Paul and Hayley have rented a cottage in Ambleside, and we’re invited to stay. Naturally our first port of call is the local pub.

This pub is called the Golden Rule, and we were glad that it had been recommended to us as it’s a lovely old place.

We had a walk in the hills. Roy the dog enjoyed himself.

Lovely old stone house.

At the end of our walk is the Glen Rothay Hotel.

In the hotel is a bar called the Badger Bar. It’s very popular with walkers.

We enjoyed a drink before catching the bus back to Ambleside. Roy enjoyed the fire while we had a few beers.

We were in Ambleside for less than 48 hours, but we ate and drank very well, and it was well worth the long drive.