wondering … Read more

The UK’s most romantic destinations revealed: Windermere is No1 followed by Loch Lomond and St Ives 

Which is YOUR favourite Valentine’s Day spot? The UK’s most romantic destinations have been named and it’s Windermere that’s No1 followed by Loch Lomond and St Ives Britons were asked to name the UK’s most idyllic spots ahead of Valentine’s Day Highly rated are the Peak District National Park and the village of Grasmere Also … Read more