Lake Windermere

Last week we went to the Lake District, and the weather couldn't have been better. (We've experienced some showers on a few days, but overall, the weather has been fantastic!)
Lake Windermere is the largest fresh water lake in the UK, and is about 10 miles long, and 220' deep at the deepest point. The 10mph speed limit was put into effect a few years ago to preserve the nature of the lake. (Speedboats and jetski's were taking over, but now it's fairly quiet, and very beautiful.)

The shore of the lake is spotted with sailboats and very large homes - like the one in the background.

The remains of an old home is still standing - although it is derelict and unoccupied.

Here's another cottage and boathouse on the lake...

We stopped and had tea at 'Cragwood Manor', a fabulous hotel near lake Windermere

English 'Tea and Scones' - and the flavor far surpasses the appearance.