It is welcome news that more people are now staying in the UK when they choose to go on holiday. It is of course good news for our economy as a whole, and in particular for the tourism industry. It has been known by many for a very long time that there are some truly beautiful spots in the UK in which to have a holiday, but finally people who live here are being turned on to the fact.

Obviously it has become increasingly difficult to go abroad on holiday in recent years given that it can cost a fortune to change your pounds to Euro's or any other currency come to think of it. Now that people are choosing to stay here, they can save money both on the exchange rate and on travelling costs too.



If you have decided to stick with Britain next year the next thing for you to do is to decide where to stay in Britain, and it is hard to think of anywhere nicer than the lake District. The lakes have the wow factor that a lot of people who have been holidaying abroad will be looking for, and certain areas of the Lakes in particular will be ale to deliver this in droves.

One such place is Bowness. Bowness is perfectly located on the edge of the famous Lake Windermere, and as such has a real seaside feel, despite the fact that Windermere is obviously not the sea. It is so large though, that you could be forgiven for thinking such a thing, but the give away is the looming mountains in the distance that look so spectacular against the water.

To find bowness cottages you only have to look online. You will find a great selection of properties, and many of them are available throughout the year, although the amount available does go up in the summer months. book early to make sure you have your pick, and you can look forward to a wonderfully rewarding holiday. You can also look for Keswick cottages and ambleside cottages online.