Places We've been things we've seen,and mountain-related stuff we like
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There’s no doubt about it, The Yan is something a bit special. It’s pampering, with a down-to-earth, rustic charm – perfect for a special occasion in the Lakeland mountains. Set in the fellsides just outside of Grasmere, the two-generation family business offers a range of gorgeous accommodation, from rooms and glamping pods, to self-catering cottages. But don’t miss out on the dinner, bed and breakfast options at the Bistro, because the food is something else! It’s both dog-friendly and family-friendly too. theyan.co.uk
READ IT: IN THE LAKE DISTRICT
A psychological thriller set in the Lake District. Rain on the fells has revealed a centuries-old body, and scholar Jane Gresham suspects a connection with Lakeland poet William Wordsworth. A gripping, pacy tale set against a vivid Cumbrian backdrop.
This is a weird one. A surreal, Gothic tale set on a Lake District campsite at the end of summer. The tourists have left and one camper remains, preparing for a trip to India. When the owner of the campsite asks him to help with some low-season tasks, he happily obliges and then, without much else pressing to do, gets drawn into staying on.
Once, Haweswater was a natural lake bordered by the small farming villages of Measand and Mardale Green. Then, in the 1930s, in order to provide drinking water for Manchester, the valley was flooded and the villages demolished. This historical novel is set at the lake at this time, following a spokesman for the waterworks company and local woman in their relationships with each other and the place.
“There was a deepening purple of the crags, the water mirrored that and yet parts of the surface still glittered from the peach reflections which came off some of the clouds. It was peace itself,” observes one character, gazing over Buttermere. This
