Which is better the Lake District of the Cotswolds?

From vast natural lakes to sweeping vistas of hillsides and mountain tops, the Lake District offers more than enough natural beauty to hold its own against the Cotswolds. For outdoor enthusiasts, there's Great Langdale, a panorama of rugged slopes and rocky summits.



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Unlike the Peak District, however, the Cotswold only experienced a short industrial phase in the middle ages when it was a rich wool trading centre. This resulted in many wealthy merchants building homes in the area and many of the villages were established at this time.

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No contest - the Lake District every time. The Cotswolds is a perfectly pleasant rural area but no more interesting than many other areas in England and Wales. The Lakes (as they are more commonly known here) are on a different level for me. The Lakes are also much easier to get round for walking without a car.

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Derbyshire is full of quaint towns and villages, but according to research conducted by Savills, the most desirable one to set-up life in is Edensor, based in the Peak District. The village is nestled away between the hills of the national park, and its houses are detailed with iconic blue Chatsworth paint.

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The Peak District's expansive and mesmerizing landscape is renowned for its picturesque views, unique wildlife, and deep historical roots.

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The Peak District is famous for the ancient tradition of well dressing. The world's earliest recorded example of the art was at Tissington in 1349. More than 70 Peak District villages still take part in well dressings, which started as thanksgivings for pure water.

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The Peak District has some of the purest natural mineral water in the world, and is famous for brands including Buxton and Ashbourne. The water is naturally filtered during its long journey through hundreds of metres of porous rock. The water that emerges today from some sources fell as rain up to 5,000 years ago.

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