I don’t need much of an excuse to visit the Lake District. The breathtaking vistas and artsy crafts vibes are right up my street. So when I’m invited to stay at the Beech Hill Hotel and Spa in Windermere, it’s a case of packing a few basics and hitting the road.
Following hellish roadworks on the M62, we’ve just driven miles out of our way because of a Road Closed sign on the hotel’s doorstep. A detour that could have been avoided. But, like most Brits, I bottle that fury like a fine wine. After an ascent from the car park to the reception worthy of Edmund Hillary (no lift, sadly), we find our room and the stresses of road works and traffic start to melt...
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