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Literally Lake District

Created by accident when a pan of glacier-mint mixture was left unattended by a distracted Kendal confectioner, mint cake first went into production in 1869 and was an instant (sugar) hit. Vigorous outdoors types have used it to keep them on the march ever since it was supplied to Shackleton’s Arctic expedition, and a batch from Romney’s of Kendal famously accompanied Sir Edmund Hillary to the summit of Everest. Get your fix at the Sweet Shop in Kirkby Lonsdale’s Market Square (+44 (0)1524 271570; www.uksweetsshop.co.uk).

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… admiring Ruskin’s View – a spot overlooking the Lune River so named because it captivated that most discerning of Victorian thinkers. You’ll find it in Kirkby Lonsdale, behind the St Mary’s church graveyard (not as ghoulish as it sounds). Drink it all in and then go for a drink at the Snooty Fox Inn (+44 (0)15242 71308), a Jacobean pub with real ales on tap and hearty food.

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The search results below are from our stylish Smith & Friends self-catering collection, which includes cottages and castles to townhouses and stately homes. Perfect if you're planning a party with pals or a family getaway.