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