An independently run holiday hostel near Keswick was one of the first businesses to open their doors to tourists at the weekend as lockdown measures were relaxed for the first time in months.
Operated by UK outdoor education charity the Field Studies Council, the Blencathra Centre, near Keswick, is better known across the region for hosting schoolchildren on residential trips.
But this summer, the charity is supporting families, individuals and groups with its brand new Stay With Us breaks, giving everyone the chance to experience the open spaces its properties have to offer.
The affordable, no-frills bed and breakfast accommodation is simple and provides a great base for guests to explore the national park and all its famous attractions.
Ian Wainwright, FSC’s commercial director, said: “It has been a difficult time for everyone and especially those families of key workers including NHS and care staff and of course, teachers.
“We know people are desperate to take a break and worried about going on holiday safely, so we wanted to say to people ‘come and ‘Stay With Us’ because we’ve got this.
“We have clean and safe accommodation and access to the great outdoors on the doorstep, giving families, particularly those who may have been cooped up in a small house or flat, the chance to get back to nature and spend time in the open air.
“There’s no need to worry about the kids coming back with muddy shoes or running about. In fact, as far as we are concerned, the muddier they are, the more fun they’ll be having.”
