| Whether it is for green motives or cost constraints, | | | | the late 1960's/70's saw a huge number of families |
| families who would normally go abroad for their | | | | taking their summer breaks abroad. We have guests |
| holidays are in for some surprises when they head for | | | | who remember coming here with their parents before |
| the Lake District this summer. | | | | the package holiday boom and we have noticed that |
| Savvy guests are demanding more from hotels who in | | | | things are definitely changing. Guests are re-introducing |
| turn, are being more creative in what they offer | | | | their families to the Lake District because it is compact |
| guests. The Lodore Falls Hotel in the Borrowdale | | | | (35miles) and offers very diverse attractions that will |
| Valley near Keswick has adapted quickly to the | | | | appeal to all members of the family. We are very |
| demand for more domestic holidays and has | | | | accessible so the adventures included in the Catbells |
| developed a 7 night family break full of fun and activity | | | | Family Break take in the far west coast as well as |
| which ties in with Cumbria Tourism's 2008 year of | | | | activities around Keswick and Borrowdale. We think |
| adventure in the Lakes. They have done so by | | | | there's something for everyone for well under |
| researching guest feedback and pulling their guests top | | | | £2000 for a family of four." |
| ten favourite activities together into one adventurous, | | | | The Lodore Falls Hotel has a waterfall in the garden |
| all inclusive itinerary as part of their 7 night family | | | | and also sits close to the shore of Derwentwater so |
| holiday. | | | | water activities are a key part of the family fun |
| The Catbells Family Break was appropriately named | | | | programme, but that is not all. There are activities on |
| after the Catbells fell opposite the hotel, popularised by | | | | each of the seven days which include a day down the |
| the tales of Beatrix Potter and, more recently, by the | | | | west coast of Cumbria to Ravenglass, Muncaster |
| Wainwright Walks series on BBC television. This family | | | | Castle and the La al ratty steam railway - a 7 mile trip |
| break is an organised adventure that encompasses | | | | to the foot of England's highest mountain. Another day |
| some of the most visited attractions and activities in | | | | takes guests to the Rum Story at Whitehaven (winner |
| the area and costs £1,698 for a family of | | | | of best small attraction 2007) and the Lake District |
| four*. | | | | Coast Aquarium with its famous sting ray pool. The |
| Summary of activities included in the break: | | | | break includes time to enjoy Derwentwater with sailing |
| - Visit to Muncaster Castle and The World Owl Trust | | | | and boat trips on the Keswick launch. |
| - Take a trip on the Ravenglass Steam Railway | | | | For wildlife lovers there's also a visit to Trotters World |
| - Visit to The Rum Story in Whitehaven | | | | of Animals at Bassenthwaite which is an award |
| - Visit to the Lake District Coast Aquarium | | | | winning Wildlife Park with its own Bird of Prey |
| - Visit to Honister Slate Mine, Borrowdale | | | | Centre. En-route back to the hotel, guests can call |
| - Visit to the Puzzling Place and Derwent Pencil | | | | in to the Osprey Viewpoint to see how this year's |
| Museum in Keswick | | | | celebrity chicks are progressing. |
| - Visit to Trotters Word of Animals at Bassenthwaite | | | | There's more action on the Derwentwater, canoeing |
| Lake | | | | or kayaking with Platty+ as well as recommended |
| - Boat Launch trip and sailing on Derwentwater | | | | walks and cycle rides with bikes provided by the hotel. |
| - Canoeing Kayaking or sailing on Derwentwater with | | | | In Keswick guests will also visit The Puzzling Place and |
| Platy+ | | | | the Pencil Museum, which houses the largest pencil in |
| - Guided walks and cycle hire from hotel | | | | the world, and a trip down Borrowdale Valley to the |
| Tanya Sentance, Sales Manager of The Lodore Falls | | | | last working slate mine at Honister. |
| Hotel said ""We know from Cumbria Tourism surveys | | | | Â Â |
| that more families are coming to the area and we are | | | | ¢â‚¬Â¦Ã¢â‚¬Â¦. |
| ideally suited to this market. Coupled with the strength | | | | The Lodore Falls Hotel has a reputation for looking |
| of the pound, growing airline fuel supplements and | | | | after families and during school holidays they introduce |
| awareness of climate change issues, we are optimistic | | | | a programme of kid's activities to entertain the |
| that even more will choose to holiday with us this year | | | | youngsters while parents enjoy a few hours to do |
| - especially with the increasing demand for organised | | | | something different. The children can take part in |
| family holidays like our Catbells Family Break. It appeals | | | | treasure hunts, splash parties, face painting or even |
| to busy mums who want minimal hassle and families | | | | pizza and cocktail (non-alcoholic!) making whilst the |
| who want their breaks planned so all they have to do | | | | adults pamper in the Spa or enjoy peaceful walks or |
| is take part and relax without having to work out what | | | | try something quite demanding like the Via Ferrata at |
| to do when and where. This package is a step by | | | | Honister! |
| step action packed holiday that helps families get the | | | | Barry Surtees, Honister's Marketing Director said "Both |
| most out of their Lake District visit and has been | | | | Honister and The Lodore are owned by local families |
| designed to let families spend quality time together as | | | | who have a specialized knowledge of this stunning |
| well as giving parents and children a few hours | | | | Lake District location, in which we are all proud to be. |
| freedom from each other." | | | | We share a common goal, to provide all our guests |
| Stephen Johnson, General Manager at the Lodore falls | | | | this good value for money and the highest possible |
| Hotel said "the introduction of the package holiday in | | | | quality. |