Helen Price and her Norfolk Terriers discover the Lake District isn’t just for big dogs and long hikes, with a more laid-back walking break
Wilson Cottage
When I think of a break in the lakes I often think of big hikes, back packs, boots and all the gear to boot. But with our two little dogs, Orla and Ada, the Norfolk Terriers and seven-month-old baby, Henry, we adapted to what the lakes has to offer for a gentler weekend away. For me there is something magical about the Lake District when the roads start to become wrapped in beautiful scenery of fells and glistening lakes as you enter the area, and I feel an instant happiness to return to this wonderful place. We booked to stay in a village just outside of Cockermouth called Little Clifton, which is situated at the top of the Lake District. As we were travelling from Hemel Hempstead, we broke up the journey by stopping at a few different places along the way. Starting with a farm shop and cafe in Kendal called Plumgarths, which is just off the A591 on Windemere road. Having set out early to beat the morning traffic, we arrived around at 10am and had a wonderful breakfast of brie, bacon and cranberry toasties. The farm shop and on-site bakeries also offer lovely treats to stock up on for the car journey.
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