EAT AND SLEEP

Camping and Caravanning Club is at the heart of the action, situated on a lakeside site on the edge of Keswick itself. campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk Caravan & Motorhome Club is set in secluded woodlands to the south of the lake at Manesty. caravanclub.co.uk The Quiet Site is a few miles along the A66 to the east but this utterly enchanting campsite is worth the detour. thequietsite.co.uk Keswick offers B&Bs, budget hostels and the opulent Lodore Falls Hotel. keswick.org The Sizzling Stone at the Ravensworth Hotel serves superlative steaks from local farms. thesizzlingstone.co.uk Morrels Restaurant provides a wide variety on its fine dining menu. morrels.co.uk The Chalet at Portinscale has fine breakfasts and lunches. thechaletportinscale.co.uk The Pheasant on the shore of Bassenthwaite is a lovely traditional Lakeland country inn. the-pheasant.co.uk