The Lake District is England's largest National Park and home to the Scafell Pike, its highest mountain, Wastwater, its deepest lake and some beautiful towns and villages such as Keswick and Bowness-on- Windermere. No wonder it is one of the most popular places to spend a self-catering log cabin retreat. The Lake district is a great place to spend a holiday if you plan on being active, with so much to explore and some breathtaking views to experience it is well worth getting out and about, whether that be on the many varied walks in the park, cycling or horse riding. Of course the lakes also provide extensive activities for you and your companions to get stuck into, such as hiring a rowing boat, a sailing dingy or canoe. On the other hand the lake district also offers a great selection of attractions and places of interest to visit: