This week we look at The English Lake District in our Outside my Front Door series of posts by fellow travel bloggers.
Paul is Editor of A Luxury Travel Blog, one of the most popular travel blogs on the Web, and with an impressive half a million followers on Twitter and a quarter of a million on Facebook. When he’s not travelling, he lives on the edge of the Lake District National Park, one of the most beautiful corners of England and an area famous for its scenery and literary connections (perhaps most notably, William Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter).
On his doorstep from his home in Kendal is a small hill (or ‘fell’ as they are termed locally) known as Cunswick Fell. It’s a limestone scar, the top of which is marked by a cairn, from where you can enjoy great views of the Lake District fells. Along with neighbouring Scout Scar, it’s been designated a Site of Special order cialis 20mg 30 pill Scientific Interest (SSSI) and it’s where Paul reguarly runs with his family’s English Springer Spaniel, George.
Slightly further afield are Windermere and Scafell Pike, England’s longest lake and highest mountain respectively. And, as well as the Lake District, the Yorkshire Dales National Park is within easy reach. These are two of the country’s beautiful National Parks and Kendal is sandwiched between them.
Paul also has luxury holiday accommodation in the town which he runs with his wife should you ever wish to visit this part of the world yourself. Details can be found at www.kendalcottages.com Their apartment has a beautiful riverside location with a view of Kendal Castle, once thought to be home to Catherine Parr, Henry VIII’s sixth wife and the only one to outlive him.
Paul is the Editor of A Luxury Travel Blog ALTB
Read more of our Outside my Front Door series right here
When the weather is good there is probably no better destination in the world
Well we certainly are on the same wavelength!
Thanks for featuring me, Paula, although it seems like George has stolen the show. Although we love dogs, I should perhaps mention that the property isn’t dog friendly… that said, we have one people can walk if they wish! 😉
We are just about to head for this morning’s run. Into Serpentine Woods today (the picture you see with trees/sunset) – there’s a strong smell of wild garlic in there at this time of year, and it’s popular with other dogs, so he loves having a good run around there!
How could George not steal the show Paul? Great to know that you do have other properties that people can contact you about to share this beautiful area. Wild garlic in the air sounds amazing.
Paul certainly lives in a beautiful part of the world….his dog certainly loves it! Great to know about the accommodation that is available for rent!
It is a place that we will certainly be looking at staying at.
Love your series – it’s always so fun to see how and where people live, And I’d always wondered what a “fell” is … The photo of Cunswick Fell is beautiful!
It does look amazing, can feel the crisp air on me as we would wander around.
I love the Lake District! Growing up I spent many a weekend trip there with my parents, whether it was Bowness or Windermere or even the quaint villages of Silverdale and Ambleside. A beautiful and in many ways underrated part of England, and definitely a spot I would recommend any visitor exploring.
Thanks Chris, it is certainly a very popular place and with good reason.
The view from the apartment looks marvelous – would love to spend some time in the Lake District. George is adorable 🙂
I would love to stay there also and play with George. The apartment is beautiful.
I love that balcony view in the cottage in Kendal – stunning. George – does he come as part of the deal – I suspect I would get fit quickly running in the fells with him!
I think Paul should make George part of the deal too Anna.
Looks like a lovely corner of the world~
It looks amazing doesn’t it.
I’ve yet to visit this part of England but would dearly love to one day. Paul’s riverside holiday apartment looks just the ticket!
I agree, it is stylish and chic and the location looks amazing.
I love the Outside My Front Door series and loved doing Santa Fe for you. The Lake District is so stunning.
We are so proud of the Outside my Front Door series. It really does get people to look at what they do have surrounding them. The Lake District is now firmly on our list.
Sigh! You had me at George. And then again with Catherine Parr, never mind the lovely scenery. Beautiful. We’ll get there one day.
George bought it home didn’t he. We were delighted to feature Paul Johnson of A Luxury Travel Blog.
That area is really gorgeous rain or shine and having a really cute dog really adds to the charm. I would love to visit some day.
The cute dog, the amazing scenery, the beautiful cottage – paints a very enticing picture doesn’t it.
Beautiful pictures, Paul. I will definitely check out Kendal Cottages as a place to stay when I visit the area.
Beautiful Paula, and wow do I love that little doggie! He fits perfectly with the scene and overall vibe. Paul runs a first class blog and also, lives a first class life in the UK. Thanks for the fun share.
Ryan
I think that the dog stole the show. We have great respect for Paul as well. Thanks Ryan
That looks like one happy dog that also gets to live in that lovely spot with Paul. I love that photo with all the trees, and the view from their luxury accommodation. Thanks for introducing us to Paul.
This is a special post for me as I have great respect for Paul and his site, A Luxury Travel Blog.
The view from the verandah of that cottage is beautiful. Kendal itself is quite scenic, I definitely wouldn’t mind living there.
It looks a very beautiful place and we were delighted to feature Paul Johnson on our site ..and George.