About the people behind Let's Stay Lake District

Sam ShimeldLet’s Stay Lake District was launched in May 2005 by Sam Shimeld a graduate in Business & Marketing from Sheffield Hallam University. The website is very much a family concern with Sams dad (John) also highly involved. As well as Sam and John other members of the family have also contributed. Sister Laura contributing the writing of many articles which are featured on the site.

As well as the Lake District site Sam also launched two other web-based businesses; Let’s Stay Yorkshire Dales & Let’s Stay North York Moors. With the help of John, the websites have gradually been developed over the past few years, and now come top of the results pages in search engines such as Google, Yahoo and MSN.

“My aim is to make each website the best on-line tourist guide available in the area, providing tourist businesses with a first class service which helps them prosper.”
Sam Shimeld, October 2006

Sam was born in Sheffield, but moved to North Yorkshire in 1995 and is now still living just outside the North Yorkshire Moors National Park on the edge of the Cleveland Hills in a small village called Ingleby Cross.

“If you are an existing customer, an old customer or a new customer please do not hesitate to get in touch, I’m always willing to listen, give advice or generally be as helpful as I can!”
Sam Shimeld, July 2007

Email Me: letsstay@tiscali.co.uk (You will get a response within 24hours – but often much faster!!)
Telephone Me: 01609 882864 (You will almost always get Sam, John or Maureen between 9am & 9pm)
My Mobile: 07811 199 295 (If I'me not in the office, try me on this one!)

This web site is operated by: Coast to Coast Breaks Ltd., Northallerton, North Yorkshire, Reg. No. 5433156, Directors: John M Shimeld & Sam Shimeld, Tel. 01609 882864

Late Deals & Special Offers

Tarn Hows Lodge

accommodation offering late deals and special offers, click here for cheap holidays and short breaks and grab yourself a bargain Location: Windermere
A luxurious pet-friendly riverside lodge in the picturesque valley of Troutbeck

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Bridge End Guest House

accommodation offering late deals and special offers, click here for cheap holidays and short breaks and grab yourself a bargain Location: Ingleton
Beautiful riverside setting adjacent to famous waterfalls.
Special Offer: Stay for £20.00 bed and breakfast per person for the first night.
Min 2 persons sharing for 3 consecutive nights. Offer applies Monday to Thursday for a limited period subject to availability. Terms and conditions apply.

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Grange End Cottage

accommodation offering late deals and special offers, click here for cheap holidays and short breaks and grab yourself a bargain Location: Cartmel
Charming 19th Century grade II listed cottage, in a secluded peaceful position.
WINTER SHORT BREAKS
All mid week breaks reduced by 20%
PLEASE VIEW OUR OWN WEB SITE FOR FULL DETAILS - Click Here

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Lakeland Leisure Village

accommodation offering late deals and special offers, click here for cheap holidays and short breaks and grab yourself a bargain Location: Carnforth
Exclusive lakeside holiday lodge complex in the South Lakes. Click here to check availability & prices - book online or telephone 0844 847 1309
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Crake Valley Holiday Park

accommodation offering late deals and special offers, click here for cheap holidays and short breaks and grab yourself a bargain Location: Coniston
A small and peacuful holiday park adjacent to Coniston Water Click here to check availability & prices - book online or telephone 0844 847 1309
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Corner Beech House

accommodation offering late deals and special offers, click here for cheap holidays and short breaks and grab yourself a bargain Location: Grange-over-Sands
4-star ensuite Bed and Breakfast accommodation in a spacious, Edwardian house overlooking Morecambe Bay.

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Latest Lake District News!

Testimonials From Our Very Happy Customers
Read why advertising on our web site will be good for your business - Feb 4th

Want know why advertising with Let' Stay Lake District will be so good for your business. Well dont take our word for it, have a look at what our customers have to say...read client testimonials

New Log Cabin near Windermere! - Sleeps 6 - Jan 8th

Bluebell Lodge is situated in the heart of the beautiful Lake District at Troutbeck, just 3.5 miles from Windermere. A beautiful log cabin, under new ownership and has been completely updated and modernised..Click Here

Superb Log Cabins in the Lake District & Cumbria
Book now for Christmas, New Year, Winter & Spring - Dec 10th

Fancy a superb christmas, new year, winter or spring log cabin holiday in the beautiful Lake District, then check out this fantastic collection of Cosy Log Cabins set amongst the lakes & vales....read more

December Availability - Special Offers - Dec 9th

All remaining Lake District Cottage availability for December reduced by 30-60% - CLICK HERE

Cumbria still ‘open for business’ - Nov 24th

"Given the recent events over the past few days, it is more important than ever that people realise that, despite media reporting, Cumbria is not underwater. The Lake District and Cumbria is a vast area and there are many parts of the county that have been largely unaffected and continue to be accessible."
Ian Stephens, Chief Executive at Cumbria Tourism

Luxury secluded log cabin
Spectacular views !! - Oct 21st

Nestling in an elevated position amongst magnificent fir trees and offering complete seclusion and tranquillity, Bolton’s Tarn Luxury Log Cabin is set within a 5 star British Tourist Council rated private 18 acre woodland Estate. Bolton’s Tarn is particularly well positioned within the estate to provide maximum privacy, is extremely well equipped and offers an ideal base to explore the area...click here to find out more

Calgarth Lodge - New for June 2009!!! - Jun 19th

Calgarth Lodge provides luxurious accommodation for 4 people, in one double (ensuite) and one twin bedroom with private bathroom. Situated in between Windermere and Ambleside, the lodge is a stones throw from the lake itself and close to all amenities...More

Wansfell View Log Cabin - Summer Availability - Jun 12th

This log cabin is new to the holiday let market and hence currently has lots of availability! Wansfell View is a superb 3 bedroomed modern lodge offering superior self catering accommodation for up to 6 people...MORE

New for 2009 - Kirkstone Lodge - May 11th

Kirkstone has only just become available to the holiday let market and hence currently has plenty of availability. Fully equipped and with enough room to sleep 4 people in 2 bedrooms this lodge is perfect for a family holiday or romantic retreat for a couple... find out more CLICK HERE

BED AND BREAFAST OF THE YEAR 2009 - May 11th

Let's Stay Lake District is proud to promote Storrs Gate House, Bowness-on-Windermere, which has just won "Bed and Breakfast of the Year 2009" at the Cumbrian Tourist awards. To find out more about this award winning B&B please click HERE.