Holiday Homes and Cottages Lancashire
Even though Greater Manchester and Merseyside are now considered metropolitan counties in their own right, during the 12th century the entire area of north west England lying between the river Ribble and the river Mersey was incorporated into the county of Lancashire. Flanked by Cheshire, Yorkshire and Cumbria, the boundaries of these neighbouring counties have also been subject to change over the centuries, but for those renting holiday homes in Lancashire who have a passion for spectacular scenery, they can only benefit from being so conveniently close to a variety of well-known landscapes and National Parks, including the Yorkshire Dales and the Lake District.
Holiday cottages in Lancashire can be found within easy reach of enough of the county's very own areas of outstanding natural beauty that to go further than the West Pennine Moors or the Forest of Bowland, so it would need longer than a two-week vacation to investigate them thoroughly, and if you're contemplating conquering all 137 miles of the Lancashire Coastal Way as well then you might need to consider renting a cottage or apartment in Lancashire for at least a month! It's either that or be prepared to get up and out of that cosy bed for a big breakfast and an early start every day of your holiday!
While walking, mountain-biking, pony-trekking and bird-watching are all popular reasons why many outdoor enthusiasts and nature-lovers treat a holiday cottage in Lancashire as a regular vacation fixture, the county can also provide plenty to cater for anyone who has a fascination with English history, and even those with an incurable addiction to urban culture. Places of historic interest are littered throughout Lancashire with churches, cathedrals and stately homes to be found in cities, towns and villages countywide, not to mention many examples of ancient architecture that still stand in testament to an industrial heritage that transformed this region into one of the most important areas for mining and textile manufacture in England during the 18th century.
Exploring Manchester will reveal a city whose fascinating blend of Gothic churches and 20th century skyscrapers jostle for position amongst the opera houses, art galleries, museums and shopping malls that make this one of the most dynamic urban enclaves outside of London, the only other city in Lancashire to rival the cultural magnificence of Manchester being Liverpool, which lies a few miles to the east where the river Mersey meets the coast. And as the Lancashire Coastal Way begins in Merseyside, holiday apartments in Liverpool could be the starting point for an epic journey that can take you through the famous seaside resorts at Blackpool and Fleetwood and round Morecambe Bay, passing close to towns like Lancaster and Carnforth en route before finally ending in Cumbria, providing an opportunity to experience many aspects of the rich natural and cultural heritage of this north-west corner of England in one vacation.