Cayton Village Winter trip

I'm just packing our winter walking clothes for our lakes trip starting tomorrow (a 'cottage') and 'packing down' the down jackets, waterproofs, merino layers and other stuff and thinking I can't wait to be on the tops on a cold day next week, strange I know. I'm equally looking forward to the Christmas lights, warm pubs and tea rooms, and a relaxing warm house at night-time. 

I think I basically I love and enjoy all holidays no matter what the weather and in any season, maybe it's a state of mind?

ET 

Whilst I sympathise with your view we don't know whether the OP is still working or retired. When we were working we did tend to get away somewhere quiet, especially at weekends, just to recharge, although not at Christmas/New Year as that was a busy time at work for both of us. Once we retired it was different, if we want to have a quiet relaxing time we just stay at home where we have all the creature comforts. The only exception perhaps is if we are away in the summer and it's too hot to enjoy doing anything. Last time we were away in the winter was 2019 when we stayed at Bladon Chains and we had three beautifully sunny, but cold, days in December. We went to Blenheim Palace for the Christmas Market and the House decorations, Woodstock and even walked down to see Winston Churchill's grave, so three pretty busy days. I tend to prefer locations which are buzzing with people than solitude, probably why I like large railway stations!

David

One of the best Christmases and New Years we’ve had was when we were at Lady Margaret’s Park. We cooked the turkey in the awning and I bet a few were wondering where the turkey smells were coming from 😂 The bulk gas in the toilet block was running on fumes as Calor couldn’t get the tanker up the slopped driveway due to the snow. The poor Warden managed to clear it enough for the tanker to finally get in at half ten at night!  Just Fab 👍👏👏

A few years back we stayed on the CCC Keswick lake side site in deepest February. Snow on the ground and hills and the lake frozen over. Clear crisp skies, lazy getups, fabulous walks and warm evenings by crackling fires in local pubs. Back late to van to repeat the fabulous experiences the following morning. 
Incidentally are are currently on a C&MC site which is full, has been since Thursday  but apparently it quietens down on Monday. Will add that I calculate that 90% of the pitches have motorhomes on them. Wherever we go in winter motorhomes tend to ‘dominate’, are we a hardier bunch?😉 

Swings and roundabouts Micky😁 Cayton Bay was dominated by MHs and campervans when we were there, if folks are anything like us, our MH is always ready to roll, and it’s merely adding a few minutes to stick in appropriate clothing, then off we go direct from home. We don’t miss getting caravan off drive and sorted……..however…..snow. Easier with a van in snow, if you have a 4x4 that can cope. Unless you have a 4x4 camper of course😁 

That’s pretty much us! Motorhome ever ready with at least two edible meats on board! Off we go on the whim and at the drop of a hat! We have been known to drive off the driveway making thst destination decision.

Yep, that’s us! Last thing we do before hopping onboard in Summer is check the ten day weather forecast, and choose the best direction to head towards. 🤣 We carry meals for a couple of days, then shop locally. Always got store cupboard items such as herbs, spices, oil, longlife milk on board. As MH is on drive, we do use such stuff out of there, so it doesn’t go out of date.